Brennan, Hart and Corin were the three Cheysuli sons of Niall, ruler of Homana, and the next link in the generations-old prophecy of the Firstborn. Now the time had come for all three to take the paths for which they were fated: Brennan, heir to the throne of Homana, would face the menance of unknown assassins and trecherous Ihlini magic. Hart, Brennan's younger twin, must journey to Solinde, the kingdom which would one day be his to rule--a land that longed to see the Cheysuli prince overthrown. And Corin, the youngest prince, must battle sorcery and madness in the court of distant Atvia. Three princes, three destinies--and if even one should fail to fulfill the patterns of prophecy, Homanan and Cheysuli alike would pay a deadly price...
This one was different from the previous Cheysuli books, because it did not focus on one main character. The book was a lot weaker as a result, particularly because the three princes focused on are themselves not very interesting or likable characters. At times, this became almost exasperating, but I can't deny that the book engaged me emotionally. For all that I was frustrated, I kept reading. I'm glad that I did, too, because the end of the book makes it all worthwhile. Roberson really delivers. This book, as well as the series as a whole, are both definitely worth reading.
Good, but could be better
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Though I enjoy Jennifer Roberson's Cheysuli Cycle very much, that book was for me a little bit disappointing. There were too many characters instead of one, who'd be better characterised. And the plot was quite similar to these in previous books in the cycle. But, in spite of all, it remains worth reading.
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