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The Shapeshifters: The Kiesha'ra of the Den of Shadows (The Kiesha'ra #1-5)
Five shapeshifter novels—one fascinating read!
Hawksong
Danica Shardae, an avian shapeshifter, will do anything in her power to stop the war that has raged between her people and the serpiente—even pretend to be in love with Zane Cobriana, the terrifying leader of her kind’s greatest enemy, and accept him as her pair bond. But will Zane strike as swiftly and lethally as the...more
Hawksong
Danica Shardae, an avian shapeshifter, will do anything in her power to stop the war that has raged between her people and the serpiente—even pretend to be in love with Zane Cobriana, the terrifying leader of her kind’s greatest enemy, and accept him as her pair bond. But will Zane strike as swiftly and lethally as the...more
Paperback, 968 pages
Published
January 12th 2010
by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
(first published December 22nd 2009)
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You HAVE to read this part first. There are only two rules before reading this book:
1) Do not read the summaries at the back of the book. Read only the excerpt of which you are going to read because there will be spoilers and I’ve seen them myself which I regret reading.
2) Do not analyze the family tree because there are spoilers, yet again. To elaborate, you will know who are dead, who’ll be together and who their children would be.
So, for my reviews, I will avoid putting spoilers so you can re...more
1) Do not read the summaries at the back of the book. Read only the excerpt of which you are going to read because there will be spoilers and I’ve seen them myself which I regret reading.
2) Do not analyze the family tree because there are spoilers, yet again. To elaborate, you will know who are dead, who’ll be together and who their children would be.
So, for my reviews, I will avoid putting spoilers so you can re...more
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Book 1 & 2 (Hawksong & Snakecharm) - Both are short books therefore there is only so much that can happen, however the books were somewhat uneventful. Despite that, I found the books enjoyable and left me looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I found the world created by Amelia was enthralled and fascinating. I found the cultures depicted within Amelia's world engaging and interesting.
Book 3 (Falcondance) - I found this book more interesting than previous books. It was also...more
Book 3 (Falcondance) - I found this book more interesting than previous books. It was also...more
Wow
Really, there's not much more I can say.
It was the most wonderful collection of books I have ever read.
It dragged me deep into the world where shapeshifters ruled and gave me amazing visual thoughts of the scenery.
Hawksong, Snakecharm, Falcondance, Wolfcry and Wyvern Hail, were truly masterpiece creations!
Really, there's not much more I can say.
It was the most wonderful collection of books I have ever read.
It dragged me deep into the world where shapeshifters ruled and gave me amazing visual thoughts of the scenery.
Hawksong, Snakecharm, Falcondance, Wolfcry and Wyvern Hail, were truly masterpiece creations!
Well, all I have to say is WAY TO GO Amelia Atwater-Rhodes!!!!!!!
You've once again managed to create what nobody in the genre has really created yet. Books about shape shifters are difficult (in my experience) to come by, and Amelia Atwater-Rhodes has done an amazing job of introducing this mix into the teen romance genre.
MINIMAL SPOILERS HERE GUYS IF YOU WANT TO READ FURTHER YOU WILL NOT BE SPOILED!!
Book 1: Hawksong
I immediately took to the characters. They were loveable, and had tangible pers...more
You've once again managed to create what nobody in the genre has really created yet. Books about shape shifters are difficult (in my experience) to come by, and Amelia Atwater-Rhodes has done an amazing job of introducing this mix into the teen romance genre.
MINIMAL SPOILERS HERE GUYS IF YOU WANT TO READ FURTHER YOU WILL NOT BE SPOILED!!
Book 1: Hawksong
I immediately took to the characters. They were loveable, and had tangible pers...more
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I had a late night of reading last night and yesterday and I decided to read all of Amelia Atwater Rhodes shifter's series in one huge compilation. If you have never read and of Rhode's books, your should totally pic one up.
These stories are short and sweet. In each story there is a tale of love overcoming and obstacle overcome, even diplomacy between animal groups. There are leaders, lovers, last chances and dramatic moments in the stories. The central characters are making huge growth in them...more
These stories are short and sweet. In each story there is a tale of love overcoming and obstacle overcome, even diplomacy between animal groups. There are leaders, lovers, last chances and dramatic moments in the stories. The central characters are making huge growth in them...more
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So let's start off by saying I am a huge fantasy fan. Absolutely anything that takes me out of this world and into another I'll pretty much give a shot. This series of tales is one of the best I've ever read. And Amelia Atwater-Rhodes does this in such a beautiful way weiving politics, war, sorrow, pregidices and love together in a realistic beautifully developed world that sucks you in and makes you believe. It had me in tears, ripping my heart apart, and cheering and anxiety ridden. Over and a...more
So I got this book because I had a coupon and it was 5 books in one!!! Why not!?!? I was a bit skeptical about it when I seen it compared online to the "Twilight" saga. Oh dear. What have I done? LOL I'm so glad I didn't see that comparison until after I had purchased this book. It was SO good. I loved the detail and the character development. I loved how each book built on the one before it and each one was told from the point of view of a different character. Even though this book is classifi...more
This is a great series that combines the mystery and magic of a fantasy series with the intrigue and tumultuousness of a family saga.
It begins with Danica Shardae and Zane Cobriana as they struggle to end the war between their people by marrying. The series follows the trials and successes which follow from their reign of peace, inlcuding the sacrifices their daughter, Oliza, must make in order to preserve what her parents began. The series concludes with Oliza's cousin, Hai, as she does what sh...more
It begins with Danica Shardae and Zane Cobriana as they struggle to end the war between their people by marrying. The series follows the trials and successes which follow from their reign of peace, inlcuding the sacrifices their daughter, Oliza, must make in order to preserve what her parents began. The series concludes with Oliza's cousin, Hai, as she does what sh...more
I really liked this book(s) you get to see the beginning and you are not seeing the events through just only one character's view point but different ones. And you are also not just stuck in one time frame...The first book is from a female point of view, the next a few months later a males point of view, next book 20 some odd years later a male point of view, next around the same time female point of view, around same time female point of view. This refreshing take on a series will make you feel...more
Overall this is a great fantasy series and I am impressed with the writing, world-building and varied depth of the characters…and I am completely sad it is over.
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Hawksong: What a great story of war, sacrifice and love. Peace is brought about warring clans through the altruism of two young heirs to different thrones, avian Danica and serpiente Zane. It’s a Romeo and Juliet type story with out the tragic ending, yet deliciously laced with angst, fear, understanding and respect. While the plot...more
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Hawksong: What a great story of war, sacrifice and love. Peace is brought about warring clans through the altruism of two young heirs to different thrones, avian Danica and serpiente Zane. It’s a Romeo and Juliet type story with out the tragic ending, yet deliciously laced with angst, fear, understanding and respect. While the plot...more
The five shapeshifter books should be read together, but considered four separate story arcs. If you don't the story could be disjointed. For me the flow was perfect, following the two generations of royalty and the friends they surrounded themselves with. And I found the situations both unique and true to the world created. And the World was amazing, I'm still spinning from how rich I found it and how deep the history yet.
Now the bad news; if you like twilight you may not enjoy this. It's diffe...more
Now the bad news; if you like twilight you may not enjoy this. It's diffe...more
Nov 29, 2010
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Holy freaky jesus!!!!!! THIS BOOK IS EPICALLY AWESOME IT WAS SO AWESOME IT MAKE ME CRY BECAUSE I WAS OVERWHEMLE OF IT AWESOMENESS!!!! It the whole series of Hawksong or the serious which is call The Kiesha`re of the den of shadows! I will tell you one thing! You have to read it!
Walking through Borders looking for some books and this book caught my eyes and now i don`t regret getting this as my late Christmas present from my cousin.
You should read it. . .also ps. i would of given more stars if t...more
Walking through Borders looking for some books and this book caught my eyes and now i don`t regret getting this as my late Christmas present from my cousin.
You should read it. . .also ps. i would of given more stars if t...more
I loved this book! Amelia Atwater-Rhodes is one of my favorite authors. Some parts of the book were slow, but important, so it was worth reading in the end. I was completely absorbed into the book. The plot line was great! And I can't wait to read more books by her. She's an awesome writer.
I cried in book 4! This is 5 novels placed in one very large book. A series of events that take place in order and over generations. It trapped me from the beginning and took me all the way through. Had I not needed sleep I wouldn't have put it down. One fantastic epic tale!
This book is really 5 semi-short stories (around 200 pages each). I don't really like short stories but thought maybe I could handle this one. I really liked the first story about Zane and Danica and wish that one would have been longer so the author could have focused a little more on the world building. The other stories didn't really catch my interest and I didn't even read the last one.
Wow.. Didn't know much about it, but was given it for a present.. After i started reading. i couldn't stop till i finish it.. Very good, Love the way the characters were very much like the animals of their shift.. Beautiful and wonderful read..
I really enjoyed this series. The first book was my favorite, but the others were not disappointing. I found it very interesting how the focus became lesson individuals and more on empires as the series progressed.
I really enjoyed the first book i this amazing novel but the rest depressed me a little. It is beautifully written but I just didn't like the ending really. I recommend it to everyone but try to be happy after.
I loved this series and often times read the books over again. The world that Rhodes created was amazing, and definitely a place I'd love to visit, should I be able to. Fantastic read. Definitely worth it.
I really enjoyed this book. I read them all together and finished them in about 3 days. The first and third were probably my favorite but all together they are still worth 5 stars!
I loved this though Oliza lost my favor every other part of this book was good. Earlier you would believe Oliza was the selfless good person but really that was more Hai. Way to go Amelia Atwater-Rhodes.
I found it difficult to start this book, maybe the number of pages that seemed daunting, I am not too sure. But I do know this that I am so glad I stuck with it and read it, it was well worth every minute.
I love this series! any book that speaks positively of homosexuality gets a good mark from me! lots of love Amelia Atwater- Rhodes!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! though i admit it took me a couple of chapters to draw me in, BUT still i love that each book in this is on a different persons point of veiw but it's all basing around the one big battle with the different shapeshipters and the magic an all! AGAIN i will admit i'm not one for GIANT books, you have to admit yourselves people it is a pretty hefty book to read.
ANYWAY.... there's so much in it i did have to put the book down now and again cause there's so much stuff to follow...more
ANYWAY.... there's so much in it i did have to put the book down now and again cause there's so much stuff to follow...more
Loved this book to pieces. I was caught in the veil of mystic and magical qualities long after I had finished reading.
Hawksong - 4 stars
Snakecharm - 3 stars
Falcondacne - 3 stars
Wolfcry - 2 stars
Wyvernhail - 3 stars
Snakecharm - 3 stars
Falcondacne - 3 stars
Wolfcry - 2 stars
Wyvernhail - 3 stars
I liked it at first, but it started to loose me at the end.
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I grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, where I matriculated through the public Concord-Carlisle school district from kindergarten until my graduation in 2001. The best part of school, from fifth grade until the year I graduated, was definitely chorus. I love music, and I love to sing, and though I never had the courage or the talent to participate in any of the high school plays as a performer, I en...more
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