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Summary: Great epic fantasy
Review: The Oracle says that as long as the true-blooded female's of Queen Gherilain's line rule and defend Skala, she will never be conquered. For generations this has come to pass as a queen rules the empire and females serve in the army and other very important positions in the civilian sector. All that changed when Erius takes the throne as he is determined that his son Prince Korin rules after him. To prevent anything from going wrong, all royals of the female gender seem to mysteriously die, save the king's precious sister.
Instead, she gives birth to twins, a girl and a boy. While the male is killed, the female is magically transformed into a male until the time is right to reveal her destiny. He's called Prince Tobin and the soul of his dead brother haunts him. When Tobin's father is killed in battle he becomes a ward of the king and is ordered to the capital city where he meets his cousin. Tobin adjusts to court until he suddenly takes ill and returns to his former home so that the people who know the truth can fix the spell that is dissipating.
THE BONE DOLL'S TWIST is a fascinating epic fantasy that shows the lengths those in power will go in order to determine their successor. Tobin's world is similar to that of medieval Europe so readers will have a good picture of his country life and city adventures. This is the first book in a trilogy so some threads are left dangling, making readers eager for the next novel to appear so as to see what will happens next. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: A Great Read!
Review: I am relatively new to fantasy reads, with only The Hobbitt, the LoTR trilogy, and George RR Martin's "Ice and Fire" series (all 3, so far) under my belt. I chose "The Bone Doll's Twin" because it happened to be what Martin was reading and recommended, and I wasn't disappointed. I love the characters and the way Flewelling weaves each of them into the story line. Also, if you like fantasy reads with witches, sorcerers, magic, demons, and ghosts, this one's for you! It's a fast, easy and thoroughly entertaining read (after finishing the last in Martin's series, what wouldn't be?). I can't wait for her next book in the Tamir series, and will probably go back and read the Nightrunner series, after I finish Robin Hobb's Farseer trilogy!
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Summary: Write faster, Lynn!
Review: This is one of the best "I picked it up in the grocery store" books I've ever read. After finishing, I immediately ordered all of Lynn Flewelling's books. As the years go by, I've found that it's become more and more difficult for a book or a movie to scare me. This one did. Not the "I'm frightened out of my wits and will never be able to sleep" sort of scare, but more of a delicious chill that sends goosebumps up my spine and leaves me feeling delighted at the same time. One of the nice things about "The Bone Dolls' Twin" is that so much of it is told in shades of gray. There is no absolute right or wrong here, and in addition to being entertaining, it's a story to really make you think. I can hardly wait for the third book in the trilogy to be released.
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Summary: A wonderful example of worthwhile fantasy
Review: I don't have words for how much I love this book and the series. Flewelling has brought us a truely original story from the same world as her Luck series. I finished this book and IMMEDIATELY went to the store to buy the next installment, so enthralled was I in the plotline. I'm still waiting anxiously for the day the third book arrives. This story is interesting, dark, complex, and gets even a little sexy in the second book. In fact, this series is looking to be much better than her first series, which I enjoyed, but only casually. She's only improving her style of writing. Flewelling has picked up a little more writing talent in her published maturity the way she lays everything out is very subtle. From chapter to chapter everything is well laid out and there is plenty of mystery and suspense to keep this book along.
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Summary: Three and a Half...
Review: I just cant buy the boy hidden in girls clothes until s/he is 13 storyline... its used too many places and its too unlikely that one could make it that long without the true gender being exposed in one form or another. So as soon as i read this plot line i was disinterested...maybe it was just me...but i found this to be kind of a strange fantasy book that doesnt really seem to
get anywhere but yet still entertains a little. (Frankly i bought it cause G.R.R. Martin endorsed it on the cover)...In my opinion that praise was the only poor thing he has ever written...the next book in the series might be better, but i wont pay to read
it but it would be worth a library check out.
Skip this one unless you are a Flewelling Fan... go read the princess bride again...or unless you are a huge fan of the "hidden prince" as a little girl plot device...
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Summary: Engaging, if nothing else
Review: While not particularly original or creative, The Bone Dolls Twin is very well written and thought out and is an extremely interesting read. It doesn't commit the crime of being boring or incredibly cliché. And while some ideas aren't exactly fresh, they are put into perspective. The interesting thing about this book and the sequel, Hidden Warrior, is that they have very little actual magic in them, and the main plot of the Bone Dolls Twin is mainly about growing up in a secluded mountain home. This is, in essence, a coming of age novel in disguise. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone. And while some may claim it's the same old fantasy about a fuedal society and wizards, this book is much much more than that (it helps that tobin is not a wizard). Buy it....it's not that expensive in paperback, or get it from the library. Its not a masterpiece, but it good pleasure reading.
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Summary: A Fantastic and Enthralling Read!!
Review: I loved this book, I bought the first two at the same time (which is a good idea) and I read them both over two nights. It is an exciting story line, with a dark background. The book is well paced and I didn?t find any bits boring. The story follows the life of one of the Kings nephew, which unknown to most is actually his niece. The land that they live in is dying and only a female can heal it by claming the throne. The King had killed almost off of his female relatives so that only he could rule. To save the land the faithful followers summon a necromancer to the birth of the royal twins. The necromancer binds the twins together, one alive and one dead, so that the female can wear a glamour of her brother?s shape. Though this seem quite dark and gruesome, (it can be a little scary in some parts) it is a very different plot from other fantasy books, but it still involves some elements of other series, for example the element of prophecies. If you want someone new to read, buy the book, (It is part of trilogy) it is worth the time taking to read it.
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Summary: Write faster, Lynn!
Review: This is one of the best "I picked it up in the grocery store" books I've ever read. After finishing, I immediately ordered all of Lynn Flewelling's books. As the years go by, I've found that it's become more and more difficult for a book or a movie to scare me. This one did. Not the "I'm frightened out of my wits and will never be able to sleep" sort of scare, but more of a delicious chill that sends goosebumps up my spine and leaves me feeling delighted at the same time. One of the nice things about "The Bone Dolls' Twin" is that so much of it is told in shades of gray. There is no absolute right or wrong here, and in addition to being entertaining, it's a story to really make you think. I can hardly wait for the third book in the trilogy to be released.
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Summary: I read this in two days!!
Review: And believe me I got upset if anyone interrupted me! I even took it to work and read a few chapters there! This book was very well written and the characters grab you. I am going to find the sequel to this today and order it. By the way, Im wondering what book the other reviewer was reading that had pornographic sex scenes? Sounds like a different book altogether, the only characters having sex were the wizard and the witch and i don't think they got to deeply into that. Great read.
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Summary: How to slog through mud, AkA where's the beef?
Review: I had never read any of Flewelling's books before and picked this book up at the bookstore at random. It is everything the book jacket says it is, dark, creepy and engrossing. I usually don't enjoy the macabre aspects of fantasy, but the writing is so entertaining that I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it!
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