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Merlin's Legacy #3
Daughter of Light
The third daughter of Merlin, Cassandra of Tregaron joins Stephen, the son of William the Conqueror, on a quest that takes them to the crumbling ruins of an enchanted realm and tests Cassandra's prophetic powers. Original.
319 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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April 6, 2019
This was definitely the book that got me hooked on the series and possibly romance forever. It was wild, how as I was reading it, it all came back! It’s quite possible that I didn’t even read Vivian and Brianna’s books—I really remembered nothing from theirs—but as I was reading this, everything came back: Cassandra’s violet eyes, Fallon, what she witnessed between Margeaux and Malagraine, Truan and Amber, the first time between Stephen and Cassandra (honestly, might be Formative), the sneak attack in the castle, the awful scene in the forest with Margeaux, Cassandra’s labor!, and the tapestry.
As with the other two books, there are underlying things that would probably make this unacceptable to me as a new-2019 reader, but as an unexpected-return-to-my-2005-self, it was mostly forgivable. Like the other two books, Cassandra is coerced into being in the hero’s company, and there’s abusive behavior from Stephen (throwing her into a trough, kissing her in public without consent), but the difference is, I suppose, is that the underlying trope (enemies to lovers) actually had some time and space to grow (the playing in the snow scene was also something I remembered quite clearly!) and was, all things considered, more a pairing of actual equals than the other two.
I can’t wait for Truan’s book, omg.
As with the other two books, there are underlying things that would probably make this unacceptable to me as a new-2019 reader, but as an unexpected-return-to-my-2005-self, it was mostly forgivable. Like the other two books, Cassandra is coerced into being in the hero’s company, and there’s abusive behavior from Stephen (throwing her into a trough, kissing her in public without consent), but the difference is, I suppose, is that the underlying trope (enemies to lovers) actually had some time and space to grow (the playing in the snow scene was also something I remembered quite clearly!) and was, all things considered, more a pairing of actual equals than the other two.
I can’t wait for Truan’s book, omg.
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August 9, 2011So I inadverdently stumbled across this series in high school. All I saw was that it had something to do with Merlin and bought it. Anyway they are romance novels. Nothing teribbly deep here but entertaining nonetheless. Definitley a guilty pleasure for me.
July 16, 2025
For as talented a writer as she is, the proofreading and editorial process absolutely is the worst. It’s extremely distracting to the heart of the work and this author should expect much better from her editorial team. If you’re self-publishing, get some help. If you actually pay a company, fire them and get a better editorial team.
March 18, 2024
Enjoyed it very much. Reading the entire series.
April 22, 2024
Third one’s the charm
If you are a fan of Arthur, his knights, and Camelot, you will enjoy this book immensely. I certainly did!
If you are a fan of Arthur, his knights, and Camelot, you will enjoy this book immensely. I certainly did!
June 13, 2025
Book three in this series, and I feel like we've now reached the point where the author seems to be getting into the groove of things with this universe. I found myself getting lost in the story more easily than with earlier books, and even enjoying it at times (the fact that this installment has the fewest references to SA might have something to do with that). Though some of the issues from the first two books are still present here, with a wealth of typos to be seen, and Stephen's storyline being a little murky. It's hard to say where he actually grew as a person, since we see him revel in having power over our female lead in a way that neither of his predecessors did, which might have been meant to establish an enemies-to-lovers dynamic, or perhaps emphasize his boyishness compared to Rorke and Tarek (you know, "boys will be boys") in a way that didn't really age well (speaking as someone who has read this novel three times at different points in her life). Stephen's bullying is never talked about, reflected on, or eluded to again later in the story, which leaves me uncertain as to whether HE was aware that he was taking things too far. Which is a shame, because this could have been a good way to display his growth as a person---which I think is what we're meant to assume by the end, but all we really get is Cassandra experiencing a sort of reluctant, scandalized attraction to make it okay. It's a bit like that meme. . .
CASSANDRA: What a disgusting pig! I can't believe I'm going to sleep with him!
FALLON: You know you don't have to--
CASSANDRA: No, I'm gonna!
Knowing what's coming up in the next two books though, I will say that this story did a good job of setting up at least three characters for future prominence, and did have me looking forward to picking up the next book.
And of course, as my habit dictates, I have arranged my takeaway thoughts on the story overall into a haiku:
"It’s painful to learn
How holes left by neglect form
Part of the design."
CASSANDRA: What a disgusting pig! I can't believe I'm going to sleep with him!
FALLON: You know you don't have to--
CASSANDRA: No, I'm gonna!
Knowing what's coming up in the next two books though, I will say that this story did a good job of setting up at least three characters for future prominence, and did have me looking forward to picking up the next book.
And of course, as my habit dictates, I have arranged my takeaway thoughts on the story overall into a haiku:
"It’s painful to learn
How holes left by neglect form
Part of the design."
October 3, 2008
DAUGHTER OF LIGHT - Vg
Evans, Quinn Taylor - 3rd in Merlin's Legacy series
She possesses a strange and mystical power - a gift of prophecy that allows her to move freely through time and space. She is Cassandra of Tregaron, the third daughter of Merlin, fabled sorcerer and great friend to King Arthur. Blue-eyed, beautiful, and deeply lonely, Cassandra heals the sick in the Welsh hills at the edge of Avalon. For long ago she shunned the legacy that is her birthright and that she alone can claim: the lost Oracle of Light...
He is Stephen of Valois - a true son of William the Conqueror and a valiant knight who must prove himself in battle by defeating the malevolent warlord Malagraine. Struck by a luminous vision of a woman in flowing blue robes, he cannot know that she will become his destiny - and his only desire.
Drawn together on a quest that takes them to the crumbling ruins of an enchanted realm, Stephen and Cassandra must overcome the forces of darkness that threaten the mortal world - for a love stronger than Excaliber, more powerful than the Holy Grail...and as everlasting as time itself.
This was a very good, enjoyable romance set in Arthurian times. I'm enjoying the series.
Evans, Quinn Taylor - 3rd in Merlin's Legacy series
She possesses a strange and mystical power - a gift of prophecy that allows her to move freely through time and space. She is Cassandra of Tregaron, the third daughter of Merlin, fabled sorcerer and great friend to King Arthur. Blue-eyed, beautiful, and deeply lonely, Cassandra heals the sick in the Welsh hills at the edge of Avalon. For long ago she shunned the legacy that is her birthright and that she alone can claim: the lost Oracle of Light...
He is Stephen of Valois - a true son of William the Conqueror and a valiant knight who must prove himself in battle by defeating the malevolent warlord Malagraine. Struck by a luminous vision of a woman in flowing blue robes, he cannot know that she will become his destiny - and his only desire.
Drawn together on a quest that takes them to the crumbling ruins of an enchanted realm, Stephen and Cassandra must overcome the forces of darkness that threaten the mortal world - for a love stronger than Excaliber, more powerful than the Holy Grail...and as everlasting as time itself.
This was a very good, enjoyable romance set in Arthurian times. I'm enjoying the series.
April 24, 2014
I regret borrowing this book.
I fail to understand how such a simple plot could be lengthened into some hundred pages filled with words.
The idea itself might actually be good and interesting because who doesn't like Merlin's Magic combined with Handsome Muscular yet Sensitive Prince and Sweet Princess with Undeniably Strong Hidden Power, oh and let's not forget the sexy sex scenes.
But the writing...! Oh, the writing made everything good become uselessly important and glorifying the lame stuffs!
I believe it all went back to personal preferences, and it happens that I don't like how Evans wove her story.
The magic was secondary, and I believe it shouldn't--afterall, the series' name is Merlin's Legacy, right? Which starred his three daughters with immortal power? So why does the magic went in the back seat, and the stale-overused-plain-rotting-romance took all the limelight? I do LOVE romance story imbued with magic theme, but this book, in my opinion, is crap compared to other such books in the same genre that I've read.
Definitely not going to search for the first, second, fourth, or any of the series, or any of Evans books.
I fail to understand how such a simple plot could be lengthened into some hundred pages filled with words.
The idea itself might actually be good and interesting because who doesn't like Merlin's Magic combined with Handsome Muscular yet Sensitive Prince and Sweet Princess with Undeniably Strong Hidden Power, oh and let's not forget the sexy sex scenes.
But the writing...! Oh, the writing made everything good become uselessly important and glorifying the lame stuffs!
I believe it all went back to personal preferences, and it happens that I don't like how Evans wove her story.
The magic was secondary, and I believe it shouldn't--afterall, the series' name is Merlin's Legacy, right? Which starred his three daughters with immortal power? So why does the magic went in the back seat, and the stale-overused-plain-rotting-romance took all the limelight? I do LOVE romance story imbued with magic theme, but this book, in my opinion, is crap compared to other such books in the same genre that I've read.
Definitely not going to search for the first, second, fourth, or any of the series, or any of Evans books.
August 17, 2021
Hyggelig gjenlesning om Cassandra, Stephen av Valois og ulven Fallon. Cassandra av Tregaron, som ikke vil vedkjenne seg familien sin. Stephen, som har et litt anstrengt forhold til faren sin. Og Camelot - den flotte borgen, som får seg en vel fortjent overhaling og begynner å fungere igjen. Naturligvis følger boka akkurat samme plottet som de to foregående, enkelt og rett fram, med litt småerotisk steam her og der. Den vanlige portal-reisingen, det vanlige magiske objektet - og den vanlige kampen mellom Lyset og Mørket. Jadda jadda. Men helt kurant underholdning.
February 20, 2014
Stephan cms 2 aveng aga evil Welsh, captrs Cassandra knwg sh prt profecy aga Drknss. Much md hm being bstrd, thy bec lvrs, sh has chld bt no mntn their marrg! WTF? I lkd wolf & Truan (4th bk) bttr mains...
May 28, 2010
I read these books out of ordeer. But they stood on its own I discovered the series at a use book store. I am so happy I love paranormal romance..if you do these books are good for you.
April 5, 2018
overall i liked the book just felt the ending was rushed, like she had to finish the book off quicker than the others.
An overall good read though.
An overall good read though.
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