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Light & Shadow #4
Shadow's Oath
From Moira Katson, the latest installment in the story of Miriel and Catwin - Light and Shadow...
New to the world of Light & Shadow? Start with Shadowborn!
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It has been two years since Miriel and Catwin sought shelter in Priteni, a land they thought to be no more than legend. With Heddred far behind them, they believe they have found a safe haven at last.
But Priteni is a land of old alliances and older grudges. When an army appears on the horizon, Miriel and Catwin are thrown once more into a world of secrets and lies...
New to the world of Light & Shadow? Start with Shadowborn!
*******
It has been two years since Miriel and Catwin sought shelter in Priteni, a land they thought to be no more than legend. With Heddred far behind them, they believe they have found a safe haven at last.
But Priteni is a land of old alliances and older grudges. When an army appears on the horizon, Miriel and Catwin are thrown once more into a world of secrets and lies...
- GenresFantasy
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2015
29 people are currently reading
60 people want to read
About the author
Moira Katson
34 books96 followersI am a transplant to the frozen wastes of the midwest, learning to love fried food on a stick, hot dish, and the winters. Having recently bought a house, I am also learning everything from how to wire chandeliers to how best to paint a room. (Also, I spend too much time at Menard's.)
I have been writing since I was old enough to read, and I write on every scrap of paper I can get my hands on. In the meantime, I read - oh, I read so much! I like to read articles about science, about economics, about psychology and neuroscience and sociology... Some of my greatest character inspiration has come from true-life tales of people at the center of historical events, and some of it has come from the "what-ifs" that academic inquiry produces.
I encourage you to stop past my website for the latest news on my work! You can find print copies of my work on Amazon and CreateSpace, and my books are available for Kindle, Nook, and through all channels served by Smashwords!
I have been writing since I was old enough to read, and I write on every scrap of paper I can get my hands on. In the meantime, I read - oh, I read so much! I like to read articles about science, about economics, about psychology and neuroscience and sociology... Some of my greatest character inspiration has come from true-life tales of people at the center of historical events, and some of it has come from the "what-ifs" that academic inquiry produces.
I encourage you to stop past my website for the latest news on my work! You can find print copies of my work on Amazon and CreateSpace, and my books are available for Kindle, Nook, and through all channels served by Smashwords!
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January 5, 2015
Another winner from Moira Katson!
"Shadow's Oath" continues the saga of "Light & Shadow" in another can't put it down, don't want it to end adventure. Just when Catwin and Miriel think they have left war and the intrigues of the court behind, they find themselves once again entangled in warring factions, unexpected claims of magery & subterfuge.
I couldn't wait for this book to come out & now I can't wait for the next sequel!
"Shadow's Oath" continues the saga of "Light & Shadow" in another can't put it down, don't want it to end adventure. Just when Catwin and Miriel think they have left war and the intrigues of the court behind, they find themselves once again entangled in warring factions, unexpected claims of magery & subterfuge.
I couldn't wait for this book to come out & now I can't wait for the next sequel!
January 23, 2015
The same old Catwin and Miriel but a whole new story.
I was initially quite surprised by the different society that Catwin and Miriel find themselves a part of but the change is handled with a light touch, and there's a lot to take in. The story is not a rehash of the previous trilogy although the pair do find themselves caught up in a conflict that's not of their own devising and they are for much of the book, pawns in a game they don't quite understand. But they are acting on their own here, with no one to turn to should the worse befall them, and it's good to see them making their own decisions and trying to do the right thing.
Overall a good solid start to a new trilogy and I am looking forward to the next book, especially where Catwin and a certain individual are concerned.
I was initially quite surprised by the different society that Catwin and Miriel find themselves a part of but the change is handled with a light touch, and there's a lot to take in. The story is not a rehash of the previous trilogy although the pair do find themselves caught up in a conflict that's not of their own devising and they are for much of the book, pawns in a game they don't quite understand. But they are acting on their own here, with no one to turn to should the worse befall them, and it's good to see them making their own decisions and trying to do the right thing.
Overall a good solid start to a new trilogy and I am looking forward to the next book, especially where Catwin and a certain individual are concerned.
March 19, 2021
Shadow’s Oath (The Sojourner Saga, #1) — Moira Katson (35 chapters) Feb. 1-15, 2021
Having read the first trilogy, I thought I’d give this one a whirl.
I was a little disappointed in the result however.
Same characters, different circumstances, it felt a little flat and boring.
I love this author; I loved the first trilogy. This one felt a lot less adventurey and much more strategic. Also, even though I did read the first set, I felt lost about these characters when I started reading it. There was no backstory really to get the reader up to speed. This may have contributed to me sleepiness in reading it.
I did love the ending, starting at around chapter 30; but considering the book consisted of 35 chapters, that was a lot of turning the pages and yawning about it. But again, the old magic came back at the end.
I don’t know where the next book is going, I’m not sure I’m traveling with them.
I usually can chunk out a 155p book in one night or two…this took forever.
Three stars.
Having read the first trilogy, I thought I’d give this one a whirl.
I was a little disappointed in the result however.
Same characters, different circumstances, it felt a little flat and boring.
I love this author; I loved the first trilogy. This one felt a lot less adventurey and much more strategic. Also, even though I did read the first set, I felt lost about these characters when I started reading it. There was no backstory really to get the reader up to speed. This may have contributed to me sleepiness in reading it.
I did love the ending, starting at around chapter 30; but considering the book consisted of 35 chapters, that was a lot of turning the pages and yawning about it. But again, the old magic came back at the end.
I don’t know where the next book is going, I’m not sure I’m traveling with them.
I usually can chunk out a 155p book in one night or two…this took forever.
Three stars.
February 6, 2022
Summary: An extension of the initial series this book is not as good as the the first three, but still well written, and more of the underlying premise comes to light which makes it more interesting. The reasoning behind the storyline though doesn't hold water for me
Plotline: Brokering peace when all sides want war
Premise: Interesting world, magic is revealed
Writing: Very good, easy, descriptive
Ending: Great all tied up. They all live happily ever after ... until book 5 at a guess ?
Pace: Never a dull moment!
Plotline: Brokering peace when all sides want war
Premise: Interesting world, magic is revealed
Writing: Very good, easy, descriptive
Ending: Great all tied up. They all live happily ever after ... until book 5 at a guess ?
Pace: Never a dull moment!
August 13, 2018
More light than shadow
Catwin & Miriel continue their adventures. Their old ways need to be recalled, but remembering all they've learnt. A fascinating story, and I hope there will be more to come.
Catwin & Miriel continue their adventures. Their old ways need to be recalled, but remembering all they've learnt. A fascinating story, and I hope there will be more to come.
August 20, 2015
I would give this 3.5 if I could. It was great to see Miriel and Catwin making their own choices and employing the skills that were pounded into them in the previous trilogy. It did an amazing job of dealing with grief and PTSD specific to their experiences. I really enjoyed how Temar was kept close to Catwin's heart without ever being the focus of her pains. The dynamic between Miriel and Catwin was as gripping as ever.
The plot, however, I found difficult to follow for quite a while. The politics of this new world aren't fully known to Miriel and Catwin, fair enough, but it stayed quite vague for so long that I really struggled to understand what was at stake for who, and who was potentially betraying who. Fidach's many supposed motives were the most difficult to categorise without a clear world set-up. It did make itself clearer when Fidach's secret was revealed, but I personally would have preferred more clarity in the world building rather than struggling to figure it out in the middle of a politically-driven plot.
The romance feels a little hollow this time around since we didn't see much of the character's getting to know each other before the story started, but it was endearing, and I'm glad the girl's are regaining their sense of heart and passion.
The plot, however, I found difficult to follow for quite a while. The politics of this new world aren't fully known to Miriel and Catwin, fair enough, but it stayed quite vague for so long that I really struggled to understand what was at stake for who, and who was potentially betraying who. Fidach's many supposed motives were the most difficult to categorise without a clear world set-up. It did make itself clearer when Fidach's secret was revealed, but I personally would have preferred more clarity in the world building rather than struggling to figure it out in the middle of a politically-driven plot.
The romance feels a little hollow this time around since we didn't see much of the character's getting to know each other before the story started, but it was endearing, and I'm glad the girl's are regaining their sense of heart and passion.
November 10, 2015
Part one of the next series starring the same girls. They are in another land and get involved in shutting down yet another war.
None of these stories are great literature but lots of fun to read.
None of these stories are great literature but lots of fun to read.
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