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The Obsidian Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey



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Submitted by Brandon Carkner 
(Aug 16, 2007)

When I first picked up these books I though it was going to be a typical tale of mages , mayhem and magick . The first 200 pages of the Outstreched Shadow had shattered those thoughts as Kellen set out on an adventure he thought impossible for a "high mage" . Focusing on the character development and events set into motion , thought provoking themes were generated by reading the series . The flavor of the book was also made more enjoyable by adding very real emotions and cultural beliefs such as racism , sexism , greed and lust . As the series continued the reader could feel the dramatic pull of the scenarios being encountered and created parallels between this world of fiction and our own such as the structure of the religion of the eternal light and christianity . By the end of the book series , not only the fictional characters discovered but the readers also that if the people of the world couldn't put aside their problems , differences and ideas to stand collected against the growing Evils that then nothing good of heart would ever exist again .


Submitted by Raylene 
(Jan 17, 2007)

When I read these books, I was immidiatly enthralled. The detail was exceptional, especially when reguarding the Endarkened. Prince Zyperis's and Queen Savilla's torture chamber was of exquisite detail.
The bond between Jermayan and Ancalador by far surpassed those of other Dragon Rider books I've ever seen, and Jermayan's dedication to Wildmage Idalia was breathtaking.
Following Kellen through his new power and discoveries was exciting and I only wish that more books had been written in the series.


Submitted by Bryan Whincup 
(Mar 29, 2006)

I have read thousands of Fantasy books and this is THE best I have ever read. Mercedes Lackey is a well known author with several great titles under her belt. I must admit that I had never heard of James Mallory before but I can guarantee I will not be forgetting the name anytime soon.
The detail of the characters, especially Vestakia, is amazing. I have fallen in love with many of them and am eagerly anticipating the final book in this series. Such a vivid imagination, for both good and evil, had me mesmorized from the start. Acerbic Unicorns had me splitting with laughter. Romance, action, honor, a truly evil villainess, an amazing sister, and such a well thought out story that any who read this will instantly be enthralled!!


Submitted by Jeff 
(Dec 04, 2005)

I have just read the first book and must say the amount of detail is amazing, This book will catch your attention and keep it even after its done. It was such a good book that I could not stop reading it, i neglected most of my school work so that I could just read those next few pages. This has no happened to me sense the Inheritance trilogy (not writen by one of these authors) I highly recommend this series (even though I only read the first) to someone who loves fantasy novels. You will not regret reading it, I promise.


Submitted by Dave Randall 
(Nov 18, 2005)

I found this series to be the best I've read. I've read many and will read more. This series really brings out what I look for in the ones I read. I find that the team work in this series was well put out and I very much look foreward to reading the next book. One thing though, in the second book "To Light a Candle" the ending was very powerful, well the whole books actully. Anyway I like very much what happened and how it was put out there. I just want to say that the writers of this series definitely are excellent at what they do even though I'm a writer it's difficult to come up with such ideas. I commend such writers because such work deserves such credit. So, lets see greatness in the next book because we already know it's a great series or trilogy if you will. Good Luck!


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