Lara is the Warprize
A powerful healer, she has sworn an oath of loyalty to Keir the Warlord, and his people. Now the Warlord and hi... read full description
A powerful healer, she has sworn an oath of loyalty to Keir the Warlord, and his people. Now the Warlord and hi... read full description
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Apr 20, 2011
Angela
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I'm rereading this book, because I want to read the 4th, but I'm already wondering if I really want to re-read it. I didn't like it nearly as much as the first, and in fact, because of that I've never made it to the third book. I wonder if it would be better to skip (or skim?) this one and move to the 3rd. I find Lara just not nearly as likeable in this book, and in fact, culpable of being a bit selfish in endangering everyone else.
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Jun 08, 2011
Judith
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This is one of those kinds of novels that bring out very strong feelings in the reader--you either love it or you don't like it at all. It is a world that is so unlike any we know, and filled with individuals who can easily endear themselves of be a total turn-off. Lara's stubborn nature comes to the fore here--a problem her old mentor has tried to address in the past, but without his guidance she makes some decisions that are contrary to Kier's wishes/commands, and which end up bring devastat
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Sep 16, 2010
Jane
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Sep 15, 2010
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This is the 2nd book in Vaughan’s ‘The Chronicles of the Warlands’ trilogy’.
There’s quite an upheaval in this book. Lara and Keir’s relationship is put to the test; by their own actions, and the growing resentment of Keir’s soldiers who are disgruntled at their lack of bounty after such a long battle.
The plague storyline has Vaughan killing many beloved secondary characters, but the fast-paced, gripping plot more than makes up for the heartache.
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There’s quite an upheaval in this book. Lara and Keir’s relationship is put to the test; by their own actions, and the growing resentment of Keir’s soldiers who are disgruntled at their lack of bounty after such a long battle.
The plague storyline has Vaughan killing many beloved secondary characters, but the fast-paced, gripping plot more than makes up for the heartache.
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Oct 24, 2011
Mithrendiel
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Argh! What went wrong here? I loved Warprize – it was fun, romantic, and left me feeling all warm and happy reading it. Warsworn is a very different kind of story – I found it a painful, frustrating, and downright difficult read. It suffers from the classic love story second book syndrome in which the main romance leads fight, bicker, and generally struggle. Fortunately we are not forced to suffer through a painful breakup (ala New Moon), but Keir and Lara are at each other’s throats throug
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May 31, 2011
Angie
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Synopsis: "A powerful healer, she has sworn an oath of loyalty to Keir the Warlord, and his people. Now the Warlord and his chosen mate face enemies within the tribe and danger lurks on every hand as they journey toward Keir's homeland.
When they reach a village marked with the warnings of the plague, Keir forbids Lara to heal the sick, commanding that she not risk her own life. But both Lara and Kier are strong of will and neither will bend easily, even for love; and when Lara More...
When they reach a village marked with the warnings of the plague, Keir forbids Lara to heal the sick, commanding that she not risk her own life. But both Lara and Kier are strong of will and neither will bend easily, even for love; and when Lara More...
Aug 18, 2011
Cindy
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This is the 2nd book in the Warlands series, and for me it was just about as good as Warprize. I really like the way Mrs. Vaughan can tell a story. I felt like I was right there with the people of the Plains. I enjoyed learning more about the Plains people and their customs. This story picks up were Warprize left off so if you haven't read it read it first. I love how Lara goes after what she wants, and how she does it so gracefully and courageously. I have enjoyed watching Lara and Keir's relat
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Feb 01, 2012
Eleal
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Plot wise, this book suffers from the well-known middle-book syndrome. Lara and Keir, with his army, are still on their way back to the Plains when they encounter an unknown enemy, the plague. The whole book centers on the outbreak and treatment of the plague and the effects it has on the community of the Firelander's warriors. This can sometimes be quite boring.[return][return]Nevertheless some things are better than in the first book. Although still written in first person narrative, I no long
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Apr 21, 2010
♫♥✿LovLivLife Reviews✿♥♫ (Chasity)
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** From my blog. Please excuse the format.
My friend Kainani @ Kainanisreadz- not only recommended these books but she loaned them all to me.
Which means... I barely mingled with society for 6 days or so.
I am a woman of little patience so one major blessing of catching a series later then its publication is
that I can read them all back to back... one after the other. Suffice to say, this is another review
that will include the series as a whole.
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My friend Kainani @ Kainanisreadz- not only recommended these books but she loaned them all to me.
Which means... I barely mingled with society for 6 days or so.
I am a woman of little patience so one major blessing of catching a series later then its publication is
that I can read them all back to back... one after the other. Suffice to say, this is another review
that will include the series as a whole.
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Aug 02, 2011
Kaetrin
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I'd call this book part 1 and Warlord part 2. I think I would have been really annoyed if I hadn't had the next book to go on with immediately. At the end of Warprize, Keir is returning with his warprize to the Heart of the Plains. By the end of Warsworn, they haven't even go their yet. So, where I expected to be, as set up by book 1, was not where I was, until the end of book 3. Keir and Lara continue to develop their relationship with each other and learn about one another's cultures. On
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Dec 30, 2009
Caitlyn
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I loved this book. I love this series. Lara and Keir are magnificent. The author's done such an excellent job of world building here. Rich in detail, but not so much it bog the story down. Filled with wonderful characters that each hold there own in the telling of the story. In Warsworn Keir is in the process of returning home with is army and his Warprize (Lara) when a plague lays them down low. This also gives the enemy from within the opportunity to undermine Keir's leadership. A wonderful st
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Jun 16, 2008
Ana T.
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Lara is the Warprize
A powerful healer, she has sworn an oath of loyalty to Keir the Warlord, and his people. Now the Warlord and his chosen mate face enemies within the tribe and danger lurks on every hand as they journey toward Keir's homeland.
When they reach a village marked with the warnings of the plague, Keir forbids Lara to heal the sick, commanding that she not risk her own life. But both Lara and Kier are strong of will and neither will bend easily, even for love More...
A powerful healer, she has sworn an oath of loyalty to Keir the Warlord, and his people. Now the Warlord and his chosen mate face enemies within the tribe and danger lurks on every hand as they journey toward Keir's homeland.
When they reach a village marked with the warnings of the plague, Keir forbids Lara to heal the sick, commanding that she not risk her own life. But both Lara and Kier are strong of will and neither will bend easily, even for love More...
Jul 05, 2011
Dana
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Transportive! Ensnaring! Alluring! Warsworn is a time machine! Read this story and travel through the sands of time! Elizabeth Vaughan has woven an incredible story of love and war that sends us back in time. Kier is what real men are made of! I was able to experience the culture and the life of these strange barbarian people. I highly recommend you take this journey with Elizabeth Vaghan as your tour guide. Read Warsworn today! Loved it!!!
Feb 07, 2009
Gardavson
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I just couldn't do it. I read the first part of this book in a preview in book 1. When I got book 2 out to read, I just coudn't bring myself to read it. From reading the sum on the back of the book, it seemed it was all about the woman disobeying the man and thus exposing them to the plague. The hero's a warlord for heaven's sake. But he acts more like a pushover. All he or his people know is war and yet they are all so easy going, understanding, and, well, soft. It just doesn't jive.
Feb 09, 2012
Haley
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That was...not as good as Warprize, but then Warprize was amazing. No review to come. I did enjoy it. Just not very much. It is like the middle child. You have three children(books) but the first one you love becuase its the first one, and the last you love because its the last. The middle child is nothing special. Wow, haha, nothing against middle children. You still love them!
Jun 29, 2011
Stoli
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Continuing this series, I actually liked some of the side characters better than the female main character at times. Was sad when the author killed off a couple of favorites, therefore emotional response = excellent story. Looking forward to seeing what the author has in store for her characters next, tho have to wait for an interlibrary loan for the 3rd in this series.
Sep 10, 2011
TJ
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3.5/5.0
This second in a trilogy continues the wonderful story of the warlord Keir and his warprize, Xylara. The story is just as well written as the first, The topic of fighting the plague just wasn't nearly as riveting a subject as others would have been. Still, it has me captivated enough to dive into the third book!
This second in a trilogy continues the wonderful story of the warlord Keir and his warprize, Xylara. The story is just as well written as the first, The topic of fighting the plague just wasn't nearly as riveting a subject as others would have been. Still, it has me captivated enough to dive into the third book!
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Jul 13, 2010
Pam
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A good sequel to Warprize although a much darker book. The heroine isn't perfect and makes a huge mistake that has devestating consequences. Several of the characters from Warprize die in this book. The author sets up the politics for the final book in the trilogy.
May 16, 2011
Julia
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This whole book felt like a placeholder... I felt like Vaughan retreads old relationship issues for Lara and Kier, and not in a way I found particularly interesting. The middle part of their journey, I had to keep going to see how things work out.
Aug 01, 2008
pianogal
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I am so glad I stumbled across this series at the library! It kind of fall somewhere between fantasy and chicklit. This is the second book in the series (after Warprize) and I still thought it was good, but the first one was better. Lara and Keir have started to travel to Keir's home in the plains but they get waylaid by the plague. With Lara being a healer and all, of course she feels obligated to stop and help - which has larger consequences than just for her. I didn't think Vaughan made L
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Mar 22, 2009
Heather
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This is the 2nd book in the Chronicles of the Warlands trilogy, and it's definitely a transitional book. I still liked it, but didn't feel it really moved the plot forward. The whole book focused on the plague and everyone getting sick and trying to treat them. I thought we'd see Lara really shine here using her healing skills and finding a cure, but she just didn't. She stumbled around almost figuring "something" out, but then never really does. This book fell flat, but I'd still reco
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Jun 18, 2010
Estara
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There were some unnecessary deaths in this book, but when you read the third book it makes a lot of the things that were muddled here understandable. The world is fascinating as the focus shifts to the plains people.
Jan 30, 2012
I was saddened by the deaths of Epor, Gils, and Isdra..... I'm suspecting Isdra was murdered by Iften and his cohort the warrior-priest! I will see if thats revealed in book 3....
Jun 14, 2011
Laura (soapturtle)
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Obviously a bridge between 1 and 3, but it wasn't awful. In fact, because I was reading on my kindle and not paying attention to my progress, the end rather snuck up on me.
Apr 12, 2011
MrsJoseph
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This series has 4 books - the first one was pretty decent and I enjoyed it. This book made me stop reading the series. There is no way it could have been more depressing.
Nov 08, 2011
SmittenKitten
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Warsworn is the second book in the Chronicles of the Warlands series. The world that Vaughan has imagined, along with the culture of the characters, keeps me reading this series. However, the books themselves are rather flat. Nothing much happens in Warsworn. The tribe is affected by a plague, which was Lara's fault in the first place because she risked their exposure to the disease. People get sick, Lara does what she can to help, some die, and eventually the plague has run its course and the t
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May 26, 2008
Donna
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In Book 2 of this trilogy, Keir leaves behind half his army in Xy to travel to the Heart of the Plains so that Lara can be confirmed as his Warprize. On the way they come across a village that has been struck by the plague. Lara, as a healer, had taken the oath to help anyone in need. Regardless of Keir's not wanting her to go into the village, she does anyway. Within little time, Lara, Keir and others are struck ill. This type of illness is unknown to the Keir's people and are practically
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Sep 26, 2011
Maria
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Such a fantastic book, completely immerses its reader into an alternate reality that is wonderful. It's my comfort book and i constantly reread.
May 06, 2009
Carolyn
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A fairly typical middle book. Decent but not as great as the first. Very melancholy.
