The White Dragon

Chronicles of Sirkara #2

by Laura Resnick

For a thousand years, fire and water have fought for ascendancy in Sileria, the mountainous island nation wherein dwells Dar, the destroyer goddess. The Guardians, Sileria's mysterious ghost-talking fire sorcerers have been enemies for centuries with the powerful waterlords of the Honored Society. Now, as the conquering Valdani empire spirals into defeat in Sileria, ancient rivalries are rekindled, and Sileria plunges into the inferno of civil war.

When mystical sea spirits, a volcano goddess, and half-human subterranean sorcerers all demand a stake in Sileria's fate, then Mirabar, the fire-eyed prophetess, and Tansen, the reluctant new leader of the mountain rebels, are torn between love and duty. Now everyone in Sileria, allies and enemies alike, must choose between history and destiny—and must fight for victory or face annihilation.

** The second book of the critically acclaimed epic fantasy trilogy which began with IN LEGEND BORN and concludes with THE DESTROYER GODDESS

** This ebook edition contains Color Maps, as well as Directories of Characters, Settings, and a Glossary

Genres: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fiction, Dragons, High Fantasy, Magic, Science Fiction Fantasy

651 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 1998

About the author

Laura Resnick is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, the daughter of prolific science fiction author Mike Resnick. She was the winner of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in Science Fiction for 1993. She also writes romance novels under the pseudonym Laura Leone

Reviews

[Alina · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first quarter of the book contained few new info and more a summary of facts from the first volume, which, if you read the series together, is kind of annoying, but I can see how it benefits readers with a long pause between books.
The story itself is interesting, but still it doesn't justify the length of the novel. Also, it tends to be a little too explanatory for my taste.

[John Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

God I love this series!!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though the series isn’t perfect, The Chronicles of Sirkara is an epic fantasy trilogy that has flown below way too many people’s radars. This is one of those true gems that is sure to please most readers. The world building is stunning, the relationships and culture are believable, the battles and hardships are intense and easy to get lost in. While there are some characterization and pacing issues, they don’t bog down the series. The Chronicles of Sirkara will suck you in, pull you under, and leave you gaping. Resnick shows her stunning ability to write incredible epic fantasy. This series will stick with you and make you beg for more.


Read my full review of this trilogy here:

http://www.bookwormblues.net/2013/01/...

[Shawnna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow. what can i say? this book is amazing! i actually read this series out of order but still. even without the first book you can understand whats going on and love it! the characters are amazing and so are the plots. the twists n turns are great and i just absolutely could not put this down and i had to buy the next and first book the second i finished this one! i could not wait to read them, i was so impatient. hehe. bottom line- i would reccomend this book to anyone who likes fantasy fiction or wants just an amazing book to read!

[DDog · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite series. Very solid work. Start with In Legend Born and get hooked.

[Chris Hammond · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good but a bit repetitive if you just finished the first book in the series. I think it was made so you didn't have to read the first book and could start with this one which added a lot of pages without too much plot development.

[Laurla2]

"we're going to have to take turns at being crazy. its too confusing when we're both doing it at once."

[Michel Sizaire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking forward to reading the next novel.

[JG · Rating 3 out of 5]

I keep waiting for the plot to start, the climax to begin...it never really did. New issues have risen along with the old and at the end, nothing was resolved.

Frankly, this could have been split into half and the next book could have been shoved in. The same issue with the last book- incessant droooning, some scene are dragging, and some characters whose POV's really I care nothing about. Like Ronall- if he doesn't have anything good or new to add the author should have cut him off instead of placing dozens of POV in the book and making it longer than necessary.

Still- I'm intrigued about Maribar and Tansen enough to continue it to the next book.

[Caleb · Rating 5 out of 5]

My eldest sister refuses to read THE WHITE DRAGON because Laura Resnick killed off one of the principle characters at the end of the last book. Don't make her mistake. This series only deepens as it goes on.

In fact, come to think of it, I would very much like to read it again.

Pinky.

[Josh Kaplowitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good sequel. Some characters develop while others feel stagnant.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A riveting follow-up to In Legend Born, but lacking the twists and action sequences of the first book. Also, because the book was too long it just kind of...ends. It picks up in a part two, but it ends at a really strange place to end. Strange in my opinion.

That said, the author does a great job of getting characters around the map without lengthy travel scenes, and even manages to do some (*some*) exposition rather seamlessly. However, some of the other exposition is clunky or lengthy. Overall, though, a great sequel to a great book.

[Dan Wood · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much repeated information and really long winded without adding much to the story. Coming from reading the first in the series it’s pretty unreadable for me to reread the same story multiple times. Really disappointing.

[Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read.

[Aj Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe more of a 3. 5.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an interesting read although there were a lot of characters and people groups to keep straight.

[Sam C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely intricate plot full of emotion, 3D characters, and magic. A story that leaves you wanting more. I am definitely getting the 3rd book.

[Anthony Muscat · Rating 5 out of 5]

banger

[David]

This is not the book I read. See my list of Ann McCaffrey books read.

[Ania Bula · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the chance to finally re-read this book after several years and it is just as good as I remember. The author has created an interesting world, filled it with interesting characters who grow on you and make you eager to find out what's next.

[Anastasia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I remember waiting for this book forever after loving In Legend Born. On a re-read of the entire trilogy 10 years later, this middle book is a lot weak, and I’m changing the rating from 4 to 3. So much tension goes out of the plot once the main character who was driving the story in book 1 and his mission are taken out of the game. And new prophesies seem like a retread. I had struggle to finish. Now, book 3 gets interesting again with new twists and developments, and finishes very interesting.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love the characters and the setting. I'm a sucker for intricate plots that make you pay attention, but then make it worth your while if you do.

[Elizabeth SomebodysSomething · Rating 5 out of 5]

I more or less dropped my life to read this. Laundry is not even a consideration when you have a sea-born boy, a bunch of conflicted characters, and a rather amusing insane waterlord. BRB, I need to read the conclusion NOW.