Tuesday 12 August 2014

Magic Lost, Trouble Found - Lisa Shearin

My name is Raine Benares. I’m a seeker. The people who hire me are usually happy when I find things. But some things are better left unfound…

Raine is a sorceress of moderate powers, from an extended family of smugglers and thieves. With a mix of street smarts and magic spells, she can usually take care of herself. But when her friend Quentin, a not-quite-reformed thief, steals an amulet from the home of a powerful necromancer, Raine finds herself wrapped up in more trouble than she cares for. She likes attention as much as the next girl, but having an army of militant goblins hunting her down is not her idea of a good time. The amulet they’re after holds limitless power, derived from an ancient, soul-stealing stone. And when Raine takes possession of the item, it takes possession of her.

Now her moderate powers are increasing beyond anything she could imagine—but is the resumé enhancement worth her soul?

My thoughts:
I have noticed that some mentioned an UF vibe, or was it UF heroine? Anyway that does make sense. Sure it's a fantasy world, but the heroine, Raine does feel like an UF heroine and it could just as well have taken place in our world with the same plot.

Raine is cool, she finds things with her limited magical abilities. Her family are pirates and her love life has taken some hits cos of that. I liked her, she had a good head on her shoulders and could take of herself.

Other memorable characters were, Tam (I liked him), her cousin Phaelan (seemed nice too), Mychael (I sense something here), and well .. many more. Friends who will help her, and baddies that will try to stop her. Because the plot is that Raine comes across something many wants and they will hunt her down.

Conclusion:
Fun enough to make me want more.

cover
cool

Paperback, 345 pages
Published May 29th 2007 by Ace (first published March 29th 2007)
Raine Benares #1
fantasy
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41 comments:

  1. I can handle this if it has a UF vibe.

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  2. I read The Grendel Affair by Lisa Shearin last year, and liked it. Haven't read anything else by her, but this series looks very different!

    ~Mogsy

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    1. That rings a bell but I must go google it :)

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  3. The cover makes me think light UF. Glad it was fun.

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  4. Oh this sounds like something I would so enjoy. Adding it to the wishlist.

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  5. I like the sound of this one ... a little Maria V Snyder-ish??

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    1. NO! She did YA light fantasy romance. This is more light fantasy UF

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  6. Although this isn't a genre I read, I love the cover!

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  7. I love the sounds of this story and series. I'd like to give it a try one day. :)

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  8. Ahh she was one I meant to try and totally forgot.

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  9. Pirates? Oh yes, count me in! Fab review. :))

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  10. Oh I liked this one but I read it years years ago and I don't remember really well. I need to get into book 2!

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  11. GOOD. I've had this one of my wishlist forever ;)

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  12. This does sound like fun. I need something not quite as serious, I've been reading lots of dark and twisted lately. O.o

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    1. 0_0 Dark and twist, well that sounds ...dark.

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  13. Sounds cool! And love the pink/purple color scheme on the cover :)

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  14. This looks almost like a YA, is it? It sounds fun whichever age group it's for.

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  15. This sounds like a good one to check out! Thx!

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  16. I love books with magic and this sounds promising. Thank you for the intro and the review.

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  17. I didn't know about this book, but it sounds like something I would like.

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