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Title: Freedom's Gate by NAOMI KRITZER ISBN: 0-553-58673-4 Publisher: Spectra Pub. Date: 29 June, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: fascinating character-driven fantasy
Comment: Freedom's Gate is the kind of book that immerses you in the life of the main character, as though Lauria were a living, breathing person taking you along on her journey. I felt as though I had been given a glimpse into her soul, as well as her life and experiences. Her journey, as well as the people she meets and befriends transform Lauria. I really liked the way this first book in the Dead Rivers trilogy had a satisfying conclusion of its own, while it left me wondering what adventures, trials and mishaps would befall Lauria on the next leg of her quest for self-discovery. Highly recommended for anyone who loves character driven fantasy.
I definitely plan to check out the next books in her series.
Rating: 5
Summary: charming fantasy
Comment: The Macedonian Empire wanes after Alexander dies until Penelope, the founder of the Sisterhood of the Weavers, learned how to bend to her will the aeriika (djinn). The empire took back what it had lost. Most countries accepted that the Greeks were their overlords but the Danibeki fought for their freedom. As a result, the rivers Janarles and Oxus were dried up by the aeriika leaving the population to value water more than gold or jewels because it is much rarer in the occupied land.
Lauria, a free woman in service to military commander Kyros, is asked to infiltrate the Alashi, a warrior group made up of runaway slaves and free men and women unable to live under Greek rule. As part of the plan, she is to remain in Sophos' harem and after two weeks escape to find the Alashi. Before she is set free, Sophos rapes her and another harem slave takes care of her and accompanies her when she leaves because she hates her mater. They find the camp but the more time Lauria stays there, the less she wants to go back because she sees the truth about the Greeks like Kyros who has not punished Sophos for his attack on her.
The magical culture of the Greek Empire revolves around the djinn, how to bind and use them to further their own political and military goals. It is only when the heroine is among the Alashi does she realize that the bound djinn are as much slaves of their masters as those humans in bondage to their owner. FREEDOM'S GATE is a magical fantasy set in a powerful Greek Empire where magic and sorcery are everyday events accepted by the populace. Naomi Kritzer has written a charming fantasy that will leave readers eager to read for the next installment in what looks like a great series.
Harriet Klausner
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Title: The Charmed Sphere by Catherine Asaro ISBN: 037380203X Publisher: Luna Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Thief of Lives by Barb Hendee, J. C. Hendee, J.C. Hendee ISBN: 0451459539 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Ill Wind (Weather Warden, Book 1) by Rachel Caine ISBN: 0451459520 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 02 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Magicians' Guild (The Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1) by Trudi Canavan ISBN: 006057528X Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 27 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs ISBN: 044101187X Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 27 July, 2004 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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