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kanissa's review
2.0
As with the first novel in the series (Black Trillium), I originally read this back when I was young and loved it. On a visit at an older age, it does not hold up to my memory.
A lot of my complaints are similar to the other novel: the characters are one-dimensional and at times idiotic, there isn't any real tension in the plot, and character "development" happens seemingly at random to meet the needs of the plot and not because of any actual growth. The introduction of children as prominent characters doesn't add any value, as they are mostly bratty and obnoxious.
Redeeming qualities? I'm not really sure. It's not total dreck, for as much as I've complained in that previous paragraph. I've certainly read worse books (although not many). Once upon a time I liked it well enough to buy it. But now? No, I don't think I would. I've come to expect my novels to have more depth and complexity and humor.
A lot of my complaints are similar to the other novel: the characters are one-dimensional and at times idiotic, there isn't any real tension in the plot, and character "development" happens seemingly at random to meet the needs of the plot and not because of any actual growth. The introduction of children as prominent characters doesn't add any value, as they are mostly bratty and obnoxious.
Redeeming qualities? I'm not really sure. It's not total dreck, for as much as I've complained in that previous paragraph. I've certainly read worse books (although not many). Once upon a time I liked it well enough to buy it. But now? No, I don't think I would. I've come to expect my novels to have more depth and complexity and humor.
williamsdebbied's review
4.0
Book 2 in the Saga of the Trillium (a collaboration between Marion Zimmer Bradley, Andre Norton, and Julian May). This one is by Julian May.
The action picks up 12 years after the three sisters saved their kingdom. Anigel is queen, Kadiya serves as a link between the humans and the folk, and Haramis is the Archmage.
Once again, a threat to the security of the kingdom emerges, and each princess has a unique role to play.
The action picks up 12 years after the three sisters saved their kingdom. Anigel is queen, Kadiya serves as a link between the humans and the folk, and Haramis is the Archmage.
Once again, a threat to the security of the kingdom emerges, and each princess has a unique role to play.
jovvijo's review
1.0
Julian May is a great writer, and she can bring heart, a sense of adventure and magic to almost any series she gets her hands on!
This book is why I say 'almost'.
Characters were very unappealing and irritating, you had no real wish to see how the story plays out and you keep checking the book because, "No, there can't be that many pages left still to read?!"
Recommended for Nihilists who believe there's nothing good in the world anyway.
This book is why I say 'almost'.
Characters were very unappealing and irritating, you had no real wish to see how the story plays out and you keep checking the book because, "No, there can't be that many pages left still to read?!"
Recommended for Nihilists who believe there's nothing good in the world anyway.
rosenectur's review
2.0
The second Trillium book. Didn't care too much for the story in and of itself, but it sets up a doozy of a sequel in the 3rd book. The problem with this book is that it centers too much around the royal children, and the character flaws of the 3 main characters. I just didn't enjoy them harping on the characters bad traits all through out the book.
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