Shadow of Myth
On my trip, I took two new(ish) books with me. One I picked because of the pretty colors, the other because it was actually the first in the series (and the pretty one was the second). See, I have this problem where I cannot read a book in the middle or end of the series without having read the beginning. I'll buy them and wait until I can find the first. In the case of Rachel Lee's Ilduin Trilogy, I had to find both at the library...but they were worth the wait.
Book #1 Shadow of Myth opens with an unknown woman awakening, only to discover she is the only survivor of a brutal caravan attack. Worse yet, she has no memory of who (or what) she is. The backcover copy does little to actually tell the heart of what this story is about, but it'll give you an idea. Courtesy of Amazon:
No memory, no future, and only a white rose to identify her. . .
The Ilduin Bane are myth and legend: assassin mages whose blades drip poison and whose minds share a common purpose-one of death or control. All who have gone against them have been lost, unable to penetrate their powerful protections.
And so Archer Blackcloak gathers a small band to bring about the downfall of the Bane. From Archer comes strength of purpose and an indomitable will. Ratha and Giri, the Anari warriors, give the group a fighter's skill and temper. They are joined by Young Tom, whose unwavering loyalty is matched by an insatiable curiosity, and by Sara Deepwell, who has a surprising talent for magic. From their last member, Tess Birdsong, the only survivor of a brutal attack that left her with no memory, comes the power of one who has nothing left to lose.
But the road to freedom is long and twisted, and before they are finished their old sorrows may destroy them. Yet once started, they cannot turn back--no matter how high the price to be paid. . .
*****
I cannot tell you how quickly this book roped me in. The characters are a rich and full, as well as full of secrets that they don't even know. I sat on the edge of my seat eagerly reading for the next twist, the next turn or the next discovery. Definitely this is one to read.
Tomorrow I'll have a review of book #2
posted by Erin @ 8:19 AM
1 Comments:
I can't tell you how many times I've picked up those books because of the gorgeous covers. Can I borrow???
Shannon
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