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The Serpent Gift (The Shamer Chronicles #3)
Awatching face in a market crowd, a mist-shrouded figure on the moor, a haunting presence seen only when he wants to be seen-- Sezuan, possessor of the Serpent Gift for lie and illusion, is a chilling and ambiguous figure at the best of times.
He is also Dina's father. And when he comes to claim the daughter he has never seen, the Shamer and her family are catapulted i...more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
October 2nd 2007
by Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
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Lene Kaaberbol gets better with each book! This one builds on the foundation of the other two (which were fun, thoughtful fantasy adventures) to create a haunting story that will stay with me.
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I enjoyed "The Shamer's Daughter", but was greatly disappointed by it's sequel, "The Shamer's Signet" for it's uninteresting plot, the introduction of Davin as narrator, who I found quite annoying, and the fact Nico, the male lead of the first book, was completely ignored. This third in the series is a vast improvement over the second, and exceeds the first in terms of both plot, characterisation and writing. The character of Davin really matures through this book, and I foun...more
I liked finding out what Nico was good at because I knew anyone with his heart of gold could not be wasted. It was surprising finding out more to why the Shamer is a single mom besides the first assumption one could make -- that no man could endure her eyes. I liked learning about a whole new gift in this world which leaves just enough unsaid to make any introductions credible. What I didn't like was feeling weary. The characters are constantly in need of sleep but unable to stop for it. There i...more
When Dina's father, a Blackmaster, comes to see her her mother, the Shamer, finds out and immediately flees with the family to a new village away from her former husband. As the pursuit continues the whole family finds themselves enslaved by the Prince, grandfather to the warlord slain by Davin, Dina's brother. Now Davin has been captured by the Prince and Nico, heir to the throne now occupied by the Prince, has also been captured. Dina must use either her father or her father's power, the Se...more
In this third book, Dina and her family are trying, once again, to regain the safety and security they once had. Without her gift, Dina believes she will finally have the life she always dreamed of, but when a mysterious and sinister-looking stranger appears, claiming to be Dina's father, the family is divided. When the truth is revealed, Dina must make a choice- either stand against injustice with her family, or join the side of evil.
This book was my favorite out of the quartet beca...more
This book was my favorite out of the quartet beca...more
*3.5 stars*
When Dina meets her father, her world turns upside down. But when she needs help saving her brother Davin, he is the only one who seems able to help her...
This book, like the previous, switches off between Dina and Davin's POVs. I am conflicted about it -- I liked some parts, but others seemed dragged out or unnecessary. The end was bittersweet.
When Dina meets her father, her world turns upside down. But when she needs help saving her brother Davin, he is the only one who seems able to help her...
This book, like the previous, switches off between Dina and Davin's POVs. I am conflicted about it -- I liked some parts, but others seemed dragged out or unnecessary. The end was bittersweet.
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Lene Kaaberbol is one multi-talented author who always paints her story in ways I've never read before. She's meticulous with her characters, imaginative with her novel's setting and always unpredictable.
I didnt read the first 2 books (and the rest) since I rarely found them in less than rm30 each (I'm cheap and broke, I know, I can't afford too much physical book reading in these economics with my book reading speed). But for a third book, it never really distract the readers to follo...more
I didnt read the first 2 books (and the rest) since I rarely found them in less than rm30 each (I'm cheap and broke, I know, I can't afford too much physical book reading in these economics with my book reading speed). But for a third book, it never really distract the readers to follo...more
The third book in the series. I guess I just want to find out what happens even though I don't particulary care for the books. Dina finds out who her father is in this book and also finds out he has a special gift that may have been passed to her. The bad guys continue to do bad guy things and the good guys continue to fight against them.
Nico is back, and it made the book so much better than The Shamer's Signet. In addition, I began to actually like Davin's perspective, and become even more interested in Dina. I'm very interested in reading the last book to know where the combination of Dina's talents goes.
Dina's father shows up and wants spend time with her. Dina's father is a blackmaster. Blackmasters can have special abilities to make people see illusions. Dina's mother won't let her go and their family tries to escape.
This should probably be a three, it was a little warped with mind manipulations and such. Still it was pretty well written and I liked the story.
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Very exciting but a sad ending when the new character Sezuan dies. Can't wait for the next book.
Denne serien, var den første jeg har lest, på Nynorsk, og syntes den var kjempe bra!
Fog, dreams, music, and a long-lost father with a mysterious name.
Nice new family member. An interesting twist on the story.
Jeg har oversat det ogsaa. Meget flot. Tak, Lene:)
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Same as book 2 - wasn't really worth slowly reading, so I just kind of skimmed it because I did want to know what happened. Not interested in this series anymore though.
Veldig spennende!
Really loving this series! I picked up book one because it sounded interesting, now I have begun book four and wished their was a book five! Will be sad when this series ends but hopefully it will end with closure. I highly recommend The Shamer Chronicles!
This is the third book in the Shamer's Chronicles, and definitely the BEST in my opinion. In this one, Nico, the true heir to the throne, along with my beloved Davin, find themselves taken prisoner. Ahhh!
this was probably my fav or 2nd fav out of the whole series.
we finally meet Dina's father and he's as slippery and cunning as a snake!
I personally liked what Dina did at the very end. XP
we finally meet Dina's father and he's as slippery and cunning as a snake!
I personally liked what Dina did at the very end. XP
This one was okay from Dina's point of view. But i really like from Davin's point of view, that was much more exciting, so I gave it a 3!
This was really good too!!! I cant decide which I like most yet... I still have to read the 4th book.
solid YA fantasy... the first couple are, i think, better than this one. but still good.
I read the Danish edition - but thought I'd register the english edition here as read.
I liked this book the best in the series. I thought her dad was so cool.
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