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A Gathering of Gargoyles

A Gathering of Gargoyles

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Twists in the plot to leave the reader constantly intrigued
Review: This book is part two in the darkangel Trilogy. It is the story of a young girl who has been chosen for a mission to save the world from the dreaded White Witch. But to do that she must slay 6 Darkangels, humans that have been turned into vampires by the white witch to get the souls of 13 girls. When the darkangels get the souls they must give them to the witch where upon she would become immortal and take over the world. Meredith Ann Pierce weaves a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal and ultimate evil.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Aerial is a pitiful and weak character
Review: This book is so sappy that ever page you turn just makes you want to drop the book down and puke. If you like reading about a weak, horrid, dull, whiny, annoying and above all...pitiful female character with no soul, passion, or feelings but greed, this is the book for you.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: great book
Review: This has been my favorite book since I was eleven. Although the first and second books were good, this is definitely the best of the trilogy. Aeriel travels through the seven kingdoms of Westernesse, gathering gargoyles on the way. Her journey is the most interesting quest-style novel I've read.

Rating: 5 stars
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: 4 stars
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: 5 stars
Summary: WOW!
Review: This series has been too good for words....But I am *extremely* frustrated.I found the first book quite by accident in a bookshop.I didn't know that it was a reprint.I read the first and happened along the second at an old resell book store, snatched it up and have devoured it.Now I can't find the third!!!!Ahhhhh.Its not fair....everyone else has had this incredible series for *years* and I can't find the third book anywhere.Please reprint it soon and get me out of my misery!!!!!This is torture........ I find a perfect series which beautifully portrays the depth of the human spirit and I can't find the third book.Its inhuman!!!!!Please, please reprint the third book......For my sake please?!?

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A wonderful continuation after what happens in The Darkangel
Review: Three monthsafter Aeriel and her husband, Irrylath arrived in Isternes, the spirits of the wraiths come to Aeriel and tell her another part of the riddle that had defeated the darkangel. They say that Aeriel must set out to find the lost lons aka the Wardens of the World before the White Witch's "sons" find them and get rid of them. So Aeriel sets out to find the lost lons and on that journey she meets new people and gains new friends. Read the book to find out more!!

Rating: 5 stars
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?

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good sequel
Review: While it's true Aeriel isn't the strongest or most interesting female character ever, as mentioned in another review, the incredible imagination of the author more than makes up for Aeriel's shortcomings. I wish all fantasy authors could come up with such original, intriguing ideas. I especially liked the Sea of Dust (literally a sea!) and the apricoks. Wow. Thanks, Meredith Ann Pierce. It's not quite as good as The Darkangel, but very different, more new ideas and definitely a worthwhile sequel.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wee-Haw!
Review: WOW! This book was great! The main charachter, Aeriel, is a good one. This girl is quite normal. If you demand a macho-man hero for a main character, this book is not for you! This girl proves that with a strong heart and some good friends you can help save the world (or in this case, the moon) no matter how big you are. To me, that is true strength. If you haven't read this book, I encourage you to read all the books in this trilogy (make sure you read them in order.) It is a fun and gripping series. This particular book offers lots of hope for Aeriel's home. It is a suspensful and happy novel.


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