Broken Vows (Last T'en Trilogy)

If someone suggested a sci-fi/fantasy/adventure/romance novel to me, I'd probably refuse to read it and will rue the day, esp. if it's anything like this Broken Vows. I am a historical-romance book reader and haven't really ventured out of that genre yet. But Cory Daniells T'En trilogy definitely caught me off guard. When I picked up this book, I thought it's another one of my historical-romance reading material, didn't know until the first few chapters when the formula and plot seems different to me. However, I was right away drawn to it and wouldn't have it any other way. Broken Vows fascinated me in many ways. The notion of the character's behavior & distinctive traits are unique yet believable. It's not too alienated or too deep of a sci-fi for me. In fact, I find T'Imoshen perfect despite her Throwback traits. I love her character and she is one of my favorite heroine, for sure. She's well portrayed, with quality and deep emotions. Ms. Daniells words of description will make u see through her. I was even teary eyed many times and my heart quenches when she was so confuse, feeling lost & alone. I felt proud of her when she always manages to stand tall despite her emotional havoc . What makes Tulkham lovable to me is his way of leadership. Yes, he is arrogant, even a bit harsh at times yet fair. His acceptance to learn the Fair Isle's culture was also something not to take lightly upon considering his position. He is indeed honorable and a great tactician, politician. I also find it heart warming that both T'Imoshen and Tulkham fear each other in different degree. Fear of change, fear of the unknown and fear of being controlled and manipulated. Their relationship started out as political strategy but you can feel the essence of their affection, though cloaked to protect ones weakness: FEAR. The ceremonial rituals, magic spells and procedure, superstitious belief, etc was another intriguing part of this novel. It's very well written. Ms. Daniells' is truly a great story teller. The difference between the Ghebite and the T'En culture was my favorite concept of all. Both are very opposite and have different insights of everything. I even find some of this insights a bit amusing. I am normally not fond of paranormal plots (except medieval era) and I even shun from mind-reading characters but this one is surprisingly an exemption. It's unpredictable, giving readers rush of excitement. Overall, this book is full of adventure and emotional depth. It soars not only your heart but also your imagination. I love it! (...)DARK DREAMS, is the 2nd book of this T'En trilogy. The fascination continues! Sadly, The conclusion won't be out till summer 2002. Oh, I can't wait!

Always being the one to love my romance mixed up in a lot of sword-slashing and gut-spilling, I found this book exactly to my liking. Gheeaba, the forbidding land across the sea, just made another conquest. The Fair Isle, ruled by the T'en for centuries, has lost all of it's royal family except one. Imoshen is a proud and final female member of a race of people called Dhamfeer. Six-fingered and telepathic, she is the last hope for her Isle to hold on to what little they have. General Tulkhan is prepared to face a beaten woman who puportedly could steal a man's soul just by looking into her eyes. He found instead a proud woman fighting to defend her castle. He strikes a deal with her to keep the peace at the fortress he conquered, but Imoshen has other plans to ensure she is not the last Dhamfeer...She begins feeling a little loyalty toward the General, but there is her renegade betrothed, the last male Dhamfeer, to contend with. He has plans for her as well. Imoshen is torn between the love for her land and people and a new passion for her Isle's conqueror.This book is very passionate, very full of torn loyalties and bitter betrayals. Even months after reading it, I can still see Imoshen's beautiful Isle and her desire to protect it.

When I started reading, I thought it would turn out to be the typical type of fantasy with lots of magic, wizards or mages and stuff like that. Instead, the story was from the perspective of a female(ok, maybe because the author is a she) but the tangible emotions between Imoshen and Tulkhan was so 'breathtaking' that I could imagine the tension and all the feelings the two of them had, holding in check because both characters were afraid of being hurt by the counterpart. I'll definitely read the 2nd book of the trilogy when it comes out! All in all, the fantasy element is very little while the romance is good, definitely more suitable for people who likes romance. So don't hold your breath if you are a fantasy novel fan.

My wife is the author of this book, but she will not let me read anything until it is actually published! Strangely enough, when I finally did get to read Broken Vows (alone on a two hour plane flight where she couldn't stop me), I was pleasantly surprised. It isn't half bad. In fact it is damn good. I would recommend it to anyone trapped on a plane for two hours. No seriously, it is a good read.

The Ghebite forces led by General Tulkhan defeat the mystical T'En to take control of Fair Isle, a place they ruled for six-hundred years. Amongst the captives is the last surviving female T'En, Imoshen. Even as his own Elite Guard fears her and his priestesses would declare his prisoner void of a soul, Tulkhan can see the intelligence in her eyes. Still, he too worries that the powerful T'En will capture his spirit.The only other T'En survivor is Imoshen's betrothed, Reothe, who leads a counterrevolutionary group. Imoshen fears that Reothe's insurrection will only lead to more deaths. However, if she joins forces with Tulkhan, she sees a lasting peace, but at a high personal cost. Though neither one trusts the other, both begin to fall in love as they work as a team trying to end the bloodshed.BROKEN VOWS is a very entertaining romantic fantasy that will provide immense pleasure to sub-genre fans. The story line centers on the conflict and attraction between the two strong lead personalities. The supporting players bring the otherworldliness of the plot to such a vivid degree of life that it makes this tale quite unique for genre lovers. Though much is not answered (as is very common with fantasy novels), readers will want to peruse the remaining two novels in Cory Daniels' enjoyable "the Last T'En" trilogy.Harriet Klausner