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Summary: An Exceptional Imagination!
Review: I love it when an author captures my attention with an exceptional imagination. Ms. Welsh does just that with THE CHOOSING Book II of the Silvan Wars Saga. Feenix of Port Marcus is caught without her weapons not to mention she doesn't have on a stitch of clothing! Prince L'Garn of Cragimore totes her off to his home among the Night Elves to serve as his slave. Feenix is none too happy with the god Mac Lir for choosing her to carry out his plans for the survival of all the Silvan races. She's a warrior, not a peacemaker! Prince L'Garn is to be the next king of the Night Elves as soon as his grandfather kicks the bucket. But L'Garn isn't sure he's worthy of the throne since he has human blood flowing through his veins. However, unknown to L'Garn, Mac Lir forsees him as the instrument in forging an alliance between the Sea Elves and the Night Elves. Can Feenix and L'Garn pause in their attempts to kill each other to do Mac Lir's bidding? Ms. Welsh has created an entire new world and race of people. I marvel at the work and imagination used to create such believable people and places. You can almost reach out and touch anything in Ms. Welsh's world. Now, by Mac Lir's right toe, when is book three coming? ;-)
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Summary: descriptive romantic fantasy
Review: Port Marcus Captain Feenix, personal guard to the High Priest of the Sea Elves, is irate with the god Mac Lir for turning her into a helpless dolphin once a month. That is why her sworn enemy, a Night Elf captured her. That Night Elf Prince L'Garn of Cragimore believes this acerbic human slave will enable him to learn about her strange species. L'Garn desperately desires control of the human half of his blood that fills him with shame and unwanted feelings that leave hum unsuitable to one day sit on the Night Elf throne. However, already attracted to one another, these two proud obstinate individuals remain unaware that Mac Lir chose them as the means to save the Elven by bringing peace to the species. The evil god Tuatha plans to exterminate the elves from the seven Cella worlds with genocide complete on one, Earth, and this orb Tylana expected to be accomplished soon. Book two of PhyllisAnn Welsh's the Sylvan Wars Saga, the CHOOSING, is a descriptive romantic fantasy that follows on the success of the first novel (see The BINDING) by retaining the complex genuine feeling realms as the adventure unfolds. Ms. Welsh makes Tylana seem real through her support cast who provide the depth so that the audience knows they are visiting a vivid locale that cannot be imaginary. L'Garn and Feenix are a delightfully strong duet whose respective essence stays consistent even when each one falls in love with the enemy or subject to the Sylvan creator Mac Lir matchmaking manipulations. The audience will choose this novel and series if they want a fun fantasy. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: descriptive romantic fantasy
Review: Port Marcus Captain Feenix, personal guard to the High Priest of the Sea Elves, is irate with the god Mac Lir for turning her into a helpless dolphin once a month. That is why her sworn enemy, a Night Elf captured her. That Night Elf Prince L'Garn of Cragimore believes this acerbic human slave will enable him to learn about her strange species. L'Garn desperately desires control of the human half of his blood that fills him with shame and unwanted feelings that leave hum unsuitable to one day sit on the Night Elf throne. However, already attracted to one another, these two proud obstinate individuals remain unaware that Mac Lir chose them as the means to save the Elven by bringing peace to the species. The evil god Tuatha plans to exterminate the elves from the seven Cella worlds with genocide complete on one, Earth, and this orb Tylana expected to be accomplished soon. Book two of PhyllisAnn Welsh's the Sylvan Wars Saga, the CHOOSING, is a descriptive romantic fantasy that follows on the success of the first novel (see The BINDING) by retaining the complex genuine feeling realms as the adventure unfolds. Ms. Welsh makes Tylana seem real through her support cast who provide the depth so that the audience knows they are visiting a vivid locale that cannot be imaginary. L'Garn and Feenix are a delightfully strong duet whose respective essence stays consistent even when each one falls in love with the enemy or subject to the Sylvan creator Mac Lir matchmaking manipulations. The audience will choose this novel and series if they want a fun fantasy. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: The saga continues!
Review: The god, Mac Lir, has decided the time has come to tame Captain Feenix of Port Marcus. A warrior of the Sea Elves, Feenix must deal with a curse from the god -- she is transformed into a dolphin once a month. It just so happens this particular time Feenix washes up onto the shore of the Sea Elves' enemy, The Night Elves. Not good when you're naked and without any weapons. Netted and captured by the Prince L'Garn, heir to The Night Elves' throne, Feenix is humiliated, enraged and bent on revenge for being made his slave. Prince L'Garn of Cragimore is intrigued by the human Feenix. Elves have distinctive characteristics of which she has none. Being half-human and half-elf, L'Garn is excited to have this opportunity to explore a human and gain information from her. He makes Feenix his slave. The two develop a tenacious, passionate relationship of information gathering on both sides, each with a different agenda. Feenix and L'Garn are two strong and independent characters that serve as great foils for one another. Feenix is a warrior, knowing nothing of love, compassion or magic. L'Garn is determined to fulfill his duty as prince, not get entangled in a love affair with a slave. Battle scenes are darkly intense, encounters with beings born of vengeful gods are nail-biters, and the descriptive narrative and pace keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. A death defying battle with a dragon will test Captain Feenix's mettle and change the course of her life. THE CHOOSING is a compelling, tightly written journey of magic, good and evil gods, manipulation and powerful love. Deeply moving and emotional, I recommend you don't miss the continuing saga of these elves, humans and villainous beings that started with book one, THE BINDING. I can't wait for book three!
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Summary: More Sexy Elves!!
Review: The second installment of Welsh's romantic fantasy about the race of Elves in her sensual world of Tylana is even better than the first! Feenix of Port Marcus and captain of the guard of Sasheena, the home of the Sea Elves, is a human warrior woman with a mind of her own. And she happens to be without any clothes or weapons at the moment! What a time to be caught by the enemy! Prince L'Garn is a ruler in name only. Half human and half elf, his curiosity gets the better of him when he comes across a very naked, very beautiful human woman throwing a temper tantrum on a deserted beach. She just might have the answers he has about humans and just what makes them tick. Besides, he could use a new slave ... Once captured and taken as a slave into Cragimore, the ancient home of the Night Elves, Feenix realizes she is in the perfect position to learn the ins and outs of her enemy. If she survives, she can lead a company of Sea Elves back to Cragimore to destroy them once and for all. Except Mac Lir, the god who only lives to make her life miserable, wants her to convince the Night Elves to become the allies with their long hated cousins, the Sea Elves. And Feenix can't refuse. Especially when she realizes that a certain Night Elf isn't as bad as she had originally thought ... In fact, he is a terrific kisser! L'Garn's only purpose in bringing the obnoxious and strong willed human into Cragimore is so he can study her and learn about his human nature. What he hadn't counted on was his attraction to the woman and her unpredicatbility. How could he objectively study her, if his heart keeps getting in the way? Although a bit darker than Welsh's first book, The Choosing is full of emotion, conflict and down right fun. The conversations and confrontations between the hero and heroine continually bring a smile and chuckle. Feenix is a sassy, strong heroine who can admit when she's wrong -- even if she needs some prodding from a dragon! L'Garn is a tortured, sexy hero strong enough to handle Feenix's unpredicability, yet tender enough to pursuade her to his side.
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