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Magic - the Gathering: Shattered Chains (Magic)

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The characters from Arena and Whispering Woods (the first two MTG novels) are brought together in this book. Noreen (Garth's Benalian lover from the first book) plays an important role here, having an affair with Gull before finally getting back with Garth... While this one reads a little too much like a soap opera for me, there are still some of the gory and tragic incidents that make the MTG books worth reading.

The evolution of Gull's army into a real fighting force and Greensleeve's training as a master druid are cool aspects of this book (although the appearance of Chanel the druid was not explained at all).

Overall, I wasn't too impressed by this one but I will continue reading the series.

The book you should read after "Whispering Woods". Garth and Noreen from "Arena" return. Noreen, as a main character, has a fling with Gull. But she's married to Garth, a master magician! This causes guilt in Noreen and a fight near the end between Gull and Garth. Readers of "Whispering Woods" will know, along with other important plot points, that Gull has no magic. Garth appears only in beginning and end. Read "Final Sacrifice" after this

This is the fabulous continuation of Gull and Greensleeves. This book focuses more on Greensleeves and how she comes to realize her untold power.

Not the best Magic novel that I've ever read, that's for sure. The book was entertaining, for the actual tie ins to the game. However, the characters didn't really develop that much, and frankly, the plot was poor. It's too bad really - I think the story could have had real potential. But - it was an entertaining book, even though poorly developed.

Except for the first book, (Arena) the Clayton Emery series is well written and keeps you reading. I liked the card game, so I thought I would give the series a try. The cover art looks dated, but the characters, story line, and plot keep true to the MAGIC world. You can skip arena and jump to whispering woods without missing much. Enjoy!Shattered Chains (Magic: The Gathering) (No 3)

I was about to put the book back on my bookshelf when I read the chapter where some of the characters of Arena appeared. I liked this, because it gives a sense of continuity in a series. As for the rest, well... I am not sure where the story is going.

The book Whispering Woods was excelent. I read it and couldn't put it down.

First of all, Garth beat a Planeswalker in the previous book, without anyone's help...but somehow, Greensleaves and her idiot brother, Gull, he was able to fight Garth to standstill...Pathetic and stupid.

I liked how the book was written and the use of good words. I liked how the book flowed. I also enjoyed the many battles in the book.