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Prophecy #2
Love and Sacrifice
Epic, Genre-Bending Science-Fantasy
Sixteen-year-old Princess Katrin is leaving Mordania for the first time, on her way to take the Grand Tour of the Middle Continent. For the first time in her life, she will leave her title and ties to the Royal Family of Mordania behind and travel incognito with her family.
What promises to be a carefree, happy time devoted to learning and new experiences is soon overshadowed with danger and uncertainty. Katrin learns that escaping her identity is not possible - and that all friends are not true.
Twists of fate derail the plans Katrin and her foster father, Menders, have made. Though she has no desire to become the Queen of Mordania, Katrin finds herself being impelled toward the Throne, no matter what she does to avoid it.
An ancient Thrun Prophecy fortells the lives of three "chosen children" and is linked to Katrin and her foster brothers, Hemmett and Borsen. Loves are found and lost; choices, good and bad, are made - and three brilliant stars in the night sky are inexorably tied to Katrin and her brothers, bringing love and sacrifice to them all.
Sixteen-year-old Princess Katrin is leaving Mordania for the first time, on her way to take the Grand Tour of the Middle Continent. For the first time in her life, she will leave her title and ties to the Royal Family of Mordania behind and travel incognito with her family.
What promises to be a carefree, happy time devoted to learning and new experiences is soon overshadowed with danger and uncertainty. Katrin learns that escaping her identity is not possible - and that all friends are not true.
Twists of fate derail the plans Katrin and her foster father, Menders, have made. Though she has no desire to become the Queen of Mordania, Katrin finds herself being impelled toward the Throne, no matter what she does to avoid it.
An ancient Thrun Prophecy fortells the lives of three "chosen children" and is linked to Katrin and her foster brothers, Hemmett and Borsen. Loves are found and lost; choices, good and bad, are made - and three brilliant stars in the night sky are inexorably tied to Katrin and her brothers, bringing love and sacrifice to them all.
- GenresFantasy
725 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 19, 2017
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About the author
Tove Foss Ford
5 books21 followersTove Foss Ford was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during the Civil Rights Era. She's lived in many places, as far ranging as New Orleans, rural Pennsylvania and Sydney and Katoomba, Australia.
Tove has worn a lot of hats, including craftsperson, farmer, jewelrymaker, office administrator and musician. Primarily, she considers herself a writer and has three books, Weaving Man, Love and Sacrifice and Eirdon, the first three books of The Prophecy Series, from Eirdon Books. The fourth and final book of The Prophecy Series, The Light At The Top Of The World, is in the works.
Tove lives in upstate New York, a place she never expected to be, after a life she never expected to have. So far, it's been quite a ride!
Tove has worn a lot of hats, including craftsperson, farmer, jewelrymaker, office administrator and musician. Primarily, she considers herself a writer and has three books, Weaving Man, Love and Sacrifice and Eirdon, the first three books of The Prophecy Series, from Eirdon Books. The fourth and final book of The Prophecy Series, The Light At The Top Of The World, is in the works.
Tove lives in upstate New York, a place she never expected to be, after a life she never expected to have. So far, it's been quite a ride!
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July 10, 2017
Love and Sacrifice, book 2 of the prophecy series, was an equal to the first. Just as brilliant and captivating as the first! I almost never say this but, it may be better than the first! I laughed, cried, got angry and felt loss as if I were a part of the story. Tove has outdone herself, yet again, and I cannot wait for the next book!
July 30, 2017
I'd missed all the characters so it was great to catch back up. The family travels around to different countries so we get to see how they act outside the familiar environment of The Shadows. Everybody is growing older, and in most cases growing up.
Which is my only complaint, some of the jumps in time seem to cover a very large period. We'd been gradually watching these characters develop and grow, and now 4 years will suddenly pass at a time.
Which is my only complaint, some of the jumps in time seem to cover a very large period. We'd been gradually watching these characters develop and grow, and now 4 years will suddenly pass at a time.
May 8, 2018
I don't know how I feel about this book, It was well written and had interesting characters, but the characters themselves (Their actions or inactions) disappointed me so much that I found myself disliking the book in general which isn't fair, but left me with a sour taste even as the book took a turn for the better at the end.
August 5, 2018
Lovely
Another well turned out book. I love the story of this series. I love the characters; I am so invested in them. This series is so well done. This author writes so beautifully. I feel the emotions; the love, the pain, the depression, and the hope. Menders makes me want to be a better parent. I find myself looking forward to my kids growing up to see what paths they would take. I feel like I am a part of Menders family. The writing is just so great. I love the story. I love that the focus is on the relationships and the family; and that the prophecy is a background story the author is leading up to. I cried a lot, I laughed a lot, and I throughly enjoyed this book.
A few things that I didn’t care for in this book was the rushed romance at the end with Hemmit, and I didn’t care for Varnia. However, I think Varnia was written that way though on purpose. I didn’t care for Erin this time around either, she was distant, but it fits the story in a way.
Another well turned out book. I love the story of this series. I love the characters; I am so invested in them. This series is so well done. This author writes so beautifully. I feel the emotions; the love, the pain, the depression, and the hope. Menders makes me want to be a better parent. I find myself looking forward to my kids growing up to see what paths they would take. I feel like I am a part of Menders family. The writing is just so great. I love the story. I love that the focus is on the relationships and the family; and that the prophecy is a background story the author is leading up to. I cried a lot, I laughed a lot, and I throughly enjoyed this book.
A few things that I didn’t care for in this book was the rushed romance at the end with Hemmit, and I didn’t care for Varnia. However, I think Varnia was written that way though on purpose. I didn’t care for Erin this time around either, she was distant, but it fits the story in a way.
August 19, 2017
Wow, what a story! I really, really enjoyed Weaving Man and Love and Sacrifice is the perfect sequel. Katrin, Menders, and the rest of the gang (Hemmett, Borsen, et al.) are all very well fleshed out and make great characters. I feel I've watched them all grow, mature, fall in and out of love, get married, and many more major events. Though I've never been royalty, I feel I can emphasize with Katrin. (I think I've discovered the name of my next female kitty. lol) I too had a rather circumscribed childhood and teen years and have dealt with bouts of melancholia. I can hardly wait for the next book. Much foreshadowing has taken place, such as the prophecy. All in all, the story ends on an upbeat swing: Borsen and Hemmett have found their true loves and Katrin will make a great queen. Long live Queen Katrin!
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December 19, 2017
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I have laughed and cried throughout these two books....can't wait to read the next. Doesn't seem that long once you get into the book .and I got into it right from the beginning. Hope it doesn't take long for the next book to come out I really really enjoyed this series and can't wait to read more about the prophecy and how it to find out morut meanders and Katrina and the world of mordania that's all I have to say for this review .............this book made me laugh and cry intrigued and curious ..........
I have laughed and cried throughout these two books....can't wait to read the next. Doesn't seem that long once you get into the book .and I got into it right from the beginning. Hope it doesn't take long for the next book to come out I really really enjoyed this series and can't wait to read more about the prophecy and how it to find out morut meanders and Katrina and the world of mordania that's all I have to say for this review .............this book made me laugh and cry intrigued and curious ..........
December 31, 2017
Well written fantasy. Slight Spoiler below.
Despite its category, this is not really steam punk, it's fantasy. Book 2 of what I hope is a long series is an engrossing read for anyone 14 and above. There is no blatant sexual activity, but there are multiple adult themes including mental illness, ethics, racial prejudice and sexual abuse that I think would not be appropriate for younger readers. This is a story about the development of a ruler who is, I think, modeled loosely on Queen Victoria. Read the first book in the series first "The Weaving Man."
Despite its category, this is not really steam punk, it's fantasy. Book 2 of what I hope is a long series is an engrossing read for anyone 14 and above. There is no blatant sexual activity, but there are multiple adult themes including mental illness, ethics, racial prejudice and sexual abuse that I think would not be appropriate for younger readers. This is a story about the development of a ruler who is, I think, modeled loosely on Queen Victoria. Read the first book in the series first "The Weaving Man."
November 23, 2021
TFF's strength lies in the interplay of characters. I find the plot a bit dry and the prophecy seems like an afterthought (and that damnable Thrun language where every word begins with th-), but the character dynamics and dialogue more than make up for it. It's not easy to flesh out and juggle that many characters across such a timeframe, but it seems very well done to me.
Be warned, there is a VERY graphic torture scene that had me cringing in agony. You may also find yourself wanting to strangle Katrin in the second half.
Be warned, there is a VERY graphic torture scene that had me cringing in agony. You may also find yourself wanting to strangle Katrin in the second half.
July 2, 2018
Great story!
I enjoyed the first book so much I immediately started on the second one. I was quite shocked that I had arrived at the end of the book, I really wanted more of the loose ends tied up but it was still a great story. I felt like the ending was rushed and alittle confused about some of the main characters behavior at the end but I still enjoyed it.
I enjoyed the first book so much I immediately started on the second one. I was quite shocked that I had arrived at the end of the book, I really wanted more of the loose ends tied up but it was still a great story. I felt like the ending was rushed and alittle confused about some of the main characters behavior at the end but I still enjoyed it.
September 2, 2017
Wonderful book
I love the character development and detail. This book is worthy addition to the story. Looking forward to the next book.
I love the character development and detail. This book is worthy addition to the story. Looking forward to the next book.
April 29, 2020
Good read.
Very good read. I want more for this series! I want to know the rest of the story. It should be a movie or mini series!
Very good read. I want more for this series! I want to know the rest of the story. It should be a movie or mini series!
August 26, 2017
Prophecy series
Ford has written the perfect story. This series hits every emotion. I laughed, I cried and I couldn't put it down.
Ford has written the perfect story. This series hits every emotion. I laughed, I cried and I couldn't put it down.
September 18, 2022
If the first book in this series was English countryside provincial, the second takes us in a more serious direction. Katrin is no longer a child and has to confront much more serious problems and issues now. The writing and story are still just as good, but this book has a darker tone. The fantasy elements are still low-key and unessential (thank god) and again this book really surprised me by being much better than it really could have been.
Update (9/22): So I re-read this to prepare for the third book, and I changed my rating to 5 stars (from 4). A lot more life has happened to me since I last read this and so I appreciated elements differently this time around. I really respected the way the author dealt with chronic illness and recovery. It felt very accurate, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I mean there are about a million other things I want to point out that I loved (Borsen finding love, Katrin's depression, etc.), but the main thing, the thing that really sets this book apart, is that each character is a very separate and well-developed entity, and above all, they are each, in their own way, trying to be a good person. Even if they fail at that, at moments, they always come around. There is something so accessible and comforting about this series; I'm really happy I discovered it.
Update (9/22): So I re-read this to prepare for the third book, and I changed my rating to 5 stars (from 4). A lot more life has happened to me since I last read this and so I appreciated elements differently this time around. I really respected the way the author dealt with chronic illness and recovery. It felt very accurate, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I mean there are about a million other things I want to point out that I loved (Borsen finding love, Katrin's depression, etc.), but the main thing, the thing that really sets this book apart, is that each character is a very separate and well-developed entity, and above all, they are each, in their own way, trying to be a good person. Even if they fail at that, at moments, they always come around. There is something so accessible and comforting about this series; I'm really happy I discovered it.
October 7, 2017
DEPRESSING!
I really only wanted to give this book three stars because so much of it was depressing. There were a few wonderfully bright spots in the middle, and it ended on an up note so I'm looking forward to book three. But it was not nearly as endearing as book one in the series. HOWEVER, it is still a well crafted book, and even though I can't gush over the plot, it was consistent in furthering the storyline and character development. So it deserves four stars, even if I'm not happy about it. :-)
I really only wanted to give this book three stars because so much of it was depressing. There were a few wonderfully bright spots in the middle, and it ended on an up note so I'm looking forward to book three. But it was not nearly as endearing as book one in the series. HOWEVER, it is still a well crafted book, and even though I can't gush over the plot, it was consistent in furthering the storyline and character development. So it deserves four stars, even if I'm not happy about it. :-)
May 17, 2020
The majority of Love and Sacrifice was a 5+++++ for me. Just as good as Weaving Man, if not better. Towards the end I'd say a solid 4. Not because of the writing at all, but because the direction that the story went for a while.
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