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Tiger and the Raven
A young sorcerer finds himself responsible for the safety of a kingdom and in possession of the prince's heart.
Book 1: The Discipline of the Warrior: Chapters 1-23 Status: Complete
Book 2: The Art of the Magician: Chapters 24-30 Status: WIP
Word count: approx. 159,173 so far
Warnings! This fiction is YAOI! Turn around now unless you really know what you're getting yourself into. I take no responsibility for offended egos or muddled brains.
Book 1: The Discipline of the Warrior: Chapters 1-23 Status: Complete
Book 2: The Art of the Magician: Chapters 24-30 Status: WIP
Word count: approx. 159,173 so far
Warnings! This fiction is YAOI! Turn around now unless you really know what you're getting yourself into. I take no responsibility for offended egos or muddled brains.
478 pages, online fiction
First published January 1, 2009
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Mari Evers
2 books29 followersMari was born and raised in Sweden, and currently lives with her two cats. She dreams of magic, faraway-lands, great adventures, and everlasting love. When not working (or dreaming) she tends to write, read, or draw, and grabs every chance she gets to take her Harley out for a spin.
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March 3, 2012
A true fantasy M/M romance story that builds slowly from the prologue through to its cliffhanger ending, as the two men slowly discover their roles in each other's life, and in the world around them.
Will, a young sorcerer freshly out of his apprenticeship, is called to aid the King's Army, led by Prince Kell, in the war against a neighboring kingdom. Will's clear head for strategy as well as his power, soon thrusts him into the Prince's company, where a mutual attraction begins to smolder.
While it is accepted that sorcerers are inclined to both genders, for the Prince to have an attraction to another man is not so easily accepted, especially as he is expected to conceive an heir. Thus begins a see-sawing relationship between the two men, as they hover between private desires and their public duty.
At first, the story begins in a fairly predictable manner, with the bad guys being clearly identified. As the rest of the tale unfolds though, it becomes clear that the bad guys are in fact hidden, and where exactly the story is heading becomes rather murky. The effects of the unknown enemy also adds to the uncertainty in Will and Kell's relationship, particularly as feelings deepen and they strive to protect each other.
I liked this story, but admit to being frustrated by where it ends, with just a glimpse of the true enemy. This story could well nudge 5 stars for me if the rest of the tale lives up to this beginning.
Will, a young sorcerer freshly out of his apprenticeship, is called to aid the King's Army, led by Prince Kell, in the war against a neighboring kingdom. Will's clear head for strategy as well as his power, soon thrusts him into the Prince's company, where a mutual attraction begins to smolder.
While it is accepted that sorcerers are inclined to both genders, for the Prince to have an attraction to another man is not so easily accepted, especially as he is expected to conceive an heir. Thus begins a see-sawing relationship between the two men, as they hover between private desires and their public duty.
At first, the story begins in a fairly predictable manner, with the bad guys being clearly identified. As the rest of the tale unfolds though, it becomes clear that the bad guys are in fact hidden, and where exactly the story is heading becomes rather murky. The effects of the unknown enemy also adds to the uncertainty in Will and Kell's relationship, particularly as feelings deepen and they strive to protect each other.
I liked this story, but admit to being frustrated by where it ends, with just a glimpse of the true enemy. This story could well nudge 5 stars for me if the rest of the tale lives up to this beginning.
December 29, 2012
Be aware that this is not complete...aargh!
August 20, 2014
Planning to read it again after a the author starts updating more :)
November 7, 2011
Another amazing story from this author. I really liked that the author ensured Will and Kell and their developing relationship remain central throughout, despite the battles, ever-present political intrigue, family and court drama, and the varied mix of other characters. The author created another perfect couple in Will and Kell. These two lead characters are appealing and engendered my loyalty and devotion. I easily found myself rooting for them, their love for each other and their romance (and this is critical in sustaining my interest to see this through... to their HEA.) I can only credit the author's skill, imagination, creativity... her obvious passion and affection for the two. I eagerly anticipate the next chapters of Book 2 and its completion.
September 7, 2012
There are a few things that bothered me at the bigining such as :
-the reaction of the prince after only knowing Will for just 3 days to him being hurt was a bit exaggerate.
-and I would have preferred more internal thoughts, to understand the characters more, to know their personalities.
-and some of the reactions were a little forced.
But I did see a lot of improvements on this areas so in the end I gave it 4 stars. I liked the idea of the book and I do hope to read more posts on the second book as well!
-the reaction of the prince after only knowing Will for just 3 days to him being hurt was a bit exaggerate.
-and I would have preferred more internal thoughts, to understand the characters more, to know their personalities.
-and some of the reactions were a little forced.
But I did see a lot of improvements on this areas so in the end I gave it 4 stars. I liked the idea of the book and I do hope to read more posts on the second book as well!
December 19, 2010
Awesomeness! :D
September 15, 2011
Cant wait for the next book! Loved everything about it!
May 10, 2012
Can't wait to read the next book.
June 1, 2011
ahhhhhhh its unfinished
January 18, 2014
I tried to finish this story. I really, truly did. It's so sad because it has a huge amount of potential and a great storyline, but there were just a few things that niggled at me so badly that I couldn't go on.
1) The author could really used a beta, or at least someone to check over the story. A lot of the sentences were chunky and awkward, especially in the fight scenes - it made the action lag and become bogged down in needless words, instead of being sharp and precise and conveying the heat of battle. There were also many, many mistakes with spelling, punctuation and grammar (for example, I remember the prince saying something about "I and Runner" - wut?). I'm good at ignoring these, but coupled with the awkward sentences, it killed me. However, there were quite a few lines in the prologue that were truly beautiful and made me pause for a moment - so there is definite potential!
2) Some of the scenes were just in-your-face, over-dramatised, Hollywood-version. Honestly, it sometimes made me cringe. There were too many scenes where I expect Hollywood music to be playing and the reader is expected to go 'wow, he's so amazing and talented and amazing, just wow'. Will - humble, sorcerer, incredibly powerful, son-of-a-carpenter, beautiful Will, kept doing these amazingly selfless and brave things to change the fate of the war. Now, I love a character like that, but the way Will went about it just came across as cliche and wrong. It was more telling, rather than showing. Actually, when it was shown, it seemed completely improbable, especially after Will kept doing amazing feat after amazing feat. It seemed like the author was throwing how amazing Will is in my face. He can't seem to do anything wrong and he's so innocent and humble - ugh, the more I think about it, the more he's becoming the male Mary-Sue to me.
I just wish there was something MORE to him. Like, it doesn't make sense to me that he comes up with these brilliant ideas when he's never even SEEN a war before, yet seasoned veterans couldn't think of it. And then when he 'selflessly' stops the soldiers from beating up the prisoners and he's so kind and loving and it's honestly just so forced. But how about how Will has blatantly disregarded his commander and usurped his authority by doing this? Well, of course he gets a talking to, but then Kell goes crazy and Will, once again, is the victim. I just... I CAN'T. WHY IS WILL BEING SUCH A VICTIM UGHHH--okay, calm down Rosie, time to move on.
3) Okay, aren't these characters meant to be in their early- to mid-twenties? Kell and Will act like teenagers. They're not immature but their voices just aren't mature enough for me to take seriously. With Will, I can understand that, since he's so innocent and has been fairly sheltered growing up. But Kell? He's a prince and he's a respected leader at the war front, yet he seems impulsive and almost childish, at times.
I'm trying to explain myself but not making much sense, I fear! My main point is that if you can overlook these things, I'd seriously go for it. Honestly, I'd give the book a try anyway, since it does have a great premise. I'm just not a fan of the execution.
1) The author could really used a beta, or at least someone to check over the story. A lot of the sentences were chunky and awkward, especially in the fight scenes - it made the action lag and become bogged down in needless words, instead of being sharp and precise and conveying the heat of battle. There were also many, many mistakes with spelling, punctuation and grammar (for example, I remember the prince saying something about "I and Runner" - wut?). I'm good at ignoring these, but coupled with the awkward sentences, it killed me. However, there were quite a few lines in the prologue that were truly beautiful and made me pause for a moment - so there is definite potential!
2) Some of the scenes were just in-your-face, over-dramatised, Hollywood-version. Honestly, it sometimes made me cringe. There were too many scenes where I expect Hollywood music to be playing and the reader is expected to go 'wow, he's so amazing and talented and amazing, just wow'. Will - humble, sorcerer, incredibly powerful, son-of-a-carpenter, beautiful Will, kept doing these amazingly selfless and brave things to change the fate of the war. Now, I love a character like that, but the way Will went about it just came across as cliche and wrong. It was more telling, rather than showing. Actually, when it was shown, it seemed completely improbable, especially after Will kept doing amazing feat after amazing feat. It seemed like the author was throwing how amazing Will is in my face. He can't seem to do anything wrong and he's so innocent and humble - ugh, the more I think about it, the more he's becoming the male Mary-Sue to me.
I just wish there was something MORE to him. Like, it doesn't make sense to me that he comes up with these brilliant ideas when he's never even SEEN a war before, yet seasoned veterans couldn't think of it. And then when he 'selflessly' stops the soldiers from beating up the prisoners and he's so kind and loving and it's honestly just so forced. But how about how Will has blatantly disregarded his commander and usurped his authority by doing this? Well, of course he gets a talking to, but then Kell goes crazy and Will, once again, is the victim. I just... I CAN'T. WHY IS WILL BEING SUCH A VICTIM UGHHH--okay, calm down Rosie, time to move on.
3) Okay, aren't these characters meant to be in their early- to mid-twenties? Kell and Will act like teenagers. They're not immature but their voices just aren't mature enough for me to take seriously. With Will, I can understand that, since he's so innocent and has been fairly sheltered growing up. But Kell? He's a prince and he's a respected leader at the war front, yet he seems impulsive and almost childish, at times.
I'm trying to explain myself but not making much sense, I fear! My main point is that if you can overlook these things, I'd seriously go for it. Honestly, I'd give the book a try anyway, since it does have a great premise. I'm just not a fan of the execution.
March 9, 2013
I know the blurb up top says this story is complete but there is just no way. If that is the entire story then. (...) Yeah. That's what the story's "ending" feels like. There is no way this is complete.
And while I'm on the subject, I have got to stop reading things that are not finished. Last updated October of 2012. Sad face. I like to read at my leisure, not yours.
It's fascinating, the premise, but the plot lags some. There were quite a few times where I found my attention waning and seriously considering just skimming until I saw something interesting. Also, it got a little convoluted at times, overly cryptic. Just a little more exposition would have been appreciated. Things happened and everyone in the story would be shocked! and I (the reader) would have no clue why, for several chapters, until finally someone mentioned (vaguely) what the problem was. And sometimes even that was vague in the extreme.
Mostly, I just want to be able to finish it because I hate leaving things undone. It's a compulsion. it is an interesting story, if slightly fanfic-y.
And while I'm on the subject, I have got to stop reading things that are not finished. Last updated October of 2012. Sad face. I like to read at my leisure, not yours.
It's fascinating, the premise, but the plot lags some. There were quite a few times where I found my attention waning and seriously considering just skimming until I saw something interesting. Also, it got a little convoluted at times, overly cryptic. Just a little more exposition would have been appreciated. Things happened and everyone in the story would be shocked! and I (the reader) would have no clue why, for several chapters, until finally someone mentioned (vaguely) what the problem was. And sometimes even that was vague in the extreme.
Mostly, I just want to be able to finish it because I hate leaving things undone. It's a compulsion. it is an interesting story, if slightly fanfic-y.
July 11, 2016
DNF
(I don't think it's possible to have a more stereotypical character. All their interactions read like they've been written by a child. They have no motivations to speak of, and in the rare case that they do, they're so juvenile and not at all parallel to the kind of personalities the author is pushing.)
I mean, the idea was there? I'm sure the plot was there? It was building towards something.
But, man, it's so boring to read about innately good characters. There's gotta be a flaw somewhere, right? We can't all be flawless goody two shoes. And a whole cast of them? Yea, no.
I could not endure. I just couldn't.
(I don't think it's possible to have a more stereotypical character. All their interactions read like they've been written by a child. They have no motivations to speak of, and in the rare case that they do, they're so juvenile and not at all parallel to the kind of personalities the author is pushing.)
I mean, the idea was there? I'm sure the plot was there? It was building towards something.
But, man, it's so boring to read about innately good characters. There's gotta be a flaw somewhere, right? We can't all be flawless goody two shoes. And a whole cast of them? Yea, no.
I could not endure. I just couldn't.
February 18, 2013
Beware - it's not finished.
I liked the pace of this story, well developed characters, even if their actions sometimes seemed a little bit naive.
3 solid stars.
Ah! Few more chapters of the second installment, called The Art of the Magician! Here
I liked the pace of this story, well developed characters, even if their actions sometimes seemed a little bit naive.
3 solid stars.
Ah! Few more chapters of the second installment, called The Art of the Magician! Here
October 16, 2013
At this point - 422 pg - I'm ready to hit someone. Please, this is quite nice story DO NOT do this to me, don't make me hate MC's. I'm starting to loose interest. Will make me violent with his stupid, senseless refusal. Prince should kick him in the ass and send packing... :(
I will try to read some more but...
I will try to read some more but...
January 28, 2014
I did enjoy the story and the romance between the two main characters, and while I have no major complaints with the resolution, I do think it left too many issues unresolved, but that probably qualifies as personal opinion rather than serious criticism.
June 20, 2011
Love this! The characters are endearing. The plot is intriguing. Although book 1 is complete, the story is still ongoing. Can't wait for the author to update more. <3
October 31, 2012
Story ends after Chapter 30
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July 8, 2013DNF. Neither of the main characters appealed to me, but it is more to do with my personal tastes than anything else. I can definitely see someone else enjoying this book.
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