false 1524269 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 1524269 2 1516174 26 3 2008 Heroes Adrift (Hero Series, #3) total:134|5:38|4:55|3:38|2:2|1:1| 134 529 183 22 497291 3.87 575 101 25370764 1005037 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 1 false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 24 20:15:49 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 28 17:57:17 -0700 2008 moving in this world now, and it's clear that there's a lot being set up for future books (although not in a heavy-handed "my goodness, I think I'm going to set this dagger on the mantelpiece now!" way, mostly). ...more...]]> 48326532 398239 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Fri Mar 06 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Mar 05 10:39:04 -0800 2009 Fri Mar 06 16:11:05 -0800 2009 1 more...]]> 73216887 426916 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Fri Oct 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 02 11:21:36 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 09 09:39:16 -0700 2009 more...]]> 38101371 1730850 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Tue Nov 18 19:54:25 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 26 18:19:51 -0800 2008
...more...]]> 16556217 870897 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 1 false Tue Feb 26 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 27 17:12:10 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 27 17:16:32 -0800 2008 59754684 1150670 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 0 0 false Wed Mar 19 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 15 11:16:22 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 15 11:18:56 -0700 2009
I liked the previous books and that was the only reason I bought this one. There is wry humour in the telling of the story that is why this book did not get a one star rating with me. However the story is nothing but a WGC which is why it did not rate a fiv...more...]]> 26973318 20432 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Wed Sep 10 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 11 12:22:37 -0700 2008 Mon Nov 23 11:18:40 -0800 2009 http://janicu.livejournal.com/90076.html...

This is (for some reason) one book I read last year but didn't review. I just read Heroes at Risk and wanted to review it, but it felt like I was skipping this book, so here goes: a review from my memory to fulfill my OCD completest tendencies. T...more...]]> 23807770 1204215 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Fri Jun 06 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 05 16:24:31 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 06 22:01:50 -0700 2008 more...]]> 23306020 803515 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 3 0 false Wed May 14 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri May 30 09:29:13 -0700 2008 Fri May 30 09:29:46 -0700 2008 more...]]> 19953127 50378 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 11 12:50:59 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 11 12:53:09 -0700 2008 book? Say, perhaps, Lee bench dancing?? Now, that would be a good cover. In any event, cover art aside, I am three books into this ...more...]]> 10543494 690438 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 3 0 true Fri Mar 07 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 17 01:20:17 -0800 2007 Mon Mar 17 00:27:01 -0700 2008 more...]]> 25068315 834216 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 3 1 false Sat Dec 27 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat Jun 21 12:33:36 -0700 2008 Sat Dec 27 19:41:10 -0800 2008 1 more...]]> 49995028 1357098 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 5 0 false Fri Apr 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 17:22:26 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 03 21:25:20 -0700 2009
secondary characters are both a treat and the good guys aren't, like real life, all sweetness and light. conflict, both emo...more...]]> 48181370 2093755 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Tue Mar 03 20:58:00 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 20:58:57 -0800 2009 47481785 1428535 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 3 0 false Thu Feb 12 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 25 08:07:01 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 25 08:08:58 -0800 2009 73551763 2809160 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Mon Oct 05 15:38:35 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 15:38:35 -0700 2009 77889349 859035 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Sun Nov 15 15:52:18 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 15 15:52:35 -0800 2009 17648716 267961 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 3 0 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Mar 12 22:34:01 -0700 2008 Sat Mar 15 21:01:26 -0700 2008 more...]]> 27445763 738730 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 1 0 false Sat Jul 05 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 16 13:23:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 16 13:25:15 -0700 2008 more...]]> 35254248 283638 1524269 0441015980 9780441015986 22 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560m/1524269.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223354560s/1524269.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1524269.Heroes_Adrift 3.95 134 In a realm beset by natural disasters, only the magical abilities of the bonded Pairs—Source and Shield—make the land habitable and keep the citizenry safe. The ties that bind them are far beyond the relationships between lovers or kin—and last their entire lives. Whether they like it or not...

Long-suffering Shield Lee Mallorough and her all-too-charming Source Shintaro Karish are summoned to court by the Empress, who asks the fractious Pair to undertake a mission of utmost importance and secrecy: locate the descendants of her illegitimate, exiled sister.

As their recent chaotic exploits have proven, Lee and Taro are completely ill suited to such a task, but they are in no position to refuse. So, in search of lost royalty, they travel to the Southern Islands, where the heat is unbearable, the clothing is just short of optional—and the less-than-friendly locals could carr less that Lee and Taro are working for the Empress...]]> 2008 4 0 false Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 13 23:04:38 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 13 23:07:02 -0700 2008 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1524269