Wolfcry: The Kiesha'ra: Volume Four [Library Binding]

Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 2006 | Series: Kiesha'ra (Book 4)

Oliza Shardae Cobriana is heir to Wyvern's Court, home of the avians and serpiente, whose war with each other ended just before Oliza was born. But hatred is slow to die, and not everyone likes the expressive way in which Urban, a serpiente dancer, is courting Oliza--especially not Marus, her reserved avian suitor. And when Urban is found beaten in avian land, Oliza is filled with despair. How can she be expected to lead a unified society if her people still cannot live peacefully together?

Before Oliza can try to mend the rift in Wyvern's Court, she is kidnapped by mercenaries, who take her deep into wolves' territory. As Wyvern princess, all Oliza has ever wanted is to see a future where she can find love and take a mate without inciting another war. The time is now. She owes it to her people--and to herself.


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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–After a war that raged for many years, Oliza Shardae Cobriana has become the heir to both the avian and serpiente thrones. As a symbol of peace at Wyvern's Court, she is expected to choose a mate who will become her king, but how can she choose between the serpiente, Urban, and the avian, Marus? When the princess is kidnapped and a note is found claiming she has abdicated the throne, mistrust erupts again between the races. Characters from Hawksong (2003), Snakecharm (2004), and Falcondance (2005, all Delacorte) are mentioned but no prior knowledge of the previous books is needed to understand the plot. A novel about the difficulty of bringing together two very diverse races and the sacrifices inherent in ruling, Wolfcry is a tale of the spirit and love that this ruling class has for its subjects.–June H. Keuhn, Corning East High School, NY
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Review

“A tale of the spirit and love that this ruling class has for its subjects.” –School Library Journal

“The most suspenseful book in The Kiesha’ra series. A fast-paced fantasy, full of adventure, mystery, and magic.”–VOYA“A compelling story.”–KLIATT


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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 208 pages
• Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (September 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385903545
• ISBN-13: 978-0385903547
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,180,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Amelia Atwater-Rhodes wrote her first novel, In the Forests of the Night, when she was 13 years old. Other books in the Den of Shadows series are Demon in My View, Shattered Mirror, Midnight Predator, all ALA Quick Picks for Young Adults. She has also published the five-volume series The Kiesha'ra: Hawksong, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror List Selection; Snakecharm; Falcondance; Wolfcry; and Wyvernhail. Visit her online at www.ameliaatwaterrhodes.com.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars interesting turn of events, January 9, 2007

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Lisa Kaatz "gothic angel" (Frankenmuth, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolfcry: The Kiesha'ra: Volume Four (Hardcover)

I was just disappointed with the direction Atwater-Rhodes took with the story. The book had interesting and sad points, so it was fairly well written. But, not wanting to give it away, it depends solely on the person to know if you will like it or not. I still love Amelia Atwater-Rhodes as an author (having ownership of all her books). So, give it a read if you've read the other books in the series. Let me know what you think.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A surprising entry in an intriguing series, January 18, 2007

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Jenine Wilson "Lover of fantasy" (Western, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolfcry: The Kiesha'ra: Volume Four (Hardcover)

Oliza is the child of two warring clans, the Serepentie and the Avians, and the hope for the end of segregation between the species. Despite the weight of the responsibility thrust upon her at such a young age Oliza loves the Wyverns Court created by her parents and is willing to sacrifice anything to bring the worlds together. But, years of hatred and distrust, despite 20 years of peace and the end of bloodshed, is not easy to let go of. Will Oliza be able to braid these two worlds into one society or is a future of disaster all she can look forward to?

Wolfcry is the fourth book of The Kiesha'ra books which begain with Hawksong, one of my favorite books ever. As the series has moved on the politics and mythology of Oliza's society has become more complex and a little harder to understand. Despite this I found Wolfcry to be an engrossing read with surprising twists throughout the story that I would have never expected when I picked the book up. Although I believe this book would totally lose anyone who is not familiar to the series as a whole it is definately a must read for those who have come this far in the Kiesha'ra world.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, December 2, 2006

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Joanna Lam - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolfcry: The Kiesha'ra: Volume Four (Hardcover)

I've followed Amelia since the start and own every novel except this one. And there is a reason for that. I think Amelia is a fantastic writer but I found Wolfcry to be sadly lacking.

**SPOILERS**



I found lots of incongruity with this novel. After viewing the future, Oliza was willing to go so far as to suffer poison, the clipping of her wings, and losing her winged forms--yet still it wasn't successful. I think if she was really dedicated she should have killed herself or something. I'm not even really sure what her plan for the lions was. There was no place they could've left her where she wouldn't be able to bargain and as we see, she was able to find her way back.

I was very disappointed that she abdicated the throne. It seemed her primary concern was that she couldn't chose a male mate that would satisfy both the avians and the serpents and that she couldn't produce any heirs. Who says she had to? It seemed that the avian and serpentiente cultures were pretty accepting of her lesbian relationship, was there no possible way they could accept a female ruling on her own. History has seen female rulers that could lead, for example, England's Queen Elizabeth. Under her, the country experienced the first peace in years and culture flourished--i.e. Shakespeare. Oliza could rule on her own and then later adopt someone as her heir. Speaking of-I felt it would be story logical for Sive and Salem to get together but Amelia probably felt that would be too reminescent of Danica and Zane.

Over time, I feel that the two cultures would further split apart, especially if there is no pressure for cultural exchange. The three avians that beat up Urban proves that even those who have never experienced war are quick to revert back to old prejudices. If Wyvern Court does not remain, I see that in a few generations, the two civilizations will become so far removed. They will probably no longer make an effor to understand each other and because they are so different, probably go to war again.

I also felt that the characters such as Danica and Zane became painfully flat. They were not like the characters that ended a centuries old war. Oliza was not a particulary endearing character, I just couldn't symphatize with her like I could Danica. I understand that Oliza didn't particulary feel anything for her suitors. I was expecting Amelia to provide her a love interest within the wolves while I was reading the flap. I guess compared to the other great love story of the Kiesha'ra, Betia and Oliza's relationship feels so lacking sparks and equality. The thing about her child just seems random and thrown in to provide her more angst material.

Even though Oliza kept saying how much she loved Wyvern's Court, she didn't make me feel it and in the end, I do believe that she had selfish motives. She didn't even seem sad to leave her parents-and ruin their dreams.

So, not as good as the previous novels, disappointing, full of plot holes.