The Witch Awakening (Book One of the Landers Saga)
By Karen Nilsen
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Book One of the Landers Saga
The odor of burning flesh and the screams of those condemned to the flames disturb the dreams of young Safire of Long Marsh. Safire struggles to keep the curse of her psychic abilities secret, lest she be burned at the stake as a witch in her native land Cormalen. Forced to keep her talents hidden instead of learning how to use them, Safire is ill-prepared to face the evil that awaits her. When she meets the rebellious Merius of Landers, a nobleman determined to escape his overbearing father's influence, she finally finds someone who accepts her. But their romance interferes with court plots and family duty and ultimately leads Safire to confront the dark secrets of the House of Landers alone. What she discovers there proves to be a test of her unusual gifts, a test that could free the soul of a haunted man--or end in her death.
Karen Nilsen
As a child, Karen suffered frequent bouts of insomnia. The only way she could settle into sleep many nights was to imagine stories that played out like movies on the dark ceiling over her bed. Since her mean parents refused to replace the TV after the cat blew it up by peeing on the cord, all Karen had left to entertain herself in the lone wilds of the Minnesota wilderness were books and her own stories. As Karen grew, the stories grew with her. One day when she was fourteen, she told her mother one of these stories for probably the hundredth time. Her mother, who knew Karen very well, turned to her and said, “You know, Karen, you keep talking about these stories, but you never write them down. You keep saying you’re going to write a novel, but I don’t believe that you will.” This comment infuriated Karen so much that she started writing her stories down and hasn’t stopped since.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Witch Awakening is a blend of historical, fantasy and the paranormal. From the beginning you fall in love with the heroine, Safire. She is aptly named with fire in her belly and the ability to stick to her guns and not bow down to pressure.The only niggle I would say is (and it is only a small thing) is that Safire's character seems to change half-way through. She beomes a bit, well soppy.You just want to give her a bit of a shake and tell her to pull herself together. I say it is a small niggle because apart from my slight annoyance, the story still works. It is a will they, won't they get together scenario and I can see why it was done.Still, this is book is full of court intrigue, romance, action and great psychic abilities.I definitely recommend this book and I would have given it five stars but for the wimpyness of the heroine near the end.This book will not disappoint but I would say devote some time to it, it deserves it. This is a well crafted story which will keep you reading until the end.This book was the June 2011 choice in the Fantasy Book Club for under $3 on Amazon Discussions.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Not my usual type of book. The First two chapters seemed a little slow to me but by the third chapter I was hooked. Like most stories it is predictable at parts. But it is a great book. The ending leaves you wanting more. I can't wait until the next one in the series is out.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It took me awhile to be able to read this book but once I did finally begin it I could NOT put it down. Wonderful story...very lovable characters. I am eagerly looking forward to more. I received this book thru member give-away and although I think it's a nice thing read and then pass on to someone else this is a keeper in my house and has earned a place on my favorites shelf.
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The Witch Awakening (Book One of the Landers Saga) - Karen Nilsen
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