Exile

I loved Exile. As a sequel I would say it was disapointing but I never liked the first one, Gaurdians Key. It's more like Daggers Point or Water Dance (other excellent sequels) where the main character must undertake a journey to find out who she is and where she belongs. The writing is rich and descriptive allowing you to feel like your there. Also to those who have read other Logston books there are tie-ins which make her world so much more complete. I liked Ash. He was a stronger (yet still caring) character than most of Logstons leading males. The romance, again like her other books, isn't hot and heavy. It's more like a mutual caring for each other which keeps the book light and enjoyable. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves Logston - and even to those who don't!

Yes, Exile is one of Logston's simpler books, but it is definitely a fun read, moves along nicely, and is interesting. I enjoyed Guardian's Key more, but I thought that this next generation sequel was a great return to this interesting world. I would have liked the book to have been longer, though, with the conclusion more drawn out and better explained.

It was a delight to once again immerse myself in the world Logston created in Guardian's Key. Knowledge of that world is crucial to the reading of Exile, as the story gains strength from its oppositional bent -- instead of Dara's naive entrance into the Crystal Keep, we now have Neve's naive exit from it. I was particularly impressed with how Logston handled the temptations (and assumptions) of the Keep's power. As with the Shadow books, I feel this is a world that can be repeated without losing any of its original charm.