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Imago Chronicles #3
Tales from the East
In this prequel to Imago Book One: Tales From the West, Nayla Treeborn is faced with a war that will decide the fate of all the free peoples. In a desperate bid to deliver word to the Elf King, she fights to survive the deadly elements in a strange land. This adventure recounts the defining moments in her life that forged her into a deadly warrior, a great captain and a legend amongst her people.
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First published January 1, 2003
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July 12, 2010
Conflict on every page
Taking advice from Literary Agent and Author Donald Maass, fantasy Author Lorna Suzuki provides conflict on every page of Imago Book Two: Tales from the East.
Warning: This review contains spoilers if you have not read Imago Book One: Tales from the West.
Continuing from Imago Book One: Tales from the West, Lord Beyilzon has been defeated, but another evil force threatens the Elves and Mortals of Imago. In the East, the Regent has joined forces with the evil Wizard Eldred Firestaff to gain complete control over Orien with plans to expand their reign of terror across all of Imago.
The Order, after losing two knights and young Ewan Vatel in their defeat of Lord Beyilzon, must divide. Prince Arerys Wingfield, Prince Markus of Carcross, the wayward Wizard Lindras Weatherstone, and Valtar Briarwood as a representative from the East, depart for Mount Isa on the western edge of Imago to return the Stone of Salvation to the Three Sisters for safekeeping. Departing for the East, Nayla Treeborn leads her army back to Nagana along with Order member Lando Bayliss of Cedona, and her friend, the Steward of Nagana, Joval Stonecroft. They have plans to thwart Eldred Firestaff and the Regent’s attempt to gain control over Orien and place the true King, now of age, onto the throne.
While well-written battle scenes with a martial arts influence are still included in this book, the members of the Order experience more internal conflict and conflict within their group. With the action moving back and forth between the two sections of the Order, tension and suspense are built further.
With characters I enjoy investing my time in, and their well-described home of Imago, I became immersed in this book from the very beginning.
The other two books I read in this series were great, but I must admit Imago Book Two: Tales from the East is the best I’ve read yet. I do not recommend reading it though until you have read Imago Book One: Tales from the West.
And just as everything is wrapped up nicely at the end, and event occurs leaving me anxious to read Imago Book Four: The Tears of God.
Taking advice from Literary Agent and Author Donald Maass, fantasy Author Lorna Suzuki provides conflict on every page of Imago Book Two: Tales from the East.
Warning: This review contains spoilers if you have not read Imago Book One: Tales from the West.
Continuing from Imago Book One: Tales from the West, Lord Beyilzon has been defeated, but another evil force threatens the Elves and Mortals of Imago. In the East, the Regent has joined forces with the evil Wizard Eldred Firestaff to gain complete control over Orien with plans to expand their reign of terror across all of Imago.
The Order, after losing two knights and young Ewan Vatel in their defeat of Lord Beyilzon, must divide. Prince Arerys Wingfield, Prince Markus of Carcross, the wayward Wizard Lindras Weatherstone, and Valtar Briarwood as a representative from the East, depart for Mount Isa on the western edge of Imago to return the Stone of Salvation to the Three Sisters for safekeeping. Departing for the East, Nayla Treeborn leads her army back to Nagana along with Order member Lando Bayliss of Cedona, and her friend, the Steward of Nagana, Joval Stonecroft. They have plans to thwart Eldred Firestaff and the Regent’s attempt to gain control over Orien and place the true King, now of age, onto the throne.
While well-written battle scenes with a martial arts influence are still included in this book, the members of the Order experience more internal conflict and conflict within their group. With the action moving back and forth between the two sections of the Order, tension and suspense are built further.
With characters I enjoy investing my time in, and their well-described home of Imago, I became immersed in this book from the very beginning.
The other two books I read in this series were great, but I must admit Imago Book Two: Tales from the East is the best I’ve read yet. I do not recommend reading it though until you have read Imago Book One: Tales from the West.
And just as everything is wrapped up nicely at the end, and event occurs leaving me anxious to read Imago Book Four: The Tears of God.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2014
Five stars is still not enough...
In her Imago Chronicles, Lorna Suzuki has created and continues to sustain a world that is equal parts fantasy and familiarity. The third book in the series, Tales from the East, wraps up the story line that begins in A Warrior’s Tales and continued in Tales from the West; Tales from the East is a fitting and satisfying end to this part of the series and these three books have been optioned for a motion picture trilogy with an Oscar-winning producer.
Tales from East has all the usual ingredients necessary for epic fantasies: villains, heroes, quests, wizards, and civilizations in danger of being destroyed. It would be easy to fall back on clichés but the author, Lorna Suzuki, continues to weave the saga of Nayla Treehorn with fearlessness that I, as a writer, envy. She is not afraid of upsetting her readers and in this installment Nayla experiences both great happiness and heartbreaking sorrow. I’m a pretty quick reader but it took me a long time to finish this book since there were portions of the story where I felt that I wasn’t emotionally ready to find out what would happen to her next.
Let that sink it for a moment.
This story is so compelling and the heroine is so complex and engaging that I wasn’t emotionally ready to see what she could be made to endure.
It is also a testament to how talented a storyteller Ms. Suzuki is. Her characters and I am including Imago itself as a character, are fully formed and delicately nuanced. You root for these people and their lives. You rally when they rally, you mourn when they mourn, you rejoice when they rejoice. They are flawed and they are brave and they are, at times, heartbreakingly real.
Really, what more can be asked of an author other than to transport you to a place of wonder and adventure. A place where as a reader you feel connected and invested in the people and their world, sometimes overly attached.
These characters are timeless and refreshing and I expect that I will revisit Imago for many years to come.
In her Imago Chronicles, Lorna Suzuki has created and continues to sustain a world that is equal parts fantasy and familiarity. The third book in the series, Tales from the East, wraps up the story line that begins in A Warrior’s Tales and continued in Tales from the West; Tales from the East is a fitting and satisfying end to this part of the series and these three books have been optioned for a motion picture trilogy with an Oscar-winning producer.
Tales from East has all the usual ingredients necessary for epic fantasies: villains, heroes, quests, wizards, and civilizations in danger of being destroyed. It would be easy to fall back on clichés but the author, Lorna Suzuki, continues to weave the saga of Nayla Treehorn with fearlessness that I, as a writer, envy. She is not afraid of upsetting her readers and in this installment Nayla experiences both great happiness and heartbreaking sorrow. I’m a pretty quick reader but it took me a long time to finish this book since there were portions of the story where I felt that I wasn’t emotionally ready to find out what would happen to her next.
Let that sink it for a moment.
This story is so compelling and the heroine is so complex and engaging that I wasn’t emotionally ready to see what she could be made to endure.
It is also a testament to how talented a storyteller Ms. Suzuki is. Her characters and I am including Imago itself as a character, are fully formed and delicately nuanced. You root for these people and their lives. You rally when they rally, you mourn when they mourn, you rejoice when they rejoice. They are flawed and they are brave and they are, at times, heartbreakingly real.
Really, what more can be asked of an author other than to transport you to a place of wonder and adventure. A place where as a reader you feel connected and invested in the people and their world, sometimes overly attached.
These characters are timeless and refreshing and I expect that I will revisit Imago for many years to come.
June 1, 2014
Five stars is still not enough...
In her Imago Chronicles, Lorna Suzuki has created and continues to sustain a world that is equal parts fantasy and familiarity. The third book in the series, Tales from the East, wraps up the story line that begins in A Warrior’s Tales and continued in Tales from the West; Tales from the East is a fitting and satisfying end to this part of the series and these three books have been optioned for a motion picture trilogy with an Oscar-winning producer.
Tales from East has all the usual ingredients necessary for epic fantasies: villains, heroes, quests, wizards, and civilizations in danger of being destroyed. It would be easy to fall back on clichés but the author, Lorna Suzuki, continues to weave the saga of Nayla Treehorn with fearlessness that I, as a writer, envy. She is not afraid of upsetting her readers and in this installment Nayla experiences both great happiness and heartbreaking sorrow. I’m a pretty quick reader but it took me a long time to finish this book since there were portions of the story where I felt that I wasn’t emotionally ready to find out what would happen to her next.
Let that sink it for a moment.
This story is so compelling and the heroine is so complex and engaging that I wasn’t emotionally ready to see what she could be made to endure.
It is also a testament to how talented a storyteller Ms. Suzuki is. Her characters and I am including Imago itself as a character, are fully formed and delicately nuanced. You root for these people and their lives. You rally when they rally, you mourn when they mourn, you rejoice when they rejoice. They are flawed and they are brave and they are, at times, heartbreakingly real.
Really, what more can be asked of an author other than to transport you to a place of wonder and adventure. A place where as a reader you feel connected and invested in the people and their world, sometimes overly attached.
These characters are timeless and refreshing and I expect that I will revisit Imago for many years to come.
In her Imago Chronicles, Lorna Suzuki has created and continues to sustain a world that is equal parts fantasy and familiarity. The third book in the series, Tales from the East, wraps up the story line that begins in A Warrior’s Tales and continued in Tales from the West; Tales from the East is a fitting and satisfying end to this part of the series and these three books have been optioned for a motion picture trilogy with an Oscar-winning producer.
Tales from East has all the usual ingredients necessary for epic fantasies: villains, heroes, quests, wizards, and civilizations in danger of being destroyed. It would be easy to fall back on clichés but the author, Lorna Suzuki, continues to weave the saga of Nayla Treehorn with fearlessness that I, as a writer, envy. She is not afraid of upsetting her readers and in this installment Nayla experiences both great happiness and heartbreaking sorrow. I’m a pretty quick reader but it took me a long time to finish this book since there were portions of the story where I felt that I wasn’t emotionally ready to find out what would happen to her next.
Let that sink it for a moment.
This story is so compelling and the heroine is so complex and engaging that I wasn’t emotionally ready to see what she could be made to endure.
It is also a testament to how talented a storyteller Ms. Suzuki is. Her characters and I am including Imago itself as a character, are fully formed and delicately nuanced. You root for these people and their lives. You rally when they rally, you mourn when they mourn, you rejoice when they rejoice. They are flawed and they are brave and they are, at times, heartbreakingly real.
Really, what more can be asked of an author other than to transport you to a place of wonder and adventure. A place where as a reader you feel connected and invested in the people and their world, sometimes overly attached.
These characters are timeless and refreshing and I expect that I will revisit Imago for many years to come.
July 10, 2010
A Warrior's Tale is the fantasy tale of Nayla, a half-Elf, half-mortal, who is shunned by both cultures including her own father, Lord Treeborn. With help, she flees from the brutal beatings of her father and finds herself in the lands of the Kagai Warriors. Struggling to find her place, she serves the Warrior leaders and when old enough, she trains amongst the men. Proving herself in every battle, she becomes a legend among the Kagai. After many years, she returns to her homeland, no longer a child to face her father. Throughout her training and life thereafter, Nayla learns many life lessons and continues to search for a sense of belonging among the people of her heritage.
While reading this book, I became emotionally involved with the character Nayla (Takaro). Several times, I found myself holding back tears as Nayla struggled to find her place. A Warrior's Tale is a wonderful read, and I am anxious to read the rest of the Imago series.
Visit Lorna Suzuki on her website!
Read an excerpt from Imago Book 3: A Warrior's Tale!
While reading this book, I became emotionally involved with the character Nayla (Takaro). Several times, I found myself holding back tears as Nayla struggled to find her place. A Warrior's Tale is a wonderful read, and I am anxious to read the rest of the Imago series.
Visit Lorna Suzuki on her website!
Read an excerpt from Imago Book 3: A Warrior's Tale!
May 19, 2012
This is the third book in the Imago series and they are only getting better. Fantastic character driven fantasy at its best. One of the things I love the most about this series is the fully fleshed out characters. Especially the main protagonist, Nayla Treeborn. She captures your heart and makes you care about everything else in the book too. She is multi-faceted - tough, a warrior maiden, but at the same time a woman with insecurities and flaws. This makes her real and relatable.
On this adventure, Nayla is once more driven to the edges of what anyone would be able to bear, yet she deals with each challenge with grace and a steel will. She has found love, but even in this, she still has a hard road to travel.
The Imago series has captured me entirely and I am looking forward to starting the fourth book in the sereis, The Tears of God.
Highly recommended!!
On this adventure, Nayla is once more driven to the edges of what anyone would be able to bear, yet she deals with each challenge with grace and a steel will. She has found love, but even in this, she still has a hard road to travel.
The Imago series has captured me entirely and I am looking forward to starting the fourth book in the sereis, The Tears of God.
Highly recommended!!
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March 11, 2012Great series!!
August 12, 2016
Lorna Suzuki has done it again with this 3rd journey into the land of Imago, an epic land with wonders to behold.
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