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How long does it take for a book to become a favorite? If it’s measured in time, then this book doesn’t qualify, for it’s only been out for seven weeks. But if it’s measured in re-reads, then this book surely has become one for me, for I’ve already read it five times and loved it more each time. I’d like to share it with those of you who joined me in singing the praises of Robin McKinley’s Beauty.
Lynn Kurland has made a name for herself in time travels and paranormals for the last 12 years, with every single one of her books still in print. But in my opinion, she has outdone herself, and The Mage’s Daughter is the best so far.
I love the way this fantasy tells a story of good versus evil, yet you are not dragged down by the darkness that is trying to overtake this world. Rather, you experience the emotions and thoughts and feelings of the characters as THEY deal with the evil that is thrown at them. You’re also given the chance to share in their victories, just as you share in their conversation …
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