Starman by Sara Douglass

Genre: Fantasy; Magic
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Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Axis is the StarMan of prophecy and legend, destined to lead the three races of his world to unite as one people. The Prophecy foretold that Axis would defeat his half-brother, reclaim the land of Tencendor, and find a traitor in his camp. The Prophecy has also foretold of many a choice that Axis must make in order to fulfill his destiny…but neglected to mention that one of those choices would be to choose the love of either the beautiful and courageous Faraday or the feisty and hauntingly enchanting Azhure. To Faraday he had pledged his love and a place by his side as ruler of Tencendor; to Azhure he had given his children, his time, and his devotion. While Azhure explores her newfound powers as an Icarii Enchantress, and Faraday replants the ancient forests of the Mother, the evil Goragel is plotting Axis’s downfall, invading the sky with ice and terror and the flesh-hungery Gryphons. His most daring move is to follow prophecy, to taunt Axis with the pain of his beloved. But which beloved woman will Goragel choose… and will she be the one whose death will distract Axis from saving the world.

This is the third book in the in the Axis saga. Axis is trying to figure out which women he will choose Faraday and Azhure. While these two strong women have their own parts to play they within the Prophecy. The story takes you on a magical ride that keeps you guessing on what will happen next. Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. The characters are so well written being full and dynamic. While the book almost seems to complete the story there is another book in this saga, Sinner, which I can’t wait to read.

Publisher: Tor Fantasy
ISBN: 978-0765342812
Pages: 688
Series: Axis
Volume: 3

The Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass

Genre: Fantasy; Magic, Magical Creatures

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: For a thousand years the Acharites have lived prosperous lives, protected by vast and insurmountable mountains and the powerful Seneschal, guardians of the mysterious Way of the Plow and the intermediaries with the great got Artor. But now Achar’s security is threatened as a millennia-old prophecy predicting the return of the Forbidden Ones flares into life. An unnatural winter grips the land as the Ice Lord Gorgrael moves his armies of demonic wraiths and IceWorms south. Achar crumbles under Gorgrael’s murderous onslaught: it seems that no one can stop him. Faraday, betrothed of Achar’s War Lord, Duke Borneheld, is as frightened as everyone else. While fleeing to safety with Axis, legendary leader of the Axe-Wielders and hated half-brother of Borneheld, Faraday leans that all she has been taught about her people’s history has been based on lies. Leaving the company of Axis – a man she secretly loves, although it would mean his death to reveal it – Faraday embarks on a journey that will forever change both her life and those of her people

This is the beginning of the Axis’s Trilogy, in which we follow a multitude of characters. Faraday the beautiful woman who is frightened but also strong. Axis who is already a legendary leader. As well as Duke Borneheld and many others. Things are changing between the three races that live here. There is complexity and diversity within the story as well. This is not a light book it will suck you in and take you on a great adventure. I loved this story as it was so rich and well written. I can’t wait to read the second book in the trilogy, Enchanter.

Publisher: TOR

ISBN: 0765341301

Pages: 672

Series: Axis

Volume: 1