(Time for another...)

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

OF SNAKES AND BIRDS

I've decided to stick with the fantasy genre again this week in recommending a couple of my favorite books (both in the same series). I was actually introduced to this series by one of my younger sisters, and now it's my fall back book if I need a quick romance story (not steamy romance, just FYI). The first book in the series is called Hawksong and the series is written by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. She is amazing at creating believable cultures, and in such short books.

The first book revolves around the princess of the avians—Danica—and the prince of the serpiente—Zane. Quite obviously, these two characters end up together in an attempt to unite their kingdoms. Predictable, I know, but the essence of this book is not in it's over arching scheme, but in its minute details. It is not just that the two end up together, it is why and how they cope with the situation that is what is so intriguing to me.

The second book, Snakecharm, follows close on the heels of the first, this time detailing the struggle, not to unite the kingdoms, but to unite the two races. I don't want to delve too deeply into these stories, in part because they are so short and I would run the risk of giving too much away. There are more installments in the series, but I didn't find them nearly as compelling as the first two (maybe I'm just biased toward Zane and Danica), and the first two can stand alone without the support of further books.

Hmmm, now I want to read them. But I can't because they're back in Idaho, and I'm in Korea :( Sad day! You have no idea how sad I am I had to leave my books.

Anyway, leave a comment about your favorite fantasy books or about a genre you want me to write a book recommendation for—get as specific as you want, but remember, although I'm fairly well read, I'm certainly more familiar with certain genres than with others. Hope to hear lots of recommendations from you guys!!!

                                                                                              A book is a dream

                                                                                                            that you hold 

                                                                                                      in your hands.

                                                                                                                      -Neil Gaiman