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Summary: Wit'chWar
Review: If you like your fantasy rich with characterization, action, and plenty of twists and turns, this is the book for you! While in many other fantasy series the middle book will sag with boring sub-plots and slow pace,Wit'chWar keeps you completely enthralled. The flow of the book never wanes and the characters are so interesting that you can hardly wait to get back to them whether they are the main characters (Elena or Er'ril - my absolute fav!) or the supporting cast (Sy'wen or Cast - a close second to Er'ril). Mr. Clemens has a way of making each character stand out, no matter their alliance or size of their role in the greater scheme of things, each is memorable. But the thing that keeps me coming back for more of the Banned and the Banished is how involved the plot and characters are. Sure you can read this book as a stand alone, but to truly feel the emotional ramifications of the sacrifices made you should really read the other two books first. I can hardly wait until the next two!
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Summary: Clemens does it again
Review: James Clemens came out of nowhere and is blowing every Fantasy writer away. This series is by far one of the best out there. Not just for sci-fi buffs.But anyone who enjoys a good plot and twists. This installment is the best by far with many twists and turns to leave you eagerly awaiting the 4th. KEEP WRITING MR. CLEMENS.QUICK QUICK QUICK.
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Summary: action filled series
Review: James Clemens continues to evolve in his writing style with each new release of this series. I have now read the first 3 books twice, and enjoyed them even more the second time. The author's ability to spin a tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat is astounding. I believe Mr. Clemens has a long career ahead of him as a Sci-fi/Fantasy writer.
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Summary: Looking for More
Review: James Clemens continues to evolve in his writing style with each new release of this series. I have now read the first 3 books twice, and enjoyed them even more the second time. The author's ability to spin a tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat is astounding. I believe Mr. Clemens has a long career ahead of him as a Sci-fi/Fantasy writer.
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Summary: The Wit'ch series is the best thing I've ever read!
Review: James Clemens is the best writer I've ever heard of. He makes a wonderful world full of warriors, demons, and elemential magic. I can't wait for Wit'ch Gate in November!
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Summary: Mr. Clemens does it again
Review: Just like the previous two books, I couldn't put this one down. Great, I can't wait for him to write more.
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Summary: Excellent read!
Review: Note to Mr Johnsen of July 27th... "A good critic reviews the book, not the other reviewers' opinions." Have your opinion and I'll have mine. The world would be a very boring place if everyone agreed on everything. My opinion of this book? It's a gem. It ranks right up there with Tolkien if you ask me. That is my personal opinion! To each his own. This book had everything I was looking for...fantasy, magic, interesting characters, adventure at its best. The writing style is tight and edgy, the plot is wonderfully intricate. And I very much look forward to the remainder of the series. The series is well deserving of my five star vote!
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Summary: A peak in a won'derful fan'tasy ser'ies!
Review: Starting with "Wit'ch Fire," James Clemens introduced the character of Elena. A young woman born a wit'ch (a woman with the abilties of great magicks), she is of a mixed prophecy - either the savior of the world, or its death. That was the beginning of the "Banned and the Banished," series. Since then, Clemens has rounded out the cast of his books with wonderfully drawn characters: rich in elemental magics that don't overpower their characters and personalities. In this third book in the series, Elena's group of friends and protectors is mostly scattered, and one of them, as told in book two, "Wit'ch Storm," has been corrupted by the Dark Heart. A very worthy read, the new characters complement the old, and we gain much more depth in the entire cast, not just Elena. Particularly, we delve more into Kast, Sy-wen, and Joach. This third book was definitely worth the wait, as the quality of fantasy writing has stepped up a notch. A climax of sorts, this is still not the end of the series. While part of me wonders if Clemens can keep up the pace and the exceptional writing, I'm willing to wager on it and look forward to the fourth book. The only quibble is, as always, those stupid apostrophies. Wit'ch. D'warf. El'vin. Eb'onstone. Gosh they're annoying. It seemed, however, that they're not as prevalent as before, and mostly just repeats of the ones we've seen previously. Perhaps Clemens has realized that they're really distracting. Don't skip this book. If you've not read Clemens before, treat yourself to the whole series. He puts Robert Jordan to shame, and mirrors the deep characterizations of George R.R. Martin. 'Nathan
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Summary: A peak in a won'derful fan'tasy ser'ies!
Review: Starting with "Wit'ch Fire," James Clemens introduced the character of Elena. A young woman born a wit'ch (a woman with the abilties of great magicks), she is of a mixed prophecy - either the savior of the world, or its death. That was the beginning of the "Banned and the Banished," series. Since then, Clemens has rounded out the cast of his books with wonderfully drawn characters: rich in elemental magics that don't overpower their characters and personalities. In this third book in the series, Elena's group of friends and protectors is mostly scattered, and one of them, as told in book two, "Wit'ch Storm," has been corrupted by the Dark Heart. A very worthy read, the new characters complement the old, and we gain much more depth in the entire cast, not just Elena. Particularly, we delve more into Kast, Sy-wen, and Joach. This third book was definitely worth the wait, as the quality of fantasy writing has stepped up a notch. A climax of sorts, this is still not the end of the series. While part of me wonders if Clemens can keep up the pace and the exceptional writing, I'm willing to wager on it and look forward to the fourth book. The only quibble is, as always, those stupid apostrophies. Wit'ch. D'warf. El'vin. Eb'onstone. Gosh they're annoying. It seemed, however, that they're not as prevalent as before, and mostly just repeats of the ones we've seen previously. Perhaps Clemens has realized that they're really distracting. Don't skip this book. If you've not read Clemens before, treat yourself to the whole series. He puts Robert Jordan to shame, and mirrors the deep characterizations of George R.R. Martin. 'Nathan
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Summary: A peak in a won'derful fan'tasy ser'ies!
Review: Starting with "Wit'ch Fire," James Clemens introduced the character of Elena. A young woman born a wit'ch (a woman with the abilties of great magicks), she is of a mixed prophecy - either the savior of the world, or its death. That was the beginning of the "Banned and the Banished," series. Since then, Clemens has rounded out the cast of his books with wonderfully drawn characters: rich in elemental magics that don't overpower their characters and personalities. In this third book in the series, Elena's group of friends and protectors is mostly scattered, and one of them, as told in book two, "Wit'ch Storm," has been corrupted by the Dark Heart. A very worthy read, the new characters complement the old, and we gain much more depth in the entire cast, not just Elena. Particularly, we delve more into Kast, Sy-wen, and Joach. This third book was definitely worth the wait, as the quality of fantasy writing has stepped up a notch. A climax of sorts, this is still not the end of the series. While part of me wonders if Clemens can keep up the pace and the exceptional writing, I'm willing to wager on it and look forward to the fourth book. The only quibble is, as always, those stupid apostrophies. Wit'ch. D'warf. El'vin. Eb'onstone. Gosh they're annoying. It seemed, however, that they're not as prevalent as before, and mostly just repeats of the ones we've seen previously. Perhaps Clemens has realized that they're really distracting. Don't skip this book. If you've not read Clemens before, treat yourself to the whole series. He puts Robert Jordan to shame, and mirrors the deep characterizations of George R.R. Martin. 'Nathan
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