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Dragonfly Saga #2
Prince of Ice
Would-be sorceress Cahira, burdened with the fate of the world on her shoulders, searches for the man prophesized to save her people to give him the Dragonfly Sword, a quest that leads her to Aren, a barbaric rogue who lays siege to her heart.
372 pages, Paperback
First published May 2, 2006
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August 5, 2025
Darkness once again threatens the world and the two destined to stop it fear they lack the strength to do so. Cahira’s destiny was altered by the Kings sacrifice. He gave her his power, shielded her instead of himself or his family, in hopes that Cahira will be able to complete her mission. To find the Norskman and deliver him the fated sword.
Aren is surprised by the small girl before him, demanding he fulfill his part of their destiny. Sure, she is beautiful and stronger then she looks, but she is naïve to think they will succeed in killing the Arch Mage when nobody else has. And though his people and hers are no longer enemies, it doesn’t mean they are altogether friends either.
Yet, follow her he does. And soon neither can deny the intense attraction forming between them and the sense that they have met before, in another life. Together, with their rag tag of companions, they make the journey across the world to face off against the greatness danger their world has ever known.
Not for me. While I thoroughly enjoyed these characters, and I did, this read far more Fantasy then romance to me. It was very wordy and long and repetitive. I lost interest before the halfway mark and even the bad ass fight scenes could get me back into it. The characters fell in love way too fast and that paired with the long periods of time when nothing actually happened, made this book rather unenjoyable.
Aren is surprised by the small girl before him, demanding he fulfill his part of their destiny. Sure, she is beautiful and stronger then she looks, but she is naïve to think they will succeed in killing the Arch Mage when nobody else has. And though his people and hers are no longer enemies, it doesn’t mean they are altogether friends either.
Yet, follow her he does. And soon neither can deny the intense attraction forming between them and the sense that they have met before, in another life. Together, with their rag tag of companions, they make the journey across the world to face off against the greatness danger their world has ever known.
Not for me. While I thoroughly enjoyed these characters, and I did, this read far more Fantasy then romance to me. It was very wordy and long and repetitive. I lost interest before the halfway mark and even the bad ass fight scenes could get me back into it. The characters fell in love way too fast and that paired with the long periods of time when nothing actually happened, made this book rather unenjoyable.
December 5, 2013
The author cheerfully notes at the back that she always likes to find out where other authors get their ideas for their fantasies. Then she lists hers. It's the one she omitted that I raise an eyebrow about.
So we go through the book on a quest (there's that word again) with a group of companions, including a cook who fights with a frying pan. Hmmm… The influences were a bit less…covert in this one, things like both cooks repeatedly using the phrase "and no mistake". Then there's the kid near the beginning that the H mock battles with - Frode. It was still not quite obvious enough to irritate me though.
So the H/h are attracted immediately, and they don't fight it really. Rather, one of his fellow "Norsk" and one of her companions, especially her companion, constantly throw up roadblocks. The quest becomes a bit…convoluted…as the H gets sidetracked into going to the land the "bad guy" came from, to discover his people were originally escaped slaves from there. And then there's the ending which almost reminds me of a battle between Vader and Luke - there's still good in you… At least the bad guy was way too old to pull off the "I am your father" bit. It was kinda funny though how the not-bad guy reacted when the dragonfly promised him she was going to come back for him - after she was reborn (she was his former lover)
So we go through the book on a quest (there's that word again) with a group of companions, including a cook who fights with a frying pan. Hmmm… The influences were a bit less…covert in this one, things like both cooks repeatedly using the phrase "and no mistake". Then there's the kid near the beginning that the H mock battles with - Frode. It was still not quite obvious enough to irritate me though.
So the H/h are attracted immediately, and they don't fight it really. Rather, one of his fellow "Norsk" and one of her companions, especially her companion, constantly throw up roadblocks. The quest becomes a bit…convoluted…as the H gets sidetracked into going to the land the "bad guy" came from, to discover his people were originally escaped slaves from there. And then there's the ending which almost reminds me of a battle between Vader and Luke - there's still good in you… At least the bad guy was way too old to pull off the "I am your father" bit. It was kinda funny though how the not-bad guy reacted when the dragonfly promised him she was going to come back for him - after she was reborn (she was his former lover)
August 10, 2010
I'm pretty sure this book has every fantasy cliché on record and a score of romance clichés as well (seriously, there's a scene with a ripped bodice). The way it's all written, though, makes the clichés entertainingly cheesy enough that I enjoyed them. While the world-building is all fantasy genre, the character interactions all belong to the romance genre. The romance between Cahira and Aren is very sweet and tender, with little-to-no angst or drama.
However, the identity of the Big Bad is so overwhelmingly obvious, it becomes very irritating that no one seems to recognize it. Well, they say things like "X means well so I'll put up with the gloom and depression that fills me every time I'm in X's company", but Cahira still doesn't pick up on the identity of the betrayer she's been warned about. (It's even worse if you've read the author's other books, because the Big Bad is pretty much the same person in all of them.)
Flaws aside, if you're looking for a light, pleasant, slight-goofy read, this might hit the spot.
However, the identity of the Big Bad is so overwhelmingly obvious, it becomes very irritating that no one seems to recognize it. Well, they say things like "X means well so I'll put up with the gloom and depression that fills me every time I'm in X's company", but Cahira still doesn't pick up on the identity of the betrayer she's been warned about. (It's even worse if you've read the author's other books, because the Big Bad is pretty much the same person in all of them.)
Flaws aside, if you're looking for a light, pleasant, slight-goofy read, this might hit the spot.
February 8, 2008
I must say that this book pleasantly surprised me. Recently I had been reading several books of this genre, romance genre I mean, but I rarely find true gems here unfortunately, be it slash or straight romance. It is really usually to read once to relax from more serious reading and forget about it.
This book is actually worth rereading, I think. I mean, it is still romance obviously and the description of the characters making love could have been done better, but there is actually a plot. This is a magical quest of the sort, which ends with unexpected twist and a very satisfying twist, if you ask me.
I did enjoy this book.
This book is actually worth rereading, I think. I mean, it is still romance obviously and the description of the characters making love could have been done better, but there is actually a plot. This is a magical quest of the sort, which ends with unexpected twist and a very satisfying twist, if you ask me.
I did enjoy this book.
March 27, 2009
Book #8 of 2009
Okay, this isn't the kind of book I normally read, a fantasy/romance, but every now and then I allow myself a little bit of romantic distraction... All in all a pleasant read, especially coming off of "Liberation" which I disliked reading so much. There wasn't a whole lot that was overly "fantastical" about it, which helped I think. Apparently there is a book before this, and the ending leaves open the possiblity of another.
Borrowed from the library - on a whim.
Okay, this isn't the kind of book I normally read, a fantasy/romance, but every now and then I allow myself a little bit of romantic distraction... All in all a pleasant read, especially coming off of "Liberation" which I disliked reading so much. There wasn't a whole lot that was overly "fantastical" about it, which helped I think. Apparently there is a book before this, and the ending leaves open the possiblity of another.
Borrowed from the library - on a whim.
September 13, 2012
It wasnt so much of a love story as it was a book with a lot of battles and... humor! I absolutely loved Felix! It was cute and again, the world was portrayed perfectly. The title has saga next to it... is there going to be another one? I hope so! Full of new characters, and the old, and captivating battles and experiences, it was a fantastic read and I hung on every word! This is a must read, so if you havnt read it yet, pick it up at the store (or library) nearest to you!
May 12, 2015
I should have really liked this book - great guy, important quest, funny side characters... but I really didn't like the female main character. She was so immature, it was ridiculous and irritating. I especially got tired of her threatening everyone who didn't agree with her with her bow and arrow.
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