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Silver Eve

(Guardians of Tarnec #2)

Sandra Waugh (Goodreads Author)

3.71 · Rating details · 377 ratings · 49 reviews

The Healer Evie saves two herbs for herself—yew, a quick and painful poison, and heliotrope, for the deep, deep sleep that never ends.

After the death of her beloved, seventeen-year-old Evie Carew wants nothing more than to lose herself forever in Rood Marsh. But when the old seer Harker tells her she’s meant for a greater task, Evie’s curiosity keeps her going. What is ...more

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Aug 20, 2014 Alyssa rated it really liked it

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Silver Eve by Sandra Waugh
Book Two of the Guardians of Tarnec series
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Source: Review copy sent by the publisher

Summary (from Goodreads):

A Healer without home or purpose, seventeen-year-old Evie Carew has found the perfect place to disappear: Rood Marsh. She can easily fade into its vast wilderness of towering reeds; leave behind the growing violence that ...more

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Feb 18, 2015 Rebekah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, ya-addiction, 2015, clean

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I love this series. I love the adventure, fantasy, romance, action and the pure fun of it all. Sandra Waugh is an excellent writer and can’t wait for the rest of these books. I love how they are all connected but are still it’s own individual story. Like Cinder by Marissa Meyer each book and story is involved in a grand scheme of things. What’s great is you could read each book and not have some cliff hanger while you wait a whole other year for ...more

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Dec 01, 2014 Kimberly (Book Swoon) rated it it was amazing

Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars!

SILVER EVE, the second book in the Guardians of Tarnec series by Sandra Waugh, easily drew me back into the magical world of Tarnec with beautiful writing, vivid world building and characters that felt real and dynamic.

In the fist book of the series, LARK RISING, the story reveals a destiny of four chosen Guardians who are known as the "Keepers of Balance" and whose job it is to keep the "Breeder's of Chaos" from unleashing darkness and unbalance. SILVER EVE introduces Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars!

SILVER EVE, the second book in the Guardians of Tarnec series by Sandra Waugh, easily drew me back into the magical world of Tarnec with beautiful writing, vivid world building and characters that felt real and dynamic.

In the fist book of the series, LARK RISING, the story reveals a destiny of four chosen Guardians who are known as the "Keepers of Balance" and whose job it is to keep the "Breeder's of Chaos" from unleashing darkness and unbalance. SILVER EVE introduces readers to the second of the Guardians, seventeen-year-old Evie Carew, a healer.

SILVER EVE is very much the heroine's journey as much as it is a fantasy story. Evil Troths, the dark magic of the Breeders, and deadly winged creatures all threaten Evie while she sets out on a path to retrieve a missing amulet that belongs to the Guardians. Reed Kelpies, a Bog Hag, and a wily-old-wise-man also makes an appearance. So, there is no shortage of fantasy and magic, but it is Evie's awakening to her powers as a healer and Death's Guardian that held me spellbound.

Multifaceted and realistic, Evie is one of those heroines who goes from having a simple, peaceful and unburdened life to one where her eyes are ripped opened to a world of great terror. Evie struggles to keep going even when she thinks all is lost. As a healer, she is not allowed to harm - it being the antithesis of what she is, yet she struggle emotionally to come to terms with the fact she cannot take retribution on her enemies. How does one who nurtures come to terms with being Death's Guardian? How does one accept the loss of one's beloved when a bond is made with a Rider, the male counterpart o Evie's "Keeper of Balance" and Guardian abilities? These questions, Evie's path, are all woven into the story with beauty and emotion that makes SILVER EVE's a fantastic read beyond the world building and fantasy.

The romance, can I just mention that Sandra Waugh knows how to make her readers swoon with first kisses. Evie and her Rider have this relationship, a push-and- pull one, that I loved. Through the quest and dangers, their attraction becomes evident while their bond is strengthened through each dangerous encounter. The romance is portrayed in a way that is beautiful, evident yet not explicit - making it more accessible to some teens.

SILVER EVE draws readers into a world that is both vivid and dark, where earth magic, quests, and danger abound and self-discovery and romance balance it out, making for a fantastic romantic fantasy read. I can't wait for more in this series as each book has surprised and captivated me. ...more

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Oct 01, 2014 Elena marked it as to-read

OMG IT HAS A COVER AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL I CAN'T

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Jan 03, 2015 Bruna Bellini rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I'm so disappointed with this book!
Here, this time, the main character is Evie, a Healer, that left her village, after the death of the man she loved.
Since the beginning, Evie is such an annoying character! I was expecting a healer with magical powers of healing, not someone with knowledge of herbs.
Well, anyways, at first, all the time, she is pitting herself of the lost of the man she loved. Ok, I totally understand how sad it is. But she does nothing to move on and doesn't even accept ...more

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Dec 06, 2014 Jesse Nicholas rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2015-books, fantasy

Not as impressed as I was in the first book. But I still rather enjoyed it. Although I much preferred Lark as a main character over Evie, I did like the Evie/Laurent dynamic!

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Feb 11, 2018 Amber at Fall Into Books rated it really liked it

I loved this up until the ending. The ending was ridiculously heartbreaking.

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Jan 05, 2015 Kristin rated it liked it

Shelves: ya, fantasy, for-review, edelweiss

What do you call it when you read a book up until 72% and then something big happens in the plot and you know... you know deep down, for certain, that you won't like the ending so you quit the book like a bad boyfriend? Do you:

a. completely DNF the book and never look back?

b. skip ahead to the ending and get much needed closure on how the book ended?

c. keep reading and hope like heck for the best?

There has to be a name for this conundrum because I don't think it's exactly a DNF.

I read over 72% ...more

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Oct 15, 2014 Cassie C rated it really liked it

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Actual rating: 4.5 stars

This is such a phenomenal series, and it's only the second book! There is so much adventure, action, and heart-stopping moments that you never want the book to end. It is the perfect mix of fantasy, action/adventure, supernatural, and romance. Sandra Waugh is a wonderful author who has a great gift for story-telling, and just sweeps you away into a story that will enthrall you and stay with you Review to come!

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Actual rating: 4.5 stars

This is such a phenomenal series, and it's only the second book! There is so much adventure, action, and heart-stopping moments that you never want the book to end. It is the perfect mix of fantasy, action/adventure, supernatural, and romance. Sandra Waugh is a wonderful author who has a great gift for story-telling, and just sweeps you away into a story that will enthrall you and stay with you long after reading. These are always the best types of books in my opinion. One of the best parts about this series is that each can be read as a stand alone, so there is no need to worry if you forget the minor details of the previous book. She sums the events of the last book up perfectly and succinctly that you don't feel confused or lost. But trust me, you won't forget her books.

This book follows Evie, Lark's sister. She is a healer, who has lost the love of her life, Raif. She runs away and tries to find a way to end her suffering. However, she can't, because her "power" prevents this from occurring. She finds out that she is the Guardian of Death (this isn't really a spoiler for the book since it's in the description), and from there the story just takes off. I loved Evie as a lead character, almost as much as Lark. She was such a strong character, and I loved her spirit and fight. She took the burden of being a Guardian, and used it to make her stronger and fight harder. Evie realized the importance of stepping into her role, and was willing to go to any lengths to achieve what needed to be done. She encounters many hardships along the way, but ultimately she finds her way to where she needs to be. The one thing I love the most about Evie's character though is that she always remains true to herself. This is such an important part of this book, and Ms. Waugh portrays this perfectly through her writing.

The romance is perfectly balanced in this novel, just as it was in the first. It never overwhelms or overshadows the story, and makes the story such a refreshing read. Plus, you'll swoon over Rider Laurent. He's absolutely amazing, and the perfect balance to Evie.

Definitely check this series out now if you haven't already! I highly recommend this to fans of the first book in the series, but also to all lovers of fantasy, adventure, and romance. It has the perfect mix of all 3, and you will not be disappointed! I can't wait to see who the next book is about, and how it will all play out!

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Apr 25, 2015 Alicia (A Kernel of Nonsense) rated it really liked it

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Sandra Waugh’s Silver Eve, the sequel to her debut novel Lark Rising, follows Evie Carew on her journey as she discovers the truth about the birthmark she shares with her cousin Lark and the war that threatens to throw the world into chaos. Lark and Evie grew up together, more like sisters than cousins, under the guide of their grandmother. Unlike Lark’s more quiet demeanor, Evie’s fierce spirit shines bright. She’s bold, unafraid of exploring dangerous or forbidden paths. Largely driven by her Sandra Waugh’s Silver Eve, the sequel to her debut novel Lark Rising, follows Evie Carew on her journey as she discovers the truth about the birthmark she shares with her cousin Lark and the war that threatens to throw the world into chaos. Lark and Evie grew up together, more like sisters than cousins, under the guide of their grandmother. Unlike Lark’s more quiet demeanor, Evie’s fierce spirit shines bright. She’s bold, unafraid of exploring dangerous or forbidden paths. Largely driven by her insatiable need for answers, Evie’s curiosity is both a strength and weakness. Both Lark and Evie are uneasy with their calling, the former because she did not believe in her own merit, the latter because she feels her world ended the day she lost the man she loved. For Evie, this loss is an unrelenting ache, knowing Raif was taken from her before she had the courage to tell him how she felt. Tormented by regret and heartbreak, Evie is content to hide away from the world, but she is soon met by a stranger who speaks of a greater calling for her and the familiar face of the one who saved her on the day Raif was taken from her.

As a Guardian, Evie is tasked with recovering one of four talismans needed to safeguard the world from the devious beasts called Breeders, who are hoping to undermine the delicate balance of the world. Each Guardian is given a Compliment, one who protects and with whom a powerful bond is forged. For Evie, this role falls to the Rider Laurent. While one might describe the connection between these two characters as a case of instalove because of the immediate bond they feel because of their callings, the author still finds a way to develop this relationship slowly. I would have liked to have learn more about Laurent as we only get a brief glimpse into his past. But Silver Eve is very much focused on Evie’s quest and how she comes to terms with her loss and calling. I’m very interested in finding out where Waugh takes her story and how the next book’s characters tie into the overall story.

Silver Eve is beautiful and heartbreaking, a tale that illustrates the power of love and sacrifice. The Guardians of Tarnec series is perfect for those who enjoy a quiet fantasy, reminiscent of Juliet Marillier and Patricia A. McKillip. ...more

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Sep 23, 2015 Jessica Hansen rated it it was amazing

WICKED!!

Though I had not read the first book in this series I was able to do enough research to fall easily into Silver Eve without feeling left behind.

Being fast paced and driven by strong characters allowed this story to move a long without hesitation. One of the things I loved was Evie and her small amazing family, the regret she feels after having to leave them behind tear my heart apart....but she is fiercely driven to find answers. Those answers are about herself and the mystery that ...more

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Sep 30, 2015 Erin Cashman rated it it was amazing

I adored this YA fantasy from start to finish. I was immediately caught up in the beautiful, lyrical writing and vivid word building. Although this is the second book of the Guardians of Tarnec series, it can stand alone. In Silver Eve, we discover that Evie, Lark’s cousin from Lark Rising, is the Guardian of Death. Like Lark Rising, this book has adventure, romance, plenty of surprising twists and turns, and yet it is often poignant. I gobbled it up in just a few days. I highly recommend it!

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Aug 24, 2015 Melissa Moore rated it it was amazing

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A remarkable series with the feel of high fantasy, strong female characters, a little romance, and a great deal of both action and introspection.

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Sep 02, 2015 Britt rated it it was amazing

LOVE this series. Review tomorrow!

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Jul 09, 2019 Maureen Hoar rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

My heart is hammering

Wow!! I think I just lost my breath for a moment. This is a great so. Evie is in a dark place after the first book. She has lost her love, her home and her will to live. She embarks on a journey to loose her life and purpose. Being a healer prevents her from anything overt. She just wants the end to come. But she finds a seer that changes her life forever. She is now on a journey to find an amulet but finds so much more.
This world is dark and uncaring. The cast of ...more

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Sep 12, 2018 Gloria Marcano Cerisano rated it it was amazing

I was eager to read this book because the previous one Lark Rising was great, I love the story and the characters. Love what Sandra did with the story and how she turns it into our everyday life and into the elements that we have with the bonus of keeping balance all around.

In this book is about Evie Carew, Lark cousin who is the next guardian to awaken and the guardian of Death which control water.

But Evie is lost and don't' want to live any longer because of her love Raif die in the hands of ...more

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Jun 10, 2018 Sheila rated it it was amazing

Oh my gosh I thought this story was awesome.
It took me a bit to get into book one Lark rising but found it to be
A awesome story with lark being a guardian of light.
Now here we are in book two with her cousin Evie much different than
Her cousin. Evie comes to find she is the guardian of death and
Questions much. She is now set on a adventure to find the amulet and
Help restore balance to their world.
Can she do it? Does her curiosity get in the way?
Does Evie successfully help restore balance or ...more

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Jan 22, 2018 Monica rated it liked it

Shelves: ya, fantasy

I had similar feelings to this one as to the first in the series. It shows promise, even if it is slow at times. Still, I was not expecting the twist at the end and thought it a fun one. It was interesting enough that I'll finish the series.

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Jan 15, 2016 Erika rated it really liked it

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A fantastic sequel, and definitely better than the first book in all aspects!

After the battle between the Troths--who attacked the peaceful village of Merith--and the Riders--whom Lark journeyed far to plead for their help--Evie has left the village in grief. However, it doesn't take long before the Rider Laurent comes after her, revealing that Evie is the Guardian of Death. Now tasked with finding Death's amulet, Evie must endure Originally posted at Books, Stars, and the Pages in Between

A fantastic sequel, and definitely better than the first book in all aspects!

After the battle between the Troths--who attacked the peaceful village of Merith--and the Riders--whom Lark journeyed far to plead for their help--Evie has left the village in grief. However, it doesn't take long before the Rider Laurent comes after her, revealing that Evie is the Guardian of Death. Now tasked with finding Death's amulet, Evie must endure attacks and resist attempts to manipulate her by the Breeders. But this new life is very different from the calm Healer life Evie has led so far, and nothing is quite as simple when you're stricken with grief...

I liked Evie a lot more than I liked Lark from the first book. We glimpsed Evie in the first book, simply knowing her as Lark's cousin, and a very talented Healer. Evie begins the book in a numbing state of grief, and though she tries to lose herself in the beginning, what ultimately keeps her going is her sateless curiosity. Evie struggles with the concept of being the Guardian of Death; as a Healer, she has dedicated her life to preventing death, yet she finds herself as the Guardian of Death nonetheless. But as she learns, being a Healer means facing death daily, and knowing how to ease those who cannot be saved into death. Her stubbornness to accept things was a perfect parallel to the fear she felt for being chosen as a Guardian.

The Rider Laurent is our next Complement after Gharian, though the concept of it is not as stressed as it was in the first book. Though Laurent didn't have as much backstory as Gharian, I adored his fierce determination to follow Evie everywhere, and for letting her do things her own way and in her own time. He wasn't pushy, and let her grow as she needed to. And when Evie disappears again, he takes it upon himself to seek her out, no matter his own condition. Laurent's relationship with his horse Arro was also adorable, as until Evie, Arro has always been his number one priority. Laurent made Arro truly feel like one of their own, a character in its own right. Laurent wasn't invincible, which made him very human, and as we see a few times, needs Evie to help him out in some situations. And since I've been shipping Evie and Laurent since the very end of the first book, I'm happy to say that I was not disappointed by his character!

I found it ironic that Evie compared herself to Lark, whereas Lark consistently compared herself to Evie. But they both walk their own paths, and both subject themselves to hardships in an attempt to save one another. That is their fatal flaw: doing things they really shouldn't be doing in an attempt to save one another. And as we see, these acts of selflessness is what brings the Breeders closer to victory...

One new thing that is revealed is the affinity each Guardian has over an element. I suspected it in the first book, but it was finally confirmed in this one. Evie's element is water, and I enjoyed how much water played a key role in the plot. The theme of water was also in the smaller details, like funeral rites or the setting.

When I first picked this book up, I was afraid that it would have the same beginning and ending place as the first book, where Evie's story begins and ends within the book. However, I was extremely glad to be proved wrong. Lark herself is still a very active character, continuing to go through hardships, not completely retaining her happy ending in the the first book. Evie's story too is far from over in this book, and will no doubt make an appearance in the next book. They are weaved together, the fate of one tied to the fate of the other. The author continues to torture the characters even after their respected books, and ultimately torture us, leaving us fearful for them and their fates.

This book literally ends with everything in tatters. The overall plot of the series has taken a twist I never suspected, and Tarnec is even more vulnerable than before. Everything is not fine, not even with Lark's amulet back. The plot has opened up so much, with endless possibilities now. I hope the next Guardian's story is good, because I care too much about Lark and Evie for them to not come back in anything but the glory they deserve.

All in all, I enjoyed this book significantly much more than the first book. The language and writing didn't take as long to get into, Evie was a much fiercer and stubborn character, Laurent was the perfect complement to Evie's character, and the plot was filled with great twists and turns, magic and adventure. I can't wait for the next Guardian's book, which will be dealing with the Guardian of Dark, to come out! I can only guess what will happen, and which of the remaining Riders will be her Complement... ...more

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Nov 22, 2014 Sue rated it liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I did not like this as much as the first. If I'm being honest, I was disappointed. Evie was very likable in Lark Rising. She was described as sweet, beautiful, and popular among all of the villagers. She had a likable personality in those brief scenes we saw of her. I could completely understand why Lark thought her compliment would fall for her. I was very much taken with her and So I was really looking forward to getting to know her more in this sequel. I understand that she was dealing with I did not like this as much as the first. If I'm being honest, I was disappointed. Evie was very likable in Lark Rising. She was described as sweet, beautiful, and popular among all of the villagers. She had a likable personality in those brief scenes we saw of her. I could completely understand why Lark thought her compliment would fall for her. I was very much taken with her and So I was really looking forward to getting to know her more in this sequel. I understand that she was dealing with grief and that would change her demeanor but the only thing she had going for her was her looks In this book. There was nothing else that was liked leg at least IMO. What drew Laurent to her? Could only be her looks, right? It wasn't personality. She was grieving which led her to be quite introverted and sometimes rude throughout the whole book. I found her to be annoying and oh so foolish. WHY WOULD YOU DRUG YOUR PROTECTOR AND LEAVE HIM BEHIND??? You know, the one that saved your butt over and over again. And was clearly willing to sacrifice everything else for you. That's who she left behind to trust some seer that she did not know and that her compliment told her he has betrayed before. She was described as curious and asked lots of questions. But when someone just unloaded on her that she is 1 of 4 people that will save the world she eventually just says ok let's go get the shell. She asked questions but they were superficial questions. Then when Laurent would say that it's dangerous, breeders are on the hunt and they too are dangerous, she was just so flip about it. If I remember correctly I think she even would laugh or mock him about it (1 example: she yelled about her love for him even though they had been in hiding. WTF). Would she really be this dumb? This foolish? And ugh this annoying? Laurent just must have been hard up for a girl is what I kept thinking the whole time.
How did he get so unlucky to be strapped to this foolish, selfish girl?
Ok so now unto the end...did she die? Is she still alive? I feel like she died but who freakin knows what these Guardians are capable of. The ONLY reason why it would piss me off if she did is because of Laurent. He was her compliment so he will 1) grieve a whole helluva lot and 2) die soon because a "compliment can't live long without his guardian". The word "long" is obviously relative. Who knows how long he could last?! I feel like the "rules" have not been clearly drawn in the world of Tarnac so I'm not sure if there are certain things that she is capable of or what others are capable of that can defy her situation.
And was the scene she watched of Lark and Garhain "live" or was it a vision of the future? Please let Lark be ok. I need her and Garhain to be ok.
Overall, I didn't like this one as much as the first. I found myself putting it down and picking it back up just to get through it. To get to the redeemable part, just to have it never come. 3.5 stars. I will continue to read the series because I am invested in Lark and Garhain and Laurent and all the other Riders. ...more

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Oct 24, 2015 Lauralee rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, adventure, young-adult

In the sequel to Lark Rising, Silver Eve follows Evie Carew, a healer who is Lark’s cousin. The story picks up after Evie has left Merith. After the death of her fiance, Raif, she plans to follow him to the afterlife in the Rood Marshes. However, she is saved by Harker, who gives her a quest to find the amulet of Death. She is soon joined by Laurent, who was sent to find her and assigned to protect and guard her. Little does Evie know that she is the Guardian of Death and that she is hunted by In the sequel to Lark Rising, Silver Eve follows Evie Carew, a healer who is Lark’s cousin. The story picks up after Evie has left Merith. After the death of her fiance, Raif, she plans to follow him to the afterlife in the Rood Marshes. However, she is saved by Harker, who gives her a quest to find the amulet of Death. She is soon joined by Laurent, who was sent to find her and assigned to protect and guard her. Little does Evie know that she is the Guardian of Death and that she is hunted by people who want to destroy her and the amulet.

This story is very different to Lark Rising. While Lark Rising was light, happy, and takes place mostly in the day, this story is much darker, sad, and takes place mostly during the night. Lark Rising felt like a fairy tale, but Silver Eve felt like an eerie siren’s song. This is not because Lark is the Guardian of Light and Evie is the Guardian of Death, but because Evie may still be in mourning over the death of her fiance. She is at the lowest point in her life, and she is still trying to find happiness and love.

Evie is a difficult character. She is very uncontrollable. She makes reckless decisions. While she is easily manipulated by Harker, a mysterious seer, I still thought that she was in control of her own actions. Her curiosity leads to many consequences, and she wants to do the right thing. She was selfless because she was always looking out for others welfare, and not herself. Even though she made reckless decisions, she believed that she was acting out for the greater good.

I really loved Laurent. Unlike Evie, who is very impulsive, Laurent was very practical. He was also very selfless. Laurent risked his life many times to save Evie. Laurent was also very stubborn and stood by her side even if he disagreed with her decisions or when she kept telling him repeatedly to leave her. I thought Laurent was a strong protagonist and a good fit for Evie. Evie needed someone she could rely on and trust throughout her quest, and Laurent’s loyalty encouraged her to succeed.

Overall, the story is about sacrifice, love, friendship, and redemption. With complex characters and a dark setting, the story was much more interesting than Lark Rising. I thought the world-building was much more vivid in Silver Eve, and the book was fast-paced. However, while I did like the story, I did find the ending a bit unsatisfactory. The epilogue ended in a cliffhanger, and I felt that it should have given the reader an ending that tied everything up and show us its direction for the next book in the series as it did in Lark Rising. Still, because of Silver Eve, there is hope that the Guardians of Tarnec may be a promising series after all.
(This book was given to me as part of a blog tour in exchange for an honest review.) ...more

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Oct 13, 2015 Lesley rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, romance, magic-mages-witches-warlocks, action, developing-powers, sight-prophecy

When I read Lark Rising, it took me a few chapters to really get into the story, but by the end, I was absolutely hooked. I was kind of expecting the same thing from Silver Eve, but it ended up being the complete opposite. The plot took off a lot quicker, and so did the relationship, but I thought the ending was completely confusing. I’m not really even sure what happened. I would rate Silver Eve around a 3.5. I'm going to go ahead and round up because even though I wasn't completely invested in When I read Lark Rising, it took me a few chapters to really get into the story, but by the end, I was absolutely hooked. I was kind of expecting the same thing from Silver Eve, but it ended up being the complete opposite. The plot took off a lot quicker, and so did the relationship, but I thought the ending was completely confusing. I’m not really even sure what happened. I would rate Silver Eve around a 3.5. I'm going to go ahead and round up because even though I wasn't completely invested in Evie as a heroine, Waugh's writing was superb.

Plot:
After the death of Raif, the boy Evie loved (even though she had never told him and only kissed him one time) Evie leaves Merith and heads out on her own. She comes across a seer, who hints that she has a very special purpose. To try and find out what the seer means, Evie does a spell doing dark magic and immediately attracts the attention of the Breeders. Knowing that Evie is in danger, Lark sends one of the Riders, Laurent, to help Evie. Laurent explains that Evie is the Guardian of Death and that her purpose is to find and return Death’s amulet to Castle Tarnec.

Characters:
I think part of my problem was that I just didn’t like Evie as much as I liked Lark. In the first book, Evie was a great secondary character ... pretty, kind, smart, supportive. At the beginning of this book, Evie was extremely (and understandably) depressed. She was still very selfless when it came to helping others, and she did get a little better once she met Laurent, but she could be very curt, judgmental and impulsive. It’s that impulsivity that often endangers her and Laurent throughout the book. Laurent, on the other hand, is awesome. He just wanted to do whatever he could to make Evie happy.

The only other really prominent character was the seer, Harker. I never really could get a good read on him. Still, Laurent said Harker is untrustworthy, therefore, it must be true.

Writing:
The writing itself was beautiful. Just as she did in Lark Rising, Sandra Waugh did a wonderful job of building Evie’s world for the reader. She was very descriptive, and the language she used was almost poetic. Another positive was that there were very few grammatical errors. The book did feature a lot of violence, but there is little to no cursing and no sexual situations, so I would rate it a PG.

The Bottom Line:
After Lark Rising, I was really looking forward to Silver Eve. Unfortunately, it fell a little short of my expectations. It was full of action and suspense, and I liked Laurent, but the relationship happened way too quickly, and the ending completely threw me off. I’m not sure if someone lived or died or what. Book 3 comes out in 2017. I will probably continue with the series because Waugh is a great writer. I just hope Evie becomes a better character. ...more

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Nov 19, 2015 Rebekah rated it really liked it

Evie is a young healer that lived in a small village called Merith with her grandma and cousin Lark. That all changed when the troths came down from their mountain home and started to attach small villages. Evie stopped at a few other little villages along the way but they were also attached by troths. When Evie got to the reed forest to look for answers but instead she found a old man called Herk he gave her three hints to the answers she's looking for, but Evie did not understand.
Hark also Evie is a young healer that lived in a small village called Merith with her grandma and cousin Lark. That all changed when the troths came down from their mountain home and started to attach small villages. Evie stopped at a few other little villages along the way but they were also attached by troths. When Evie got to the reed forest to look for answers but instead she found a old man called Herk he gave her three hints to the answers she's looking for, but Evie did not understand.
Hark also told Evie that see was the guardian of the death amulet with confused her even more. Evie went further into the reed forest until she came across a abandoned hut with two goats, a garden, and a lot of thorn bushes. Evie decided that she would cast a spell that would show her more hints to her questions, but Evie was not a white healer and she was not allowed to cast spells.
When her spell showed her Lark, Evie was surprised to hear what she said after her whole tantrum of "Evie has casted a spell", but after that she screamed "Laurent will find her he has to!". When Evie's spell finished Evie was attached by black wisps of some short. They chased her out of the reed forest and Evie fell into a lake a found the rare moon water.
The wisps stop following her when she fell into the moon water so she splashed one with it and it disappeared when all of a sudden a rider came out of now were and started to fight the wisps but was badly injured. Evie started to splash the huge group of wisps and they all disappeared into thin air. When the rider woke up Evie was there taking care of his horse and tending to his wounds.
He told Evie that his name was Laurent and that he was sent here to take her to gren fort. After a few days there this girl named Lil took Evie and Laurent to the hooded falls. It is said that who ever makes it in can't get out unless there is a death there. Evie goes in any aways and when she is about to head out of the falls a Sea hag. She give's Evie a knife and some minion after telling her that Lark had sent her. ...more

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Jun 30, 2016 Leanne rated it it was ok

This book suffers from Second in a Series Syndrome (Triple S). Where Lark Rising was original and poetic in both plot and language, this one meanders all over the place, losing sight of its promise under lots of questionable character decisions and contrived plot points. I can see how more time and drafts of this book would have made for an interesting final product. As it stands, the hastiness shows.

Where Lark Rising was full of original language, Silver Eve is riddled with cliches. Where ...more

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Oct 14, 2015 Bibliofiendlm rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya, sci-fi-fantasy, romance, witches, other-creatures, magic, royal

Full review here: http://tinyurl.com/p79pkb4

I was pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. I hadn't heard of the series until I received this book to review for ROYAL. I have not read the first book, Lark Rising, but wish to do so now. In it, readers meet Evie's cousin, Lark, who is the first Guardian--of Life.

There is excellent writing, character development and word building while still making this a fast, accessible read. I don't always love high fantasy but, Waugh pulled me in with Evie's ...more

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Dec 31, 2014 Kiff rated it liked it

I really loved Lark rising and was anxiously awaiting the second in the Guardians of Tarnec series. Silver Eve is a good second novel, but I didn't quite love it like I did Lark. In theory, each book will be almost like a stand alone book since it will focus on each of the guardians, with references to the other guardians as they complete their journeys.

I felt like Eve's story fell a little flat. Her and her compliment kept saying her journey seemed too easy and really it was. I just didn't ...more

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Dec 14, 2016 Kickarse Reviews rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, romance, historical

The first in the series sets up a wonderful world of magic, evil powers marching across the land, and a circle of women who are all bound together by prophecy to save the kingdom, or die trying.

Enjoyable historical fantasy.

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Aug 05, 2015 Heidi rated it it was ok

I completely agree with the readers who loved Lark Rising and then were disappointed by this second installation in the series. The character of Lark was easy to root for, especially as you watched her mature into her role as Guardian, but Eve just came across as whiny and depressed for most of the book. I realize that she lost her "one true love" in Book 1, but for crying out loud. It was really aggravating to read page after page of that. I was left with the same "What the...?" at the end of ...more

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May 30, 2017 Caitlin rated it liked it

It's been awhile since I read the first book, so I don't remember much. But I think the main character, Lark, was the type who always did what she felt like she was supposed to do, even against her own desires and safety. This book is about Evie, who does the exact opposite. She drove me crazy because she kept being to that she needed to do things (or not do things) and every time she just ignored the advise and got into more and more trouble. And also harmed other people while she was at it. ...more

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Feb 05, 2017 Vasya rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy-paranormal

Well, the first book was a little better than this one in my opinion.

The problem was that so many things were left hanging.

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There is no next book to answer all of those questions and I am feeling slightly frustrated about it.

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Sandra grew up in an old house full of crowded bookshelves, in walking distance of an old library that allowed her to drag home a sack of six books at a time. It goes without saying, then, that she fell in love with the old house in Litchfield County, CT, because of its many bookshelves, and she lives there now with her husband, two sons, and a dog who snores. Loudly.

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