whisper88's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
xeni's review against another edition
5.0
I actually love this series because none of the books are like the others. The only thing that they all have in common is the organization called the Free Bards, who stand for being able to play all over the world without having to be part of the very controlled bardic organization.
This series I loved so much more because it dealt more with the non-human characters (or rather, half-human) which is just so fascinating! Lackey really writes her characters in so vividly, that they make the story come alive!
This series I loved so much more because it dealt more with the non-human characters (or rather, half-human) which is just so fascinating! Lackey really writes her characters in so vividly, that they make the story come alive!
brillig's review
5.0
Beautifully described classic fantasy, with a couple of twists. You have a mix of the usual races and some unusual ones - bird men for example. There is magic, technology and Bardic Magic which plays a major role in the story. The characters are well described, the plot makes sense, and even the villains have good reasons for their villainy.
But really, it's the lavish amounts of description which keeps me returning to this book. There are others in the series - the first is available through Baen Books free e-library, think it's called the Lark and the Wren.
But really, it's the lavish amounts of description which keeps me returning to this book. There are others in the series - the first is available through Baen Books free e-library, think it's called the Lark and the Wren.
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