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By Sword and Star
by
Renee Carter Hall (Goodreads Author),
Sara Miles
Prince Tiran of Silverglen may be heir to the throne of all Asteria, but he's always felt more at home among the villagers, no matter how many lectures he gets from his father. But when the elk-lord Roden slaughters the royal family and claims the throne for himself, only Tiran is left to avenge their deaths and take his place as the rightful king.
His journey will lead him...more
His journey will lead him...more
Paperback, 220 pages
Published
February 2012
by Anthropomorphic Dreams Publishing
(first published 2012)
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This is a well crafted example of a furry fantasy fable. The world is richly developed, the mythology established. The writing style is eloquent and lyrical. And most importantly, the characters are interesting. It has faint echoes of Redwall - the fierce squirrels, the brave rabbits but also a darker and more mature side. In particular, I liked the presence of the half-Awakened animals - the idea that animals could become intelligent in mind and spirit without becoming anthropromorphic appealed...more
Before I start, I'd like to mention that I'm friends with the author. It's hard to avoid it, since my name is featured in the acknowledgements, but that's because I've been a fan and supporter of Renee's work for many years. And once again, By Sword and Star did not disappoint. It's just as good when I read it the second time (which I rarely ever do), and it proves that Renee is an exceptionally talented writer.
By Sword and Star is a fantasy novel set in a world of anthropomorphic animals and it...more
By Sword and Star is a fantasy novel set in a world of anthropomorphic animals and it...more
By Sword and Star is a story involving anthropomorphic characters. The main character is Prince Tiran, a unicorn of the royal family. The enemies that have taken his family and heritage from him are the elk lead by Roden.
The elk and unicorn characters seem to be pretty much human in behavior. The other species exhibit more animal characteristics especially the wolves and squirrels. I actually really enjoyed those two groups and the parts that they played. The wolves are a bit more primitive, li...more
The elk and unicorn characters seem to be pretty much human in behavior. The other species exhibit more animal characteristics especially the wolves and squirrels. I actually really enjoyed those two groups and the parts that they played. The wolves are a bit more primitive, li...more
I had some trouble with the story at first, mostly with the too convenient coincidences: characters who knew more than should be expected, characters who appear at the right place, at the right time… but between the plot and the solid worldbuilding, I read the second half of the novel in one sitting (the writer owes me a few hours of sleep!).
All in all, and considering that this is a first novel, I'd give it four stars and a half.
All in all, and considering that this is a first novel, I'd give it four stars and a half.
Liked the book and the cahracters, would like to hear more about how the animals came to be more than they used to be. Also would like to hear more about the cat and see if he will find any more of his kind, and about the the horses and why exactly they were only half gifted.
The unicorn prince isn't looking forward to taking the reins of his father's kingdom, but when his family is murdered and he is ousted from Astoria by elk usurpers, it's up to Teiran to fix things. His quest to gather an army takes him to the treetop world of the squirrels and the bleak, snowy territory of the wolf people.
I liked By Sword And Star very much - it has humour, romance and character development, in a detailed and delightful fantasy setting. I would say 'fans of Redwall will enjoy t...more
I liked By Sword And Star very much - it has humour, romance and character development, in a detailed and delightful fantasy setting. I would say 'fans of Redwall will enjoy t...more
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Renee Carter Hall writes fantasy and soft science fiction, with excursions into dark fantasy, literary, and stories for children and young adults. Talking animals tend to slip into her stories whenever they get a chance, and her work has been influenced by storytellers from a range of media, including Beatrix Potter, Steven Spielberg, Ray Bradbury, Jim Henson, Chuck Jones, Brian Jacques, Gene Rodd...more
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