Brothers in Arms (Dragonlance: Raistlin Chronicles, Book 2)

Brothers in Arms, by the husband and wife team of Margeret Weis and Don Perrin is a definate must read for any dragonlance fan. This book starts off where "Soulforge" ended. It depicts the early life of the twins, right after Raistlin has taken his test. The twins who already are bonded together by blood, build their companionship throughout this book, although for different reasons. Raistlin wants power, Caramon will go wherever his brother wants to go. The twins end up in a mercenary force where they are both respected and needed. While the book mostly centers around the twins, it also has a major supporting role from their sister Kitiara. Margaret and Don do a great job showing just what the older sister must do to live by the sword. She is already powerful and has earned a reputation, but she is still being haunted by thoughts of Tanis. The only man that she truly ever loves. This book shows Kitiara and her first meeting with Araikus, the powerful Dragon Highlord. Araikus is building up his army for an all our raid on Krynn (War of the Lance). The book travels along between the twins and Kitiara, until they end when they are all brought together in a very crafty way. It has enough suprising twists and turns, amd a plot that is one of the most interesting ever. Margaret and Don do a great job showing the personalities of the twins and Kitiara just how we see them in the chronicles and all other Weis and Hickman books. This book is no exception to their genius. It is a smooth and quick read. The book pulls you along with an exciting plot and enough action, humor, intrigue to keep any reader hooked. For any Dragonlance fan, this book is a must! Learn about the twins and their half-sister, and watch exactly what they think, hear, see. This book is a must needed addition to anyone's Dragonlance collection.

I found Brothers in Arms to be a wonderful sequel to the Raistlin Chronicles. You can actually see the transition from confused young man into the dark-souled mage we all know as Raistlin in this novel. The detail was exquisite and the depth of the charecters was phenomenal. I couldn't disagree more with the people who gave this book a bad review. I have read all of the original DL books several times over and I believe that MW has stayed true to the charecters' persona. Anyone who doesn't realize that people grow and change through the course of their life, of course, would not enjoy this book simply because they can't understand it. Brothers in Arms met my expectations and exceeded them. I can't wait for the next one.

This book is the bomb. I was a bit hesitant about a sequel to "The Soulforge" and because it was written by Margeret Weiss and Don Perrin. But after reading a couple chapters I couldn't put the book down. This book totally fill the readers in on what happen after Raistlins test put before the companions meet at the inn. A must read for any dragonlance fan!

The second book in the Raistlin Chronicles, Raistlin has finished the test and with is brother they journey to gain experience. Raistlin looks to become a stronger mage, and Caramon a more adept fighter. The book also brings in their sister, Kiatara, and her rise in the Queen of Darkness' army. Brothers in Arms successfully narrates the tension and love between Caramon and Raistlin, while foreshadowing the future to be. We also get a great insight on Kiatara's need for power, and her first meeting with Lord Ariakis. Not only does this book pull and involve the reader with the characters, it also shows us how emotionally complicated each character is. It is a great reading, and the duo of Weiss and Hickman have never let me down. Immediately afterward I began to read the Chronicles trilogy again. This book is great, and I recommend it to everyone.

A while ago I bought the hard-back version of "The Soulforge" and I was really excited that there a BOOK about Raistlin's early years. Then, when the soft-back version came out I was even more excited. There was only 1 differecce between the 2 that I could see. In the sb version, the words "The Raistlin Chronicles" were added to the cover, meaning that there will be more books in the Raistlin Chronicles. After a long wait, I finially got Brothers in Arms. I just got done reading it about an hour ago and this is what I think. It was a very good book about the mercinary days of Carmon and Raistlin. All of the characters were very well done, the plot was great, and there was plenty of action. I love the addition of the half-kender(I was just about to give up on kenders,don't get me wrong, I love Tasselhoff,besides for him,they all seemed dull, boring, annoying, and sterotypical.) Raistlin's Master was a great character, also. Kiteria 's story along with the red dragon took this book from good to great(also from short to very long.) In conclusion, This is a must buy for fantasy readers, GO MARGRET WEIS!!!!!! P.S. I hope my language teacher doesn't read this, because she would fail me immediately.