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The Cronnex #1
Jessan
The first volume of The Cronnex relates how Jessan, the first of the story's two teenage protagonists, is snatched away from his quiet life as a fisherboy by a mysterious stranger. From then on, he is thrust into one highly dangerous situation after another, pursued by an implacable enemy intent on preventing him from realizing his true powers. Ultimately, Jessan must undertake a perilous journey—to escape capture, to find his twin, Niccas, and to realize his destiny as one of the two Nithaial, magical beings who experiences life as humans, but incorporate within themselves the power to bring harmony to the world and the lives of men.
Fortunately for Jessan, the herbalist Alfrund, his companion through most of the volume, is as brave and resourceful an ally during their long journey as he is a willing and considerate lover. With him (and on his own), Jessan explores the possibilities of male sex and learns to master his many powers, as the two make a long journey, first by sea, then across the entire kingdom, to a hidden valley where he will fight a climactic battle with a powerful and ingenious necromancer and an entire army of the undead.
Fortunately for Jessan, the herbalist Alfrund, his companion through most of the volume, is as brave and resourceful an ally during their long journey as he is a willing and considerate lover. With him (and on his own), Jessan explores the possibilities of male sex and learns to master his many powers, as the two make a long journey, first by sea, then across the entire kingdom, to a hidden valley where he will fight a climactic battle with a powerful and ingenious necromancer and an entire army of the undead.
484 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2008
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October 6, 2010
Excellent story and incredible world building. I was a little squicked by the fact that Jessan is only 15 in the story, yet becomes sexually active with older men. However, it is established in the story that boys are considered adults at the age of 16 so I took that into consideration. The world itself has a bit of a Lord of the Rings feel to it, with magic and demons and monsters all around. Jessan is very much a young man, he makes mistakes and is led by things that aren't necessarily his brain, but in the end he embraces who and what he is and makes the best of it. This is a great fantasy adventure story, and I can't wait to read the next 3 volumes to find out what happens!!!
April 13, 2011
well there were too many things which went on that really were not that important. When your running for your life,discovering your not who you thought you were, just realized you maybe one of the most powerful people in the world, a castle just builds its self for you! just got married to a stranger your sooooo soooo in love with (even though it's a three way marriage) all that being said and you still have time to worry about sex in closets while shopping? Well I kept reading because the story was free and terwin did try to make an original story. It just felt a little immature to me. This would probably make a good story for teens minus the sex. Not that I have a problem with sex but in this case it just detracts from the story . The goals of the character seemed to be second in nature compared by the main characters actions .This story just continued to flounder around to the end but i give two stars for the effort.
November 28, 2010
great series even if i was dissatisfied with the ending
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