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Elantra: Song of Tears, Lady of the Dawn
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"The Elantra, the queen of our people, dwells high in the clouds alongside the Moragon, her king and husband. Daily the laughter of the Elantra fills the sky, causing a magical rain to drizzle down, its spell providing Adelar with all it needs for its success, its happiness, and its prosperity.
"Lies. Children's fairy tales."
And, as young Crispin would soon learn, the truth of his world's foundation is too horrible to be imagined. Every few years, a young girl is, indeed, chosen as the Elantra or "queen" of Adelar. But it is her tears of pain and torture, not of laughter, which water the land, creating Adelar's wealth and prosperity.
When Crispin falls in love with the newest Elantra, he sets out to defy all odds, even his own fate, to save her. But his quest will not be easy. To overthrow the current Moragon, he must run away from the only home he's ever known.
Joined by a new friend, Lil Gail from Adelar's child-like alternate world, he sets out to save both his world and hers. Along the way, he must meet the challenges of the Weaver of Silver and the House of Smhrfl, and ultimately travel to the future to learn the "Song of Tears," the one hope which may save his Elantra.
But the Moragon is no fool, and his power grows with each passing moment. Can Crispin lead the forces of light against the Moragon in what will be, essentially, the largest battle in Adelar's history? Can he triumph and save the one he has come to love above all else? Or will the Dusk take them before it is too late?
"The Elantra, the queen of our people, dwells high in the clouds alongside the Moragon, her king and husband. Daily the laughter of the Elantra fills the sky, causing a magical rain to drizzle down, its spell providing Adelar with all it needs for its success, its happiness, and its prosperity.
"Lies. Children's fairy tales."
And, as young Crispin would soon learn, the truth of his world's foundation is too horrible to be imagined. Every few years, a young girl is, indeed, chosen as the Elantra or "queen" of Adelar. But it is her tears of pain and torture, not of laughter, which water the land, creating Adelar's wealth and prosperity.
When Crispin falls in love with the newest Elantra, he sets out to defy all odds, even his own fate, to save her. But his quest will not be easy. To overthrow the current Moragon, he must run away from the only home he's ever known.
Joined by a new friend, Lil Gail from Adelar's child-like alternate world, he sets out to save both his world and hers. Along the way, he must meet the challenges of the Weaver of Silver and the House of Smhrfl, and ultimately travel to the future to learn the "Song of Tears," the one hope which may save his Elantra.
But the Moragon is no fool, and his power grows with each passing moment. Can Crispin lead the forces of light against the Moragon in what will be, essentially, the largest battle in Adelar's history? Can he triumph and save the one he has come to love above all else? Or will the Dusk take them before it is too late?
206 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2010
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About the author
Christine E. Schulze
65 books409 followersHullo there, dear reader! Christine E. Schulze here, author of YA fantasy, as well as a few kids’ books about special needs. I’ve been living in castles, exploring magical worlds, and creating fantastical romances and adventures since I was too young to even write of such stories. My collection of YA and children's fantasy books, The Amielian Legacy, is comprised of series and stand-alone books that can all be read separately but also weave together to create a single, amazing fantasy.
One of my main aspirations for The Amielian Legacy is to create grand fantasy adventures with characters that connect with readers from diverse backgrounds. My current focus is to include racially diverse characters, as well as those with disabilities. The latter is inspired by my day job working with adults who have autism and other developmental disabilities at Trinity Services in Southern Illinois.
I draw much of my inspiration from favorite authors like Tolkien and Diana Wynne Jones, favorite games like The Legend of Zelda, and especially from the people in my life. Some of my exciting ventures include the publication of my award-winning Bloodmaiden, as well as The Gailean Quartet, my first series with Words Matter Publishing. My books for younger readers include In the Land of Giants and The Amazing Captain K.
I love connecting with new raeders! Come find me on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or at my author website: http://authorchristineschulze.com
On that note, God bless, happy reading, and may you be truly inspired! I’ll see you in my next book.
- Christine E. Schulze
One of my main aspirations for The Amielian Legacy is to create grand fantasy adventures with characters that connect with readers from diverse backgrounds. My current focus is to include racially diverse characters, as well as those with disabilities. The latter is inspired by my day job working with adults who have autism and other developmental disabilities at Trinity Services in Southern Illinois.
I draw much of my inspiration from favorite authors like Tolkien and Diana Wynne Jones, favorite games like The Legend of Zelda, and especially from the people in my life. Some of my exciting ventures include the publication of my award-winning Bloodmaiden, as well as The Gailean Quartet, my first series with Words Matter Publishing. My books for younger readers include In the Land of Giants and The Amazing Captain K.
I love connecting with new raeders! Come find me on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or at my author website: http://authorchristineschulze.com
On that note, God bless, happy reading, and may you be truly inspired! I’ll see you in my next book.
- Christine E. Schulze
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January 12, 2011
This book is about a guy named Crispin who learns that what he thought about the kingdom he's lived in all his life is all just lies and he rebels. That is until he meets her-
The Elantra.
And at first sight he knows that he has to help her. But how? When he is chosen as the next Moragon, Crispin thinks this is his chance to save her. He gains her trust and they plan to leave, to escape. But, they are caught and the Elantra doesn't to risk it again. She doesn't want to have to go through what the Moragon put her through. Crispin thinks that they should try again and this time he believes they will be able to escape. But, she refuses and so Crispin leaves, feeling that he can't help someone is unwilling to help themselves.
But, Crispin soon regrets this and decide he must do something to save her, no matter what.
Though the book is mainly about Crispin and the Elantra, there are other characters stories to be found in this book that connect with the main story and what is going on. I don't know which character I liked the best. I think they all were good. And the ending is quite sad, but the book was a good read. I really liked it.
The Elantra.
And at first sight he knows that he has to help her. But how? When he is chosen as the next Moragon, Crispin thinks this is his chance to save her. He gains her trust and they plan to leave, to escape. But, they are caught and the Elantra doesn't to risk it again. She doesn't want to have to go through what the Moragon put her through. Crispin thinks that they should try again and this time he believes they will be able to escape. But, she refuses and so Crispin leaves, feeling that he can't help someone is unwilling to help themselves.
But, Crispin soon regrets this and decide he must do something to save her, no matter what.
Though the book is mainly about Crispin and the Elantra, there are other characters stories to be found in this book that connect with the main story and what is going on. I don't know which character I liked the best. I think they all were good. And the ending is quite sad, but the book was a good read. I really liked it.
August 19, 2011
Author,Christine E. Schulze has a wonderful imagination and a clear love for her characters and the worlds in which they live. But this story, Elantra: Song of Tears, Lady of the Dawn, is as awkward as its title.
The main character, Crispin Rachendorf, was infuriating in his inability to believe in himself and to use the faith and hope he gains and loses over and over throughout the story. Although the character needed to mature and become more sure of himself, the slightest setback would completely strip away any progress he had made, and the author gave the reader no underlying reason for this weakness. Crispin had extraordinary help from magical sources of all kinds, which he seemed to take for granted, and whose good advice he promptly forgot or disregarded.
In the second half of the story, the author introduces two other tales, that of the Mariposa and of the Dusk/Dawn. Each of those stories is lovely and self-contained and felt jarringly out of place, inserted wholly into Crispin's tale. These two tales were woven into the main story with neither skill or deftness.
The book would benefit from better editing as well, and not just for typos and misspellings. Much of the prose is overburdened with repetitive, and therefore superfluous, adjectives and adverbs.
I admit I have read none of the other stories in Schulze's "Gailean Quartet", of which this book is #3, nor any of the other books in "The Amielian Legacy", the overarching world of her stories. Perhaps this book was not the best place to start, but for me, it will be the best place to end.
The main character, Crispin Rachendorf, was infuriating in his inability to believe in himself and to use the faith and hope he gains and loses over and over throughout the story. Although the character needed to mature and become more sure of himself, the slightest setback would completely strip away any progress he had made, and the author gave the reader no underlying reason for this weakness. Crispin had extraordinary help from magical sources of all kinds, which he seemed to take for granted, and whose good advice he promptly forgot or disregarded.
In the second half of the story, the author introduces two other tales, that of the Mariposa and of the Dusk/Dawn. Each of those stories is lovely and self-contained and felt jarringly out of place, inserted wholly into Crispin's tale. These two tales were woven into the main story with neither skill or deftness.
The book would benefit from better editing as well, and not just for typos and misspellings. Much of the prose is overburdened with repetitive, and therefore superfluous, adjectives and adverbs.
I admit I have read none of the other stories in Schulze's "Gailean Quartet", of which this book is #3, nor any of the other books in "The Amielian Legacy", the overarching world of her stories. Perhaps this book was not the best place to start, but for me, it will be the best place to end.
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