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The Blacksmith's Daughter
by
Arley Cole (Goodreads Author)
She believes she is only a blacksmith's daughter, but he must discover the truth or risk losing his land---and his life.
Acwellen Lex'Magen rules as liege lord of a small country bounded by forbidding mountains and powerful neighbors. When the neighboring baron, allied with a powerful wizard, attempts to take over his land, first by political, then by covert means, Acwellen...more
Acwellen Lex'Magen rules as liege lord of a small country bounded by forbidding mountains and powerful neighbors. When the neighboring baron, allied with a powerful wizard, attempts to take over his land, first by political, then by covert means, Acwellen...more
ebook, 150 pages
Published
October 21st 2011
by Musa Publishing
(first published October 20th 2011)
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“The Blacksmith’s Daughter” is a well-written fantasy reminiscent of Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy with a lot of the same fantastical creatures. The names of the towns and locations also reminded me of Middle Earth. Even with the rush of information and numerous character introductions in the beginning, Cole’s voice and smooth story flow drew me into her believable tale.
Enith is one of the most likeable heroines I have read. She is strong-willed but isn’t overbearing--there’s no whining;...more
Enith is one of the most likeable heroines I have read. She is strong-willed but isn’t overbearing--there’s no whining;...more
I wanted to like this book. I wanted to love it! It had lords and class strife, a dramatic shotgun wedding, gaming-style monsters, wizards and magic, and a "plain" but strong female lead. And even a love triangle or two. Should be lots of ingredients for escapist fake-medieval fun.
But although I tried and tried, I couldn't get past the telling-not-showing method of storytelling. When a story comes right out and tells you how all the characters are feeling at that moment, instead of showing, it...more
But although I tried and tried, I couldn't get past the telling-not-showing method of storytelling. When a story comes right out and tells you how all the characters are feeling at that moment, instead of showing, it...more
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Enith is no lady. She’s the blacksmith’s daughter and is living with her uncle and his family after her father’s death. His wife tries to teach her appropriate ladylike talents, but the lessons don’t take. Enith likes working with metal and that’s it. Then a silly princess comes to town and upsets her whole life…
Ms. Cole’s words wisk you away you on a magic-filled tour of a medieval world with predators that reminded me of ones I’d me...more
Enith is no lady. She’s the blacksmith’s daughter and is living with her uncle and his family after her father’s death. His wife tries to teach her appropriate ladylike talents, but the lessons don’t take. Enith likes working with metal and that’s it. Then a silly princess comes to town and upsets her whole life…
Ms. Cole’s words wisk you away you on a magic-filled tour of a medieval world with predators that reminded me of ones I’d me...more
I need to say thank you to the author for giving me a copy of this book for a review... First I was hesitant, b/c I thought it was going to be more of a "historical" type read... NOPE, it's set back in time but it doesn't have that type of feel. It has some excellent writing in it, and it had me cheering for Enith. I gotta say, this one has some fun little plotting in it, and wouldn't you know, it's kinda got a Cinderella feel to it... but with more mean bad guys and more travelling throught the...more
The Blacksmith's Daughter started out promising and never disappointed. In the protagonist, Enith, you have an unconventional, pint-sized heroine you can root for the whole way through. She's plucky and can swing a sword, but she's still emotionally vulnerable. I really enjoyed her sense of quiet competence, especially when contrasted with the more flighty Juliana. As the story progresses, Enith begins to discover who she is--as a woman as well as someone with extraordinary talents. I loved the...more
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So, I expected good. I mean, when Pam from Bookalicious started hyping this book I figured it had to be good – I trust her judgement, and so I took the leap. I was not disappointed.
There’s something about good, wholesome, feel-good, fairy-tale-like fantasies that just make my heart warm, give me goosebumps and cause my to walk around my house with my nose buried in the book (or in this case, pressed to the screen of my Kindle). Arley Cole takes tried and true methods t...more
So, I expected good. I mean, when Pam from Bookalicious started hyping this book I figured it had to be good – I trust her judgement, and so I took the leap. I was not disappointed.
There’s something about good, wholesome, feel-good, fairy-tale-like fantasies that just make my heart warm, give me goosebumps and cause my to walk around my house with my nose buried in the book (or in this case, pressed to the screen of my Kindle). Arley Cole takes tried and true methods t...more
I Love this young adult adventure because it reads fast and lacks the darker aspects of so many modern adult novels. Have been reading the "Clash of Thrones" series and can say that the "Blacksmith's Daughter" contains many of the same elements: medieval fantasy setting , well drawn characters and supernatural creatures. I thought her use of magic was quite distinctive. I was especially struck by her weaving magic and song to the work of the blacksmith. There is plenty of swordplay, court intrig...more
I've known since sophomore year at college that this roommate of mine would one day get her work published, and at long last it has happened! I am so excited to recommend her to fantasy lovers - you will not be disappointed, I assure you. She is a talented and special lady, a true Dixie Belle, with a fantastic imagination and superb writing ability. Download her ebook today on your favorite ereader, make yourself a nice "not-too-hot" cup of coffee in her honor, go sit on your porch, prop up your...more
Be honest with me, when you read the summary and you know this is a YA publishing imprint, would you think the main characters would be 28 and 32?
I sure didn't.
And I really don't mind them to be a bit older, it was just unexpected and I didn't really feel their actions fit their age. I mean, you're 28 and you've never known you had strange powers before? Seriously? This put me a bit off, as did the quick mastering of said powers. I like my characters to struggle and fainting cause you're using...more
I sure didn't.
And I really don't mind them to be a bit older, it was just unexpected and I didn't really feel their actions fit their age. I mean, you're 28 and you've never known you had strange powers before? Seriously? This put me a bit off, as did the quick mastering of said powers. I like my characters to struggle and fainting cause you're using...more
~Wow! Just wow! Every page of the story unfolded towards the epic climax that never quite faded into a resolution (hint, hint I am betting there is going to be a second!). It was absolutely fantastic! Ugh! No words can explain the why I am feeling right now! JUST READ THE BOOK!
I really loved this book. I wasn't so sure after the prologue, but I really got into it. I didn't give it 5 stars though because I feel like it was too short and there was plenty of material there to expand on.
Dec 04, 2011
Rebecca Sullivan
marked it as to-read
Haven't read it yet because I can't find it, but miss Arley Cole as Arcole writes some really good fanfiction on fanfiction.net, so I'm really excited. Plus, it's my genre. Getting pumped.
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A friend kept on me that I had to read this book, glad she didn't give up the first time I said I didn't read YA. I might be hooked. Great book.
It was a good book and I enjoyed reading it, but I was never fully engaged. Though well-written, I don't think it reached professional level. Still, it was worth the price and a fun story.
Great, can't wait for The Merchants Son.
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