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Rolling Seas Reviews
Hierath
Author
Joanne Hall
Published By: Epress-online
Fictionworks.com
Valery considered for a moment. 'I suppose we can't leave her to die, but it'll fall on your head if she brings us nothing but trouble. ’
Hierath is the first book in a trilogy of fantasy stories by author Joanne Hall that is filled with twists and turns.
Alex the Prince of Hierath drags Lydia from the water after she is struck on the head by a fleeing deer and faces the ice bridge to Avenhelm before Alex and Valery drag her from the river and revive her.
Lydia is too pale to be an enemy Northern Telesian and Alexander III, Ruler of the New Kingdom, decides she is to be taken back to the healer at Hierath Castle to recover.
Lady Ammaline rules the Council of the Kingdom and the Prince and takes an intense dislike to Lydia. Treachery is ripe in the Kingdom of Hierath, and trouble is indeed waiting for both Alex and Lydia on his return.
Hierath is an intriguing novel for both young adults and avid readers, with interesting characters to carry the ending of the story into the second book in the trilogy by Joanne Hall. An enjoyable fantasy.
Reviewed By
Dakota Wind
July 2007 ©
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Hierath
by Joanne Hall
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Hierath
About This Book
In this dramatic fantasy, the world
stands on the edge of peace, the first peace for a
thousand years. A fragile alliance has been formed
between the New Kingdom and Telesia, and they have
agreed in principle to set aside their centuries-old
quarrel over land and culture. The deal has been forged
by the efforts of Alex, the peace-loving newcomer to the
throne, but things are about to change.
Alex meets and falls in love with
Lydia, a fisher's daughter from the east, to the
displeasure of both his family and his friends. His aunt
has already arranged for the alliance with Telesia to
become a permanent and marital one, and the sudden
arrival of Lydia throws all her carefully laid plans
into jeopardy.
Then a horrific act of betrayal drives the world once
more to the brink of war.
Review from
Yellow30 Sci-Fi
It’s the
first
peace in a thousand years. The New Kingdom and Telesia
have agreed to set aside their centuries old quarrel
over land and culture for this alliance of peace. This
fragile alliance brokered by the newcomer to the throne
is about to be put to the test. Alex, the new king,
meets and falls in love with Lydia, a fisherman’s
daughter from the east. His family and friends are
outraged. Plans have already been put into place and
Lydia’s appearance jeopardizes the alliance.
In the author’s own words, "The story is about love,
betrayal, death, loyalty, madness. It's about a
fisherman's daughter who falls in love with a king, and
how they suffer the worst kind of betrayal from one they
trusted." I chose to use the author’s own words because
I feel they best describe the story, but also because
they are what keeps the story moving. There is no stall
out with this story. It is suspenseful. It is the type
of book that grabs you and won’t let you put it down
until you’re done, even if it means burning some
midnight oil.
At first glance, I thought this book
was just another romantic novel. I was tempted to lay it
down, but was glad I didn’t. It has enough twists and
turns to keep you guessing, and even when there is a
little bit of predictability, it has enough momentum to
carry you over those areas, because even when you think
you know what will happen, how and when they happen are
a mystery. The author does a good job of holding your
attention.
The only thing I didn’t particularly
care for was the ending. It definitely leaves it wide
open for a second book, but I felt like I will be
forever hanging on the edge of this cliff until the next
book arrives. By then, my arm will be ready to fall off.
All in all, I would recommend this book.
Gracie Lightfoot Y-30 Staff
Yellow30 Sci-Fi / Book Reviews
Hierath
by Joanne Hall
$5.99
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248 pages, 6" x 9"
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