Sable, Shadow, and Ice

by Cheryl J. Franklin

Reminiscent of Zelazny's Amber novels, Cheryl Franklin uses rich detail to stir vivid imagination in a world where magic and technology wage war. The Mages of Avalon are guided by a powerful card deck. But for young Mage Marita, finding the path of truth is not as easy as a turn of the cards--not with her brother facing execution as a rebel against the Protectorate.

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy

409 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1994

Reviews

[Braedyn Thompson]

Sometimes you just find a book that has unbearable writing. I can’t finish this one. This author is someone who thinks their fantasy world is so complex and incredible, but doesn’t realize how nonsensical it sounds. The author tries to force you to have an opinion on the characters immediately. I don’t want to be told what the characters personality is, I want to slowly learn it. The world building is such a mess and I can’t figure out what facts are important and what the author just thinks is so interesting when it’s not. I don’t even know what a mage is in this universe but apparently the main guy is so amazingly good at it that I should be impressed.