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Waterdance

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If you like your fantay filled with romance, then Anne Logston is the leading lady. Logston manages to write books that are enthralling (and safe) for youth and adults. She has an excellent sense of dialog and her stories are always complete.

Periann, daughter of the High Lord and Lady of Agrond, is on her way to her Aunt, High Lady of Bregond, to be prepared to take over that duty from her. Not the least thrilled, she takes a swift ride away from her guard to clear her head. Being the warrior that she is, she sees someone in trouble and rescues him. Low and behold, she rescues a Sarkond, the two other countries' greatest enemy.

Atheris could hardly believe he'd been rescued by a Bregond. He's being chased by deadly warriors trained to kill, though, and can't wonder too long. Chased into the land of her greatest enemy, Peri is forced to trust this man and follow his lead.

This book is a must for any Logston fan, but please read Firewalk first and get a good feel for the pride and history of those two countries: Agrond and Bregond.

I loved this book! For those readers who like their fantasy to have romance, this is the perfect one. The romance is strong and satisfying and the fantasy/magic element fascinating. Ms. Logston's world-building in this one and Firewalk is wonderful. She creates worlds that transport you there. I recommend Firewalk, but I enjoyed Waterdance the best because it's more romantic. I hope she writes a sequel with the same characters.

Periann, the noble heroine of this novel, is a woman to remember! The author, Anne Logston, creates in Periann a woman that we can all relate to. She worries about her family, is concerned with the way that she is perceived, and wants to do what is "just," even if it is not socially accepted. Atheris, her rescuee/love interest, is convincing and sets a contrast to her character. The author has created a complex civilization in this novel and has done an incredible job with imagery. I would recommend this book to high-school and above ages due to the presence of some graphic scenes. Needless to say, they are few and it is an excellent book.

Though somewhat predictable, Waterdance was the most enjoyable book I have read in a long time. It's a jump-right-in, quick paced book that is impossible to put down. And those who are suckers for a romantic secondary plot, like myself, should find it all the more engaging. It's the perfect relief from all those slow, heavy, and depressing "classic" books so commonly read (and dreaded) in school.

This book was about the daughter of High Lord and Lady Kayli. Peri, is with her Uncle Terralt when she decides to leave without a guard and go riding. When she embarks on her journey, she has no idea of the adventure she'll find when she rescues a Sarkond accidently, learns of deep buried secrets and falls in love with her most d enemy. A Sarkond.

Having loved Anne Logston's Firewalk, I eagerly pounced on Waterdance. Though pleased in general by the story, I found it to be much darker that its predecessor. Disfigured misfits, bloodletting, and dark assasins pop up frequently. This book's style almost had more in common with Logston's "Shadow" series than with Firewalk, though without the "kiddy" feel. As with Firewalk, I was disappointed at the abruptness of the endling (I won't spoil it, but everything conveniently ties itself up quite unrealistically). However, Logston's greatness is sensed in the two major swordplay scenes. She captures the dance of swordplay quite remarkably. I finished the book in a day and a half, but allowed myself to return and reread the swordplay sections. If you liked Firewalk, you really should try Waterdance. It's a pretty good read!

I always loved this book and all the author's other stories. I wish she had written more books. Her characters are approachable and yet approriatley foreign. The land is just obscure enough to not be ours but yet relatable enough to makeit viable. I love her humor and her characterization.

This book was about the daughter of High Lord and Lady Kayli. Peri, is with her Uncle Terralt when she decides to leave without a guard and go riding. When she embarks on her journey, she has no idea of the adventure she'll find when she rescues a Sarkond accidently, learns of deep buried secrets and falls in love with her most d enemy. A Sarkond. Read it to find out what happens.

this was a very good book. i espescially liked the swordplay scenes. atheris was A VERY complex character with complex thoughts and moods. i liked perianns common sense attitude and perseverence, though predictable this story has a very god plotline and it was very well written.