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Merlin's Legacy #2
Daughter of the Mist
She is the second born of the sorcerer, Merlin, a changeling who lives between the worlds of reality and magic. In a war torn land, she saves a warrior who is her enemy. As the powers of the Darkness are unleashed and death spreads across the kingdom, she is bound to him by an ancient prophecy.
He is a fierce war-lord, a mercenary determined to avenge the past, who wages war across the land as an ancient Darkness plunges the mortal world into fire and death. But on a blood-soaked battlefield a golden creature steps through the mist and saves his life. Now, he is bound to her, and must choose between avenging the past and fighting the powers of Darkness for the lady in the mist...
He is a fierce war-lord, a mercenary determined to avenge the past, who wages war across the land as an ancient Darkness plunges the mortal world into fire and death. But on a blood-soaked battlefield a golden creature steps through the mist and saves his life. Now, he is bound to her, and must choose between avenging the past and fighting the powers of Darkness for the lady in the mist...
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1996
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April 5, 2019
Trigger warnings for rape and assault.
If ever a book that I’ve read embodies the extremely different expectations around what constitutes good romance writing between the 1990s and 2010s, this is it. There is so much assault and rape in this book.
And like the first, the relationship begins with the whole no-choice-about-a-situation problem, though as it can eventually be classified as a true strategic alliance type of marriage, it kind of rescues itself. It helps that there is “history” here between Tarek and Brianna, but yeah—give me normalized patriarchy and sexism of 19th century England; the added layer of conquest is way too gross of a power dynamic for me to handle.
But it is actually kind of cool that Tarek is a character of color, and that his ways of being are honored. It just sucks that in every way besides the overall plot these books are really not great!
If ever a book that I’ve read embodies the extremely different expectations around what constitutes good romance writing between the 1990s and 2010s, this is it. There is so much assault and rape in this book.
And like the first, the relationship begins with the whole no-choice-about-a-situation problem, though as it can eventually be classified as a true strategic alliance type of marriage, it kind of rescues itself. It helps that there is “history” here between Tarek and Brianna, but yeah—give me normalized patriarchy and sexism of 19th century England; the added layer of conquest is way too gross of a power dynamic for me to handle.
But it is actually kind of cool that Tarek is a character of color, and that his ways of being are honored. It just sucks that in every way besides the overall plot these books are really not great!
May 23, 2026
I really loved this! Thought it would be only ok, but was hooked immediately by the dialogue and story. I requested them from the library.
Fantasy but my history-buff self was happy that they referenced real life events,
I would definitely pass this on if I didn't get it from donations in such a sorry state, the cover is disintegrating, only from 1990, shrug.
It is war and conquest, so there is reference to rape and how different victims process the trauma, and how invading forces could behave. I thought it was done well.
Fantasy but my history-buff self was happy that they referenced real life events,
I would definitely pass this on if I didn't get it from donations in such a sorry state, the cover is disintegrating, only from 1990, shrug.
It is war and conquest, so there is reference to rape and how different victims process the trauma, and how invading forces could behave. I thought it was done well.
September 26, 2024
Love them
I have been hooked on this authors books but this is the first time I have remember ed to leave review. I am very picky about the authors I read. I have to say that I have Thoroughly enjoyed each book I have read and look forward to the next. Lots of twist and turns to keep you engrossed in book. It is hard to put them down once you have started. I would rector anyone who enjoys a very good book!!
I have been hooked on this authors books but this is the first time I have remember ed to leave review. I am very picky about the authors I read. I have to say that I have Thoroughly enjoyed each book I have read and look forward to the next. Lots of twist and turns to keep you engrossed in book. It is hard to put them down once you have started. I would rector anyone who enjoys a very good book!!
June 3, 2024
True Love/The Past-Present-& Future
With things seen & unseen in the battles of war they are drawn together by an image they have both seen. In trying to find the enemy they see the dangers they don’t quite understand. And then there is the darkness…which may or may not be defeated.
With things seen & unseen in the battles of war they are drawn together by an image they have both seen. In trying to find the enemy they see the dangers they don’t quite understand. And then there is the darkness…which may or may not be defeated.
April 21, 2024
not as good as the first
Although this is a good book, it needs editing! There are missing words and misspellings, as well as some awkward sentences. I feel the ending is lacking as well.
Despite the above, I’m still eager to meet the third daughter.
Although this is a good book, it needs editing! There are missing words and misspellings, as well as some awkward sentences. I feel the ending is lacking as well.
Despite the above, I’m still eager to meet the third daughter.
June 16, 2024
Perfect Sequel to the Daughter
This second book in the Merlin's Legacy series brings you to the edge of the next contribution in the exciting quest for the Light. Wonderful characters.
This second book in the Merlin's Legacy series brings you to the edge of the next contribution in the exciting quest for the Light. Wonderful characters.
August 10, 2019
Now on to the second novel, of Brienne.
November 20, 2020
Interesting development of characters.
September 12, 2024
Great read
I truly enjoy reading fantasy with romance. Also good prevailing over evil. This series has it all. Good read. Recommend
I truly enjoy reading fantasy with romance. Also good prevailing over evil. This series has it all. Good read. Recommend
March 26, 2025
very good reading
Need to get a new editor. Story was excellent. I enjoyed this book as much as the first.I would recommend it to anyone
Need to get a new editor. Story was excellent. I enjoyed this book as much as the first.I would recommend it to anyone
June 11, 2013
In a lot of ways, this book was an improvement on the first in the series, in that the stories of the two leads both seem to have a conclusion, and the number of typos is greatly reduced. Tarek's more fleshed out background and the fact that he starts the story already smitten with Brianna also makes him a more unique and compelling male lead, even if he is still somewhat more aggressive than necessary in places. (Though of course, by the standards of the universe he inhabits, with violence of various kinds very much baked in, Tarek is downright soft.)
There are still issues with seeming gaps in conversations, or missing scenes, that lead me to wonder, as I did with the first book, if an earlier draft of the story might have been uploaded for the ebook by mistake. The story still works well enough, but it is worth saying that the paperback version of the book will make for a smoother reading experience.
And as is my way, I have arrange my takeaway thoughts on the story into a haiku:
"How the old pains burst,
When adulthood grants the choice
Between spite and growth."
There are still issues with seeming gaps in conversations, or missing scenes, that lead me to wonder, as I did with the first book, if an earlier draft of the story might have been uploaded for the ebook by mistake. The story still works well enough, but it is worth saying that the paperback version of the book will make for a smoother reading experience.
And as is my way, I have arrange my takeaway thoughts on the story into a haiku:
"How the old pains burst,
When adulthood grants the choice
Between spite and growth."
August 13, 2021
Hyggelig gjenlesning om Brianna av Skottland og Tarek al-Sharif. Som vanlig litt sånn lemfeldig (høhø) blanding av myk-erotica, kiosklitteratur og fantasy - men det kan man leve med. Relativt kjent storyline, utholdende ømhjertet kriger vil vinne over den vakre, men utilnærmelige piken. Nei nei nei - åh jaaaaaa...
Vel vel. Enkelt plot, og ganske rett frem opplegg, men trivelig lesning likevel.
Vel vel. Enkelt plot, og ganske rett frem opplegg, men trivelig lesning likevel.
July 11, 2008
DAUGHTER OF THE MIST - VG
Evans, Quinn Taylor - 2nd in series
This second spellbinding book about Merlin's daughters features Brianna--a beautiful changeling able to transform into creatures of the forest, air, and sea--and the man who wins her heart.
Merlin's daughter, Tarek and Brianna - fun
Evans, Quinn Taylor - 2nd in series
This second spellbinding book about Merlin's daughters features Brianna--a beautiful changeling able to transform into creatures of the forest, air, and sea--and the man who wins her heart.
Merlin's daughter, Tarek and Brianna - fun
April 13, 2010
Love how in depth this storyline can be. Love that its written in a time where entertainment was created rather then watched on a tv or heard on a radio. Description/detail gives you wonderful imagery of scenery. You feel more of what the characters feel and learn more of who they are. Two thumbs way up :)
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May 16, 2013H was a muslim
two marriage ceremonies - one according to Islam
two marriage ceremonies - one according to Islam
February 1, 2014
Gd lv stry but 2 mch on mystical; Tarek cms 2 offr allianc 2 Scots aga Vkgs, ld by Brianna daughtr lrd, marriage prc 2 cemnt deal. Believbl, gd devlpmnt betw thm ovr x; thyr gd chrctrs, 2nds 2
January 2, 2018
good read, loved the Thomas character. However with most series books, the book ends leading to another. There never really is an end.
July 3, 2016
It's not a bad continuation of the story. It just felt...rushed, especially at the end.
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