Rating: 
Summary: Impressive!
Review: Any author would be proud to name this book among her works - especially considering that Ms. Bradley is a relatively new writer.
"Scion's Lady" is a marvelous follow-up (in fact, an improvement) to "Lady in Gil", filled with engaging characters and a fast-paced plot that is clear but not predictable. Bradley's writing style is fantastic, conveying the appropriate mood for each scene. Her dry wit perfectly complements the plot, giving the main character a very distinct voice.
Bradley's book has wonderful themes, especially the idea that power corrupts no matter how good one's intentions. Also, magic is portrayed as something that comes at great cost that should be used only in dire need.
Before reading this book, one should finish "Lady in Gil", also a good book; without this background "Scion's Lady" would not make as much sense.
"Scion's Lady" is incredibly addictive - don't start it after midnight or you'll be up past three. This book is among my favorites and is a wonderful introduction into the world of fantasy and an enjoyable experience for a fantasy connoisseur.
Rating:
Summary: Impressive!
Review: Any author would be proud to name this book among her works - especially considering that Ms. Bradley is a relatively new writer.
"Scion's Lady" is a marvelous follow-up (in fact, an improvement) to "Lady in Gil", filled with engaging characters and a fast-paced plot that is clear but not predictable. Bradley's writing style is fantastic, conveying the appropriate mood for each scene. Her dry wit perfectly complements the plot, giving the main character a very distinct voice.
Bradley's book has wonderful themes, especially the idea that power corrupts no matter how good one's intentions. Also, magic is portrayed as something that comes at great cost that should be used only in dire need.
Before reading this book, one should finish "Lady in Gil", also a good book; without this background "Scion's Lady" would not make as much sense.
"Scion's Lady" is incredibly addictive - don't start it after midnight or you'll be up past three. This book is among my favorites and is a wonderful introduction into the world of fantasy and an enjoyable experience for a fantasy connoisseur.
Rating: 
Summary: Plain old-fashioned fun!
Review: Bradley is pretty inventive. She's not the most sophisticated writer but the stories are always good. I enjoyed the Gil Trilogy a lot. This book is fairly good, book three is the best!
Rating:
Summary: Can't wait for the next book!
Review: I gave this book a try after reading a couple of the other reviews here. I ran across Scion's Lady in the bookstore, but they didn't have "Lady in Gil"--but I thought, OK, try the second book first, if you don't like it, no problem.I liked it. I ordered Lady in Gil shortly after trying to get more. My only complaint is that I think the books could be a bit more substantial...I would dearly love to have more development of Shree's character for example. Scion's Lady added another character, Chasco, who might have some potential, but I'm still hungry for more of the previous characters. Tigrallef is the focus of the books, of course, and his character is a refreshing change of pace. The other reviews give a good summary of some of the plot--I hesitate to do so because I always tell more than other people like to hear. It doesn't matter to me, since I can read the end of the book first (and usually do!) without spoiling the it for me, as long as the book itself is good--with a sound plot and strong characters. My experience has been that a good book is still good even if I know how it turns out! All in all, I hope Ms. Bradley can deliver a third installment that will do justice to the first two--without dragging this into a dozen installments aka the Wheel of Time!
Rating:
Summary: Can't wait for the next book!
Review: I gave this book a try after reading a couple of the other reviews here. I ran across Scion's Lady in the bookstore, but they didn't have "Lady in Gil"--but I thought, OK, try the second book first, if you don't like it, no problem. I liked it. I ordered Lady in Gil shortly after trying to get more. My only complaint is that I think the books could be a bit more substantial...I would dearly love to have more development of Shree's character for example. Scion's Lady added another character, Chasco, who might have some potential, but I'm still hungry for more of the previous characters. Tigrallef is the focus of the books, of course, and his character is a refreshing change of pace. The other reviews give a good summary of some of the plot--I hesitate to do so because I always tell more than other people like to hear. It doesn't matter to me, since I can read the end of the book first (and usually do!) without spoiling the it for me, as long as the book itself is good--with a sound plot and strong characters. My experience has been that a good book is still good even if I know how it turns out! All in all, I hope Ms. Bradley can deliver a third installment that will do justice to the first two--without dragging this into a dozen installments aka the Wheel of Time!
Rating:
Summary: Can't wait for the next book!
Review: I gave this book a try after reading a couple of the other reviews here. I ran across Scion's Lady in the bookstore, but they didn't have "Lady in Gil"--but I thought, OK, try the second book first, if you don't like it, no problem. I liked it. I ordered Lady in Gil shortly after trying to get more. My only complaint is that I think the books could be a bit more substantial...I would dearly love to have more development of Shree's character for example. Scion's Lady added another character, Chasco, who might have some potential, but I'm still hungry for more of the previous characters. Tigrallef is the focus of the books, of course, and his character is a refreshing change of pace. The other reviews give a good summary of some of the plot--I hesitate to do so because I always tell more than other people like to hear. It doesn't matter to me, since I can read the end of the book first (and usually do!) without spoiling the it for me, as long as the book itself is good--with a sound plot and strong characters. My experience has been that a good book is still good even if I know how it turns out! All in all, I hope Ms. Bradley can deliver a third installment that will do justice to the first two--without dragging this into a dozen installments aka the Wheel of Time!
Rating:
Summary: As Good as the First, but Darker
Review: If you haven't read Lady in Gil, read it. (Or at least go to the reviews for it and see if it's your cup of tea.) This is the follow-up, and it's just as stunning an achievement. Few authors are able to find their balance between great writing, engaging plots, memorable characters, yada yada yada, but Bradley has it hands down. It's a good book. It's fun. It's exciting. It doesn't talk down to you. It's like Dickens, with magic, and fewer first-person descriptions of weather. Oh, what's the use--go read the first book. If you do, you won't need any convincing to buy the second (or third). Note: a 3 star ranking from me is actually pretty good; I reserve 4 stars for tremendously good works, and 5 only for the rare few that are or ought to be classic; unfortunately most books published are 2 or less.
Rating:
Summary: As Good as the First, but Darker
Review: If you haven't read Lady in Gil, read it. (Or at least go to the reviews for it and see if it's your cup of tea.) This is the follow-up, and it's just as stunning an achievement. Few authors are able to find their balance between great writing, engaging plots, memorable characters, yada yada yada, but Bradley has it hands down. It's a good book. It's fun. It's exciting. It doesn't talk down to you. It's like Dickens, with magic, and fewer first-person descriptions of weather. Oh, what's the use--go read the first book. If you do, you won't need any convincing to buy the second (or third). Note: a 3 star ranking from me is actually pretty good; I reserve 4 stars for tremendously good works, and 5 only for the rare few that are or ought to be classic; unfortunately most books published are 2 or less.
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Summary: The Scholar Hero Returns!
Review: If you like reluctant heroes who don't fit the typical heroic mold, you'll like this book. Where most fantasy heroes use swords or magic to defeat their enemies, Tig's main weapons are his knowledge of books and scrolls most people think are too boring to read and his knack for schorlarly analysis.
Rating:
Summary: Solid sequel to "Lady in Gil"
Review: Set six years after the close of "Lady in Gil," Bradley's sequel succeeds where many such books have failed. She takes the foundation which was laid in the first book and builds a very solid literary structure atop it. SIMILARITIES: If you enjoyed the steady pace, wry humor and well-developed characters of "Lady in Gil", you will be happy to know the same can be found in "Scion's Lady." I especially enjoyed her ability to foreshadow the conflict that arises between Tig and the Lady, much the same way she did with the abject poverty and debasement of Sherkin occupied Gil. She continues to bring vivid descriptions of the characters surroundings as well. DIFFERENCES: Where "Lady in Gil" was set primarily in Gil City, "Scion's Lady" takes the reader on a trip across much of the known world. Also, Bradley takes the opportunity to delve even deeper into the theogony of the 'Lady in Gil.' Tig is no longer a scared adolescent 'in over his head,' but a disgruntled young adult shouldering enormous guilt and regret. This transformation is quite well-done by the author and adds great depth to the protagonist.
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