Fantasy Books
I love books, especially fantasy books. Fantasy=awesome happiness
One of my favorite books, THE MERRO TREE, by Katie Waitman is out of print, making it difficult to get it. But not impossible. Of course, it would be better if it was IN print...argh.
And the thing is, it says she already has the sequel finished - THE ROOTS OF FORGIVENESS. OMg. I am like dying to read that book. Literally. OMG.
The only thing that makes me happy I cannot read it (not enough, cause the overwhelming 95% still is still obsessed with it) is the fear that it might ruin the first one. The first book was so great and awesome, and I read it multiple times. I simply love it. The whole story, the characters, the setting, the plot, the interactions - just the whole thing to me is perfect. Naturally, my favorite characters are Mikk, Huud Maroc and Thissizz, but I really like Maya too. I think the trio balance worked so well that it left nothing to be desired. That will probably change in the second book with Master Huud gone (I miss him so!!) If Katie Waitman's writing did not change dramatically since her first book, I know I would enjoy the sequel immensely.
I do admit that I enjoy reading about male characters for the most part. Nothing against female characters, but I just don't feel the same emotional connection and the same intense interest when the lead is female or plays a very important character. Which is why giving the protagonist a male love interest as well works even better cause it makes me even more attentive and makes me care about the relationship more. 1/5 I find female characters I enjoy as well.
While the majority of reviewers on Amazon say they enjoyed the book very much, a few of them feel confused about the themes it explores. Such as homosexuality. The thing about the relationship between Mikk and Thissizz is not that they are both males, but that they are different species. That is the issue, as plainly explained in the story, where having a lover of your same sex is perfectly natural. Jeez...people are so stupid sometimes. Just proves that some should be prevented from breeding. seriously
I think that one of the reason why I love the book so much (besides Mikk's bond/love interest which makes it even better, awesomely so) is Mikk's development. It's kinda like Harry Potter. Boy is unloved and forced to live with a family that sees his existance as a determent to their own happiness; he is nothing special, his outlook on life is bleak. But something great happens and the boy learns that he is meant for more, a shining ray of light is bestowed on him and, gaining new friends and guidance, he is able to evolve into something wonderful that many admire and battle the forces of evil with all his posse behind him. Tortured soul learns to trust and love again, becoming great in the process.
Marry in travel to other planets in the galaxy, different species, Mikk's performance master, hidden secrets, Thissizz and angst and you have perfect book. And I simply love the metaphor of the merro tree. Very appropriate.
It's true that it's a little more fantasy than science fiction, but perhaps that's what so great about it. And man, what I wouldn't give to read the sequel. OMG. So I am waiting, and will continue to wait with my fingers crossed for her to get ROOTS OF FORGIVENESS published. Or maybe turned into an e-book. Come on, please??????? %_%
Publishers said it the first did not make enough money. BAH!! So what??? Perseverance!! I really, really, really hope I someday get to read the sequel...or if I am very lucky the third installment. Ah god. %_%
But all is not lost - for soon Lynn Flewelling's fourth book in the NIGHTRUNNER series will be out soon. Yesssssssssssss!
One of my favorite books, THE MERRO TREE, by Katie Waitman is out of print, making it difficult to get it. But not impossible. Of course, it would be better if it was IN print...argh.
And the thing is, it says she already has the sequel finished - THE ROOTS OF FORGIVENESS. OMg. I am like dying to read that book. Literally. OMG.
The only thing that makes me happy I cannot read it (not enough, cause the overwhelming 95% still is still obsessed with it) is the fear that it might ruin the first one. The first book was so great and awesome, and I read it multiple times. I simply love it. The whole story, the characters, the setting, the plot, the interactions - just the whole thing to me is perfect. Naturally, my favorite characters are Mikk, Huud Maroc and Thissizz, but I really like Maya too. I think the trio balance worked so well that it left nothing to be desired. That will probably change in the second book with Master Huud gone (I miss him so!!) If Katie Waitman's writing did not change dramatically since her first book, I know I would enjoy the sequel immensely.
I do admit that I enjoy reading about male characters for the most part. Nothing against female characters, but I just don't feel the same emotional connection and the same intense interest when the lead is female or plays a very important character. Which is why giving the protagonist a male love interest as well works even better cause it makes me even more attentive and makes me care about the relationship more. 1/5 I find female characters I enjoy as well.
While the majority of reviewers on Amazon say they enjoyed the book very much, a few of them feel confused about the themes it explores. Such as homosexuality. The thing about the relationship between Mikk and Thissizz is not that they are both males, but that they are different species. That is the issue, as plainly explained in the story, where having a lover of your same sex is perfectly natural. Jeez...people are so stupid sometimes. Just proves that some should be prevented from breeding. seriously
I think that one of the reason why I love the book so much (besides Mikk's bond/love interest which makes it even better, awesomely so) is Mikk's development. It's kinda like Harry Potter. Boy is unloved and forced to live with a family that sees his existance as a determent to their own happiness; he is nothing special, his outlook on life is bleak. But something great happens and the boy learns that he is meant for more, a shining ray of light is bestowed on him and, gaining new friends and guidance, he is able to evolve into something wonderful that many admire and battle the forces of evil with all his posse behind him. Tortured soul learns to trust and love again, becoming great in the process.
Marry in travel to other planets in the galaxy, different species, Mikk's performance master, hidden secrets, Thissizz and angst and you have perfect book. And I simply love the metaphor of the merro tree. Very appropriate.
It's true that it's a little more fantasy than science fiction, but perhaps that's what so great about it. And man, what I wouldn't give to read the sequel. OMG. So I am waiting, and will continue to wait with my fingers crossed for her to get ROOTS OF FORGIVENESS published. Or maybe turned into an e-book. Come on, please??????? %_%
Publishers said it the first did not make enough money. BAH!! So what??? Perseverance!! I really, really, really hope I someday get to read the sequel...or if I am very lucky the third installment. Ah god. %_%
But all is not lost - for soon Lynn Flewelling's fourth book in the NIGHTRUNNER series will be out soon. Yesssssssssssss!