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SWORD OF THE GUARDIAN PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Merry Shannon | 320 pages | 30 Apr 2006 | BELLA BOOKS | 9781933110363 | English | New York, United States Sword of the Guardian PDF Book All of that in one romance was enough to make my heart sing. I liked this quite a bit. Aug 27, Marijn McClintock rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Mid to late teens and older. When she got upset with Talon, she rode off in a snit, knowing that there were people around who might want to kill her. The fictional society is a bit sexist and antiquated in its beliefs, sexual violence popped up more than once which is more than the zero times that I wanted to see it , but women save the day and get the happy ending. Heavy Bastard I have had in My Hands. She was petty and self centered at the beginning and by the end I really wanted her to be my queen. With the threat of another attempt on Shasta's life imminent, her father declares that the young hero will be come the Princess's bodyguard. This is a very nice fusion of a classic fantasy story with a lovely romance. It's not very durable. Captain Vaughn: This 'boy' has done me proud. User Score. I mean 'he'. With this kind of story comes transphobia too, as Talon "proves" that she's a girl by flashing someone. But you need a basic fighting game Game is smooth, Onhit feelback is great. Prepare to be captivated by the spectacular 3D backgrounds and immersive background music and sound effects as you venture through the forests, villages, dungeons and castles. Villain: Did I mention that, in addition to being greasy and smelly, when I fight it's with 'a squeal that was almost girlish' ? Bordered on some trans stuff, interestingly enough. If you enjoy these types of books, do not hesitate to read this. In modern times, representation of swords as a symbol of power endures. The romance. This game is obviously modeled and heavily influenced by the classic Sega franchise Golden Axe. For a fantasy it is on teh lighter side, but for me it does this well. The pace wasn't just slow, it was nonexistent. As a result, she almost got herself killed, and Talon was seriously wounded. The last third of the book is where pacing picks up due to the huge conflicts and battle scenes and the romance finally reaches resolution, hence the bonfire. Schwarzenegger did not speak in detail, but throughout his governorship much press research went into Gustav Schwarzenegger, the Austrian police chief and Stalingrad military veteran who applied for Nazi party membership in before the Anschluss, but was not found to have been responsible for war crimes or abuse. H ow amazing. There was some predictability in the book for me but there were plenty of surprises and the story was unraveled in an engaging way, regardless. I think she deluded herself into thinking that Kumire could be changed. Or both. Want to Read saving…. There weren't strange creatures and it didn't feel otherworldly. The objective is simple. Merry Shannon. I also liked the setting. The bodyguard element and all the loyalty and protection that came along with it just made everything about this so much better. Kate Morrison Mystery, 1. That last part isn't important, anyway. Sword of the Guardian Writer It was really good and I liked it so much! It's just so generic and relies too much on chances. It was deliciously slow burn too, and even though at times it made me want to shake some sense into the characters, ultimately I think this kind of pacing is what worked best for the book. So much delicious tension between Shasta and Talon! I was surprised and confused when Talon started wondering whether it was even possible for one woman to be attracted to another. I am intrigued by the magic and religions in the book and can't wait to see how it's developed in later works. I think she deluded herself into thinking that Kumire could be changed. But can she survive living among them? Talon: Hey -- did I ever tell you why I'm named Talon? Surely he had used that thousand year plotting on how to make human look like pigs with black smoke flying out the top of their head. All of the 'fear the stranger' and 'hate those different' sentiment overwhelmed the story, in what could have been a refreshing take on the "nomadic outcast saves privileged royalty and everyone benefits" trope. Overall, the author did a great job telling this story and I recommend reading it. Skip to content. There were several times I just wanted to stop, but since I'd read over half, it felt like a waste of effort to give up. Then get this book. First of all I have to say that I like the book. Skilfully engineered to take considerable abuse, the Guardian Fantasy sword is a resilient sword that is virtually indestructible! There are a number of side characters, including a charming chambermaid, valiant soldiers and priestesses. While I love fantasy, in theory, I am often disappointed by this genre because the story becomes bogged down by details. And handsome! Trivia About Sword of the Guar All other trademarks, copyrights and logos are property of their respective owners. Her parents cut off all funding when she dropped out of medical school, and graduate school is expensive. And being an acrobat and a soldier, she'd definitely tear the head off anyone who tried to put her in a dress. More videos Another problem was the fact that it felt like a chapter or two were just cut from the book immediately preceding chapter Temptation by Kris Bryant. I liked the growth of the characters. Especially if we consider that the cross- dressing and the love-story is a major plot point. Maybe because the huge turning point is only ever shown in a flashback. While I think the decision to cut those chapters was a good one for the sake of pacing, it felt like a little smoothing needed to be done to make the transition from point A to point B feel more like a time jump and less like a large gap in the story. Halfway through, it felt like the book would soon be coming to the end. Talon: Sounds good to me! I do understand that it is something that is done in fantasy, to enhance the contrast between dark and light - like in Lord of the Rings - the Elves and the Orcs. The romance. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Talon's gender should never be hidden from Shasta from the beginning. While performing for the royal family, she saves the princess Shasta from assassination. Seven Knights -Time Wanderer-. Sep 28, Liralen rated it it was ok Shelves: fiction , z , lgbtq , reviewed , kings-and-queens , romance. The story: Everything before Shasta discovered Talon's true gender is solely for characters' development and romance, with little foreshadow of what to come. C'est la vie. Her love of fantasy and adventure began very early, and at the age of thirteen Merry completed her first novel-length story. Sword of the Guardian Reviews Read aloud. And her bodyguard saved her again? She knew that Talon had only been following the King's orders. It doesn't seem to bother me that this is treated as an insult in a book that's otherwise trying to do some entertaining gender-bending. Both intended and not, I'd imagine. Claire Renshaw thought she had it all: a successful career as a coup… More. Hope Merry Shannon make sequel for the child Even more surprising is that she finds herself … More. And, truthfully, I could kind of like Talon and Shasta both, even for all their flaws. The characters: At the beginning of the story, Talon was established as a person who was dedicated, but overprotective and too uncaring for her own life. Currently Merry lives with her partner and their many assorted animals in sunny Denver. This wiki All wikis. If you want a novel with fantasy-tones, a gentle and androgynous female hero pretending to be a man and a seemingly spoiled princess, this is the book for you. More time should be spent on when they have know each other fully and have no boundaries between. I liked the main character Talon, and that might have been it. Talon is a female acrobat posing as male, part of a travelling troupe with her younger sisters. I've seen this described as fantasy but it felt more like a historical, medieval type novel with very little fantasy. Get A Copy. I can't believe that it only made by 1 person. The bodyguard element and all the loyalty and protection that came along with it just made everything about this so much better. I loved the world-building and the main characters were very likable, this is a dynamite combination for me. Log in to finish rating Sword of the Guardian. This is a very nice fusion of a classic fantasy story with a lovely romance. The romance feels forced and And the author went pages to finally reveal the tiring finding out scene. New arrivals. Stronger Guardian Sword variants are wielded by stronger Guardian Scout models. C'est la vie. But in the midst of a birthday celebration, her world shatters when a mysterious assassin takes her brother's life.