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The Skull of the World (The Witches of Eileanan #5)
by
Kate Forsyth (Goodreads Author),
Judy York
In the land of Eileanan, the Pact of Peace has not meant the end of unrest. And, though Isabeau would like to return home to help her family in these uncertain times, she must first venture to the Skull of the World where she will discover her true talents as a witch. And when she does return home, she does so transformed with the power to overcome her family's enemies onc...more
Mass Market Paperback, 400 pages
Published
February 1st 2002
by Roc
(first published January 1st 2001)
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Finally, we get to follow Isabeau through her initiation into the Firedragon clan. I do wish it went on a little longer or that we got to spend more time at the Skull of the World instead of switching to Nali, Fish Prince. I didn't mind the different perspective, but this is when it fell into the trap that all stories that switch back and forth fall into: you have a favorite character and dislike having to leave them to read about another. I did like Nali's character but it was lessened by my na...more
Probably my second favourite book in this series (after the first one, of course!), as we finally get to see Isabeau go through her initiation to her fathers clan. I liked the whole process, but would have liked to see it go on a little longer. I was glad there wasn't as much of Lachlan, as the third book kind of turned me off him. Overall, a fantastic book, and a great series
Isabeau must embrace the other half of her heritage and live among her father's people, the Khan'cohban. As she struggles to assimilate into the foreign culture and survive the rite of passage to the skull of the world, she is set out on a path of self-discovery-- to her ultimate power. Meanwhile, Maya is scheming the downfall of Lachlan, and to have her daughter, Bronwen, placed back on the throne.
As with the past four books, there is plenty of fast-paced adventure and great character developme...more
As with the past four books, there is plenty of fast-paced adventure and great character developme...more
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Book 5 done and dusted and once again I really enjoyed this book.
This one is basically Isabeau's tale of her journey to the skull of the world and back to Eileanan.
It was great to have a whole book devoted to her journey as there are so many characters in this series that you can lose sight of them.
I am really looking forward to the next and last book in the series.
This one is basically Isabeau's tale of her journey to the skull of the world and back to Eileanan.
It was great to have a whole book devoted to her journey as there are so many characters in this series that you can lose sight of them.
I am really looking forward to the next and last book in the series.
I will definitely draft a full-fledged review for all the 6 books. It's a pity that they decreased in thrill and charm, but the character building was worth it.
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The skill of the world is beautifully down, I really loved how Kate Forsyth created the characters and then made the transform so wonderfully. In this book I thoroughly enjoyed how Kate got more depth on two of the characters by getting them both to go back to 'their' roots. It allows us and the other character to learn the past of another, it opens our eyes at the difference in life styles and reintroduces some characters from the begining.
I greatly enjoyed this book at well. I think of the twins, I prefer Isabeau to Iseult. It was fun to see her go to her father's people on the Spine of the World and learn their ways, and then go on her naming quest. A fantasy version of a female bildungsroman. The whole series is that, actually, but this book more so than the others.
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Great fun. I really liked Isabeau's adventures with the Khan'Coban in book 3 and I liked this just as much. And her true Talent is a lot of fun, too. I wish, I could do that! Besides book 1 probably my favourite book of the series.
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Ha! Good. I'll buy this series someday and read it again.
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This is may favourite book in the series
as all the rest of this series... great book!
I like the way she wrote this book
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Kate Forsyth is the award-winning author of more than 20 books for both adults and children.
Her books for adults include 'Bitter Greens', a retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale, and the bestselling fantasy series 'Witches of Eileanan' and 'Rhiannon's Ride'. Her books for children include 'The Gypsy Crown', 'The Puzzle Ring', and 'The Starkin Crown'
She had also published a collection of poetry cal...more
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Her books for adults include 'Bitter Greens', a retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale, and the bestselling fantasy series 'Witches of Eileanan' and 'Rhiannon's Ride'. Her books for children include 'The Gypsy Crown', 'The Puzzle Ring', and 'The Starkin Crown'
She had also published a collection of poetry cal...more
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