Rating: Summary: A Gathering of Gargoyels Review: This book is one of my top ten favorite books that I have ever read. The author has created an imaginative world in which the main character, Ariel, must travel. Her only guide is an ancient riddle, given to her by twelve-and-one spirits. She seeks the lons that were defeated by the lorelie's darkangles,who pillage their land for blood and souls. If she can get the lons before the lorelie can, there may be a chance to defeat the darkangles.
Rating: Summary: ...a gentle, endearing read Review: This is by far the best book in the Darkangel Trilogy; it stands on its own quite well, although the prequel and sequel should be sought out if you want to find out about the ends of the story.Pierce's lyrical style is reminiscent of Robin McKinley's or Patricia McKillip's. It is simply adorned language that flows easily and can take your breath away. With words she paints a vivid, colorful world as fantastically beautiful as any other you would find. And in that land great things are stirring-- Aeriel, who has given her heart away, must leave the man to whom it belongs to fulfill a prophecy. While seeking the vanquished guardian lons, she meets friends and enemies alike. Although these characters are enjoyable by themselves (save admittedly flat antagonists), the majority of Pierce's attention is appropriately given to Aeriel. We grow to know her and her quiet reserve; even her rare, wry humor. Through her eyes we see the Sea-of-Dust and the plight of the gargoyles during her journeys. Loose your imagination. This is an elegantly-written book worthy of a read by any high fantasy fan.
Rating: Summary: Not as good But still a Must read Review: This one doesn't live up to the two others, but it's still a must read in the trilagy. I suppose i didn't like it as much because Irrylath wasn't in it as much as to other two. Once again arial sets off on a journey, but in this book she learns about her past and her destiny.
Rating: Summary: Steeds for the Secondborn Review: Very amazing till the end of the book. You can start guessing from the first but after you get the last chapter, you'll have your reward nicely.
Aeriel's journey continued after saving the halfmade "Darkangel" and change him back into a mortal Prince Irrylath. Their return to Easterness (Isterness) was greeted by the prince's mother, Lady Syllva and his secondborn brothers. Engulfed by his past sins, Irrylath kept distance with his "Darkangel" fourteenth wife despite of Aeriel's effort.
Such a heartwrenching situation despaire her. But her task was not over yet. With the help of the other 13 angel brides, she got the second of the three of The Lady Ravenna's stanzas and set of to fulfill the prophecy. Her main quest was to find the lost lons before the Withe Witch found them.
Will she succeed? Can she cross the distance between her and Irrylath?
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