About this title: The story starts in the Tower of High Sorcery in Palanthus, which is under assault by the forces of the Kingpriest. The wizards, knowing they must surrender, remove a dragon orb that is sought by the Dragon Highlord Ariakas, who assigns the task of its recovery to Kitiara Uth-Matar.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Date published: 2007-07-10
ISBN-13:9780786943333ISBN:0786943335
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Date published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780786943333ISBN:0786943335
Description: Fine. 0786943335 New book, dust jacket has slight shelf life. Delivery confirmation on all packages. We provide prompt personalized customer service. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Date published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780786943333ISBN:0786943335
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Date published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780786948604ISBN:0786948604
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
"This book, one of the 'Lost Chronicles' that fills in some of the gaps in the original series, really tells us two main stories. It tells us how Kitiara came to get Lord Soth to work for her, and it tells us more of the story surrounding the Icewall dragon orb. The focus of course is on Kit, as the title would suggest, although there is of course an emphasis on Laurana as well, and some interesting point of view scenes with one of the knights that accompanied them to get the orb.
All in all, I wasn't really all that impressed with this book. It was okay, but it didn't pull me into the story as much as the previous book in this series. I liked learning more about Kit and what was happening to her, but I really think they could have put a bit more emphasis on what happened with her and Lord Soth. For me that part almost seemed to be a throw away effort that was thrown in at the end of the book as a climax of sorts, and I would have preferred to know more about that than about what happened in Icewall.
I did however enjoy getting to see the point of view of Brian Donner, one of the Solomnics. It gave a bit more insight into the insanity that seemed to have taken hold of Derek Crownguard, even before his run in with the dragon orb. Given my general dislike for the character, it was interesting to see what some of his fellow knights and friends, thought about his behavior at this point in time.
All in all it was a decent enough addition to the world, but definitely not one of my favorites.
Favorite quotes/passages:
Feal-Thas went on as though he hadn't heard. "I know myself. One doesn't live three hundred years without searching one's soul. I know my strengths and weaknesses. It takes a remarkable person to dare to try and control a dragon orb-a person with absolute confidence in himself, who, at the same time, cares nothing for himself, for his own personal safety. Such a person is willing to risk all-his life, his soul-on a gamble.
Brian glanced down at the alter, trying to think of some way to change the subject, which made him uncomfortable. He looked at the book, thinking it must be some holy text, and said in astonishment, "The pages of the book are blank. Why is that?" "To remind us that our lives are made up of blank sheets waiting to be filled," Lillith replied. "The book of life is open when we are born, and it closes on our death. We write in it continually, but no matter how much we write, what joy or sorrow we experience or what mistakes we have made, we will always turn the page, and tomorrow's page is always blank." "Some people might find that prospect daunting." said Brian somberly, looking down at the page, so starkly white and empty. "I find it filled with hope." said Lillith."
"OMG. This book was so hard to let go. I took it everywhere so i could read it every chance I got. Cant wait to read the last 1. Though I started late in the series. I enjoyed it and Im going to start reading the original chronicles."
"easily the best of these 2 schlocky writers. Their best and most endearing characters are brought out.
the antagonists.
leaving behind the whining protagonists, you see the malice in the world they created. Weather in the plots of the dark or the activities of the military."
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