Lara
3 journalers for this copy...
I have had this one for years but I've simply neglected to register it. (How do I know? Because the used book store stamped inside the cover has been closed since about 2012. So this has been a TBR for some time.)
I didn't hate this and really there were some aspects that were really nice (like the world building), but overall this was one of the weakest books I've read this year.
Lara is the daughter of a faerie mother and human father. Her faerie mother leaves her and her father (for reasons that become apparent later in the story) and the father eventually remarries. Lara grows into a lovely young woman and the stepmother eventually convinces the father to sell her for service in the Pleasure Houses so that he can get the money and supplies that he needs to be accepted into what amounts to knight training. Lara is not sold to the Houses but given to a trader for transport to the coastal lands for sale as a Pleasure slave. This is the start of many adventures involving Forest Lords, Shadow Princes, and Outlanders among others.
There were several annoying aspects to the story. First, it was overlong - it took me 2 months to read this. So am I a slow reader? Not if it's good. I read Outlander in less than a week and it was longer than this, but the writing excelled. Here there were quite a few parts that dragged and would have improved with some judicious editing. This was 600 pages that could have easily been told in 400-450. Secondly, there is soooo much emphasis on Destiny. Give me a break. I get it already. Why does absolutely everyone hit me over the head with this?!? Next, I get bored when the MC is so damn perfect. Lara is a teenager and can negotiate with merchants better than her stepmother. She is so calming on her trek to the coastal lands. In fact, her only flaw that I see is the fact that she 'does not believe in love'. Yawn. Finally, there's a huge build-up to a confrontation between the Outlanders and the Hetarians, and then...pffft. Wha??? I'm done - done with the book and done with the series although there are loads of unanswered questions and unresolved plotlines.
I didn't hate this and really there were some aspects that were really nice (like the world building), but overall this was one of the weakest books I've read this year.
Lara is the daughter of a faerie mother and human father. Her faerie mother leaves her and her father (for reasons that become apparent later in the story) and the father eventually remarries. Lara grows into a lovely young woman and the stepmother eventually convinces the father to sell her for service in the Pleasure Houses so that he can get the money and supplies that he needs to be accepted into what amounts to knight training. Lara is not sold to the Houses but given to a trader for transport to the coastal lands for sale as a Pleasure slave. This is the start of many adventures involving Forest Lords, Shadow Princes, and Outlanders among others.
There were several annoying aspects to the story. First, it was overlong - it took me 2 months to read this. So am I a slow reader? Not if it's good. I read Outlander in less than a week and it was longer than this, but the writing excelled. Here there were quite a few parts that dragged and would have improved with some judicious editing. This was 600 pages that could have easily been told in 400-450. Secondly, there is soooo much emphasis on Destiny. Give me a break. I get it already. Why does absolutely everyone hit me over the head with this?!? Next, I get bored when the MC is so damn perfect. Lara is a teenager and can negotiate with merchants better than her stepmother. She is so calming on her trek to the coastal lands. In fact, her only flaw that I see is the fact that she 'does not believe in love'. Yawn. Finally, there's a huge build-up to a confrontation between the Outlanders and the Hetarians, and then...pffft. Wha??? I'm done - done with the book and done with the series although there are loads of unanswered questions and unresolved plotlines.
RABCKing a box of romances - enjoy!
Thank you so much for the rabck box of romances. They all look really good!
edited later: DNF I just couldn't get into this enough to finish it. It sounded so good, but ultimately I agree with Bkind2books that it was quite annoying. Hopefully the next reader will find it more enjoyable.
edited later: DNF I just couldn't get into this enough to finish it. It sounded so good, but ultimately I agree with Bkind2books that it was quite annoying. Hopefully the next reader will find it more enjoyable.
Journal Entry 4 by bamaforever at -- Whoever chooses it, gets it! in -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Sunday, May 12, 2024
Released 3 wks ago (5/17/2024 UTC) at -- Whoever chooses it, gets it! in -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I'm releasing this into the Here Be Dragons shrinking fantasy/sci-fi/horror bookbox.
I'm a very special book. I'm traveling the world in search of new friends. I hope I have found one in you. If you are my new owner please make a brief journal entry with my BCID number. You can read and release me for a new friend to read or keep me. It's your choice!
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Happy reading!
I'm a very special book. I'm traveling the world in search of new friends. I hope I have found one in you. If you are my new owner please make a brief journal entry with my BCID number. You can read and release me for a new friend to read or keep me. It's your choice!
If you are new to bookcrossing and want to join please consider listing bamaforever as your referral. Welcome to bookcrossing!
Happy reading!
Received in the Here be dragons, aliens, & other beasties: A shrinking fantasy/sci-fi/horror bookbox.
Book one of the World of Hetar
Book one of the World of Hetar
