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Warsworn (Chronicles of the Warlands #2)
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 ris...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 ris...more
Mass Market Paperback, 306 pages
Published
April 4th 2006
by Tor Paranormal Romance
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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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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...more
If I had listened to the negative reviews about Warsworn, book #2 in this series by Elizabeth Vaughan, I would have really missed out!
Yes, this book is about a plague that threatens the lives of many people. Yes, Lara defies Keir and insists on trying to help the people of a village. However, it really isn't about Keir and Lara so much as it is about the relationships of all the characters. Vaughan takes the reader into the battle between life and death and hopelessness of an unseen enemy. There...more
Yes, this book is about a plague that threatens the lives of many people. Yes, Lara defies Keir and insists on trying to help the people of a village. However, it really isn't about Keir and Lara so much as it is about the relationships of all the characters. Vaughan takes the reader into the battle between life and death and hopelessness of an unseen enemy. There...more
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 devastatio...more
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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.
Vaughan still has a problem with writing sex scenes...more
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.
Vaughan still has a problem with writing sex scenes...more
3.5 stars
Second book is step behind first one, but still very enjoyable. It got funny parts, sad parts and annoying parts as well, luckily in bearable amount. The story is about journey from kingdom capital city (I suppose it was capital city) to place called "Heart of the Plains". This time the enemy is one you cann't fight with swords nor negotiate the treaty of peace with. It's plague - invisible and lethal. I don't want to spoil story, so only some remarks:
I'm glad that Lara is powerful, bu...more
Second book is step behind first one, but still very enjoyable. It got funny parts, sad parts and annoying parts as well, luckily in bearable amount. The story is about journey from kingdom capital city (I suppose it was capital city) to place called "Heart of the Plains". This time the enemy is one you cann't fight with swords nor negotiate the treaty of peace with. It's plague - invisible and lethal. I don't want to spoil story, so only some remarks:
I'm glad that Lara is powerful, bu...more
This book's predecessor, Warprize, was a surprisingly pleasurable read. Sadly, this book was a surprisingly disappointing read. In the first book, there's an invading warlord and an insane king and assassination attempts and a star-crossed romance. The heroine is brave and selfless, and though faced with the fear of slavery and death, fights for the principles she believes in every step of the way. In this book, we begin by watching this same heroine whine for several pages about how she's afrai...more
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 through muc...more
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 disobeys, she pay...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 disobeys, she pay...more
I just finished Warprize based on a post on Ilona Andrews' blog. Which only said like maybe five words. Heh. But the book summary I read sounded so much like The Blue Sword that I had to get my hands on it. Normally, I wouldn't be too gungho about any book that is just a replay of another book. But The Blue Sword is still one of my top ten favorite books of all time. It's an awesome book and all, but it holds a special place in my heart because I've reread it so often that it's become a comfort...more
I didn't like this one as much as Warprize. I'm not exactly why, but it didn't grab my attention. I struggled with reading it all and finally decided that I would skim through to the end because I didn't want to give up completely, but I didn't feel like reading every single word. I enjoyed it much more as that picked up the pace and I realise it did cover important aspects in Keir and Lara's relationship as well as showing up the disruption trying to join two cultures as created. I think I'm lo...more
This is the second novel in the Chronicles of the Warland Series. Keir and Lara are traveling to the Plains. On their way, they come across a village that has been quarantined due to the plague.
I gave this novel 2 out of 5 stars, since this book held no real importance/meaning. The book was devoted almost completely to talking/worrying about the plague and it's possible cures and the people that died from it that she knew. It was a very simple, and boring novel. It wasn't horrible, but it held...more
I gave this novel 2 out of 5 stars, since this book held no real importance/meaning. The book was devoted almost completely to talking/worrying about the plague and it's possible cures and the people that died from it that she knew. It was a very simple, and boring novel. It wasn't horrible, but it held...more
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...more
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The story of Lara and Kier continues in Warsworn, the second book in the Chronicle of the Warlands trilogy. In this book the Firelanders are ready to return home with their ‘Warprize’. In Warsworn we learn more about the Firelanders culture and way of life. A lot of what we learn is a surprise and at times a shock to Lara, but she does begin to understand, and at times adapt to the differences between the two races. During the journey home the Firelanders come across a walled town that has close...more
** 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.
...more From my blog. Please excuse the format.
My frie...more
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.
...more From my blog. Please excuse the format.
My frie...more
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 the j...more
Starting right where Warprize left off, this is the middle part of Lara and Keir's story.
Keir's army is on the way to the Plains where Lara must be confirmed as the Warprize. Lara hasn't really accepted her role as either Warprize or Queen and makes a decision that affects everyone more than she thought. As a consequence, the plague is upon the army of people that have never been threatened by illness and mistrust and fear is dividing the army.
The story ends just before the army reaches the Plai...more
Keir's army is on the way to the Plains where Lara must be confirmed as the Warprize. Lara hasn't really accepted her role as either Warprize or Queen and makes a decision that affects everyone more than she thought. As a consequence, the plague is upon the army of people that have never been threatened by illness and mistrust and fear is dividing the army.
The story ends just before the army reaches the Plai...more
Book two in the Chronicles of the Warlands brings some tough decisions and challenges to Keir and Lara. But more than that it is a beautiful story of how two people realize what their decision to be with each other forever means. There is more to their relationship than just a physical attraction, though it is hot enough to burn. And there are deeper feelings than just saying the words “I love you” and moving along with the story line. They both are new to this commitment but they see the value...more
Of the three, this is my least favorite (I'm not counting Heath and Atira's story...cuz it's along the same lines, but not in the original trilogy). But to be least favorite in a trio of marvelous books doesn't make this book bad.
Lara's stubbornness and arrogance get the best of her when the army passes by a fortress town holed up to fight a plague. She tells Keir the reality of what this illness means -- but withholds one crucial detail, damaging what should have been an innate trust between lo...more
Lara's stubbornness and arrogance get the best of her when the army passes by a fortress town holed up to fight a plague. She tells Keir the reality of what this illness means -- but withholds one crucial detail, damaging what should have been an innate trust between lo...more
This book pissed me off so bad! Of all the things to write about, dammit! Uff... I think I cried about as often as Xylara was crying and God, that was a bit of sobbing...
General impression: brilliant book, nice subject developing - it engulfs you then submerges you in a sea of sorrow. I don't know, but I for one, was taken in.
Plot: Depressing and beautiful at the same time.
Characters: Xylara and Keir were just as wonderful as in the previous installment but I felt upset with the turn of event...more
General impression: brilliant book, nice subject developing - it engulfs you then submerges you in a sea of sorrow. I don't know, but I for one, was taken in.
Plot: Depressing and beautiful at the same time.
Characters: Xylara and Keir were just as wonderful as in the previous installment but I felt upset with the turn of event...more
After reading the first book, I was hoping this book would bring more of what the first one lack, more depth to the plot/story. The only thing it brought was more romance and less plot/depth. This book was basically pointless to read in my opinion, as the main thing driving the book (the illness in the village), wasn't worth a whole book about. The only reason to read it is to see who dies and one incident that looks important for the next book.
Oh, and the main character frustrated me at the end...more
Oh, and the main character frustrated me at the end...more
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...more
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; and when Lara disobeys...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; and when Lara disobeys...more
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!!!
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.
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!
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.
This one was much more boring compared to the first book and I found myself annoyed quite a few times at how the events were turning out. Kinda made me feel like they were taking the Michael at the way things went and I lost quite a bit of interest after I discovered the plot of this book was about a disease - boring in my opinion. And the main character still annoys me and sometimes I find some lines just don't work.
But there were shocking (interesting) moments and good moments (especially like...more
But there were shocking (interesting) moments and good moments (especially like...more
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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Elizabeth A. Vaughan is the author of the Chronicles of the Warlands, a fantasy romance trilogy from Tor Books: Warprize (her first novel), Warsworn, and Warlord..
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Elizabeth A. Vaughan is the author of the Chronicles of the Warlands, a fantasy romance trilogy from Tor Books: Warprize (her first novel), Warsworn, and Warlord..
She's always loved fantasy and science fiction, and has been a fantasy role-player since 1981. By day, Beth's s...more
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