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Silvermay (Silvermay #1)
Sixteen-year-old Silvermay Hawker feels drawn to the newcomer in her village—a young man of solemn good looks named Tamlyn. But only heartache can come of this, because Tamlyn is devoted to Nerigold and to little Lucien, her son.
So things seem, until the dark forces of Coyle Strongbow come in search of Nerigold′s baby and Silvermay is swept up in the young family′s escape....more
So things seem, until the dark forces of Coyle Strongbow come in search of Nerigold′s baby and Silvermay is swept up in the young family′s escape....more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
June 1st 2011
by HarperCollins Australia
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Just finished this and ... WOW. Such a thrilling story, with interesting characters and an epic adventure they're leading. The last few chapters have probably the most plot twists in any book I've ever read ... ever. Honestly. And it's fantastic because you just race through the final chapters, desperate to know what's going to become of the charcters you've come to love. That feeling of adrenaline - when you're stomach is heavy with anxiety and dread - is the most horrible, yet most incredible...more
It's not every day that a kiwi admits that Australians write some of the best fantasy books in my opinion. I loved this book! my only complaint was that it ended so abruptly and now I'll have to wait until June 2012 for the next one and then 2013 for the last one. I almost wished that I had waited for all three to come out before reading it because that would be the best way to do it as it is a continuing storyline.
Silvermay falls in love with Tamlyn a handsome and mysterious young man who arriv...more
Silvermay falls in love with Tamlyn a handsome and mysterious young man who arriv...more
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How good was this book? I can't say how satisfied I am with it, having not read a good book in a long long time.
Filled with a bit of "Legend of the Seeker Style" style, Moloney has created an enjoyable fantasy novel. Characters, such as the brave yet at times girly Silvermay Hawker and the sexy and handsome Tamlyn Strongbow are accepted by readers and can be related to, especially in Silvermay's case in finding true love.
Filled with action, adventure, romance, unexpected turns and clever storyte...more
Filled with a bit of "Legend of the Seeker Style" style, Moloney has created an enjoyable fantasy novel. Characters, such as the brave yet at times girly Silvermay Hawker and the sexy and handsome Tamlyn Strongbow are accepted by readers and can be related to, especially in Silvermay's case in finding true love.
Filled with action, adventure, romance, unexpected turns and clever storyte...more
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Silvermay is the first in a new trilogy by best-selling author James Moloney.
Silvermay is unique in a young adult genre still fixated on vampires, werewolves and fallen angels. The feature that impressed me the most was the highly original plotline; a world of corrupt wizards called Wyrdborn and an ancient prophecy that warns of a child that could destroy the world.
As a reader, you are immediately swept up in this grand adventure as Silvermay, Nerigold and Tamlyn make their escape to the fable...more
Silvermay is unique in a young adult genre still fixated on vampires, werewolves and fallen angels. The feature that impressed me the most was the highly original plotline; a world of corrupt wizards called Wyrdborn and an ancient prophecy that warns of a child that could destroy the world.
As a reader, you are immediately swept up in this grand adventure as Silvermay, Nerigold and Tamlyn make their escape to the fable...more
In a Nutshell: A group of strangers - Nerigold, her child and Tamlyn enter into Silvermay's life when they seek shelter in her village. Of course she starts to fall for handsome Tamlyn - but he seems to be utterly devoted to Nerigold and her son. Eventually she discovers that they are on the run from a Coyle Strongbow - who is the actual father of the child and wants him for his own 'nefarious' purposes. Soon Silvermay is swept up in their escape, and she also discovers the truth behind Tamlyn a...more
First book in a trilogy by Australian writer, this novel tells of Silvermay, a village girl, who unwittinly becomes involved in the machinations of the evil and powerful Coyle, a Wyrdborn lord, who commands huge powers. He is searching for Nerigold, his discarded mistress, who has just born a child, Lucien, who holds unknown powers of his own. Nerigold and Lucien have been spirited away by Coyle's son, Tamlyn. Silvermay falls in love with Tamlyn as she looks after Nerigold and later Lucien, afte...more
Silvermay begins with one of the best written prologues I have ever read. It hooked me in and left me shocked to the core.
Silvermay is the first novel in a 3 book series (and each book is named after one of the main characters, so hopefully my review doesn’t get confusing). Although it doesn’t state what time period it is set in, it has the feel of the 1100’s. Commonfolk work the lands, harvest their own food, ride horses (if they can afford them); there are ruthless rulers, thieves, and murdere...more
Silvermay is the first novel in a 3 book series (and each book is named after one of the main characters, so hopefully my review doesn’t get confusing). Although it doesn’t state what time period it is set in, it has the feel of the 1100’s. Commonfolk work the lands, harvest their own food, ride horses (if they can afford them); there are ruthless rulers, thieves, and murdere...more
Silvermay Hawker’s life is forever changed when a fleeing couple enter her village. A young man named Tamlyn (masquerading as Piet) and his wife, Nerigold, whom has recently given birth to a son. Nerigold is near death when she and Tamlyn come to the village, and it is Silverymay’s kind, healer mother who nurses her back to health. The town elders frown upon Nerigold and Tamlyn having a child out of wedlock, but the Hawker’s welcome the young couple into their home and as Silvermay looks after t...more
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Woah!!!!
James Moloney is back with a bang. This is a sweeping saga of intrigue and the power of fear, but also of courage and the power of love.
Silvermay is young. She lives in the countryside outside the large town of Vonne. She has little understanding of how cities work, but she is a skilled hawker, thanks to her father, and an astute reader of people, thanks to her mother. Silvermay's parents embody love and rational thought, and Silvermay blossoms under their attentions.
Nerigold and Tamlyn...more
James Moloney is back with a bang. This is a sweeping saga of intrigue and the power of fear, but also of courage and the power of love.
Silvermay is young. She lives in the countryside outside the large town of Vonne. She has little understanding of how cities work, but she is a skilled hawker, thanks to her father, and an astute reader of people, thanks to her mother. Silvermay's parents embody love and rational thought, and Silvermay blossoms under their attentions.
Nerigold and Tamlyn...more
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Silvermay, the first in a new fantasy trilogy by best-selling Australian author James Moloney, was a unique adventure I have not read of for a while, most likely due to the lack of fantasy in Young Adult these days. This is what fantasy in these younger age categories should be like. From the very first page you are swept up in the journey of Silvermay, our female protagonist, along with Tamlyn and Nerigold, a couple fleeing from the grasp of Coyle Strongbow, a power-thirsty individual. Now I do...more
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I was drawn to this book not only by it’s title, but it’s cover as well. And I know, don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but it’s title was drawing as well and after reading the back of this book, it seemed really interesting and original.
I was right about the original part, even though it’s based on sorcery but the characters and people woven through the use of an entirely different scene. The book presents it’s self with an interesting plot, that weaves through a uneven pace that works well wit...more
I was right about the original part, even though it’s based on sorcery but the characters and people woven through the use of an entirely different scene. The book presents it’s self with an interesting plot, that weaves through a uneven pace that works well wit...more
WHY HAVEN'T MORE PEOPLE READ THIS BOOK?!?!?! Why is it not selling?!
It's actually soooo good. YA Fantasy? My favourite! And wow, it's got a bit of romance in it, but it was written by a GUY! :D Which means the reactions of the male character are realistic...unlike some other books I can think of *cough*.
Without spoiling anything, the plot, story-line and concept is quite clever and unique (and unlike other books with clever concepts, this one isn't a flop with bad writing). It's intriguing, and...more
It's actually soooo good. YA Fantasy? My favourite! And wow, it's got a bit of romance in it, but it was written by a GUY! :D Which means the reactions of the male character are realistic...unlike some other books I can think of *cough*.
Without spoiling anything, the plot, story-line and concept is quite clever and unique (and unlike other books with clever concepts, this one isn't a flop with bad writing). It's intriguing, and...more
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Silvermay is set in a medieval-like kingdom where people fear the 'Wyrdborn' as they are ruthless, violent and cold amongst their own magical kind. Silvermay meets Tamlyn, (a Wyrdborn who struggles against how he was raised) Nerigold and her child who have escaped a manipulative figure. The revelation of why Nerigold's child is wanted is disturbing and serves as the main driving plot for the trilogy.
Rating: 3.5 stars. An interesting take on magic. Silvermay is a little slow on the uptake of thin...more
Rating: 3.5 stars. An interesting take on magic. Silvermay is a little slow on the uptake of thin...more
**I received this book from The David Gemmell Legend Awards, and this review was originally posted there (link)**
Silvermay tells the story of a young woman, by the same name, who has always lived peacefully among family and friends, until the day a couple of strangers show up in her village in need of shelter and with a newborn baby in their arms. Turns out these strangers, Nerigold and Tamlyn, are on the run because a very powerful evil lord wants the child, little Lucien, for a wicked purpose....more
Silvermay tells the story of a young woman, by the same name, who has always lived peacefully among family and friends, until the day a couple of strangers show up in her village in need of shelter and with a newborn baby in their arms. Turns out these strangers, Nerigold and Tamlyn, are on the run because a very powerful evil lord wants the child, little Lucien, for a wicked purpose....more
What a gifted story-teller James Moloney is! The Hero's Journey tales have been around for millenia but Moloney has managed to come up with so many original twists to it that you can't really imagine what will happen next even though you know the cycle. The moral dilemma is particularly pertinent given the Global Sheriff role that America has recently been actively engaged in.
His figurative language is beautiful and so fitting for the world he's created. Silvermay's questioning hooks and urges...more
His figurative language is beautiful and so fitting for the world he's created. Silvermay's questioning hooks and urges...more
I did enjoy this book, reading it in only a few sittings but I could tell in the writing that it was a man writing in a girl's point of view. He did do well trying to grasp her emotions and she was believable but there was just something missing. It has a good storyline and the characters are mostly well written. I am looking forward to the next book in the trilogy. I book I would recommend is The Poison Throne it is similar but still quite different and that difference made me give it five star...more
Silvermay lives in a small village with her mother and father. One day a young couple arrive with a baby, the mother very weak. Silvermay's mother Birdie takes in mother and child and Silvermay becomes attached to all of them especially Piet the baby's father. But someone is after them, so only a month after they arrive, they leave taking Silvermay with them. She finds out that everything is not what it seems. Piet is really Tamlyn and it is his father that is after the child because there is so...more
WOW, was my first thought to reading only the first couple of chapters to this spectualar book. I was so amazed, it was definetily a MUST READ book, it was quite enjoyable.
The book was sad, happy, mysterious, exciting, miserable.... YOu were forever wondering what was going to happen next.
You mind was totally blown away when you found out something just made sense, or you found out some important infomation about that someone.
AHH, i can't wait for the next book to come out in June....Tamyln, wo...more
The book was sad, happy, mysterious, exciting, miserable.... YOu were forever wondering what was going to happen next.
You mind was totally blown away when you found out something just made sense, or you found out some important infomation about that someone.
AHH, i can't wait for the next book to come out in June....Tamyln, wo...more
I did really like this book, but for a fantasy it just didn't have that epic feel that other fantasies have. It was still enjoyable though.
Alot of YA books don't feel like teen books, but this did. Again, still enjoyable.
The love story wasn't overwhelming but the story of silvermay and Lucian, the baby she has sworn to protect, is still interesting enough to hold up on it's own.
The blurb reads:
16 yr old Silvermay Hawker feels drawn to the newcomer in her village - a young man of solemn good loo...more
Alot of YA books don't feel like teen books, but this did. Again, still enjoyable.
The love story wasn't overwhelming but the story of silvermay and Lucian, the baby she has sworn to protect, is still interesting enough to hold up on it's own.
The blurb reads:
16 yr old Silvermay Hawker feels drawn to the newcomer in her village - a young man of solemn good loo...more
3.5 stars
Silvermay is the first instalment in a fantasy series by James Moloney. Moloney is a somewhat celebrated Australian young adult writer, and this being my first book of his I was somewhat whelmed by the experience.
I found this book to be a fun, and at the end, exciting read. But, for the most part, it felt like this book was lacking something. It's almost as if Moloney held back, as if he was too aware of his audience and didn't want to overwhelm them. All the elements are there but he...more
Silvermay is the first instalment in a fantasy series by James Moloney. Moloney is a somewhat celebrated Australian young adult writer, and this being my first book of his I was somewhat whelmed by the experience.
I found this book to be a fun, and at the end, exciting read. But, for the most part, it felt like this book was lacking something. It's almost as if Moloney held back, as if he was too aware of his audience and didn't want to overwhelm them. All the elements are there but he...more
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Silvermay is one of my favourite books. Written by James Moloney the story grabs from the start.
Silvermay Hawker is a 16 year old girl who lives in a small village called Haywode in the land of Athlane.
There are many travellers that pass through the town and one day Nerigold a lady not much older than herself her small child and a young man called Tamlyn arrive. Silvermay’s family help care for the ill mother, Nerigold and her son. Tamlyn is the talk of the village and Silvermay can feel herse...more
Silvermay Hawker is a 16 year old girl who lives in a small village called Haywode in the land of Athlane.
There are many travellers that pass through the town and one day Nerigold a lady not much older than herself her small child and a young man called Tamlyn arrive. Silvermay’s family help care for the ill mother, Nerigold and her son. Tamlyn is the talk of the village and Silvermay can feel herse...more
Call me shallow, simple minded or plain stupid, I admit to judging this book.
Firstly, I saw it for sale for five dollars... which made me 0.o over whether it would be a good book or not.
Secondly, it's written by a guy. Yes, as sexist as it seems, when it comes to a blurb that describes the book as laden with romance... well, I question the abilities of a man to successfully write such a novel in a girl's point of view.
Well, with the initial judgemental phase gone, I must say that I thoroughly en...more
Firstly, I saw it for sale for five dollars... which made me 0.o over whether it would be a good book or not.
Secondly, it's written by a guy. Yes, as sexist as it seems, when it comes to a blurb that describes the book as laden with romance... well, I question the abilities of a man to successfully write such a novel in a girl's point of view.
Well, with the initial judgemental phase gone, I must say that I thoroughly en...more
This book 'Silvermay' was a lot better then the book 'A Bridge to Wisemans Cove' that I had to read by this author. The story line is good and it keeps you entertained. But I found it a bit dragging in some parts and the 'action' scenes there was no climax or anything and the ending was quite boring to read.
So over all I rate this book 3/5 because even though it wasn't amazing I'd still be interested in reading the next book in the series when it comes out.
So over all I rate this book 3/5 because even though it wasn't amazing I'd still be interested in reading the next book in the series when it comes out.
Overall, I liked this book. The story is engaging and imaginative. For the story itself I would give it 5 stars, but I didn't necessarily like the way it was written. I found the I myself didn't really learn to love the characters as I have done with all my favourite books. I didn't become as attached to them as this story and the character in it deserves. BUT, I would definitely recommend this book. It's a good read. :)
In a way I'm feeling 3 stars is harsh because I did read the book to the end, and managed on the most part to stay interested in the outcome. However I was not riveted, and there were parts of the book that had me rolling my eyes with the same impatience I am feeling toward YA in general at the moment. Overall I liked the feel of the book, but the depth of the characters wasn't there, nor did the relationships between them seem overly convincing.
Silvermay is intriguing from the beginning, and it was the prologue that got me interested. After the prologue it was a little boring, but the pace soon picked up. The story was a little predictable. However, I did like the story and read Tamlyn afterwards. Both of the books were good and I'm trying to get my friend to read them so we can talk about them together.
This was excellent,It certainly surprised me in some places.
Definitely recommend it to everyone!
But i was a little confused, why is she so gullible?!
Definitely recommend it to everyone!
But i was a little confused, why is she so gullible?!
Silvermay is such a beautiful novel. Can I enjoyed this immensely. James Maloney has a gift for storytelling. I would recommend this to everyone! I can' wait for the next series to be released!
A great young adult fantasy with Tolkienesque qualities. I throughly enjoyed this novel and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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My full name is James Francis Moloney and I was born in Sydney, Australia on 20 September, 1954. When I was seven years old, my family moved to Brisbane and except for the odd year or two, I have lived in Brisbane ever since. At school, I was into every sport going - cricket, footy, swimming - you name it. It's hard to believe now but in High School, I was a champion Long Jumper! After University...more
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