Cry of Sorrow

Dreamer's Cycle #3

by Holly Taylor

The Coranians have won the war, and Kymru is defeated. For Havgan, however, the victory is not complete. Cadair Idris, the hall of the High Kings, remains closed to him. To gain entrance, he must locate the Four Treasures—the Stone, the Spear, the Cauldron, and the Sword—and bring them to the Guardian of the Doors. Only then can he proclaim himself High King of Kymru. But the Treasures were hidden long ago. In order to save Kymru, Gwydion the Dreamer must locate a long-forgotten song and the clues it contains before Havgan does. Following the dictates of the song, he persuades Rhiannon, her daughter Gwenhwyvar, and his nephew Arthur to set out with him on the dangerous quest. Dogged by Havgan's soldiers, they must hurry to find the artifacts. Soon, distrust and fear complicate their already difficult journey, and one of them must risk life and limb on the next move in their deadly game.

Genres: Fantasy, Arthurian, Mythology

500 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Argh, how did I miss that this is four books? I have liked each book in decreasing amounts, and I am not sure I can go through a fourth. I may have to just take my Arthur knowledge of what always happens in the end, and move on. It has gotten more formulaic and predictable with each addition, and I just don't care as much as the author does, which colors everyonme was wearing. Still, it has been a good Artur version, so after all that, I will most likely read the fourth anyway.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for stories based on or re-tellings of the Arthurian legend. This one was interesting (although the author seemed to spend alot of time describing the characters' clothing) and also quite different.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved thia book. I could not put it down. i hope to read more of Holly Taylor's books soon.