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The Symphony of Ages Boxed Set I (Symphony of Ages #1-3)
Boxed Set containing Mass Market Paperback editions of Rhapsody, Prophecy, and Destiny
Rhapsody
The brilliant new saga is born ...
Rhapsody is a woman, a Singer of some talent, who is swept up into events of world-shattering import. On the run from an old romantic interest who won't take no for an answer, Rhapsody literally bumps into a couple of shady characters: half-breed...more
Rhapsody
The brilliant new saga is born ...
Rhapsody is a woman, a Singer of some talent, who is swept up into events of world-shattering import. On the run from an old romantic interest who won't take no for an answer, Rhapsody literally bumps into a couple of shady characters: half-breed...more
Paperback, 2272 pages
Published
September 15th 2003
by Tor Books
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If you enjoy good fantasy, don't read this series. The first book shows promise but after that it becomes less fantasy and more wishy washy romance. As I always finish reading a series, I will persist but it's a painstaking task. The main character, Rhapsody, is so fake that I hope something truly horrible happens to her just to make her more believable. If anyone wants to read these, I'll be selling my copies very soon!
Fav series. I can read over and over!
Epic Fantasy at it's best (at least I think so). I hate those authors who drag their series out for whatever reason (money anyone?. Haydon does a fantastic job of packing in a compelling storyline, a likeable heroine,and scary good guys-into three books with a good opening for next three. But she still ties off all those loose ends, you don't need to read the next series to finish up the story. I especially liked the musical aspect of the book. I'm not a musician but it appealed to me.
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I didn't get into book 1, Child of Blood, very much. I found the beginning confusing the the plot not all that enticing.
However, it held my interest just enough that I continued on to the second book of the series, and I'm glad I did, because I really enjoyed books two and three.
This isn't a perfect series, and there are many better fantasies out there, but this is still a well-developed world with interesting characters and plenty of action.
However, it held my interest just enough that I continued on to the second book of the series, and I'm glad I did, because I really enjoyed books two and three.
This isn't a perfect series, and there are many better fantasies out there, but this is still a well-developed world with interesting characters and plenty of action.
I really enjoyed this trilogy. Come on, you can sing the true name of something and turn into it! That comes in handy for hiding, let me tell you. Also a love story without much sex--but will they ever find eachother and figure out what happened? Those evil aunts! So, intrigue, all sorts of non-human intelligent species, a love story, action...
But don't bother reading the fourth book. Stick to these three.
But don't bother reading the fourth book. Stick to these three.
I end up reading this series over and over again. I love the musical references and the scope of time and the impact that one moment makes.
The series continues because no one could get enough Rhapsody. I love the 2nd set of books, but the first are what will hold you.
The series continues because no one could get enough Rhapsody. I love the 2nd set of books, but the first are what will hold you.
The characters in this series are so fun! I love how the author developed this story. Sometimes the author is much too sexually graphic, but I still enjoy the tale of star-crossed lovers and a fight against evil.
I am currently rereading this set of books before I start The Assassin King. Hayden has left so many loose ends that I needed a refresher to keep it all from boggling my mind. This is the only set of books I have ever reread.
A good read for those who like fantasy and reading only for entertainment purposes. I really liked these books. The author did a great job of creating great characters that I loved.
Unlike any other scifi/romance I have come across. the first volume is definitely the best, but the author ties in all of the threads very effectively by the last one.
Good series. Strong female lead. I felt that the story had amazing characters and great plot building but lacked a gripping reality.
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Elizabeth Haydon (* 1965 in Michigan) is a fantasy author, whose 1999 debut, Rhapsody: Child of Blood, garnered comparisons with Goodkind, Jordan, and even Tolkien. She has written two fantasy series set within the same universe, The fantasy/romance/whodunit fusion called The Symphony of Ages and the young adult series The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme.
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