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The Sail Weaver
From the pen of Muffy Morrigan, author of the Custodes Noctis Series, comes a new adventure of a futuristic world of space exploration, rediscovered magic and a new age of tall ships with all the action and drama that is the stuff of legends and heroes. Tristan is the most talented Weaver the Guild has produced. Since he was a child and started his training to become a Weaver of the great sails of the Navy’s galactic ships, he’s had no idea what fate had planned for him. Then came the Winged Victory, the largest ship ever built, and he is given the task of Weaving her magical sails. With a unique bond and friendship with the Dragon Fenfyr and in the face of hostile politics, prejudice and the threat of invasion by a horrifying enemy known as the Vermin, Tristan sets out on an unexpected adventure and discovers all is not as it seems. There are forces who want to win against the Vermin no matter what the cost. Struggling against enemies from within and without, Tristan and his companions fight to save the Winged Victory and the last hope of survival for humanity.
284 pages, Paperback
First published March 28, 2012
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Muffy Morrigan
8 books59 followersAfter myriad careers, including archaeological consultant, teacher, herbalist, shop keeper, news editor, reporter and columnist, Muffy Morrigan has settled in to her first love and passion—writing. She currently lives and works in the Pacific Northwest.
A popular speaker at science fiction conventions, she does panels ranging from writing to Victorian Medicine and everything in between. She was Author Guest of Honor at Pandoracon 2012 and a Featured Guest at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012.
A popular speaker at science fiction conventions, she does panels ranging from writing to Victorian Medicine and everything in between. She was Author Guest of Honor at Pandoracon 2012 and a Featured Guest at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012.
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December 3, 2016
Det bedste jeg har læst meget længe! SÅ fantastisk, så spændende, mega awesome worldbuilding, drager, magi, det var SÅ GODT!
August 19, 2020
Sci fi og fantasy i et mix jeg ikke havde troet muligt, men det fungerer overraskende godt! Den amerikanske forfatter Muffy Morrigan har gjort sig lidt af en bedrift med denne eventyrlige sci fi roman.
Jeg blev fanget fra første side og jeg kunne især godt lide venskabet mellem Tristan og dragen Fenfyr. Det mindede mig lidt om Eragon og Saphira.
Jeg er altid lidt bekymret for, om jeg forstår det hele når jeg læser sci fi. Jeg synes det er meget anderledes at læse end fantasy, men det er nok bare en vanesag. Den her blanding af sci fi og fantasy viste sig ikke at være svær, tværtimod fløj jeg lige igennem bogen.
Der var dog nogle få ting, som jeg havde lidt svært ved at se for mig. Det sværeste var krybenes rumskibe (som virkelig er frygtelige - jeg fortæller ikke hvorfor, men puh de skibe giver tårer i øjnene).
Det er virkelig en underholdende historie! Den træder lidt vande (der går laaang tid med at de ikke ved, hvad der foregår), men det gjorde mig ingenting for det er et ret sjovt univers og man lærer flere ting undervejs. Det er et kæmpe univers, der er en toer værdig og heldigvis har forfatteren noget i støbeskeen. Jeg har været så heldig at møde hende til et arrangement i butikken og hun fortalte, at hun fik en idé til en toer på vej i flyet til Danmark.
Drager har kontaktet menneskeheden for at få hjælp til at nedkæmpe de modbydelige aliens - krybene. Til gengæld har Dragerne givet menneskene en besværgelse til at væve sejl (for ja, rumskibe er rigtige sejlskibe). Med de rigtige sejl og den rigtige besværgelse, kan menneskene nu kommer længere ud i rummet og finde beboelige planeter.
Tristan er mester i Sejlvæverlauget. Den bedste af sin slags. Både af flåden og dragerne, bliver han bedt om at væve sejlene til det største skib, der nogensinde er blevet bygget.
Officielt er skibet Winged Victory menneskehedens eneste håb i krigen mod krybene, men væverlauget og dragekorpset fornemmer, at der er noget galt.
Tristan og hans gode ven, dragen Fenfyr, tager med på jomfrurejsen med Winged Victory, der hele tiden bliver ramt af sabotage. Men af hvem og hvorfor? Langsomt går det op for Tristan og hans allierede, at nogle vil gøre hvad som helst for at vinde krigen mod krybene.
En bog jeg varmt vil anbefale til dem, der kunne lide Eragon serien og har mod på lidt nyt.
Et eventyr med drager, rumpirater, attentater, eksplosioner og forræderi - whats not to like!
Jeg blev fanget fra første side og jeg kunne især godt lide venskabet mellem Tristan og dragen Fenfyr. Det mindede mig lidt om Eragon og Saphira.
Jeg er altid lidt bekymret for, om jeg forstår det hele når jeg læser sci fi. Jeg synes det er meget anderledes at læse end fantasy, men det er nok bare en vanesag. Den her blanding af sci fi og fantasy viste sig ikke at være svær, tværtimod fløj jeg lige igennem bogen.
Der var dog nogle få ting, som jeg havde lidt svært ved at se for mig. Det sværeste var krybenes rumskibe (som virkelig er frygtelige - jeg fortæller ikke hvorfor, men puh de skibe giver tårer i øjnene).
Det er virkelig en underholdende historie! Den træder lidt vande (der går laaang tid med at de ikke ved, hvad der foregår), men det gjorde mig ingenting for det er et ret sjovt univers og man lærer flere ting undervejs. Det er et kæmpe univers, der er en toer værdig og heldigvis har forfatteren noget i støbeskeen. Jeg har været så heldig at møde hende til et arrangement i butikken og hun fortalte, at hun fik en idé til en toer på vej i flyet til Danmark.
Drager har kontaktet menneskeheden for at få hjælp til at nedkæmpe de modbydelige aliens - krybene. Til gengæld har Dragerne givet menneskene en besværgelse til at væve sejl (for ja, rumskibe er rigtige sejlskibe). Med de rigtige sejl og den rigtige besværgelse, kan menneskene nu kommer længere ud i rummet og finde beboelige planeter.
Tristan er mester i Sejlvæverlauget. Den bedste af sin slags. Både af flåden og dragerne, bliver han bedt om at væve sejlene til det største skib, der nogensinde er blevet bygget.
Officielt er skibet Winged Victory menneskehedens eneste håb i krigen mod krybene, men væverlauget og dragekorpset fornemmer, at der er noget galt.
Tristan og hans gode ven, dragen Fenfyr, tager med på jomfrurejsen med Winged Victory, der hele tiden bliver ramt af sabotage. Men af hvem og hvorfor? Langsomt går det op for Tristan og hans allierede, at nogle vil gøre hvad som helst for at vinde krigen mod krybene.
En bog jeg varmt vil anbefale til dem, der kunne lide Eragon serien og har mod på lidt nyt.
Et eventyr med drager, rumpirater, attentater, eksplosioner og forræderi - whats not to like!
March 28, 2023
Først virkede den, som om den virkelig kunne trænge til en etter, men så blev jeg sgu grebet. Fed worldbuilding.
February 4, 2017
Virkelig flot og dragende (høhø) bog
January 2, 2013
The Sail Weaver is a delightful, magical journey through space with talking dragons and assassination plots. Tristan, the protagonist and head of The Sail Weaver Guild, takes his first cruise out into space to see his sails at work. Woven with magic, these enormous sails enable ships to sail through the winds of space. People called Air Weavers will weave an atmosphere in case of emergency sail failure.
The Guild and Dragon Corps are closely linked and highly support each other, while the Navy is in opposition with them both. It creates a fair amount of great conflict throughout the book. Throw in pirates and vermin, and Tristan is kept very busy just trying to stay alive!
Superbly written with inspired prose and an intricate plot, Muffy Morrigan delivers a magical fantasy full of action, intrigue, and adventure. Thick with descriptions and expert world-building, it will keep you entertained for days.
My favorite quote:
"Leave it to Thom to just walk onboard like he owns the place and blow it up. And after I spent hours of scheming." The dragon sighed. "Hours and hours of quality scheming gone to waste."
I LOL'd. Seriously. Very Whedonesque, me thinks. Great stuff!
The Guild and Dragon Corps are closely linked and highly support each other, while the Navy is in opposition with them both. It creates a fair amount of great conflict throughout the book. Throw in pirates and vermin, and Tristan is kept very busy just trying to stay alive!
Superbly written with inspired prose and an intricate plot, Muffy Morrigan delivers a magical fantasy full of action, intrigue, and adventure. Thick with descriptions and expert world-building, it will keep you entertained for days.
My favorite quote:
"Leave it to Thom to just walk onboard like he owns the place and blow it up. And after I spent hours of scheming." The dragon sighed. "Hours and hours of quality scheming gone to waste."
I LOL'd. Seriously. Very Whedonesque, me thinks. Great stuff!
February 24, 2017
Gode ideer og kan rigtigt godt lide det univers der skitseres, desværre er der bare noget der mangler for at det var den helt store oplevelse :(
Det er svært for mig at sætte fingeren på lige præcis hvad der gør det, men en af elementerne er den helt utrolige mangel på konfrontation med situationen på Winged Victory, de ved at der er noget galt og alligevel gør de reelt intet ved det, før det er for sent
En anden ting er brugen af dragerne til sejlads, der mangler simpelthen en mere plausibel forklaring på at drage sejl skulle være bedre end de vævede sejl
Men var underholdt det meste af vejen, så skal ikke klage :)
Det er svært for mig at sætte fingeren på lige præcis hvad der gør det, men en af elementerne er den helt utrolige mangel på konfrontation med situationen på Winged Victory, de ved at der er noget galt og alligevel gør de reelt intet ved det, før det er for sent
En anden ting er brugen af dragerne til sejlads, der mangler simpelthen en mere plausibel forklaring på at drage sejl skulle være bedre end de vævede sejl
Men var underholdt det meste af vejen, så skal ikke klage :)
August 27, 2017
Couldn't decide between two or three stars.
I liked it, I was entertained. End.
The story kept me intrigued, and for once I got a YA without some silly romance stealing the spotlight from the actual story, and that is why I decided on 3 stars instead of two.
The characters were pretty one-dimensional though, so I never really was invested in what happened to them.
As for the writing it's difficult to say as I read the Danish translation, which was so-so. If that is due to the original text being so-so, or the translation itself being mediocre, I cannot say.
I liked it, I was entertained. End.
The story kept me intrigued, and for once I got a YA without some silly romance stealing the spotlight from the actual story, and that is why I decided on 3 stars instead of two.
The characters were pretty one-dimensional though, so I never really was invested in what happened to them.
As for the writing it's difficult to say as I read the Danish translation, which was so-so. If that is due to the original text being so-so, or the translation itself being mediocre, I cannot say.
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February 19, 2017DNF efter 125 sider. Spændende præmis, men ikke en bog for mig. Alt for lidt karakterarbejde.
August 28, 2018
Title: The Sail Weaver
Author: Muffy Morrigan
Originalsprog: Engelsk, 2012
Udgivelsesår: 2016
Sideantal: 380
Forlag: Dreamlitt
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This is my personal review without spoilers of the actual plot.
This book is not for anyone! Moreover, I don’t say this, because it’s bad but for the simple fact that, this isn’t easy to read and it’s pardon my words Hardcore Fantasy. I’m not sure words can express what an impact this book made on me.
I didn’t think of skipping a single word thought out the whole book!
I had a bit of trouble getting started on the book. It was interesting and all, but the language took some getting used too, and to be honest I’m not sure I fully grasped it once I finished the book. It was a little confusing at times when they mentioned the time. A description of their usage of time can be found at the start of the book but in the end I decided that it didn’t change a whole lot to the plot whether you knew the time or not.
What really had me sold on this book are the characters for sure. It contains so many great individualities. I fell in love with the main character. His personality and moral code is truly admirable. It takes skill to form a character the reader can emphasize with on this level and I’m truly grateful for this reading experience. I like the fact that none of the characters is even remotely similar, they all contain their own strengths and weaknesses and I’m sure everyone will pick a character they identify with.
I feel that this book could easily become a series of books, because there’s so much more to continue with, the world the book revolves around is limitless, it’s infinite. Literally. The following book or books could become any genre the author wanted the possibilities are endless.
I’d recommend this in a heartbeat! If you like fantasy, sci-fi, and an awesome writing style this should be on your list of books to read.
This book receives five out of five
Author: Muffy Morrigan
Originalsprog: Engelsk, 2012
Udgivelsesår: 2016
Sideantal: 380
Forlag: Dreamlitt
❋❋❋❋❋
This is my personal review without spoilers of the actual plot.
This book is not for anyone! Moreover, I don’t say this, because it’s bad but for the simple fact that, this isn’t easy to read and it’s pardon my words Hardcore Fantasy. I’m not sure words can express what an impact this book made on me.
I didn’t think of skipping a single word thought out the whole book!
I had a bit of trouble getting started on the book. It was interesting and all, but the language took some getting used too, and to be honest I’m not sure I fully grasped it once I finished the book. It was a little confusing at times when they mentioned the time. A description of their usage of time can be found at the start of the book but in the end I decided that it didn’t change a whole lot to the plot whether you knew the time or not.
What really had me sold on this book are the characters for sure. It contains so many great individualities. I fell in love with the main character. His personality and moral code is truly admirable. It takes skill to form a character the reader can emphasize with on this level and I’m truly grateful for this reading experience. I like the fact that none of the characters is even remotely similar, they all contain their own strengths and weaknesses and I’m sure everyone will pick a character they identify with.
I feel that this book could easily become a series of books, because there’s so much more to continue with, the world the book revolves around is limitless, it’s infinite. Literally. The following book or books could become any genre the author wanted the possibilities are endless.
I’d recommend this in a heartbeat! If you like fantasy, sci-fi, and an awesome writing style this should be on your list of books to read.
This book receives five out of five
July 18, 2020
Suveræn bog! Fængende og spændende. Og fantastisk anderledes end andre bøger, jeg har læst. En fed kombination af science og magi. Læste den på ret få dage og var rigtig godt underholdt undervejs. De sidste mange kapitler var jeg liiiige nødt til at læse et til og et til og... 😆
Jeg plejer at læse fantasy, og ikke Science fiction, men den her bog kunne for mig noget helt særligt. En fornøjelse at læse.
Gid den var første bind i en triologi.
Jeg plejer at læse fantasy, og ikke Science fiction, men den her bog kunne for mig noget helt særligt. En fornøjelse at læse.
Gid den var første bind i en triologi.
June 7, 2021
Elskede Sejlvæveren! Blandingen af magi og teknologi var fantastisk. Derudover var historien sådan helt generelt bare sat så godt sammen! Vi fik lov til at mærke karaktererne, frustrationer og glæder. Var meget betaget af historien og kunne næsten ikke slippe den igen da historien rigtig kom igang. Lad os tage ud og slagte nogle kryb!
January 5, 2017
Jeg startede egentlig med at have svært ved at komme igang med denne bog.
Ikke fordi den er dårlig og jeg vil bestemt læse den igen, men fordi den starter sløvt.
Men jeg ville ønske at der kom en 2'er.
For jeg har så mange spørgsmål. Hvor kom venskabet fra? Hvad sker der for Tristans magi? Forelsker han sig igen? Er Barrlet og Rigan bøsser og i et forhold?!?!
I need answers!
Ikke fordi den er dårlig og jeg vil bestemt læse den igen, men fordi den starter sløvt.
Men jeg ville ønske at der kom en 2'er.
For jeg har så mange spørgsmål. Hvor kom venskabet fra? Hvad sker der for Tristans magi? Forelsker han sig igen? Er Barrlet og Rigan bøsser og i et forhold?!?!
I need answers!
June 18, 2025
Super godt skrevet! Fantasy, sci-fi og 1800-tals sejlskibseventyr i én spændende, velskrevet bog.
Fik en følelse af “master and commander” i rummet med fjerklædte drager, der konstant fik mig til at tænke på Falkor i filmatiseringen af “den uendelige historie”.
Fik en følelse af “master and commander” i rummet med fjerklædte drager, der konstant fik mig til at tænke på Falkor i filmatiseringen af “den uendelige historie”.
February 27, 2021
Stop the press!!!
Finally a book as good as the 2 3 of the book. 😱😻😳
Despite some flawes in the world building and it has a Harry Potter like magic system, it was a blast from beginning to end. 🤔🤓🐉
Finally a book as good as the 2 3 of the book. 😱😻😳
Despite some flawes in the world building and it has a Harry Potter like magic system, it was a blast from beginning to end. 🤔🤓🐉
August 4, 2024
Virkelig fin blanding af sci-fi og fantasy. Historien er gribende, verdensopbygningen er ny og spændende. Håber der kommer flere historier om Tristan og Fenfyr.
August 12, 2024
no me convenció al principio pero está interesante
February 12, 2017
De sidste 50 sider fik mig til at sidde på kanten af stolen!
Forrygende action:)
Forrygende action:)
January 2, 2013
The Sail Weaver is a delightful, magical journey through space with talking dragons and assassination plots. Tristan, the protagonist and head of The Sail Weaver Guild, takes his first cruise out into space to see his sails at work. Woven with magic, these enormous sails enable ships to sail through the winds of space. People called Air Weavers will weave an atmosphere in case of emergency sail failure.
The Guild and Dragon Corps are closely linked and highly support each other, while the Navy is in opposition with them both. It creates a fair amount of great conflict throughout the book. Throw in pirates and vermin, and Tristan is kept very busy just trying to stay alive!
Superbly written with inspired prose and an intricate plot, Muffy Morrigan delivers a magical fantasy full of action, intrigue, and adventure. Thick with descriptions and expert world-building, it will keep you entertained for days.
My favorite quote:
"Leave it to Thom to just walk onboard like he owns the place and blow it up. And after I spent hours of scheming." The dragon sighed. "Hours and hours of quality scheming gone to waste."
I LOL'd. Seriously. Very Whedonesque, me thinks. Great stuff!
The Guild and Dragon Corps are closely linked and highly support each other, while the Navy is in opposition with them both. It creates a fair amount of great conflict throughout the book. Throw in pirates and vermin, and Tristan is kept very busy just trying to stay alive!
Superbly written with inspired prose and an intricate plot, Muffy Morrigan delivers a magical fantasy full of action, intrigue, and adventure. Thick with descriptions and expert world-building, it will keep you entertained for days.
My favorite quote:
"Leave it to Thom to just walk onboard like he owns the place and blow it up. And after I spent hours of scheming." The dragon sighed. "Hours and hours of quality scheming gone to waste."
I LOL'd. Seriously. Very Whedonesque, me thinks. Great stuff!
July 18, 2013
I bought this book and had it signed by the author at a local convention during Labor Day weekend. This book caught my eye as I was wandering throughout the convention and thought long and hard about buying it. In the end, I had to get it because the plot caught my attention when I heard about it. I regretted not reading this book within the first weeks instead of a few months later.
What I found intriguing is the combination of sci-fi and fantasy and magic verses science, with a small bit of steampunk feel. This story is set in the far future when humanity has damaged Earth to the point they now end up living in space stations throughout the solar system. Certain humans now have special magical powers and a species of aliens, dragons, have made themselves known to humans and have allied with them against another alien species. Humanity's spaceships are not like the spaceships of today and magic only will help them fly and fight against these vicious creatures.
This was a book that I had a hard time putting down. A unique story idea with great character development and storytelling by the author. I'll probably have to pick it up again in a few months to read it over again.
What I found intriguing is the combination of sci-fi and fantasy and magic verses science, with a small bit of steampunk feel. This story is set in the far future when humanity has damaged Earth to the point they now end up living in space stations throughout the solar system. Certain humans now have special magical powers and a species of aliens, dragons, have made themselves known to humans and have allied with them against another alien species. Humanity's spaceships are not like the spaceships of today and magic only will help them fly and fight against these vicious creatures.
This was a book that I had a hard time putting down. A unique story idea with great character development and storytelling by the author. I'll probably have to pick it up again in a few months to read it over again.
May 28, 2019
I'm not the biggest fan of sci-fi but I LOVE fantasy. And this was a REALLY good mix of sci-fi and fantasy. When I heard about this book, I think it sounded interesting combining the two genres but I was still doubtful about it. But this book was AMAZING! If only it had a sequel...T.T
January 24, 2015
This story was thoughtful, exciting, and very socially relevant. Two factions fighting the same enemy as well as each other is at the heart of "Sail Weaver" just as it is at the heart of our nation. Morrigan perfectly melds vastly differents genres, tall sailing ships designed for space guided by magic, in a way that feels natural. I was drawn in immediately and never let down as the characters are developed and plot unfolds. I absolutely LOVED Lokey Fenfyr and his relationship with Tristan. They are true heroes; the kind of characters missing from so much modern fiction that thinks to blur the line between right and wrong is the way to create drama. While the conclusion of the story was quite satisfying, I hope for many more tales of the Winged Victory and her Weaver.
January 27, 2013
Amazing! This book blends genre in a beautiful way, tumbling together science fiction, fantasy and tall ship/high seas adventure--with dragons. It is almost impossible to categorize this book. Muffy Morrigan manages to set up a massive universe with such effortless ease it draws the reader in immediately. Rather than relying on lengthy backstory, she dives straight in and explains the universe in the actions/dialogue of the characters. The style makes this book seem immediate and very real. It takes the best parts of many genres and turns out something new and exciting. I hope there is more in this universe very soon!!!
December 14, 2012
Wow, you will be drawn, no pulled into the vortex of space, sail weavers, dragons, and the mystery of battle, sabotage, and be ready to not want to stop reading nor want the story to end. Well, you will want it to unfold as you anxiously hit the next page. DO IT! Enter the world of awesome crafting, master sail weaving, ships flying defending your realm, dragons in their pompous, protected importance and feel the experience. I will not tell you more, you will find your own way, and you will love it!
February 25, 2013
Wow, wow, wow. LOVED this book. I love Dragons so it was an easy book to want to start. The whole preface of the book is fantastic and nothing I have read before. The story was great and needed a lot of back filling so we could understand it, this was done very well.
Would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who likes a little sci-fi, with adventure, mystery and a good old fashion fight scene (HUGE ONE) thrown in.
Would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who likes a little sci-fi, with adventure, mystery and a good old fashion fight scene (HUGE ONE) thrown in.
August 10, 2013
The Sail Weaver ranks as one of the best fantasy books I've ever read.
The action starts within the first 10 pages of the book and never lets up. With magic, dragons, sail ships in outer space, pirates, monsters and betrayal from unexpected quarters it's a romp from the word go.
I highly recommend it.
The action starts within the first 10 pages of the book and never lets up. With magic, dragons, sail ships in outer space, pirates, monsters and betrayal from unexpected quarters it's a romp from the word go.
I highly recommend it.
August 5, 2014
A very unique concept and a gripping story, I couldn't put it down towards the end. The only downside was the enormous lack of description. The scenes and characters are never described, making everything extremely difficult to imagine. You are just expected to know exactly what a space fairing magical ship looks like. Would've been 5 star if there'd been any descriptive language at all.
January 27, 2013
This book is everything that science fiction used to be. A great action adventure that goes by at light speed. The characters are believable and the world unique. I love the idea of sailing through the stars. Literally.
June 17, 2015
This is a fun read that I did not want to put down and makes me want to read all of Muffy Morrigan's books. It is never boring and full of surprises and great characters. The tone is upbeat and the interactions between characters is realistic. Great entertainment!
May 10, 2016
I could not put this book down. Dragons, spaceships powered by magic sails, a hero worthy ofWill Laurence's Temeraire, pirates and really evil bad guys. I loved every minute of this book. Hooray for a great read.
July 25, 2021
I LOVED IT. The combination of magic, dragons, ships and space adventure. The fact that the main character, Tristan, is an adult and that there is no romantic entanglement with any of the other characters, is a HUGE plus.
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