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Hyllis Family #7
Hood
Hood by Laurence E. DahnersThis tale of healers with “talents” is the seventh in a series of stories that follow the psychically talented members of the Hyllis family. Hundreds of years after a plague induced apocalypse collapsed civilization back to iron and horsepower, the Hyllises have a genetic tendency to inherit “talents” such as telekinesis, teleportation and telepathy. Though they aren’t powerful talents, they help the Hyllises diagnose and treat the underlying causes of many illnesses in their role as healers. In this book, their town of Clancy Vail is struck by the plague. In order to save thousands of lives, they must master and use the knowledge of epidemiology contained in their copies of the ancients’ books. Meanwhile, Tarc sets out on a journey to their original home town, hoping to get the money they’re owed by people there. On the way there, and after arrival, he encounters troubling rulers, old friends, and determined enemies.
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2019
About the author
Laurence E. Dahners
62 books687 followersI was born on the island of Cyprus where my dad was employed as a mining engineer. We moved to the Philippines (more mining) when I was three and then to Arizona when I was 9. I went to med school at the University of Arizona and did a residency in Orthopaedics at the University of Kansas. I taught Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until I retired in 2017.
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
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November 20, 2019
I didn’t really enjoy the start of this story, I’m afraid Tarc and Lizeth irritated me. Tarc has experienced the worse side of human nature several times, but doesn’t seem to learn from it, yet again his lack of decisive action causes more problems than it solves. As for Lizeth, she was just annoying.
Fortunately things improved and apart from the proliferation of teenage romances, the rest of the book was one of the best in the series.
Fortunately things improved and apart from the proliferation of teenage romances, the rest of the book was one of the best in the series.
February 12, 2025
This was an outstanding book and outstanding series. I began listening to it just after Christmas when I was sick in bed and needed something to do. Today is about 9 weeks later and I just finished the almost 65 hours that make up the seven audiobooks. After that long with the Hyllis family I feel like I've lost my own family members.
I liked the allegorical nod to Robin Hood. And, all the political intrigue was a nice change from all the medical procedures in prior books. Like others, I am disappointed this is apparently the end of the series. I know after such a long project authors like to change topics and characters to something new.
However, there truly is so much more to reveal here. The author hardly did anything with the huge underground medical facility beneath the Hyllis Tavern. Does Eva's sister survive cancer? What about all the new girls who showed up near the end of this book - do they heal and do they stay or go? And, of course, is Tarc going to get with the Blacksmith's daughter and perhaps get married? And so much more. So yes, this is a plea for Mr. Dahners to not stop here and please give us some more! Oh, but at the same time please stop using the word "snorted" so much!!
I liked the allegorical nod to Robin Hood. And, all the political intrigue was a nice change from all the medical procedures in prior books. Like others, I am disappointed this is apparently the end of the series. I know after such a long project authors like to change topics and characters to something new.
However, there truly is so much more to reveal here. The author hardly did anything with the huge underground medical facility beneath the Hyllis Tavern. Does Eva's sister survive cancer? What about all the new girls who showed up near the end of this book - do they heal and do they stay or go? And, of course, is Tarc going to get with the Blacksmith's daughter and perhaps get married? And so much more. So yes, this is a plea for Mr. Dahners to not stop here and please give us some more! Oh, but at the same time please stop using the word "snorted" so much!!
November 11, 2019
Rating 4.0 stars
I liked this one better than the last couple. This one had more action and while there was still a lot of healing going on, it didn't go into as much depth as the last couple of books. There were two separate stories in this book. The first involves the Hyllis's treating the plague that has broke out in their new town. The second follows Tarc as he goes back to his old town to try and get they money that was owed to his family. Along the way he rights some wrongs, kills some bad people and saves the day a number of times. He probably is my favorite character. Overall this was a very good addition to the series.
I liked this one better than the last couple. This one had more action and while there was still a lot of healing going on, it didn't go into as much depth as the last couple of books. There were two separate stories in this book. The first involves the Hyllis's treating the plague that has broke out in their new town. The second follows Tarc as he goes back to his old town to try and get they money that was owed to his family. Along the way he rights some wrongs, kills some bad people and saves the day a number of times. He probably is my favorite character. Overall this was a very good addition to the series.
February 7, 2026
Sorry for this series to end!!
I just finished a marathon read on this series ! I enjoyed it that much! Now off to another by this author.
I just finished a marathon read on this series ! I enjoyed it that much! Now off to another by this author.
March 28, 2024
Quite good!
December 26, 2024
I recently finished listening to the entire Hyllis Family series as audiobook this review is for the whole series
Pros:
- I really enjoyed the focus on the Hyllis family and their dedication to helping others. It was refreshing to see a story centred on characters who genuinely strive to make a difference. Plus a family who are active in the story.
- The author clearly put a lot of thought into how supernatural abilities could realistically integrate into medicine, which added an intriguing layer to the world-building.
- The shift in perspectives across the series was a nice touch, especially after the first book focused so heavily on Tarc. It helped keep the narrative fresh and gave more depth to the characters.
- I appreciated how the family gradually learned more about their abilities as the series progressed, making their growth feel natural.
- Meeting their cousin and witnessing her development was one of the highlights for me. Her arc was handled beautifully and added another layer of emotional depth.
Overall, the series is an easy read, and I’d say the first two books stand out as some of the best in the series.
Cons:
- For the love of God, we get it Daussie is hot. There is no need to remind us every single chapter, let alone every other page. After a while, it became tiresome to learn for the 100th time everyone finds her hot and how she doesn't even try.
- I struggled with how the Hyllis family seemed to be the best at everything whether it was healing, cooking, brewing alcohol, or running the best tavern. And if it wasn’t them, it was someone related to them or someone destined to join their family later. It felt overly convenient at times.
- The telepathy aspect, while initially interesting, quickly became overused. Kazy having it made sense, but once more family members gained similar abilities, it started to feel like a crutch to solve problems too easily. Want to solve depression telepathy, oh want to change abusers and rapist who do not deserve remorse don't worry telepathy. The way the story often framed their actions as morally justified, even when the characters clearly abused their powers, felt a bit forced especially the mother. It became particularly frustrating in the final book when a genuinely interesting conflict for the family was brushed aside.
- The mother also she was already righteous and preachy wanting things her way no matter what once she learned she got that power she became worse.
- The learning curve for the characters was far too steep. They would spend less than five hours reading about something unfamiliar, and suddenly they were experts with no real challenges or complications. This took away any sense of struggle or realism. Imagine finding a way to help fix someones back because you remembered reading about it in a book and now you can somehow do it without any problems. Like where is the trial and error in this no matter how good that ability is there doesn't seem to be a real set back for the family besides book 2 when they were forced to leave.
- Despite the story presenting these powers as rare, nearly every character related to the Hyllis family has them. On top of that, there are three unrelated characters with abilities as well, which undercuts the supposed rarity and uniqueness. Like they meet 2 of their cousins from different sides of the family both wanting to be healers and both have powers.
- While the abilities are undeniably fascinating and useful, it felt odd that there weren’t any non-magical healers shown to be competent. We have a character who was trained by a healer, owns a book, and has extensive knowledge, yet she can’t even manage basic tasks like cpr compared to Kazy, who only recently started getting interested in healing. It would have been nice to see skill and experience valued alongside magical talent.
- The main branch of the family never seemed to face any genuine struggles beyond ethical dilemmas about not killing people. The father, when he’s occasionally right, is often portrayed as being wrong just to elevate the mother. And they never seem to face real setbacks with healing, no matter how impossible the situation should be. Even the death of the head sergeant in the first book felt like an exception rather than a rule.
- The Duke was a wasted character. He was set up as a cruel, sadistic villain with immense power, yet surprise surprise Kazy turned him good. Like it would have been much better if the Duke was good from the get go if his plot was going to go that direction. He could have served as a proper antagonist in the final book and giving Tarc, who is never truly challenged in a fight, a real test.
- I found it surprising that none of the family’s ancestors fully utilised their abilities to survive the apocalypse. You would think they would have already known by now
- In this story there seems to be people afraid of witchcraft to the point the family fear outsiders finding out. Yet they have no problem pulling ridiculous excuses where they use their powers infront of their patients and people, yet none the wiser at all. Like you would think other healers would be jealous of them and accuse this family because they are taking away their patients yet nothing. Or people think they are witches because of what they do
- Changing the name from Talent to whatever was bad Talent was far better even ghost
- Finally, the last book’s ending felt abrupt and unsatisfying. After so much build-up, it simply ended without providing the closure I was hoping for.
Final Thoughts:
The Hyllis Family series has a lot to offer compelling characters, intriguing powers, and a focus on helping others that makes it an uplifting read. The first two books, in particular, stand out as highlights, but the series as a whole suffers from a lack of tension, overpowered protagonists, and too many conveniences that undermine the stakes.
While I enjoyed many aspects, especially the exploration of powers and family dynamics, the flaws became harder to ignore as the series progressed. I would still recommend it as a light and entertaining read, but those looking for more grounded struggles or complex conflicts might find it lacking.
Pros:
- I really enjoyed the focus on the Hyllis family and their dedication to helping others. It was refreshing to see a story centred on characters who genuinely strive to make a difference. Plus a family who are active in the story.
- The author clearly put a lot of thought into how supernatural abilities could realistically integrate into medicine, which added an intriguing layer to the world-building.
- The shift in perspectives across the series was a nice touch, especially after the first book focused so heavily on Tarc. It helped keep the narrative fresh and gave more depth to the characters.
- I appreciated how the family gradually learned more about their abilities as the series progressed, making their growth feel natural.
- Meeting their cousin and witnessing her development was one of the highlights for me. Her arc was handled beautifully and added another layer of emotional depth.
Overall, the series is an easy read, and I’d say the first two books stand out as some of the best in the series.
Cons:
- For the love of God, we get it Daussie is hot. There is no need to remind us every single chapter, let alone every other page. After a while, it became tiresome to learn for the 100th time everyone finds her hot and how she doesn't even try.
- I struggled with how the Hyllis family seemed to be the best at everything whether it was healing, cooking, brewing alcohol, or running the best tavern. And if it wasn’t them, it was someone related to them or someone destined to join their family later. It felt overly convenient at times.
- The telepathy aspect, while initially interesting, quickly became overused. Kazy having it made sense, but once more family members gained similar abilities, it started to feel like a crutch to solve problems too easily. Want to solve depression telepathy, oh want to change abusers and rapist who do not deserve remorse don't worry telepathy. The way the story often framed their actions as morally justified, even when the characters clearly abused their powers, felt a bit forced especially the mother. It became particularly frustrating in the final book when a genuinely interesting conflict for the family was brushed aside.
- The mother also she was already righteous and preachy wanting things her way no matter what once she learned she got that power she became worse.
- The learning curve for the characters was far too steep. They would spend less than five hours reading about something unfamiliar, and suddenly they were experts with no real challenges or complications. This took away any sense of struggle or realism. Imagine finding a way to help fix someones back because you remembered reading about it in a book and now you can somehow do it without any problems. Like where is the trial and error in this no matter how good that ability is there doesn't seem to be a real set back for the family besides book 2 when they were forced to leave.
- Despite the story presenting these powers as rare, nearly every character related to the Hyllis family has them. On top of that, there are three unrelated characters with abilities as well, which undercuts the supposed rarity and uniqueness. Like they meet 2 of their cousins from different sides of the family both wanting to be healers and both have powers.
- While the abilities are undeniably fascinating and useful, it felt odd that there weren’t any non-magical healers shown to be competent. We have a character who was trained by a healer, owns a book, and has extensive knowledge, yet she can’t even manage basic tasks like cpr compared to Kazy, who only recently started getting interested in healing. It would have been nice to see skill and experience valued alongside magical talent.
- The main branch of the family never seemed to face any genuine struggles beyond ethical dilemmas about not killing people. The father, when he’s occasionally right, is often portrayed as being wrong just to elevate the mother. And they never seem to face real setbacks with healing, no matter how impossible the situation should be. Even the death of the head sergeant in the first book felt like an exception rather than a rule.
- The Duke was a wasted character. He was set up as a cruel, sadistic villain with immense power, yet surprise surprise Kazy turned him good. Like it would have been much better if the Duke was good from the get go if his plot was going to go that direction. He could have served as a proper antagonist in the final book and giving Tarc, who is never truly challenged in a fight, a real test.
- I found it surprising that none of the family’s ancestors fully utilised their abilities to survive the apocalypse. You would think they would have already known by now
- In this story there seems to be people afraid of witchcraft to the point the family fear outsiders finding out. Yet they have no problem pulling ridiculous excuses where they use their powers infront of their patients and people, yet none the wiser at all. Like you would think other healers would be jealous of them and accuse this family because they are taking away their patients yet nothing. Or people think they are witches because of what they do
- Changing the name from Talent to whatever was bad Talent was far better even ghost
- Finally, the last book’s ending felt abrupt and unsatisfying. After so much build-up, it simply ended without providing the closure I was hoping for.
Final Thoughts:
The Hyllis Family series has a lot to offer compelling characters, intriguing powers, and a focus on helping others that makes it an uplifting read. The first two books, in particular, stand out as highlights, but the series as a whole suffers from a lack of tension, overpowered protagonists, and too many conveniences that undermine the stakes.
While I enjoyed many aspects, especially the exploration of powers and family dynamics, the flaws became harder to ignore as the series progressed. I would still recommend it as a light and entertaining read, but those looking for more grounded struggles or complex conflicts might find it lacking.
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February 12, 2025
I enjoyed this book almost as much as the first in the series.
There are two nearly separate plot streams; town plague and Tarc's round-trip to his birth-town. It was Tarc's story that hooked me the most. It reminded me of Jean Auel's later books in the "Earth's Children" series. In both series the MC, after years of developing useful skills and talents, meets and amazes new people with every community they travel through. In Tarc's case, he cleans up those towns as he goes.
There are several heavy-handed romantic match-ups in this one, but I'm okay with it.
Dahner's has a unique style of writing, or maybe anti-style would be closer to the truth. It's spare and sharp... getting to the point quickly. I suspect people will either love it or hate it.
Note: On my second read I found Tarc's work with old tech and the Hyllis' work fighting the plague to be less than enthralling. For the most part, what they did was simple common sense, and made little use of their amazing talents.
There are two nearly separate plot streams; town plague and Tarc's round-trip to his birth-town. It was Tarc's story that hooked me the most. It reminded me of Jean Auel's later books in the "Earth's Children" series. In both series the MC, after years of developing useful skills and talents, meets and amazes new people with every community they travel through. In Tarc's case, he cleans up those towns as he goes.
There are several heavy-handed romantic match-ups in this one, but I'm okay with it.
Dahner's has a unique style of writing, or maybe anti-style would be closer to the truth. It's spare and sharp... getting to the point quickly. I suspect people will either love it or hate it.
Note: On my second read I found Tarc's work with old tech and the Hyllis' work fighting the plague to be less than enthralling. For the most part, what they did was simple common sense, and made little use of their amazing talents.
July 18, 2020
Fun story
He’s still having a lot of comma issues, but he’s getting less Pollyanna. While they still save the day, the Hyllises struggles to do so seem more realistic. Looking forward to the next book.
He’s still having a lot of comma issues, but he’s getting less Pollyanna. While they still save the day, the Hyllises struggles to do so seem more realistic. Looking forward to the next book.
July 1, 2021
Hope this not the end.
This is a very enjoyable series. Your sense of disbelief remains in suspension through out. I can see several paths for the series to take including the next generation, the slow acceptance of the arts of the ancients. Keep it going please.
This is a very enjoyable series. Your sense of disbelief remains in suspension through out. I can see several paths for the series to take including the next generation, the slow acceptance of the arts of the ancients. Keep it going please.
November 11, 2019
Very good
One of his better efforts. A lot of action and some very competent medicine.
There were a few odd writing moments:
bulleted lists were strange, they appeared awkward and didn’t feel natural;
translating measurements felt unnecessary and broke the narrative flow;
the author’s note...that was a poor writing choice, complete breakdown of narrative for little actual value.
Those items need to be fixed and never done again. A weaker story would have been destroyed by those mistakes. I was enjoying the story, so I could look past them, but each time it landed with a clank. It really hurt the quality.
Telling me a third of a meter is 19 inches doesn’t really improve my understanding significantly. Certainly not in the moment. I can’t visualize 19 inches any more easily than a third of a meter when it occurs in narrative form. Giving both measurements just confuses and distracts from the scene.
I *do* like this book. It is a better addition to the series. But those clunkers...
One of his better efforts. A lot of action and some very competent medicine.
There were a few odd writing moments:
bulleted lists were strange, they appeared awkward and didn’t feel natural;
translating measurements felt unnecessary and broke the narrative flow;
the author’s note...that was a poor writing choice, complete breakdown of narrative for little actual value.
Those items need to be fixed and never done again. A weaker story would have been destroyed by those mistakes. I was enjoying the story, so I could look past them, but each time it landed with a clank. It really hurt the quality.
Telling me a third of a meter is 19 inches doesn’t really improve my understanding significantly. Certainly not in the moment. I can’t visualize 19 inches any more easily than a third of a meter when it occurs in narrative form. Giving both measurements just confuses and distracts from the scene.
I *do* like this book. It is a better addition to the series. But those clunkers...
November 11, 2019
An excellent story!
Again with the good stuff! From plot to characters to explicating simple parts of electricity ( which I came to comprehend for the first time - so exhilarated!) and different talents for mental abilities. Really enjoyed Tarc's developing leadership abilities. Also appreciated the practical perts about dealing with an epidemic disease outbreak.
A few years ago I read about a young Canadian Mounties wife who followed her husband out to the fort he was stationed at in the "wilderness" . There she met other military wives who spoke of their first, second, and sometimes third families. Because every few years another deadly contagious disease would come through and most if not all of their children would die from the disease. Then they would have more children, and another disease would come through, and again the children would mostly die. She stayed and experienced the loss of her first two children.
When people don't realize the benefits vaccines have brought us I remember this story.
Again with the good stuff! From plot to characters to explicating simple parts of electricity ( which I came to comprehend for the first time - so exhilarated!) and different talents for mental abilities. Really enjoyed Tarc's developing leadership abilities. Also appreciated the practical perts about dealing with an epidemic disease outbreak.
A few years ago I read about a young Canadian Mounties wife who followed her husband out to the fort he was stationed at in the "wilderness" . There she met other military wives who spoke of their first, second, and sometimes third families. Because every few years another deadly contagious disease would come through and most if not all of their children would die from the disease. Then they would have more children, and another disease would come through, and again the children would mostly die. She stayed and experienced the loss of her first two children.
When people don't realize the benefits vaccines have brought us I remember this story.
June 20, 2024
Yep. I read all 7 of these too. Jumped into them immediately after finishing the Ell Donsaii stories by the same author. Main character Tarc Hyllis is like Ell Donsaii in the sense that he is just as humble and pure of heart. He grows throughout the series in the same way as Ell, but in this dystopian setting (civilization fell apart a few hundred years prior to Tarc's time when a plague ravaged humanity), Tarc is forced to be a little more violent when protecting himself and his family/friends. He struggles with the morality of his actions sometimes when he is forced to kill those who prey on others. He, like Ell can do no wrong and becomes almost invincible as he perfects his skills as the stories progress. I loved him and his entire family (which also grew throughout the series to include his immediate family, long lost relatives and friends that accumulate along the way).
July 17, 2021
Engrossing and Amazing
I hadn't reviewed the other books in this series because I wanted to read the next book immediately.
Well now I've finished the series and I'm blown away.
As I've come to expect from Mr. Dahners the characters are well drawn, the plotting evolves beliveably, and the total experience totally enjoyable.
As a lifelong science fiction reader this was one of my most pleasant experiences.
I highly recommend this series, this Author, and everything he writes, you will NOT be disappointed
I hadn't reviewed the other books in this series because I wanted to read the next book immediately.
Well now I've finished the series and I'm blown away.
As I've come to expect from Mr. Dahners the characters are well drawn, the plotting evolves beliveably, and the total experience totally enjoyable.
As a lifelong science fiction reader this was one of my most pleasant experiences.
I highly recommend this series, this Author, and everything he writes, you will NOT be disappointed
November 12, 2019
So happy for another book
I loved this book! I'm so happy this is a continuing series. I've read and loved all of Dahners books and they are great comfort books to read again for me. Its hard to for me to pick a favorite because when reading them i can only think how this one is awesome. Please also check out the Ell Donsaii series, the Vaz series and the bonesetter series. I was excited to see there were audio books for some of the Ell Donsaii books and the Vaz series!
I loved this book! I'm so happy this is a continuing series. I've read and loved all of Dahners books and they are great comfort books to read again for me. Its hard to for me to pick a favorite because when reading them i can only think how this one is awesome. Please also check out the Ell Donsaii series, the Vaz series and the bonesetter series. I was excited to see there were audio books for some of the Ell Donsaii books and the Vaz series!
January 18, 2020
Good movement and education for the rest of us
As much as I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, I relished this one. The thoughtful way Eva teaches and shapes the new healers, and how well this shapes their psyches and approach to their tasks, even when confronted with something as scary as the plague, is delightful to watch. Finally, Tarc’s adventure is fun to share. I can’t wait to see what they get to next!
As much as I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, I relished this one. The thoughtful way Eva teaches and shapes the new healers, and how well this shapes their psyches and approach to their tasks, even when confronted with something as scary as the plague, is delightful to watch. Finally, Tarc’s adventure is fun to share. I can’t wait to see what they get to next!
October 19, 2025
A nice ending to the series
Enjoyed reading this series but was a little put off with all the pillaging, bandits and sexual assault (not detailed in the books) that seemed prevalent in this ‘country’ since the plague that wiped out 90% of the population about 200 years previous. I would have liked a bit more afterward to have a bit more of the lived happily ever after written down, but I’m not sure how many others would have liked a chapter or two to just put a bow on it.
Enjoyed reading this series but was a little put off with all the pillaging, bandits and sexual assault (not detailed in the books) that seemed prevalent in this ‘country’ since the plague that wiped out 90% of the population about 200 years previous. I would have liked a bit more afterward to have a bit more of the lived happily ever after written down, but I’m not sure how many others would have liked a chapter or two to just put a bow on it.
March 12, 2026
delightful!
I am always on the lookout for new fantasy with a twist. This is a leading example. After so many pages of story, I was still sorry to see the series end. The the author clearly understands medicine, the human body, and basic electrical engineering. He evidences this with explanations that were easy to understand. He rarely overwhelms the reader with complex extended descriptions. I of course, will follow him on future writings, and I hope there are many!
I am always on the lookout for new fantasy with a twist. This is a leading example. After so many pages of story, I was still sorry to see the series end. The the author clearly understands medicine, the human body, and basic electrical engineering. He evidences this with explanations that were easy to understand. He rarely overwhelms the reader with complex extended descriptions. I of course, will follow him on future writings, and I hope there are many!
November 9, 2019
Yet again a great book.
As with all of Laurence Dahners books I finished it too quickly, losing track of the time and forgetting to get some sleep.
If you are a fan all I can say is it a great continuation of the Hyllis story. If you haven't read any of the books yet start I recommend all of L. Dahners books.
As with all of Laurence Dahners books I finished it too quickly, losing track of the time and forgetting to get some sleep.
If you are a fan all I can say is it a great continuation of the Hyllis story. If you haven't read any of the books yet start I recommend all of L. Dahners books.
November 10, 2019
Another fantastic book from Lawrence Dahners
Every single book this man writes is a masterpiece. As soon as I get the notification that I can pre-order., I immediately order it. Have never regretted one of them. I even came back and purchased every one of borrowed thru Kindle unlimited. But every book this man writes they're all fantastic.
Every single book this man writes is a masterpiece. As soon as I get the notification that I can pre-order., I immediately order it. Have never regretted one of them. I even came back and purchased every one of borrowed thru Kindle unlimited. But every book this man writes they're all fantastic.
November 10, 2019
Thoroughly satisfying!
Excellent read! I always am looking forward to the next book by this, my favorite, author. Just go back and start with the first book of each series he has written. I haven't found a single book to be boring, they have all been excellent. Tarc gets to really shine on this episode. I'm looking forward to another Ell Donsaii story now.
Excellent read! I always am looking forward to the next book by this, my favorite, author. Just go back and start with the first book of each series he has written. I haven't found a single book to be boring, they have all been excellent. Tarc gets to really shine on this episode. I'm looking forward to another Ell Donsaii story now.
January 24, 2020
I hope for another
I’ve finished the series and need to go back to rate all of them. They are well written, solid plots, good characters, fun and very entertaining. I really hate to have come to the end. The math and science is great. It should give young readers an idea of how valuable math and science is.
I’ve finished the series and need to go back to rate all of them. They are well written, solid plots, good characters, fun and very entertaining. I really hate to have come to the end. The math and science is great. It should give young readers an idea of how valuable math and science is.
March 20, 2021
Great series
Thank you for taking me on a journey with the Hyllis family. The times are few and far between when a series has so engrossed me, filling my non reading times with thoughts and concerns with the characters in the books. I’m am only sorry that I can’t keep being in involved with the family as they continue their journey.
Thank you for taking me on a journey with the Hyllis family. The times are few and far between when a series has so engrossed me, filling my non reading times with thoughts and concerns with the characters in the books. I’m am only sorry that I can’t keep being in involved with the family as they continue their journey.
September 6, 2021
Intriguing story of ordinary people with extraordinary talents
When I first started reading this series of books, I could not put them down. Each book is great or even greater than the previous one. I'm going to continue reading books by this author. What a talent for telling stories!
When I first started reading this series of books, I could not put them down. Each book is great or even greater than the previous one. I'm going to continue reading books by this author. What a talent for telling stories!
January 12, 2022
This book was amazing! Maybe I went without these beloved characters for too long and it influenced my rating but I really liked this instalment and very much hope there will be more written in this Universe! Was it predictable at times? Yes. But sometimes I just want something relaxing and wholesome and this book definately delivered in that respect.
September 20, 2022
Well worth reading, very enjoyable.
A fun story with morals, a likeable (except for the bad ones) cast of characters and a lot of cool facts. This series in particular makes it easier to discern fact from fiction by couching it as history.
Managing to get all that into an engaging story is no mean feat. Props to LD.
A fun story with morals, a likeable (except for the bad ones) cast of characters and a lot of cool facts. This series in particular makes it easier to discern fact from fiction by couching it as history.
Managing to get all that into an engaging story is no mean feat. Props to LD.
April 3, 2024
Absolutely a first rate series, also additive and fun to read!!!!!
Congratulations to Lawrence Dahners for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next series.
Congratulations to Lawrence Dahners for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next series.
May 29, 2024
Thought provoking
I've really enjoyed this particular series, I like the family dynamics and how their personalities mesh with the talents and how they use them. The ethics of treatment, or not, are every single bit applicable to our own world. I enjoy all of the different series from the mind of Laurence Dahners, but the Hyllis family is my favorite.
I've really enjoyed this particular series, I like the family dynamics and how their personalities mesh with the talents and how they use them. The ethics of treatment, or not, are every single bit applicable to our own world. I enjoy all of the different series from the mind of Laurence Dahners, but the Hyllis family is my favorite.
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June 1, 2025Great read.
Even though I like all the books Laury writes, the Hyllis Family series and the Bonesetter series is the ones I love the most. The theme of family and building on the skills you have strikes my fancy and causes me to dream. Thanks, Mr. Dahners. I hope you revisit them someday.
Even though I like all the books Laury writes, the Hyllis Family series and the Bonesetter series is the ones I love the most. The theme of family and building on the skills you have strikes my fancy and causes me to dream. Thanks, Mr. Dahners. I hope you revisit them someday.
March 18, 2026
Dang, it's the last book . . .
Yeah, so in some series by the time you get to the end of the books, you're ready for a break from the characters, from the story arc, from the writer Style, etc. Not so here. I would gladly read more installments. This is an interesting world full of interesting people and it has been a very enjoyable read. Thanks.
Yeah, so in some series by the time you get to the end of the books, you're ready for a break from the characters, from the story arc, from the writer Style, etc. Not so here. I would gladly read more installments. This is an interesting world full of interesting people and it has been a very enjoyable read. Thanks.
November 9, 2019
Another wonderful book by Lawrence Dahners!!
He just keeps getting better and better! The Hyllis family has a secret talent passed down thru the generations. They use it to heal people and better the world. Heartwarming and innovative, this story has it all!
He just keeps getting better and better! The Hyllis family has a secret talent passed down thru the generations. They use it to heal people and better the world. Heartwarming and innovative, this story has it all!
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