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Summary: *WOW*
Review: I cannot say enough good things about this book! The characters were facinating, with the heroine starting off with her own power, so she did not have that chapter(s) of the heroine making great sacrifices to obtain some power that might give her a smigen of control over her life. She starts out strong, and though her perception of herself changes, she has that hidden part that knows what she can do. She has a perpetual ace up her sleeve with her knowledge brought from her home world. Also, the Magical power in this book is not the conventional stupid "thing", instead it is like a puppy - it wants to play and have fun, not do unending dicipline excercises. Unlike a force of scientific nature, it has a personality, and acts toward the heroine as a friend, not a pet. I cannot wait for the next book, and I hope for a sequel (The ending leaves so many possibilities!!)
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Summary: Interesting and strange
Review: I enjoyed this book but it could have done without some of the sexual scenes.It had good characters,an awesome story,and lots of twists in her life.She is a strong woman with a confusing past and future . She has to figure out what she wants and what she needs to do.It was great but different.I totally recommend it for people into the fantasy romance deal.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: I found the work overall to be well worth reading. The only downisdes, such as they were, was the the book as a whole was just a bit too light for my taste. Lisane seems to be a typical teen aged sort of person, with roughly typical teen sort of problems - most people aren't destined by birth to rule and don't have to worry about their race being enslaved by interstellar pirates.Most of the ending of the book seems very rushed. The beginning and mid points flow well, then suddenly everything happens and gets quickly wrapped up. There are a dozen hints in the end of the book that could be further developed without cluttering the ending of the story unnecessarily. But overall the book is certainly not a typical fantay novel, and is certainly worth reading.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: I found the work overall to be well worth reading. The only downisdes, such as they were, was the the book as a whole was just a bit too light for my taste. Lisane seems to be a typical teen aged sort of person, with roughly typical teen sort of problems - most people aren't destined by birth to rule and don't have to worry about their race being enslaved by interstellar pirates. Most of the ending of the book seems very rushed. The beginning and mid points flow well, then suddenly everything happens and gets quickly wrapped up. There are a dozen hints in the end of the book that could be further developed without cluttering the ending of the story unnecessarily. But overall the book is certainly not a typical fantay novel, and is certainly worth reading.
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Summary: A very compelling discovery!
Review: I got this book from the publishers at a Sci-Fi Fantasy convention. It was the best gift I received there! I am drawn to books in this, and all genres, with compelling, strong female characters. Lisane born a goddess, made an urchin by circumstance, was everything I could want in a female lead. She was strong, sure and unsure at the same time, arrogant enough to get things done, and caring enough to bring others along as she discovers her new world, and how to save it. The plot was exciting, it's twists unexpected, and delightful. I'd like to find a dozen more just like it!
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Summary: I't just what the author promises - funny, fresh, and female
Review: I had read all three Sharon Shinn books recently and both of Jane Routley's and was searching for other intelligent, intriguing, and different books when I serendipitously found Turner's Nameless Magery. I couldn't believe this was a first book, the writing was so good. Felt like I was rediscovering Tanith Lee's Drinking Sapphire Wine or Silver Metal Lover. Best of all, for me, Turner has a sense of humor! Just when you think the last thing the world needs is yet another book about wizards someone comes along with a new approach. My only gripe is waiting so long for the sequel.
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Summary: Terrible
Review: I read the excerpt and than thinking it showed promise, took it out of the library. All I can say is that it was horrible. The heroine was shallow and insipid, and the frequent references to sexual themes offensive and vulgar. This is not a worthwhile book to read!
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Summary: what a genre-defying suprise!
Review: I'm not a big fan of fantasy novels. However, the (inappropriate and garish) cover of this book grabbed me, and then, more importantly, the first sentence, the first paragraph, the first CHAPTER... and so on... Wow... A delightfully visceral (but not excessively so) first novel. Delicious characterizations, intriguing concepts, and a concise plot. My only complaint is the last fourth of the book seems to have suffered from excessive editing. The reader is thrust into the exciting climax rather abruptly. Oh, well, it is a first novel, after all. First time in a while I've successfully recommended a book to friends as well... Read the opening and just TRY not to get hooked...
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Summary: sparkling!
Review: In a genre so laden with heavy, solemn tales that take themselves far too seriously, this engaging, lighthearted tale sparkles. Lack of depth? Well, the last few chapters are a bit rushed, but a good part of this book's appeal is precisely that it *doesn't* drag you down into deep, philosophical questions and world-shattering revelations. Instead, it makes you laugh out loud.
Lisane is a wonderful heroine, a spunky teenage mage who just happens to be the uncrowned queen and goddess of a conquered people. Needless to say, when she is thrown into a world where all of the mages are male, and intent on teaching her rules and skills contrary to the beliefs of her people, her stubbornness comes out. Surrounded by maddening males- sensitive Simon, vicious Detter and the compelling Master Kaihan, among others- she has to find her way through this strange alien world, and maybe even save it from the terrible fate of her own home.
Turner's use of language and linguistic concepts is brilliant. Not only is the book itself wonderfully written, but a number of contrasts between Lisane's old and new worlds are emphasized through their respective languages, not the least of which is her use of a whole seperate pronoun, lle, to address and describe the magical currents- which is risky, and a tad confusing at first, but she pulls it off.
Yes, there is sex in this book- a fair bit of it in the middle chapters. But to call it explicit, compared with some of the other books on the shelves these days, is just silly. And I don't really understand all of the complaints about the cover art. Sure, it doesn't come close to being typical, but then, neither does the book. It doesn't really say anything about the story, but it's kind of an interesting, if girly, image.
Nameless Magery is clever, original, and refreshing. A nice break from the thick, dark, multivolume epics that make up the bulk of popular fantasy.
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Summary: sparkling!
Review: In a genre so laden with heavy, solemn tales that take themselves far too seriously, this engaging, lighthearted tale sparkles. Lack of depth? Well, the last few chapters are a bit rushed, but a good part of this book's appeal is precisely that it *doesn't* drag you down into deep, philosophical questions and world-shattering revelations. Instead, it makes you laugh out loud.
Lisane is a wonderful heroine, a spunky teenage mage who just happens to be the uncrowned queen and goddess of a conquered people. Needless to say, when she is thrown into a world where all of the mages are male, and intent on teaching her rules and skills contrary to the beliefs of her people, her stubbornness comes out. Surrounded by maddening males- sensitive Simon, vicious Detter and the compelling Master Kaihan, among others- she has to find her way through this strange alien world, and maybe even save it from the terrible fate of her own home.
Turner's use of language and linguistic concepts is brilliant. Not only is the book itself wonderfully written, but a number of contrasts between Lisane's old and new worlds are emphasized through their respective languages, not the least of which is her use of a whole seperate pronoun, lle, to address and describe the magical currents- which is risky, and a tad confusing at first, but she pulls it off.
Yes, there is sex in this book- a fair bit of it in the middle chapters. But to call it explicit, compared with some of the other books on the shelves these days, is just silly. And I don't really understand all of the complaints about the cover art. Sure, it doesn't come close to being typical, but then, neither does the book. It doesn't really say anything about the story, but it's kind of an interesting, if girly, image.
Nameless Magery is clever, original, and refreshing. A nice break from the thick, dark, multivolume epics that make up the bulk of popular fantasy.
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