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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best Indigo books, Jan 14 2002
By A Customer
'Infanta' is probably the most original book of the Indigo series. The plot is concerned with Indigo destroying the second demon she released from the Tower of Regrets. This book has a timespan of several years, a lot more than any of the other Indigo books.
The setting of the novel, and the way the mystery was unraveled made it very captivating, making the reader feel like a part of a world that becomes very real through the vivid descriptions. Although it has been a few months since I read this, I can still remember how I pictured each place or building in the story because of the detail the author has gone in to.
'Infanta' did not focus on Indigo's character as much as the other books, but she is still portrayed like a real person who makes mistakes, unlike many of the 'perfect' heroes of other fantasy novels. There were other characters in the story too, such as the Infanta, Grimya and Macce, who each had distinct personalities.
The quest to find the second demon is balanced with the appearance of the Nemesis and the bringing up of the Infanta. The events of this novel, and the form of the demon contrasts a lot with the preceding and following books in the series.
There were some things which I did not particularly like, such as the way the demon was destroyed, and events seeming to happen too suddenly with little warning. I found that the pace of the book seemed too slow or too fast a lot of the time.
But, all the aspects of the plot come together quite well, and I think overall this is a great novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The second demon attacks, Oct 23 2000
This is the third book in the Indigo series, and although not one of the more fast paced, one of the best, in my opinion. The stone takes Indigo to Simhara, the Jewel of the East; in a time of turmoil, for the city has been taken by a conqueror. But the omens are ambigous, and as she takes care of the infanta, to be among the happenings, time passes. But she never forgets the words of the fortune teller: Beware the serpent eater...Indigo is obviously doomed to encounter the second demon she released from the tower of regrets, but hers is a work of patience, and the only soul she can trust is Grimya, her devoted, talker wolf friend.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Success, Feb 17 2000
I really would've given Infanta four and one half stars, I figure it will average out with the other reviewers. Infanta took awhile to get going, and while it was interesting, it wasn't the most captivating intro Louise Cooper has written. The initial slowness, and the constantly looking for someone to aid her in her quest are the reasons for the rating. I felt that Indigo was given this quest, she was told she can't die, so why such conservatism? Any problems that her rashness would've inflicted on the people, would easily out weigh the danger of having a demon in their midst. Objectively, though, I feel that her hesitancy might've been necessary to round out the story. Because of the nature of this book I will stray from any details, so as not to ruin any of the surprises. An overall view on this book then: In Infanta the demon is far more complex an entity than Charchad of Inferno, and Indigo is forced to rise to that level. Mystery is all around Indigo, but there never seems to be a plausible source to turn to for answers. No Jasker this time. At every turn Indigo is thwarted, making her goal appear less and less likely to succeed. I found myself really raking my mind to guess as to how her situation would be resolved. Infanta once it picks up speed really grabs a hold of you. It is, however, only one small piece in the puzzle of Indigo. Get all eight books.
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