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Dryad-Born (2014)

by Jeff Wheeler(Favorite Author)

4.18 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1477849319 (ISBN13: 9781477849316)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

47North

series

Whispers from Mirrowen

review 1: I received this book for free from the publisher (47 North) in exchange for a review.This is the second book in Wheeler's 'Whispers of Mirrowen' series. It centers around Phae, who is dryad-born, a not heard of, or very rare, birth, combined with the magic of the Fireblood. There is short background on her growing up, and her limited knowledge of the Fireblood and the dryad ability to steal memories from a person. Phae's life is turned around when she is sought out, and she discovers that she is a key figure in ridding the land of the Plague. In her attempt to flee her pursuers, she discovers her real father, joins with the once-enemy Kishion, and learns of her dryad magic, the use which is needed in the Scourged Lands to be rid of the Plague. The characters introduced in ... morethe first book ("FIREBLOOD") are also on their quests Tyrus sent them upon. All reunite near the end, and ready to head to the Scourge Lands.Wheeler first captivated me with his MUIRWOOD series, and again pulls me in with this second novel of Mirrowen. Though the basics of the plot being a group of young persons on quests to discover not only themselves, but save the kingdom, is a pretty common story plot, Wheeler has done a wonderful job of making the events they go through interesting. Characterization is a bit bland, and in my opinion could use some more filling out, but there is enough difference between each person. The cover art is excellent, too.
review 2: This was a First Reads giveaway and I came into the story without reading the first volume of the trilogy, "Fireblood." In spite of missing the entire first part of the story, this novel was a wonderful read. I had no trouble picking up the plot line, which was fast paced and exciting from the start. I liked the author's use of multiple perspectives in telling the story by switching from the progress of one group of characters to another, which kept things from getting stale and flat.I enjoy a good fantasy and this did not disappoint. Some unique and individual versions of standard magical methods and creatures that were very interesting and completely believable in the world of this tale. The author often kept me wondering who could and couldn't be trusted, another point in the book's favor.Definitely a series I'd recommend, starting with "Fireblood" which I will be reading shortly. Have to wait until 2015 for the finale. *sob* less

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