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"Clemens has constructed a world of magic that's never been seen before, with a cast of beings who are so engaging and entrancing that you never want the story to end."--John Saul Elena bears the mark of the wit'ch upon her palm, the crimson stain that testifies to an awesome power of unimaginable potency: wild, seductive, difficult to control. Only a mistress of blood magick can stand against the foul minions and all-corrupting evil of the Dark Lord. But Elena is not yet the mistress of her show more magick. Protected by an ageless warrior and a band of renegades, she quests for a lost city where prophecies speak of a mystic tome that holds the key to the Dark Lord's defeat. But if the Dark Lord finds her first, Elena will become his most fearsome weapon . . . show lessTags
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The creepy, horror characters and scenes are not really my thing, but the story (and the series) is an interesting mix of familiar fantasy stereotypes and creative, original elements.
James Clemens, I have found, is a better writer than James Rollins. Why does that matter when this book is by Clemens? Because both are pen names of Jim Czajkowski. I mentioned in another review, the one for Rollins latest book (not yet released) that I liked Rollins non-series books better than his Sigma series. The first five Rollins books were non-series, last five were Sigma books. I took that to mean that Rollins felt freer and less restrained when he wrote a non-series book. I was wrong. All of Clemens books have been series books, though the last two out under the name are a different second series (seven total books, with one series of five books, and a second series of two books). And, so far, all of Clemens books that I have show more read have been, or at least seemed to be at a higher level of writing ability. And the first Clemens book, and maybe the second, was published before the first Rollins book was released.
Strong story, strong characters, interesting books. The second book found me starting to skip ahead like I normally do with a Rollins book, but I still found this book to be a stronger, more interesting book than the first. Which is somewhat rare for me. Most times I find that Fantasy series degrade as they advance, with some exceptions. Granted, I’ve only read two of this five book series, and so we will have to see.
In terms of the book itself: One of my problems with fantasy is that it just felt like fantasy. Fantastic worlds with little substance, just wisps of fog on a winter’s day. They just didn’t feel real to me. Well this series seems to inhabit a real world. The lines aren’t clear cut, it isn’t true evil against true good. It isn’t “the world will end tomorrow unless the hero kills/defeats the really really evil guy”, for the entire world isn’t even involved in this series. Just a section of it.
Somewhere along the way the dwarfs, mining people, found a rather strong type of stone in the mines. A lot of power in this stone. A transformed dwarf or something from within the stone itself sprang forth to become the evil one, who lead his armies to another land and conquered it. That was more than 500 years before this story takes place. And his armies are made up of real people, not clay, as you can find in other series.
But that is neither here nor there, this wasn’t supposed to be a review or information on the book, or series, but a quick little “wow, Clemens better than Rollins, same person, ooh” tidbit in the first paragraph. Off I go to read the third book in the series. show less
Strong story, strong characters, interesting books. The second book found me starting to skip ahead like I normally do with a Rollins book, but I still found this book to be a stronger, more interesting book than the first. Which is somewhat rare for me. Most times I find that Fantasy series degrade as they advance, with some exceptions. Granted, I’ve only read two of this five book series, and so we will have to see.
In terms of the book itself: One of my problems with fantasy is that it just felt like fantasy. Fantastic worlds with little substance, just wisps of fog on a winter’s day. They just didn’t feel real to me. Well this series seems to inhabit a real world. The lines aren’t clear cut, it isn’t true evil against true good. It isn’t “the world will end tomorrow unless the hero kills/defeats the really really evil guy”, for the entire world isn’t even involved in this series. Just a section of it.
Somewhere along the way the dwarfs, mining people, found a rather strong type of stone in the mines. A lot of power in this stone. A transformed dwarf or something from within the stone itself sprang forth to become the evil one, who lead his armies to another land and conquered it. That was more than 500 years before this story takes place. And his armies are made up of real people, not clay, as you can find in other series.
But that is neither here nor there, this wasn’t supposed to be a review or information on the book, or series, but a quick little “wow, Clemens better than Rollins, same person, ooh” tidbit in the first paragraph. Off I go to read the third book in the series. show less
I actually preferred this to the first in the series as it introduces some interesting and varied characters. Good action - and not so long spent in tunnels and caverns although the author still manages to get some in. Third volume coming up soon!
This book took me a few chapters to get into, but once I was grasped by the story, and the various arcs started to flow together, I could not put it down. I think the author has done a good job of defining his space within the already crowded fantasy world. The main character is flawed, strong and vulnerable all at the same time. I thought she was well defined and interesting to read. The rest of the cast of characters also held my attention, even if they are only in the book for a few chapters. I am looking forward in moving forward with this series.
Wonderful series !
I lived and breathed these books for years.
I loved the plot, the story, the details.
It are the books that got me into reading again.
These are definitely books with a lot of memories for me.
I lived and breathed these books for years.
I loved the plot, the story, the details.
It are the books that got me into reading again.
These are definitely books with a lot of memories for me.
Spannend en soms ook wel een beetje gruwelijk tweede deel in de serie Verboden en Verbannen. We volgen 3 jonge mensen en hun vrienden: Elena en haar broer Joach die van elkaar gescheiden zijn en het zeemeisje Sywen. Ze worden op hun reis op zoek naar de Donderhamer bijgestaan door allerlei personages: Elven, heksen, gedaantewisselaars, draken en trollen. Ze komen allemaal in het boek naar voren en kunnen door hun eigen specifieke talenten bijdragen aan de strijd tegen de Duistere Heer. Heerlijk lezen.
Jan 17, 2021Dutch
Vijf eeuwen na de vernietiging van de wijzen van Alasea erft een jong meisje, Elena, de krachten die de wijzen zo goed verborgen hadden gehouden voor hun verschrikkelijke vijand, de Duistere Heer.
Maar Elena heeft haar gave nog niet helemaal onder controle, sterk en onbeheersbaar als die is.
Om het kwaad te stoppen, moet ze naar Aloa Glen reizen. Dit is een levensgevaarlijke onderneming, want als ze in handen valt van de Duistere Heer wordt ze zelf zijn grootste wapen.
Maar Elena heeft haar gave nog niet helemaal onder controle, sterk en onbeheersbaar als die is.
Om het kwaad te stoppen, moet ze naar Aloa Glen reizen. Dit is een levensgevaarlijke onderneming, want als ze in handen valt van de Duistere Heer wordt ze zelf zijn grootste wapen.
Feb 26, 2025Dutch
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- Canonical title
- Wit'ch Storm
- Original title
- Wit'ch Storm
- Original publication date
- 1999
- People/Characters*
- Elena
- Important places*
- Alasea; Aloa Glen
- Epigraph*
- Onsterfelijke magie - Oneindige wraak
Geboren uit vuur, in de schaduw van drakenvleugels:
dit is het begin van de reis. - Dedication*
- Voor mijn meest uitgesproken en hardnekkigste medestanders,
mijn broers en zussen (en ja, ik ga ze echt allemaal opnoemen):
Cheryl, doug, Laurie, Chuck, Bill en Carrie. - First words*
- Voorwoord:
Bovenal ben ik een schrijver
Door het raam zie ik hoe de winterzon zich opmaakt om onder te gaan in het blauw van de Grote Westelijke Oceaan. - Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Voordat ze de kans kreeg om zich om te draaien, voelde Elena de brandende steek van een dolk die zich diep in haar rug boorde.
- Blurbers*
- Brooks, Terry
*Some information comes from Common Knowledge in other languages. Click "Edit" for more information.
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