Resenting the Hero
by Moira J. Moore
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Author: Moira J. MooreEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-28
ISBN: 0441013880
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Ace
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Book Review: A Great Start to a Fantasy Series!
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a thoroughly enjoyable fantasy. Written in third person with Lee as the narrator, the world unfolds into a familiar and well-known place without the author having to waste a lot of space on background and explanations. By creating a world relatively similar to the classic medieval fantasy worlds, yet with a fresh new twist, Ms. Moore was able to throw the reader directly into the action without creating long descriptions or asides. Lee & Karish were very well developed characters who are both so sure that the other person in the partnership is the one who should change. This creates several humorous situations as they are complete opposites in every way. Lee is very practical and modest and Karish is a flamboyant, popular, handsome playboy. I appreciate that the author was able to make both characters likable and balanced. I think that most of us have a little bit of both characters in us so I really felt that I could empathize and understand both of them. Ms. Moore also does a good job with supporting characters as, even characters we meet for a brief moment, I felt like they were people that I knew and would recognize.
I was very impressed that Ms. Moore was able to come up with a unique premise, too. I have read books where the hero controls weather, but nothing quite like this. I also loved that she put pairs together - some are male & male, some are female & female and some male & female. Some become romantically involved, though this is frowned on, and they come from all walks of life. As you have no control over who you are bonded with, some pairs are a lot more effective than others. These partnerships provide a wealth of material for Ms. Moore to continue the series and we are expecting book #5 to be released in spring of 2010. With plenty of plot turns and little surprises around every corner, this book is recommended to anyone who enjoys a well-written fantasy book. Guys - don't let the fact that this is billed as a romantic fantasy turn you off to this book. There are only the vaguest hints of romance between the two main characters (though I hope that the author will continue to develop this plot line) and the story is entertaining enough and fast-paced enough to make you forget that you are reading about a heroine instead of a hero.
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