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A review by constant2m
The Oremere Chronicles Omnibus by Helen Scheuerer
5.0
A girl with a hidden past is turned over to the king's men for reasons unknown to her. She is rescued by a tribe of female warriors. The soldiers return to the king and are sent back to recapture her. The blind princess and her best friend, the son of the king's stable master are about to be separated. Magic is everywhere, and it's uncertain whether that is good or bad. And a deadly mist is creeping in from all sides. And that's just the beginning of the story.
These books were my introduction to the writing of Helen Scheuerer, and I'll admit, I started out not liking A LOT of the characters. They were selfish, drank too much, cursed too much, partied too much, etc. But despite the many flaws, they all had redeeming qualities that began to show through as the books continued. At the beginning, magic was seen as a curse, but as the story progressed, the unique magical abilities were shown as being the driving force of the story.
It's a strange world that Helen created, but it's an intriguing one as well. The world is a mystery to its inhabitants and each region is ruled differently - I loved exploring so many of them. As others have pointed out, the children were the best (and most likable) characters. Each of them stepped into their roles regardless of their ages. There were tons of unhealthy relationships, yet there was also loyalty, family, and pride in cultural identities. These books made me feel.
I was given a free copy of the series by the author and have reviewed it willingly.
These books were my introduction to the writing of Helen Scheuerer, and I'll admit, I started out not liking A LOT of the characters. They were selfish, drank too much, cursed too much, partied too much, etc. But despite the many flaws, they all had redeeming qualities that began to show through as the books continued. At the beginning, magic was seen as a curse, but as the story progressed, the unique magical abilities were shown as being the driving force of the story.
It's a strange world that Helen created, but it's an intriguing one as well. The world is a mystery to its inhabitants and each region is ruled differently - I loved exploring so many of them. As others have pointed out, the children were the best (and most likable) characters. Each of them stepped into their roles regardless of their ages. There were tons of unhealthy relationships, yet there was also loyalty, family, and pride in cultural identities. These books made me feel.
I was given a free copy of the series by the author and have reviewed it willingly.