by Lynn Flewelling
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Seregil and Alec have spent the last two years in self-imposed exile, far from their adopted homeland, Skala, and the bitter memories there. But their time of peace is shattered by a desperate summons from Queen Idrilain, asking them to aid her daughter on a mission to Aurenen, the very land from which Seregil was exiled in his youth.
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 Well written ~ and with a gripping conclusion, 2008-11-06
Traitor's Moon, book three of The Nightrunner Series, finds Seregil and Alec living in self-imposed exile from Skala, their adopted homeland. They have been there for two years when a message arrives from Queen Idrilain ask them to accompany her daughter on a diplomatic mission to Aurenen, Seregil's land of birth, the land from which he has been bannihed since his youth. Maybe he has hopes of this banishment being lifted, but whatever persuades him he and Alec agree to go.
Once they arrive in Aurenen seeking support for the war Skala is engaged in, they find themselves embroiled in plot and counter plot, never knowing who their real allies amongst the Aurenfaie are; and it is not long before new dangers come to haunt them.
Traitor's Moon is a fitting conclusion(?) to the Nightrunner Series; and there is much to be said for it. Firstly for what it avoids. There is no doubt about the strength on the relationship between Seregil and Alec so there are no clichéd ploys over them falling out; and while magical powers play a role, they never employed to rescue impossible situations, and what powers are used are equally balanced on each side.
If there is a fault I feel perhaps a little too much time was spent on the early negotiations, which I found all the more confusing due to the unfamiliar names given to the various parties, if the Queen's mission did not know who to trust, I was all the more perplexed not really knowing who was who; I would have appreciated a list of characters. But that is a relatively minor quibble; perhaps I should just pay more attention to names!
When the action really starts the then book is impossible to put down; there is a lot going on and things really do move quickly. We still do not know who can be trusted almost until the end, and we can never we sure of the final outcome for Alec and especially Seregil, who by this time has done just about everything he can to make his situation worse.
This really is a book in which the intriguing and complex plot takes precedence over the myths and magic, and is all the better for it; if there is to be another book in this series I will certainly not hesitate to add it to my reading list.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Nightrunner vol. 3, 2008-05-27
very good prompt shipping and the book was all that i have come to expect and enjoy from this author
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Highly recommended!, 2008-05-15
Flewelling's third installment of the Nightrunner series was definitely more politics than your usual nightrunning n' the like. Nonetheless, it pleased me immensely.
By the time you read the third book, the old terminology's familiar, while new terms come more readily. Coupled with Lynn's writing style, I personally found it a smooth and speedy read (finished it in less than a day). Even amidst the complicated conspiracy, Lynn does a splendid job of describing the Aurenfaie and their customs, the lay of the land and the fantastical creatures that inhabit it.
But the best part of this novel was the character development, especially the growing bond between Seregil and Alex as an established couple. The understanding and tenderness they share just - make me squeal. Then there's Beka and Nyal's budding relationship, and Thero's potential as powerful wizard.
Towards the end, Lynn ties up loose ends and leaves others open (whether Ilar is dead or alive, Alec's heritage). Despite this, the novel rounds up nicely, leaving me satisfied and wanting more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
The fight continues, 2008-03-13
The third installment in the Nightrunner series takes us to Seregil's homeland, Aurenen. In the beginning of the book, Seregil and Alec are asked to go on a journey to Aurenen, to try to gain Skala the help of the wizarding nation in the escalating fight against Plenimar. Seregil goes as aid to Princess Klia, who will be negotiating with the Iasidra about gaining their aid. Alec of course, tags along, as well as Beka Cavish and her Urgazhi troup, and who can forget Thero.
Seregil is in for a rough road ahead, as he is visiting the nation he was exiled from, and it's highly unlikely he'll receive a warm welcome. There are also terms he must comply to if he is to return.
Traitor's Moon went at a slower pace than Stalking Darkness and Luck in the Shadows, and it deals more on the political side than the adventerous side. But the book wouldn't be complete without some watcher business, you just have to be patient. Having said that, this book is no less interesting than the two before, and it's definitely a must read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Lynn Flewelling is a fabulous writer!, 2007-11-02
Lynn Flewelling is the best fantasy writer I have ever read. Her characters are three-dimensional and seem so very real. The lands she created are fascinating (esp. Aurenen). The plots (there are 3 books in the NR series and the 4th is due out in 6/2008) are intriguing, inventive and keep the reader desperate to know what will happen next. I read all three books one right after the other(without sleeping) I was that consumed by them!
Despite what some critics would have you believe these books are not centered on homosexuality. In the lands Lynn has created no one cares about sexual orientation. Nor are the novels sexist towards men. Yes there is a land that must be governed by a woman of a certain bloodline or else...
But the men of that land are not second class citizen nor viewed as inferior, its just that the women are equal to the men. As a woman is it wonderfully refreshing to read about strong female characters that are intelligent, brave and treated as equals by the male characters. There are a variety of women and men both good, bad and evil;that do a variety of good,bad and evil things. Lynn's characters are not boring and mundane; they are too realistic to be so black and white.
Seregil, one of the main characters, is a flawed (yet wonderful and delicious) hero, which I believe is one of the reasons he seems so real. Even Lynn's supporting characters come alive. She has a talent for creating characters you feel that you know. Her characters invoke real emotions in the reader.
I have found only a few other writers that create such realistic characters, though not as well as Lynn does. Nor does everything turn out perfect, which makes the characters sympathetic and easy to relate to(obviously I do not mean that I have gone through what they have experienced but rather that I relate to what they feel and how they cope with their emotions).
I think that the critics that said they could not follow the plot(s) and/or get the characters and/or deal with the homosexuality should stick with the DD fantasy type novels; or other cookie cutter fantasy books with two dimensional characters, boring and predictable plots. Nothing that might tax their nonexistent imaginations nor encourage them to expand their thinking.
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