Stories are told of a hero who will come to Farsala's aid when the need is greatest. But for thousands of years the prosperous land of Farsala has felt no such need, as it has enjoyed the peace that comes from being both feared and respected. Now a new enemy approaches Farsala's borders, one that neither fears nor respects its name and legend. But the rulers of Farsala still believe that they can beat any opponent. Three young people are less sure of Farsala's invincibility. Jiaan, Soraya, and Kavi see Time's Wheel turning, with Farsala headed toward the Flames of Destruction. What they cannot see is how inextricably their lives are linked to Farsala's fate -- until it's too late. (Goodreads)
Review by
Emily, high school student and bibliophile
Well, since
this is the first of a trilogy, let me warn in advance: You will wish to have
all three of them before you begin reading. I couldn't put them down once I
started. Then I went around quoting them to people for weeks, but that's
another story.
I love all
of Hilari Bell's books, but this trilogy is so very good that I reread them
once in a while, just to see if they're still as good as I remember them to be.
They are, every time - and better!
For one
thing, the plot is as intricate as the social structure of Farsala, the land in
which the characters reside. The characters also are distinct. I especially
love Kavi, who is continually put in terrible situations, and who manages to
get out of them - if not with grace, at least with very fast talking. And
Soraya, who, at the beginning, is as blind and proud as a person can be, and
who overcomes those particular traits with much grumbling and perhaps some
harsh knocks.
The
landscapes are also very well-described - as they should be, since many of them
are quite important to the plot. There are deserts, forests, and bogs, and all
of them are accompanied by descriptions that make me feel as though I am there,
right along with the characters.
Also, the
author creates an enemy that might not be so very different from the heroes
themselves. It makes for some fascinating reading.
Therefore,
I love this book, because it has everything I enjoy most contained within its
pages.
Market:
Young Adult Fiction
Language:
Mild
Sensuality:
None
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