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43rd out of 90 books
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102 voters
Guardian Of Honor (The Summoning #1)
by
Robin D. Owens (Goodreads Author)
With their magic boundaries falling and terrible monsters invading, the Marshalls of Lladrana must follow ancient tradition and summon a savior from the Exotique land...
For Alexa Fitzwalter, the Marshall's call pulled the savvy lawyer into a realm where she barely understood the language, let alone the intricacies of politics and power. Armed only with her wits, a mysti
...morePaperback, 416 pages
Published
February 1st 2005
by Luna
(first published 2005)
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Reads like bad fanfic.
When I read the summary for this, I was intrigued by a premise that had previously been used by Modesitt in "The Soprano Sorceress," bringing a woman from our world into a magical one where she suddenly finds herself in possession of great power. Unfortunately, Ms. Owens is no Modesitt. I strongly suspect that she's a former, or current, fanfic writer and this book is one of her recycled fics that she "cleaned up" for professional publication. It certainly reads like it, st...more
When I read the summary for this, I was intrigued by a premise that had previously been used by Modesitt in "The Soprano Sorceress," bringing a woman from our world into a magical one where she suddenly finds herself in possession of great power. Unfortunately, Ms. Owens is no Modesitt. I strongly suspect that she's a former, or current, fanfic writer and this book is one of her recycled fics that she "cleaned up" for professional publication. It certainly reads like it, st...more
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This book was surprisingly nice. Ok, it's nothing earth shattering, and perhaps because of that 4 stars are too much. On the other hand, I really enjoyed it and I'm going to let that count for more than how good the book is.
The story is about Alexa, who gets Summoned to another world. There she finds she has magic and is needed to fight evil. She also finds her soulmate. As you can see, a simple story, nice and unpretentious. It has fantasy, it had romance, and, what I really liked, it is unpre...more
The story is about Alexa, who gets Summoned to another world. There she finds she has magic and is needed to fight evil. She also finds her soulmate. As you can see, a simple story, nice and unpretentious. It has fantasy, it had romance, and, what I really liked, it is unpre...more
Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens is book one in the Summoning series.
The world where the story takes place is Lladrana, a world based on the feudal system with castes and roles for everyone. When Alexa steps through the portal from the human world to Lladrana, she tests into one of the highest places in society: guardian. She is the newest member of an elite group of magical people who are rich and control all information being dissipated to the people of Lladrana. Her love interest is the so...more
The world where the story takes place is Lladrana, a world based on the feudal system with castes and roles for everyone. When Alexa steps through the portal from the human world to Lladrana, she tests into one of the highest places in society: guardian. She is the newest member of an elite group of magical people who are rich and control all information being dissipated to the people of Lladrana. Her love interest is the so...more
I have found myself really enjoying Luna books. The style is a romantic adventure. It deals with Marshalls and sorcery and a summoning from present day Earth to a world of monsters and a race of humanoids that are similar yet very different.
This was a very enjoyable read. Took me about a day to read it. Slurp!
This was a very enjoyable read. Took me about a day to read it. Slurp!
Nov 28, 2008
Holly
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who loves fantasy, other worlds, heroines, and flying horses
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WOW doesn't really cover it. Amazing world, amazing characters, very creative use of magic and song and telepathy. I actually only read it because I saw book 3 (Protector of the Flight) with the pegasus on the cover, and figured I'd better begin at the beginning (hoping I wouldn't be disappointed). I think I've found a new favorite series. Warning for some of my friends that I know this might offend: There is some sex, and the society in general has no morays against homosexuality (nothing overt...more
I couldnt put this book down and then I 'devoured' the rest of the series. I loved the world that Ms Owens created and the romance and the adventure and the 'happy ever after'
My husband hasnt seen much of me this past few weeks I have been reading 'The Summoning Series'
I think Robin Owens did a marvellous job with these books, the romance scenes were really engrossing, the story and adventure exciting. I really recommend this to other fans of romantic fantasy.
(Just an add in, the romance scenes...more
My husband hasnt seen much of me this past few weeks I have been reading 'The Summoning Series'
I think Robin Owens did a marvellous job with these books, the romance scenes were really engrossing, the story and adventure exciting. I really recommend this to other fans of romantic fantasy.
(Just an add in, the romance scenes...more
I absolutely LOVE this series! Its very original and written so well! It seems very realistic and the situations the characters get involved in seem plausible (within the story line) It is a fantasy fiction where on woman from Colorado is brought into another dimension by the inhabitance of this alternate realm to help save them from an evil being. This evil being is sending creatures through the rain and past the failing protective barrier to attack and kill. This first book is full of internal...more
Fans of Roberts's more recent Romantic Fantasy, the Circle Trilogy, might also appreciate Robin D. Owens. Her Summoning series features a magic-based society where talents are pooled to fight evil; however, the leaders must also summon a character from contemporary Earth to defend their world when the danger becomes too threatening. With action both in the magical world and in contemporary society, this series offers many similarities to Roberts — strong characters, suspenseful action, interesti...more
I think compared to many romance novels out there, this story was decent.
One thing bothered me: Alexa just kept accepting dramatic changes in her life too easily. I'm sure each person has their own unique response to changes and disorientation but I think the extreme switch from Denver, Colorado to a magical world called Lladrana filled with magic-users, flying horses, and monsters, would be enough for most logical people to question their own sanity. It troubles me that the novel claims she pr...more
One thing bothered me: Alexa just kept accepting dramatic changes in her life too easily. I'm sure each person has their own unique response to changes and disorientation but I think the extreme switch from Denver, Colorado to a magical world called Lladrana filled with magic-users, flying horses, and monsters, would be enough for most logical people to question their own sanity. It troubles me that the novel claims she pr...more
Rather than posting a review of each book in the series, here's the summation of them all!
The series started out strong, with a nice balance between the fantasy world and the romantic aspect Owens brings in to most of her work. My enjoyment faded with each subsequent book. This isn't to say I didn't enjoy the writing and move quickly through each book, but I think I liked the characters less as the series progressed. For example, the heroine of book 2 seemed strong and smart in her book, but com...more
The series started out strong, with a nice balance between the fantasy world and the romantic aspect Owens brings in to most of her work. My enjoyment faded with each subsequent book. This isn't to say I didn't enjoy the writing and move quickly through each book, but I think I liked the characters less as the series progressed. For example, the heroine of book 2 seemed strong and smart in her book, but com...more
I really enjoy Owens' Celta series, and thought this might grab me the same way. While it was enjoyable, it isn't as compelling as her other series.
The novel started out really slow. 50 pages in I was still having a hard time falling into the story. There were parts that drew me in, but I didn't find myself eager to get back to the book if I set it down.
I may try the second book to see if the world captures me more, but I'm not in a hurry to grab it.
The novel started out really slow. 50 pages in I was still having a hard time falling into the story. There were parts that drew me in, but I didn't find myself eager to get back to the book if I set it down.
I may try the second book to see if the world captures me more, but I'm not in a hurry to grab it.
this was my favorite book of the entire series, i guess robin owens just couldn't come up with another character that could add up to Alexa's badassness. I did appreciate that she tried to make all of the characters in all of the books very very different from the others. Usually authors just produce the same characters with different names and maybe 1 or 2 different things about their personalities. She tried to make all of her girls almost opposites from each other. love this series.
I had tried to read this book about a year ago and for some reason, put it down despite really enjoying the beginning. I picked it up again yesterday - and couldn't put it down again. I loved it - a great book of overcoming the odds and defeating prejudices as well as 'evil'. I think because I had already read some of the 'world', I found it really easy to immerse myself in the fantasy. In a strange way my delay increased my enjoyment of the book. I have the next 3 books in the series - I can't...more
When attorney Alexa Fitzwalter is pulled into an alternate world to become a warrior Marshall, she doesn’t count on falling for an outcast horseman or on fighting monsters threatening the land called Lladrana. If the choice comes for her to return home, will she take it, or will she stay to complete her destiny? Immerse yourself in fantasy and escape to another reality with this fast-paced read.
I loved this book!!! I'm not much of a fantasy reader, but this author is AMAZING! The style really gets you involved and you are emotionally attached to the story. I couldn't stop reading, I stayed up all night reading this book just because I had to know what happened!
Fantasy is not my usual choice but i found this series by accident on amazon and bought the first 3. I am so glad, because this series has enthralled me. It is well written and fast paced. This series is about magic, love, good and evil, faith, tollerance and community.
Read them all...you will not be disappointed.
This book, the first in the series is about Alexa being "summoned" from earth to another place Lladrana to help fight invading evil.
Monsters, magic, love, a beautiful other world, and a...more
Read them all...you will not be disappointed.
This book, the first in the series is about Alexa being "summoned" from earth to another place Lladrana to help fight invading evil.
Monsters, magic, love, a beautiful other world, and a...more
Couldn't connect with the characters...premise was a good one but so so poorly executed. Very disappointing....for a smart lawyer, this hero is incredibly stupid...and every cliche in fantasy is trotted out here and given an inexpert twirl....made me gag....
Oct 16, 2009
Cris
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
contemporary-fantasy,
fantasy,
magic,
paranormal-romance,
parallel-worlds,
romance,
war-battles
I think it'll appeal to fans of fantasy who like some romance, but I'm not as sure about romance fans since the 'romance' isn't much of a romance by the standards of fans of the Romance genre.
Overall, I found the book a compelling read.
Overall, I found the book a compelling read.
Unexpected series of five books. Each book was better than the one before. All the questions are answered about this unusual world that is on a different relm. It is described in great detail along with the social structure.
For a romantic story with more of an epic fantasy feel, try the Summoning series by Robin D. Owens. Owens is known for her intricate worldbuilding and optimistic stories. Start at the beginning, with Guardian of Honor.
I finished this one in one sitting. Easy read with interesting characters. Sounds like the next book will have a different main character so looking forward to reading it and seeing the differences.
Fun ride that someone small could be so powerful, and that power could give leverage in a classed society. Don't like the replacement of sex for love.
May 15, 2011
Anna
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
No one
Shelves:
didn-t-finish,
disappointment
I tried to read this book but I found it rather stupid. With great reviews and high praise I though it might be worth my time, but every time I picked the book up, I kept asking myself: Why am I reading this crap... I rarely give up on a book, but I was well after the 100th page and I had given it a fair chance. The characters seemed fickle, the fantasy element was so vague it was pointless, and who in any world has sex with a faceless stranger just because you're bored and he smelled good? Agai...more
This book takes place in another place called Lladrana though it does connect to our earth. It's about a woman called Alexa Fitzwalter who stumbles into another world through their calling song to her. She is the chosen one who must help to defend the strange new land she's been called to. being an orphan in our world she finally finds what she's been deprived of in our world and decides to stay and help fight the monsters that tries to kill the only home where she's been accepted. i learned tha...more
Good book, I saw it at the library and it look interesting. Turns out it is one of five, that are very quick reads.
Actually a pretty good first book. Love the whole idea on interdimensional worlds! Great
[Copied across from Library Thing; 16 October 2012]
I enjoyed the whole series of the summoning books.
arg! Good ideas, but smashed together with too much. Unique stuff in the world she creates, but she basically went down the laundry list of girly fantasy novels and picked one of each variety-
add
1 depressed earth girl
1 furry shapeshifter pet guide
1 magical horse of any telepathic sentient variety
stir with plug and play magical powers
add 1 hot hero w/ magical sex skills
1 prophecy/fate
fold in demony creatures of any dark flesh-eating variety
bake one hour or until our suspencion of desbelief is com...more
add
1 depressed earth girl
1 furry shapeshifter pet guide
1 magical horse of any telepathic sentient variety
stir with plug and play magical powers
add 1 hot hero w/ magical sex skills
1 prophecy/fate
fold in demony creatures of any dark flesh-eating variety
bake one hour or until our suspencion of desbelief is com...more
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Even better that the heart search series
