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Rent Eyes Like Leaves
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Format: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
Published: Feb 2012
Genre: Fiction - Fantasy - Epic
Retail Price: $15.95
Pages: 336
Synopsis
Taking a delightful departure from his more common urban-fantasy settings, this epic tale from acclaimed author Charles de Lint weaves elements of Celtic and Nordic mythology while bringing sword and sorcery to the forefront. Summer magic is waning in the Green Isles, and the evil Icelord is encasing the lands in a permanent frost while coastal towns are pillaged by snake ships. Mounting one last defense against the onslaught, a mysterious old wizard instructs his inexperienced apprentice in the art of shape-changing. Mercilessly pursued by the Icelord's army, this newfound mage gathers allies—a seemingly ordinary young woman and her protective adoptive family—and they flee north in a desperate race to awaken the Summerlord. Time is running short for the Summerborn, especially when a treacherous family betrayal is discovered.
Reviews
The starting of the book could have been better, as well as the ending. Plenty of room was left for a ?sequel? in my opinion. About a third through, is when things seem to really pick up and then i couldnt put it down. Really enjoyed this one, although I would have liked to see how the remaining characters lives played out. Loved how it wasnt overwritten or underwritten, the author kept things moving and threw some twists and turns in there along the way. Must keep Lint in mind for future reads.