The Reliquary Ring

by Cherith Baldry

In an ancient maritime city full of beauty and wealth, the people are ruled by an elderly duke - and also by the Church. From the mysterious Empire to the north are imported products of amazing technology, including 'genics' - the genetically engineered people coveted by the wealthy as their servants and playthings. Since the Church refuses to recognize genics as human, they lead an existence of degradation and virtual slavery. Yet, beyond the city itself, sea genics live in freedom on and around the outer islands of the lagoon, placed there by the Council to regulate the city`s water levels. Long ignored and unrecognized, they have come to form among themselves a second republic of the sea.

This is the story of four genics in their quest for fulfilment, following the discovery of a ring containing a holy relic of immense significance.

Genres: Fantasy

471 pages, Paperback

First published April 16, 2004

About the author

Cherith Baldry is one of three writers who write the bestselling YA series WARRIORS under the pen name Erin Hunter. She is also one of several authors who has written under the collective pen name Adam Blade.

Reviews

[Sara]

I kneel under holy sky and give ma prayer
in city full of wealth and beuty
and dark power
crimison talk behind shadow of merror
my heart tired from the quick beat
fear hold scream tight
the moon wolk after butirflay
and i cant dream of fire
of one face holy cant sea humanity
whom woke me from sleep
and went with me in dark caridor
to see road of Danti
far away from mine
near i cant stant feal it
the truth dance at edg of hill
still walk alone
search news of my who love
the clock take her way too
but moring come without holy clothes
and i give my prayer too

[Claire Tanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read with an intreguing storyline. Characters that you can really believe in

[Gaby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't think I'd love this book as much as I did. I wished there would be a continuation but oh well...

[Abigail Pine · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book! I'm thinking it could have gone a little further though, maybe she could have done a sequel??