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4.0 out of 5 stars Too short a series, December 15, 2008

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T. Jackson King "Tom" (New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twilight Rising, Serpent's Dream (Hardcover)

I used to be married to Diana Marcellas and read the first two Witch of Two Suns novels in draft form for her. Unfortunately, there won't be more books in this series, since Tor Books gave her only a three-book purchase. It's sad to see Tor dropping the work of such a talented author, someone of the caliber of Andre Norton, Mercedes Lackey and Ursula K. LeGuin. If you want more books in this series, send lots of emails to Tor Books. And if you wish to know more about Diana, check out her Tor page on the Tor website. Finally, Diana has written great scifi books as Paula E. Downing, P.K. McAllister and Paula King. Her characters in her scifi work are just as good as in her fantasy work! Tom Jackson King (aka T. Jackson King).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wondeful yet, unfinished end, December 1, 2004

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Serenity (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twilight Rising, Serpent's Dream (Hardcover)

Diana's newest installment and doesnt lack in the intrigue and adventure she's given in the past two novels. You literally can't put this book down. I read it in 3 days. This book has one drawback in it and im still trying to figure this out. I thought the series was only to be a trilogy but it seems that, at least i hope, Diana has changed her mind. The tale is left off unfinished with many things unresolved like how Brierly is the Keystone....what happens at the Coming and how does Sarya take Brierly's pregnancy and all. I hope there is another one to come because if not, the ending is a total bust and if that is what happens, then why was the series worth reading to begin with?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wishing for the next, July 18, 2006

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Readaholic "lerner93" (Palmyra, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twilight Rising, Serpent's Dream (Mass Market Paperback)

Diana Marcellas Twilight Rising, Serpent's Dream (along with the other books in the series) has to be one of my favorites. I love Marcellas rich writing style, she makes you really see the world she has created. The characters to all have their own personalities, gifts and flaws that give you a very good sense of who they are.
I devoured this book and after reading it immediately when in search of an upcoming 4th one. Unfortunately I heard that Tor has put them indefinably on hold because they weren't selling well. I also read something about them having the rights to them so she couldn't publish it with some one else, thought I'm not as sure about that.
I really hope I can see the 4th book on the shelves some time soon!
One thing about this book that I didn't like so much was that not all that much seemed to happen. I kept waiting for that inevitable war to start, or some thing along those lines. So wish more had happened in this book, it seemed to be building up to the next one.
I did love the main characters fierce protectiveness of her unborn child and adopted apprentice. This is one of those books that draws you in and keeps you there until the very end. I love the world this author has created and the glimpses of the past she gives us. It shows us how these two people sharing the same land came to were they are now.
All in all this was a great book with rich texture, and wonderful language. I highly recommend it to any fantasy lovers!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book,Great Series....needs to continue!!
Diana Marcellas is a wonderful writer, and if you like fantasy that has a richly woven world, and beautiful language, and strong characters, then these are for you! Read more

Published on October 1, 2009 by L. Bosley

5.0 out of 5 stars What a journey
This Trilogy story is a great ride from Book 1 through to the culmulation in Twilight Rising. Please please please release the four book so we can get closure to Brierley's... Read more

Published on August 16, 2009 by Lisa Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for more??
I've read the 3 books in this series recently, and they were interesting. At the end of this book, the story just stops. Literally. Read more

Published on June 24, 2008 by R. Foster

4.0 out of 5 stars Unfinished series
This is the third in an unfinished series. Although it is a great book with a wondeful heroine we may never find out how it ends. Read more

Published on December 4, 2007 by HHK

5.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for the end
Well, once again I've had to dig through my library to find something to read and settled on the witch of two moons series. Read more

Published on May 1, 2006 by T. Bahr

5.0 out of 5 stars An ending, please?
This is one of those rare series that stays on your mind even when you aren't reading. Anyone reading it should either have a lot of spare time or should be prepared to be... Read more

Published on May 1, 2006 by Talia H. Nabet

4.0 out of 5 stars A set-up
The complexity of the characters and their intricate relationships are what I like best about this series and this novel explores them magnificently. Read more

Published on April 21, 2006 by hwm22

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a trilogy, so there's more to come
Okay, I'll admit, for some reason I thought this was the third book in a trilogy series and was expecting everything to be resolved by the end. Not so. Read more

Published on September 23, 2004 by D. Hoskins

5.0 out of 5 stars Book 3
The fierce Allemanii people had come from beyond the sea. For awhile they lived in peace with those of the witch-bloods, the Shari'a. Read more

Published on August 31, 2004 by Detra Fitch

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter a richly woven universe you won't want to leave!
A lyrical and gifted storyteller, Marcellas has created a series to satisfy not only fantasy readers, but also those who enjoy historical fiction and romance. Read more

Published on August 19, 2004 by Amanda Swinney

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The Daystar edged above the trees that shaded the narrow ravine where the forest house stood above the tumbling brook, surrounded by everpine. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
mock owl, cabin witches, forest gift, dawn witch, air witches, fire ghost, forest witch, air gift, fire witch, sea gift, forest dragon, fair lord, fire gift, sworn man, noble folk, tower study, sea witch, marcher lord

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Sir James, Earl Giles, Count Sadon, Duke Tejar, Earl Audric, Earl Melfallan, Brierley Mefell, High Lord, Lady Joanna, Count Charles, Sir Micay, Count Parlie, Flinders Lakes, Lord Dail, Countess Rowena, Lord Royce, Michael Toldane, Thora Jodann, Great Hall, Lord Landreth, Star Well, Sir Galbert, Lady Saray, Stefan Quinby, Duke Rainait

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