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Legacy of Morevi (Book One of the Arathellean Wars)

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"Legacy of Morevi: Book One of the Arathellean Wars" is a sequel to "Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe & Askana" which was written by Tee Morris and Lisa Lee. In "Legacy", the adventures of Rafe Rafton and Askana Moldarin continue. Not having read "Morevi," I can definitely say that "Legacy" can be read and understood without having read the first one. Having gotten hooked on this story, I definitely plan on reading both and anything else that Tee Morris writes.

In this tale, Rafe Rafton has crossed the Great Rift to be with his love, the First Queen of Morevi Askana Moldarin and his daughter Ashtari. Askana is pleased to see Rafe, however, the First Ladies of the Blood and his daughter aren't as taken with him. Underlying all of the intrigue and ordeals that Rafe and Askana have to deal with, Rafe hopes to overcome his daughter's reticence and win her love. The First Ladies of the Blood are not helping with this. Morevi is a female ruled society and they are not receptive to Rafe. He is referred to as the Queen's "consort," even by his own child. They are even less than thrilled when his old pirating buddies show up.

When the safety of Morevi is threatened by Askana's past the adventure really begins. The Elves of Arathelle prove that they are not the typical light hearted elves of fairy tales. The people of Morevi's freedom and safety are threatened by them. Then there are also the dangers involved with the creatures of the Southern Wood. Of course, having to cross the Great Rift provides its own adventures.

I loved this story. It has everything that a reader could want in a fantasy novel, magic, mayhem, suspense, intrigue, romance and hope. Once I began reading "Legacy of Morevi," I felt like I had actually stepped into another realm. Tee Morris writes with such depth, you feel more like you are watching what is happening rather than reading it. His vivid descriptions bring this world to life. He also does a fantastic job of developing his characters. This novel is a must read for fantasy fans.


5 out of 5 spaceships

Reviewer: Paige Lovitt for Multiverse Reviews

"Askana Moldarin had thought her lover's acclimation to Morevi would be easier. After all, he had rallied the people to her side, helped repel the Eyrieners at the gates of Songkusai, and rescued Morevi's Queen from a revenge that spawned the darkest of magic. As a result her nation was still rejoicing in a "new dawn" of prosperity that, some prayed to the Great Mother, would know no end."

Rafe Rafton, admired, feared Captain of the Defiant, did not regret his choice to cross the Rift to this strange world of magic, creatures of nightmare, and female rule. Most of the time. His contributions to their victory, their freedoms, their lives meant little to the Ladies of the Blood who did not hide their disdain and animosity toward the consort of the First Queen. For Askana, Rafe put up with it, but that disdain and animosity spilled over to and influenced his own daughter, Ahstari. Even Askana's love could not thaw the cold of dejection caused by his daughter's continued refusal to accept him. And now her defiance and refusal, and a dark secret from Askana's past will test them, their relationship, and all of Rafe's and Askana's skills and strength.

An invitation from Morevi's allies, the Elves of Arathelle, dark secrets, a conspiracy spanning worlds, and revenge, cast Rafe and Askana into a battle against the creatures of the Southern Wood, back onto the decks of the Defiant to brave another Rift crossing, and against the magic of the Elves, at its most dark and primitive, in both worlds, to save their child, themselves and Morevi.

In our modern world, tales of sorcery and magic, the mystical and powerful, ancient religions and legends passed down through the ages of every culture have shifted to the shelves of children's fairytales. Author Tee Morris blends these legends and stories and shifts them back to adult adventure across time and space and genre. Legacy of Morevi sails through the "Rift" of imagination and fantasy to become for the reader an alternate reality of swashbuckling, magical adventure. True to code of honor of the Arthurian Legends, Morris gives his readers characters of the same dimensional reality that have fueled the long search and debate of literary and historical scholars: Are those legends truth or fiction?

Tee Morris has the gift of the storyteller and maybe just a bit of sorcery. For a few entertaining suspense filled hours, under his spell, Morevi, Arathelle, the Defiant, and the reign Henry VIII became my reality. I crossed the "Rift" of disbelief without feeling the ripple of suspension. The plot hums beneath the surface of rich characterization, dialogue, and action. The timeline straddles time and worlds, with the same balance Rafe strides the decks of a storm tossed ship. The magic tingles the spine and terrifies. The story pulled me into the very human emotional struggles of Rafe and Askana's life, and yanked me into battles against inhuman creatures and magic.

Cross the Rift of imagination. Step onto the decks of the Defiant. Escape into the world of Naruihm with Tee Morris' Legacy of Morevi: Book One of the Arathellean Wars. It's magic time!

reviewed by Sherryl King-wilds for www.fantasynovelreview.com

The past has come back to haunt First Queen of Morevi Askana Moldarin in a most horrific way, a way that once again threatens the First Queen with the loss of her queendom and all that she holds dear--her young daughter Ashtari and Ashtari's father Rafe Rafton.

Rafe Rafton, the Sea Wolf, has given up his wenching and privateering and tried to settle down with Askana and Ashtari, but he is not quite domesticated, and he wants to be a husband not a consort. He also wants a daughter who will love him not tread on him like dirt underfoot as Morevi's female-dominated society dictates.

It, however, appears the maneuverings of the man-hating, politically powerful women of Morevi are the least of Rafe's worries when the Arathelleans, a powerful race of elves, threaten Morevi with war. Once again, Rafe and Askana must seek alliances beyond the rift separating Morevi and our historical Old World, but betrayal upon betrayal sticks them both between a rock and a hard place while the Legacy of Morevi's shocking ending leaves the reader with the question "When will the next book be out?"

Tee Morris spawns more adventure, court intrigue, and some harsh "realities" within the lush landscape of Morevi, delivering a tale that will hit the reader much like a punch in the gut (in a good way)--it will leave you breathless!

The thing that stands out in this novel are the characters. They are incredibly well constructed, with meaningful backstories, and personalities that ooze out of them. I also love that everything is not perfect for them, they have the problems, they've done things.. .well they're people!
There is a feeling of depth in this book, with both real historical Tudor England, and Morevi their own specific texture.
If you love fantasy, if you love history, or if you just like good writing I would recommend this book.

Off the coast of Ireland, Captain Rafe Rafton sails the Defiant through "The Graveyard of Lost Ships" that he learns is a space-time continuum; they end up in the Kingdom of Morevi where he helps the ruthless First Queen Askana Moldarin against her enemies from within and from neighboring Eyrie. He succeeds, saving her life and her kingdom, and becomes consort to the Queen (see MOREVI: THE CHRONICLES OF RAFE AND ASKANA).

Rafe and Askana initially assume happily ever after as he is a hero to her people and to her. However, as he struggles to adapt to life in Morevi, he finds the influential Ladies of the Blood want him to go home; somehow they persuade his daughter Ahstari, the Second Queen, to join their cause of removing the foreign usurper. However, before he can consider what to do about his child turning against him, Rafe must lead a battle that he knows his side cannot win against the dangerous Southern Wood creatures and the deadly magic of Morevi's former allies the Elves of Arathelle. One mistake and Rafe will welcome death as a better outcome for him.

This second tale contains all the exhilarating thrills and magical chills that made the first Morevi entry terrific. The superb story line hooks the audience as the adventures begin early and never slows down. Rafe, like the true champion he is, feels prepared for epic hostilities on the mundane and mystical planes, but also fears he lost his daughter to the pure blood movement that want him deported. His relationship with the First Queen is that of love, but that might not prove enough, that is if he survives the upcoming war. This is a great character driven action-packed fantasy.

Harriet Klausner

The sequel draws you further into the lives of Rafe and Askana with even more character appeal, drama and action than the original. Truly a world, characters and writing that could go on and on. Tee is an author who has plenty of imagination and writing flair to carry this series for many more chapters. I, for one, can't wait.

I got so caught up in this story/characters. Loved the world and it's flawed characters. Too bad there isn't more of it. At least it's not a thin book. This is one rich piece of work. Fun fun fun to be there!

Morevi book 2 had a great plot and interesting characters. It ends with a cliffhanger that made me hungry for the next book. I cant wait to read it. If you are new to the morevi series try the podcast morevi on Itunes. It is a podcast done by the author with diffrent voice actors and music and sound effects. It will take into the series and you'll have trouble finding your way out again. Best of all its free!

Legacy Of Morevi: Book One Of The Arathellean Wars is an incredible new release from science fiction author Tee Morris. As the introduction to great series with an invaluably fun and interesting storyline, Legacy Of Morevi is the tale of Naruim's warrior-queen Askana and Rafe Rafton as they attempt escape from the prospect of a coming war afflicting their realm. Highly recommended reading, Legacy Of Morevi is sure to encourage the readers to continue their collection of Tee Morris science fiction and look eagerly toward the next title in this outstanding science fiction action/adventure series.

Legacy is a wonerfully written piece of fiction of which I cannot wait to see what happens in book 2.

I like this introduction of the familial element and the different facets of it in unfolding the story, both on the smaller and larger struggles within the plot. Talk about a family feud of colossal proportions! Tee has presented something to the reader to which they can relate to on either the semi- or sub- conscious level. Who doesn't have or know someone who has a skeleton in the family closet? That one troublesome family member who starts trouble and makes it harder to solve the smaller family crisises in comparrison to the boiling culdron they stir.

This story, while woven with action, sorcery, thrills, and even a hint of suspence, is so smoothly written that it pulls the reader in by forming this almost unacknowledged emotional connection.

I din't want to put it down!