The Sword of Straw (Sangreal Trilogy) [ THE SWORD OF STRAW (SANGREAL TRILOGY) ] By Hemingway, Amanda ( Author )Mar-28-2006 Paperback

The Sangreal Trilogy #2

by Amanda Hemingway

The Sword of Straw (Sangreal Trilogy) [ The Sword of Straw (Sangreal Trilogy) by Hemingway, Amanda ( Author ) Paperback Mar- 2006 ] Paperback Mar- 28- 2006

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Adult, Science Fiction Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Fiction

Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

She has also written under the pseudonyms of Jan Siegel, and Jemma Harvey.

Reviews

[Juan Sanmiguel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book of The Sangreal Trilogy. Nathan must recover the second item, a sword. He has the found the location of it and a beautiful princess who's family the sword belongs too. Nathan's friend Hazel is using her gifts as a witch to make a boy fall for her. Nathan has to deal with a bully at school. Is there more to this bully than meets the eye. Is someone trying to steal the Grail from Uncle Bartlemy's house? Can Nathan's mother cope with the fact here son is in danger. Can Nathan recover the sword and help Princess Nell's family. This keeps the same energy in the first book. There is still reference to other works of fantasy and science fiction. There are some obvious set ups that will resolved in the last book.

[Silvio Curtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This second book in the trilogy continues much like the first - reasonably good plot along typical fantasy lines, dialogue that usually succeeds pleasantly at being witty, even though it sometimes seems unnatural in the more serious parts. The first book explained how an ancient magician in another universe made a cup, a sword, and a crown to serve in a spell whose cosmic power would one day be needed, and it seems each book will center around one of the three objects. This is the book where I started guessing what direction the series as a whole is heading, although if I'm right there are hints in The Greenstone Grail that a reader could have picked up on.

[JJ DeBenedictis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another lovely book in this series. The writing continues to be strong, the characters charming, and the action quick. The story wasn't as full as the the previous or next book in the series, but it was still a solidly entertaining novel

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wasn't at all impressed by this story. I didn't like any of the novels Hemingway wrote under the pseudonym Jan Siegel but I thought The Greenstone Grail was a promising start to this series. It was a promise that remained unfulfilled.

[Amanda R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fabulous! I loved this one, couldn't put it down. Thought it was better than the first in the series and all the different sideplots were all intriguing. Can't wait to read the third!

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusual fantasy book, although still conforms to the 'young boy, some family issues, has very special talents, saves world/universe, etc', but the characters and writing was good.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second book in the Greenstone Grail trilogy. The main character continues his mission. The story adds new characters and doesn't simply repeat what was in book one.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the first one, and this sequel, but I thought the 3rd one was a weak ending for such a great buildup

[Rick · Rating 2 out of 5]

average but enjoyable

[Shalini · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was really wise of Nathan for not saying he loves princess nell.

[SFReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

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