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King of Sword and Sky (Tairen Soul) | 
 enlarge | Author: C. L. Wilson
Publisher: Leisure Books
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Rating:  36 reviews
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Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 467
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.4
ISBN: 0843960590
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780843960594
ASIN: 0843960590
Publication Date: September 30, 2008
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 C. L. Wilson writes bliss. January 6, 2009
The plight of the Fey is more dire than most can understand. They live in the shadow of extinction. Only two months ago Ellysetta Baristani had been the daughter of a woodcarver. Now she is the Feyreisa. She is the first female Tairen Soul. Her mate is Rain, once the last Tairen Soul, Defender and King of the Fey.
Now Ellysetta, Rain, and the warriors who have blood sworn their newly-born souls to the Feyreisa travel through the Mist and into the Fading Lands. The Massan council, consisting of five Fey lords who work with Rain to govern the Fading Lands, do not fully trust Ellysetta even though she has been the source of several miracles. Ellysetta is still Mage-marked. No matter that the gods and the Eye of Truth show Ellysetta to be working for them, the Massan's trust is weak. And this may very well mean the death of all Fey and Tairen.
Few of the Tairen Pride live. One-by-one the unhatched kitlings die in their shells - never to purr or fly or breathe flame. Ellysetta is their only hope and she feels helpless. All the while, the High Mage Vadim Maur puts his evil plans into motion. Should Vadim succeed, the world would fall.
**** Readers finally learn exactly what the High Mage is up to. The answer is far worse than I could have imagined. Therefore, I am glad that the imagination of the author is more devious than mine. Most of this (third) installment of the Tairen Soul series is Ellie and Rain getting settled, healing, worry, and researching the illness of the kitlings. Information on the High Mage slowly trickles in and sneaks up on readers. Yet the entire book is pure enjoyment. Be warned that this has a cliffhanger ending. I know many hate that; however, this episode ends in a good spot. C.L. Wilson writes bliss. ****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
 what a Wonderful escape! January 2, 2009
I've been in search of fresh, riviting historical romance novels, but couldn't find anything (recently) that captured my attention. Then I found C.L. Wilson's tairen series, and WOW!
I couldn't put the books down... my only frustration is that book 4 hasn't been released yet (ough!). I can't wait to find out what Mrs. Wilson puts out next.
Keeps getting better December 10, 2008
What can I say, I LOVE this series. Book 3 takes us to the Fading Lands and we learn more about the Fey ways and the Tairen. Ellie has accepted her magic and is learning to use it, while the Elden mage is trying harder to control her (and her magic). I don't think it moves forward at quite the pace the first two books did, but there's still a lot of action and focus on the romance growing between Rain & Ellie. Wilson does such a great job at building this new world and making her characters seem so real, that it feels like you are right there with them. Definitely a must read (although make sure to read them in order of the series)!
SO GLAD I READ THESE BOOKS!! December 3, 2008
I'm not typically a fantasy/sci-fi lover, but this series has so thoroughly captured my heart. I don't have much more to add, everyone has been so thorough in their reviews, but I definitely wanted to give it my five stars! This is the best fantasy book I have EVER read. The plot was intense and nail-biting in parts, but the love story that carries it melted my heart. Love these characters, love the story, love the writer and I don't know how I'll ever wait for book #4 to come out in June!
Quality Work! November 25, 2008
This the third installment in Wilson's Tairen Souls series, has got to be my favorite thus far. The characters are finally coming into their own and Elly is FINALLY learning to let go and trust her mate. Not enough to complete the bond, which is sorta frustrating, but she's getting there. And let me tell you, these two are generating some steam when they get together!
In KOS&S, Elly and Rain are on their way to The Fading Lands, the home of the Fey and where Rain is King. This book focuses much on a lingering mystery, thread through out the series- why the Kits of the Tairen- the winged ferocious cats of which Rain just happens to transform into- are dying before they are hatched. The Tairen are the source of magic for the Fey and if they die out, so does the land.
Rain is sure Elly has the answers, after all, the all seeing eye originally sent him to her when he sought answers for himself. Elly is not so sure. But she's willing to try.
Rain also has another reason for getting her into the Fading lands-protection! The Big Bad- Vadim Maur & Evil Mages of Eld- are still after his powerful mate and only the fading lands can protect her.
All the side characters are here as well and help to fight off the Mages, though not everyone in the Fading Lands is happy about Rain's choice as mate who will someday, of course, be Queen. (She's been marked by evil, how can such a one lead in purity?) But in the end, Elly's strength will defeat all murmurers and back biters- have no fear!
Things really came together for me in this installment even though it ends on a cliff hanger.
Wilson really does some quality work. If you like fantasy then THIS is a must read!
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