Reviews
Originality and wit a rollicking tale Feist s narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible militaryscenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased., Feist Brings a New World Alive., "The most interesting character in the saga to date, Kaspar . . . another complicated and compelling protagonist . . . [W]ill have Feist fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.", The complexity of characterization here may surprise some, though not those who have followed Feist s work over the years . . . A must, of course, for rapt readers of Talon of the Silver Hawk and King of Foxes., Discover the Marvels That Feist Has Put to PAPER., "Feist Has a Natural Talent for Keeping the Reader Turning Pages.", "The prose is smooth, the plot is exactly what you'd expect and the characters do exactly what Feist tells them . . . File under guilty pleasure.", A sensitive coming-of-age tale in which brutality and camaraderie are equally present, Feist's newest saga has a freshness of vision that suggests it will avoid the staleness that often eats away at multi-volume epics., "[A] Compelling and Profoundly Moving Tale. an Invaluable Addition to a Beloved Canon.", Fun . . . a Place to Start for Those Yet to Discover Feist S Fantasy Worlds., Originality and wit... A rollicking tale... [Feist's] narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased., Fine entertainment . . . Feist works his signature magic . . . an absorbing and carefully crafted adventure with pleasing density of plotting, good characterization . . . this is populist Dickens out of Tolkien, and it works., Feist Has a Commmand of Language and a Natural Talent for Keeping the Reader Turning Pages., Feist Constantly Amazes., "This tale of shape-shifting magicians, human sacrifice, man-eating demons, and a little young love will satisfy Feist's fans, and the ending will leave them waiting for another volume.", This simple, charming fairy tale will appeal to adult fans of the Riftwar books as well as mature teens who don t mind a bit of romance in their sword-and-sorcery., [Feist s] descriptions are evocative and he draws interesting characters into gradually darker and direr situations., "With his storytelling mastery and ear for colorful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase. ", There s an evil sparkle here, brighter and hotter than any of Feist s works since the Magician trilogy. The Dasati and their world are sumptuously realised . . . It s an entertaining, at times intoxicating mixture., In the Forefront of Contemporary Fantasy Adventure., "A Promising Start to What Looks like a Strong, Dire Trilogy of Fantastic Adventure.", "As Usual, Feist Brings this Off Wonderfully.", There's an evil sparkle here, brighter and hotter than any of Feist's works since the Magician trilogy. The Dasati and their world are sumptuously realised . . . It's an entertaining, at times intoxicating mixture., Originality and wit . . . A rollicking tale . . . Feist's narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased., An epic reading experience . . . Unpretentious, fast-paced . . . Shadow of a Dark Queen works admirably., Originality and wit a rollicking tale Feist's narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible militaryscenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased., Shows Feist in Top Form., The prose is smooth, the plot is exactly what you'd expect and the characters do exactly what Feist tells them . . . File under guilty pleasure., Feist Has a Command of Language and a Natural Talent for Keeping He Reader Turning Pages., "There's an evil sparkle here, brighter and hotter than any of Feist's works since the Magician trilogy. The Dasati and their world are sumptuously realised . . . It's an entertaining, at times intoxicating mixture.", "Splendid . . . Fast Action, Appealing Characters . . . (It) Will Delight Readers of Fantasy.", Feist S Fans Will Look Forward to the Saga S Final Episode., "Feist Has the Universe Firmly under His Control, and the Adventure Is Grand[.]", [Feist] introduces a new dimension to his universe and added new depth to recurring characters while creating fascinating new heroes and villains. With a fast pace and clean, crisp storytelling, this fantasy saga belongs in most libraries., "A Massive, Entertaining Tale.", Feist constantly amazes me with his ability to create great casts of characters... Read and discover the marvels that Feist has put to paper., This ISA Series That Gets Better As It Goes Along., A Great Read and a Wonderful Addition to Feist S Collection., This simple, charming fairy tale will appeal to adult fans of the Riftwar books as well as mature teens who don't mind a bit of romance in their sword-and-sorcery., "Originality and wit . . . A rollicking tale . . . Feist's narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased.", A story of redemption and heroism featuring an unlikely hero . . . This classic fantasy should find a welcome audience among the author s fans., "A story of redemption and heroism featuring an unlikely hero . . . This classic fantasy should find a welcome audience among the author's fans.", Another Crowd-Pleaser for Feist to Add to His Already Impressive Résumé., "Originality and wit... A rollicking tale... [Feist's] narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased.", This tale of shape-shifting magicians, human sacrifice, man-eating demons, and a little young love will satisfy Feist's fans, and the ending will leave them waiting for another volume., "A sensitive coming-of-age tale in which brutality and camaraderie are equally present, Feist's newest saga has a freshness of vision that suggests it will avoid the staleness that often eats away at multi-volume epics.", "Sure to Please Feist Fans and Win New Ones.", Fast action, appealing characters, and a splendid setting will delight readers of fantasy and leave them eager for the next battle., '[A] compelling and profoundly moving tale? an invaluable addition to a beloved canon.' (barnesandnoble.com), "Feist Is at His Best.", An Action-Packed Story of Intrigue and Betrayal., "[Feist] introduces a new dimension to his universe and added new depth to recurring characters while creating fascinating new heroes and villains. With a fast pace and clean, crisp storytelling, this fantasy saga belongs in most libraries.", With his storytelling mastery and ear for colorful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase., A story of redemption and heroism featuring an unlikely hero . . . This classic fantasy should find a welcome audience among the author's fans., This tale of shape-shifting magicians, human sacrifice, man-eating demons, and a little young love will satisfy Feist s fans, and the ending will leave them waiting for another volume., "Classic.", The most interesting character in the saga to date, Kaspar . . . another complicated and compelling protagonist . . . [W]ill have Feist fans eagerly awaiting the next installment., Splendid . . . Fast Action, Appealing Characters . . . (It) Will Delight Readers of Fantasy., "An epic reading experience . . . Unpretentious, fast-paced . . . Shadow of a Dark Queen works admirably.", "Well-Paced Storytelling by a Veteran Entertainer.", Action and Intrigue and Evocative Writing . . . Feist Brings a New World Alive., A Fine Yarn . . . Vivid . . . Suspenseful . . . the Action Is Nonstop., A sensitive coming-of-age tale in which brutality and camaraderie are equally present, Feist s newest saga has a freshness of vision that suggests it will avoid the staleness that often eats away at multi-volume epics., The prose is smooth, the plot is exactly what you d expect and the characters do exactly what Feist tells them . . . File under guilty pleasure., Sheer Readability., "Fine entertainment . . . Feist works his signature magic . . . an absorbing and carefully crafted adventure with pleasing density of plotting, good characterization . . . this is populist Dickens out of Tolkien, and it works."
