Season of Sacrifice
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (910 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1497636930 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her people count on her to give them hope for the future. During the spring celebration, two of the village children are kidnapped and Alana must find a way to use her unwishedfor power to guide a trio of villagers in rescuing the children. Alana Woodsinger was not ready to accept the lifelong responsibility of being the singer, but the Great Tree chose her. Now she must sing the day’s events and return from the Tree with its wisdom. From the author of the acclaimed Glasswright’s series comes this chilling tale. In the seaside village of the Headland of Slaughter, the
Mindy L. Ultimately, though, she settled on being a lawyer, working as a litigator at a large Washington firm. She now writes full time.. After graduating from Princeton University, Klasky considered becoming a professional stage manager or a rabbi. She never forgot that advice.Klasky’s travels took her through multiple careers. Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in
All rights reserved. But only her willingness to delve deeply in the Tree's magic--indeed, to risk losing herself in the Tree completely to gain its secrets--can save the lost children and the small company of villagers sent to rescue them. Being the Woodsinger is a great responsibility, and though chosen, Alana often feels unprepared and unworthy. A fine story of magic and adventure, this is a wonderful coming-of-age tale, too, as Alana grows into womanhood and magehood. When tragedy strikes the village, and two children are stolen during a seasonal celebration, she is called upon to grow in her knowledge of the Tree faster than she feels she is ready to. From Booklist Woodsinger is the title bestowed on those chosen by the Great Tree to sing to it the events of the day among the people of Headland of Slaughter for safekeeping. The Tree, guardian of the people and keeper of their history and wisdom, guides and protects them with its underst
Another suspenseful work of fantasy from Mindy Klasky Nancy E. Mindy L. Klasky is probably one of the most under appreciated new fantasy writers out there today. She is most known for her series, entitled The Glasswrights Saga, which tells of the life of Rani Trader, a merchant towards guild member whose life is changed forever when she witnesses the murder of a famous prince. Season of Sacrifice is actually a solo novel with no connection to the Rani Trader stories. Although it is not as strong as some of Mindy's most recent work it is a ver. "Quick, satisfying, self-contained fantasy" according to David Roy. Season of Sacrifice is a very satisfying read if you wish to use a few hours curled up with a good book. It's not very taxing, and best of all it's self-contained. There are *no* sequels (or if there will be one, it too should be self-contained). The book begins, things happen, and then it ends, with no "to be continued" in sight. In this day and age, I found that very satisfying. It's very hard to pick up a good fantasy book nowadays without finding yourself engaged in an almost . Not a comfortable book Barb Caffrey I'm re-reviewing this story for a few reasons, and have adjusted the stars because I feel that this book is a shade under a 4 star effort -- but when it hits, it hits.Here's the thing. Alana Woodsinger talks with other Woodsinger's shades, and does magic in an unusual way, basically through an old, gnarled tree. The tree is sacred to her people, and her job is not an easy one. Many Woodsingers spend their lives alone, partly because their jobs are so all-encompassing, partly becau