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The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Canavan
4.0
A quick read and enlightening on the history and founding of the magicians Guild.
The Gathering Storm by Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan
5.0
Rand begins restoring order in Arad Doman while searching for the Forsaken Graendal. Rand meets at Falme with the Seanchan leader, the Daughter of the Nine Moons, Tuon, to discuss a truce. When Tuon senses the dark aura and mood from the Dragon Reborn, she rejects his terms. Following the meeting, Tuon declares herself Empress, taking a new name and approving a surprise attack against the White Tower. Graendal's hiding place is eventually traced to a remote palace in Arad Doman. Rand uses the Choedan Kal to eliminate the entire building with balefire. This horrifies Min and Nynaeve, and they turn to Cadsuane for help. Giving up on saving Arad Doman from the Seanchan and starvation, Rand returns to Tear.
After her capture by the White Tower, Egwene works to undermine Elaida rule and mend the strife it is causing between the Ajahs in the White Tower. Verin announces that she is of the Black Ajah. Taking advantage of a loophole in the unbreakable oath Verin had sworn that she could not betray them "until the hour of my death", she fatally poisons herself, allowing her to reveal everything she has learned to Egwene. Verin explains that although she was forced to swear fealty to them or face death, she used the position to research the Black. The Seanchan then raid the White Tower. Egwene, leading a group of novices, succeeds in driving off the Seanchan. Using the information provided by Verin, Egwene begins to expose the Black Ajah among the rebels the Tower Aes Sedai announce that Elaida was captured in the Seanchan raid, and that they would have Egwene as the Amyrlin Seat.
Nynaeve, under the instruction of Cadsuane, locates Tam, Rand's father, who meets with Rand in an attempt to break his emotional isolation. Rand becomes angry when he learns that Tam was sent by Cadsuane, nearly killing his father before fleeing in horror at what he had almost done. Rand Travels to Ebou Dar, intending to destroy the entire Seanchan army, but he becomes reluctant to act after seeing how peaceful the city is. Nearly mad with rage and grief, he Travels to the top of Dragonmount, the location where he killed himself as Lews Therin. Angry at the futility of life bound to the Wheel and its repeating pattern, he uses the Choedan Kal to draw enough power to destroy the world and end all suffering. Lews Therin seizes a moment of lucidity and suggests that by being reborn to the same life, one has the opportunity to do things right. Agreeing, Rand turns the power of the Choedan Kal against itself, destroying it. Rand is finally able to laugh again, and the oppressive clouds which had shrouded the lands for weeks finally break.
After her capture by the White Tower, Egwene works to undermine Elaida rule and mend the strife it is causing between the Ajahs in the White Tower. Verin announces that she is of the Black Ajah. Taking advantage of a loophole in the unbreakable oath Verin had sworn that she could not betray them "until the hour of my death", she fatally poisons herself, allowing her to reveal everything she has learned to Egwene. Verin explains that although she was forced to swear fealty to them or face death, she used the position to research the Black. The Seanchan then raid the White Tower. Egwene, leading a group of novices, succeeds in driving off the Seanchan. Using the information provided by Verin, Egwene begins to expose the Black Ajah among the rebels the Tower Aes Sedai announce that Elaida was captured in the Seanchan raid, and that they would have Egwene as the Amyrlin Seat.
Nynaeve, under the instruction of Cadsuane, locates Tam, Rand's father, who meets with Rand in an attempt to break his emotional isolation. Rand becomes angry when he learns that Tam was sent by Cadsuane, nearly killing his father before fleeing in horror at what he had almost done. Rand Travels to Ebou Dar, intending to destroy the entire Seanchan army, but he becomes reluctant to act after seeing how peaceful the city is. Nearly mad with rage and grief, he Travels to the top of Dragonmount, the location where he killed himself as Lews Therin. Angry at the futility of life bound to the Wheel and its repeating pattern, he uses the Choedan Kal to draw enough power to destroy the world and end all suffering. Lews Therin seizes a moment of lucidity and suggests that by being reborn to the same life, one has the opportunity to do things right. Agreeing, Rand turns the power of the Choedan Kal against itself, destroying it. Rand is finally able to laugh again, and the oppressive clouds which had shrouded the lands for weeks finally break.
Stone of Tears by Terry Goodkind
4.0
As the adventure continues the true enemy is revealed. As Richard is taken from his world to the Old World the plot expands with new characters and adventures. It seems that Richard/Lord Rahl will never have his goal of a quiet life again.
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
5.0
This book is the perfect introduction to the epic story of the Boxes of Orden and the Sword of Truth. Richard doesn't know what he is getting himself into now that he is the Seeker of Truth.
Confessor by Terry Goodkind
5.0
Richard gets his gift back. Finds Kahlan and fights to find the answer of how to reverse the chainfire spell. The boxes of Ordin are opened and their power is unleashed.
Phantom by Terry Goodkind
4.0
Richard continues to look for Kahlan. In the process of his search he is captured and loses his power. Now with out any magic he must escape and continue his quest.
Chainfire by Terry Goodkind
4.0
Richard awakes to find Kahlan gone and he is the only one with memory of her. He begins his search and discovers clues along the way. Chainfire leads him to see that the enemy is seeking more than just controlling the new world but they seek the power of Ordin as well.
Soul of the Fire by Terry Goodkind
4.0
While trying to show the people of the new world that his cause is just Richard suffers a blow when one of his potential allies side with the Order. The Chimes have been reeking havoc on the world at large destroying magic. When Richard sends them back to the underworld he suffers another blow to find that his wife has been mortally wounded.
Faith of the Fallen by Terry Goodkind
5.0
Quite possibly my favorite book of the series. Richard realizes that he cannot force people to believe in a cause when they dont understand its importance. When captured and taken to the Old World he is able to show all those under the Order's system of Justice just how meaningful their lives are. Your life is yours, live it.
Temple of the Winds by Dick Hill, Terry Goodkind
4.0
In the aftermath of a battle with the Order, Richard seeks answers from the past. All appears to be going well until there is plague in the city. With thousands dieing each night Richard seeks an answer in the Temple of the Winds. As part of magic used to heal all the infected of the new worlds Richard must take the magic of the plague into himself. Kahlan goes on a desperate journey to save his life...but at an unknown cost.