Tuesday, 27 January 2015

The prodigal mage - Karen Miller

Many years have passed since the last Mage War. It has been a time of great change. But not all changes are for the best, and Asher's world is in peril once more.

The weather magic that keeps Lur safe is failing. Among the sorcerers, only Asher has the skill to mend the antique weather map that governs the seasons, keeping the land from being crushed by natural forces. Yet, when Asher risks his life to meddle with these dangerous magic, the crisis is merely delayed, not averted.

Asher's son Rafel inherited his father's talents, but he has been forbidden to use them. With Lur facing devastation, however, he may be its only hope. 

My thoughts:
I would not say that this series can be read just like this. You will not get the entire back story. Sure you could enjoy it, but you really should read the series that takes place 10 years before. And the prequel that explains why all these people are in trouble anyway.

But anyway this book; 10 years ago they saved Lur and got rid of Morg. The Olken and Doranen are now equals (before the Doranen were the Lords and if the Olken used magic they got killed.) Asher the hero from the previous series is married with 2 kids. He is a stubborn mule as always. The Olken and Doranen still bicker and are idiots. The country is not saved after all and after 600 years of magic hitting it the world is falling apart.

That is our story. Can Lur be saved? Is the rest of the world dead? Will anyone be left standing, cos honestly this world is going to hell. Some people just should not be allowed to have magic.

People argue, whine and are idiots. Still it's nice old school fantasy. I do wonder how it will play out.

But yes, I do think the books should be read in order. 

Cover
Good

Paperback, 631 pages
Published June 1st 2010 by Orbit
The Fisherman's Children #1
Fantasy
Own
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34 comments:

  1. Jenny27 January, 2015 17:56

    Whew. 631 pages? That's an impressively sized book! Glad you enjoyed it overall!

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  2. Chris27 January, 2015 18:34

    *waves*

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  3. Molly Mortensen27 January, 2015 18:41

    I've been curious about Miller. Good to know that the books don't have to be read in order.

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  4. Carole Rae27 January, 2015 19:36

    Meh. It sounds good, but I think I shall skip this one.

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  5. Maja (The Nocturnal Library)27 January, 2015 19:57

    Huh, so there is a series connected to this one that should be read before? And a prequel. That's a challenge.

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  6. Blodeuedd27 January, 2015 22:44

    Haha, such whiny idiots

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  7. Elysium27 January, 2015 23:30

    I've seen her books at the store but I have to keep in mind that they are connected. In case I end up buying something...

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    1. Blodeuedd28 January, 2015 08:39

      Do keep that in mind cos there is lots that you are missing if you start with this one

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  8. Unknown28 January, 2015 03:05

    If only I have time to read books like this! I need at least 3 days to a week to read epic fantasy.

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    1. Blodeuedd28 January, 2015 08:41

      I save them for weekends when I can read for hours

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  9. Anonymous28 January, 2015 04:31

    I have so many Karen Miller books I want to read. This one hasn't been on my radar though, but probably because I have Innocent Mage on my list instead (I assume that's the series you're talking about that takes place 10 years before)

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. Blodeuedd28 January, 2015 08:42

      Yes, that is the one, and should be read before. Because now when I have thought about it, it would be hard to see why Asher is such an ahole in this one at times ;)

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  10. Nathan (@reviewbarn)28 January, 2015 06:04

    Not an author I was in all that much of a hurry to try again. Empress...not impressive.

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    1. Blodeuedd28 January, 2015 08:45

      I liked that one cos it was, well honestly weird

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  11. Blodeuedd28 January, 2015 08:39

    LOL!

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  12. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)28 January, 2015 15:25

    That is a LOT of book! Yay for enjoying it :)

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  13. BookaholicCat28 January, 2015 20:00

    I have first book of the other series, but I haven't read it. Too many books, too little time. :(

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  14. Anonymous28 January, 2015 20:48

    I love a good old school fantasy but it looks like I should read the other books and the prequel first. Great review!

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    1. Blodeuedd28 January, 2015 23:00

      I do think so, sure it could work but that is a lot one is missing

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  15. Piecraft Bucharest28 January, 2015 22:11

    I love old school fantasies! Alas, I haven't read the rest of the series and my TBR pile is already threatening to topple over and bury me alive! On the other hand, your review did make it appealing... Hm, decisions, decisions... :D Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Blodeuedd28 January, 2015 23:00

      Hehe, I know that feeling. I want more books, I have too many

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  16. Melissa (Books and Things)28 January, 2015 23:47

    Yea, most fantasy needs to be read in order. I've been curious about this one.

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  17. Melliane29 January, 2015 08:00

    The name of the author does ring a bell but I don't know why...

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  18. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)30 January, 2015 03:20

    So it is connected to the previous series. I was wondering if one should read previous books or not. Thanks!

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