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Jennifer posted a review at 2009-11-16 08:54:07.
(Language: English)
 
Reviewed by Candace Cunard for TeensReadToo.comThis second book in Tamora Pierce's THE IMMORTALS QUARTET centers around the further development of Daine's magical ability to communicate with animals. The story begins when the wolf pack that lives near her former home village sends an envoy to ask for her assistance communicating with the humans who are ruining the lands where these wolves hunt. Daine, who owes a debt of gratitude to these wolves for having cared for her once she escaped her village, can't say no to their request, and along with her wizardly teacher, the powerful mage Numair Salmal�n, she journeys to Fief Dunlath, the area known by the wolves as Long Lake. There, things are much worse than they initially seemed. Not only are the rulers of Fief Dunlath completely disregarding the impact of their actions upon the local wildlife, but Numair recognizes one of their guests as a Combat Mage from the Carthaki Empire, a country currently engaged in small skirmishes with Tortall. It soon becomes apparent that the Lady of the fief is engaged in double dealings with the Carthakis. While Numair speeds back to warn King Jonathan of what is happening, Daine stays behind with her wolf-friends, gathering information and making plans for putting an end to the mining and garrisoning of soldiers that are destroying the natural habitats of more animals than just the wolves. In a continuation of her skills from the previous book, Daine learns how to share her mind with animals, seeing through their eyes and sensing with their senses. She also discovers, much to her surprise, that any lengthy mental cohabitation could give her unexpected animal characteristics, like the ears of a mouse or the eyes of a hawk, that fade away only after she has detached herself from the animal's consciousness. With the help of a whole network of animal friends, Daine sketches out a plan of attack that will show the nobles of Fief Dunlath what happens when you mess with the wildlife. Overall, I found this book quite enjoyable; the continued development of Daine's character was accomplished smoothly, and the characters newly introduced in this volume were fleshed out in their own rights. Particularly notable characters included, not just Numair, but also the baby dragon Stormsong, known as Kitten, and all of the wolves of the Long Lake pack. If you liked the first book, you'll love the next one! 
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Joanne posted a review at 2009-08-08 22:04:44.
(Language: English)
good character development, loved how numaiir on dianne see things different, and how she pays back her debts
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Kiri posted a review at 2009-03-19 21:19:25.
(Language: English)
I love this, im glad someone writes about woman doing great things and teenagers (like myself) read it :D
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Kendra posted a review at 2009-02-10 13:21:03.
(Language: English)
This series is fantastic. This book itself I could read over and over agin. Daine, the main character, is a strong girl who is just learning about how strong she can really be. I enjoyed the book's theme of strength and also that "even the smallest raindrop raises the sea". Yeah its kinda fortune cookie but it fits the book. I would definitly recomend this book.
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Katie posted a review at 2009-01-24 18:45:22.
(Language: English)
I love all the books by this author. They're wonderful
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Heather posted a review at 2008-11-11 12:58:58.
(Language: English)
Daine comes to terms with her past and steers her course into a bright and eventful future
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A reader posted a review at 2008-11-10 04:15:35.
(Language: English)
Daine's latest discovery of her magic has me enthralled! wolves rock forever!!!
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Yidan posted a review at 2008-10-30 02:45:39.
(Language: English)
One of my favs from this fantastic fantasy author~ <3
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A reader posted a review at 2008-10-19 08:57:02.
(Language: English)
pretty good!
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