Silver Shadows (Forgotten Realms: Songs and Swords, Book 3)

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Summary: Great book.
Review: Well, I think this is one's of the finest books I've ever read about Elaine Cunningham. I truly enjoy reading this book. It could be not the best of her books, but if you are looking for a good book, that could sumerge you in the middle of the forest, launch in a quest to save the elfs, and to discover the secrets about your blade and what it really means to you, I think you'll enjoy this book.

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Summary: Silver Shadows is Supurb!
Review: With "Silver Shadows", Elaine Cunningham once again returns to the forested lands of Faerûn. In her forth tale set within the Forgotten Realms, she reprises the character Arilyn Moonblade taking her far from the familiar territory of Waterdeep. In this tale, we follow Arilyn's journey through Zezasspur, capital city of the tumultuous nation of Tethyr, and into the distinctly fey realms of the sylvan elves of the Tethir forest. Somehow, the Harper must straddle the line between these two starkly conflicting cultures, and find the means to save the elven people of Tethir; all the while struggling to find her own place in both worlds, to neither of which she fully belongs. Mrs. Cunningham is a master of her craft; in my opinion, none among her Faerûnian peers can match her compassion, and objectivity to the elven plight. She also has a talent for developing characters; all too often, the characters within a fantasy novel are merely passengers for the plot, not so for this author. She remarkably balances the expected, with the unexpected, all the while maintaining a compelling story ripe with action, humor and emotion. This was a marvelous book, whether or not you faithfully follow the tales of the Forgotten Realms, this is a must read. However, I suggest you first read "Elfshadow" and then "Elfsong" before you pick this one up; while not necessary, it will only serve to enhance the undercurrents within the story.