The Mage Storms 2. Storm Rising.

von Mercedes Lackey

ISBN: 0886777127

It had potential
Having read almost all of the Valdemar books, starting with the "Arrows of the Queen" trilogy when I was 12, I can definately say that Lackey's writing has declined in quality. The "Arrows" triology was charming, and one I still re-read, but the "Winds" and "Storm" series are the reasons I don't really read her books anymore. They could be well done, perhaps, but they are unpolished, and not well-thought out. It's disappointing to a reader to see a world with such delightful characters simply fall apart because of the author's haste to turn in the next draft to the publisher. Also, as almost anyone who has read most of Lackey's books has probably noticed, her preachiness gets old in a hurry. Reading the story becomes a chore when one is faced with some sort of "rule to live by" at every page turn in lieu of a coherent plot. Suffice it to say that Lackey's writing was far better when she first began and didn't have such cockiness as an author, and focused on the story instead of pushing her own moral/political/religious agenda.

Excellent continuation of the Mage Storms Trilogy
Okay, well, I haven't read Storm breaking yet - but I want to!! So many questions I want to find out about...this second book in the trilogy enhanced my sense of curiosity.

I did rather want to hear more about Karal and Natoli, and Andesha and Firesong though, but reading the ending made me think about when I read Black Gryphon and I enjoyed it all the more. Unless I'm mistaken, I thought Urtho's Vault was above ground and not below it though :)

As usual, Mercedes Lackey has done an excellent job in piquing the readers curiosity, and I cant wait to conclude this series...only to get more books out :

Well hmm....
I love the Valdemar series, but this is definately not one of my favorite series in the bunch. The plotline is very good, I admit: The various countries must band together and all chip in to find some way to defend themselves against a larger enemy who is determined to rule them all. At the same time, ancient echoes of a tremendous amount of magic being released are striking on man again, making magic turn wild and rampant once again, threatening all that lives. The plot is good, but I found myself having trouble relating with the characters and finding my attention wandering. The best parts were those with Elspeth and Darkwind back in the story! But if you are a Heralds of Valdemar fan, then I would suggest you read it, but if not then I would start somewhere else.
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