Mystic and Rider (Ace Fantasy Book)

Award-winning author Sharon Shinn has been hailed as "the most promising and original writer of fantasy to come along since Robin McKinley" by Peter S. Beagle. Now, she weaves a new world wrought with magic and mayhem, in which the fate of a troubled land may rest in the hands of those few who would remain loyal to their king-and each other. more

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From: Amazon
Posted: Jul-01-2009

It hooked me, despite being fairly average

Mystic and Rider is the first in a series of fantasy novels staring a group of friends who are lead by Senneth a woman with mystical powers. Her team is composed of three other mystics and two soldiers. They are on a quest to discover the feelings of the people in the kingdom. On the way they...

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Posted: Dec-27-2008

One of My Favs

I absolutely love Sharon Shinn books, her writing sytle is very unique and the characters are very dynamic and tangible. I can't sing enough of her praises

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Posted: Dec-04-2008

Formulaic fantasy romance

Mystic and Rider is a fantasy romance. The title tells it all: There's a mystic, and a rider, and they have a boy-meets-girl story set in a fantasy milieu. In fact, the title's a bit of a spoiler, because once the mystic and the rider had been introduced, and they had negative chemistry, I knew...

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Posted: Jul-30-2008

Underdeveloped

I came to this book with fairly high expectations, having read and enjoyed Shinn's novels The Shapeshifter's Wife and Summers at Castle Auburn. I found it to be a decent read, but rather jarring all the way through. The characters are likeable enough, but they seem to blab out all their backstory...

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Posted: Apr-16-2008

Mystic & Rider

First book in a series by Sharon Shinn. Good steady pace with plots and twists. Magic, mayhem, romance, sword fights, a little something for everyone.

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Posted: Mar-24-2008

Enjoyable characters, but not much to remember

This is a so-so book, although Shinn's writing is fluid and easy to read. The characters are engaging, and I cared what happened to them. The backstory of the world was mildly interesting, although Shinn could have invested a big more there.The magic system felt weak to me. It isn't clear (for...

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Posted: Mar-03-2008

BORING!

I was very disappointed in this book and could not finish it. Shinn's angel books are so much better.

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Posted: Mar-03-2008

Mystic and Rider

First book in the Twelve Houses Series; well done with believable characters and a good story line.

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Posted: Feb-15-2008

Publishers Weekly Review:

While not as original as Shinn's popular Archangel trilogy, this first of four in the Twelve Houses series, set in the land of Gillengaria, is tailor-made for the growing audience of fantasy fans who like a good juicy romance. Elderly King Baryn sits on a shaky throne, wed to a strange childless...

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Posted: Jan-01-2008

"Fun for all ages"

This book absolutely had me hooked in the first chapter. The way the characters are woven together is magnificent. I would suggest this book to anyone who likes a little fantasy mixed with a flare of drama. Excellent read I am on book 3 in the series. Book 2 ( 13th house ) is just as good as this...

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