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Jove, May 2003, 6.50, 320 pp.
ISBN: 0515135305
In 1349, Gillian flees into the woods to escape the plague that apparently will kill her mother and younger brother. Shapeshifters Nim Wei and her former mentor and rival Auriclus finds Gillian. Both try to recruit the lass to join their pack. Though she prefers the glitter of materialism offered by Nim, she selects Auriclus and his caves. He changes her into one of them, which ages her into adulthood before he dumps her on a pack led by Ulric.
After spending time with the pack and knowing Ulric wants her as his queen, Gillian leaves though she cherishes the hunt and making love with her leader. Noble Aimery Fitz Clare catches a falcon that is actually Gillian in hiding from her pack, especially her angry former lover and leader. As Gillian falls in love with her gentle handler, she knows how much she endangers her beloved if her pack finds him.
This paranormal historical romance is a delight because the shapeshifters seem very real even when Gillian ages almost instantly. Gillian is a strong lead protagonist though her thirst for human knowledge is not fully explained. Aimery is a compassionate second son whose gentleness is strengthened by his courage. Readers will stay up till midnight finishing Emma Holly's wonderful tale.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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"The plague hits London in 1349, and 8-year old Gillian's mother forces her to leave to save her life. The child runs into the forest, where she is found by two upyr who argue over which gets to adopt her into their fold. She chooses Auriclus over Nim Wei, but has not seen the last of the queen of the wolf-humans. Auriclus takes her to a pack of upyr who rear her as their own, but she never takes wolf form. When she is 30, she sets out on her own to discover the world, and finds an unlikely friend in a falcon. The two bond, and Gillian finds her true form in the bird.
Aimery Fitz Clare, the second son of a nobleman, is a battle-scarred warrior. The scarring near his left eye either puts off women, or they see him as a heroic knight in shining armor. Aimery is neither. Above all, he longs to be accepted for who he is. He serves his older brother Edmund, who is ruler of their demesne, and avoids Edmund's wife, who dogs his path with dreams of love that are completely unrequited.
Taking his nephew Robin out to find a new falcon, Aimery captures Gillian in her bird form. Now, tied to his wrist, she will begin a new life, find her destiny, and realize the true meaning of love. But first, she must convince Aimery to free her."
Kayelle Allen, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- Present (2000-2010)
Love Triangles/Polygons
Yes
What kind:
- one woman-two men
Hidden Identity/Secret Motive
Yes
Is really...
- magical powers/identity
Fantasy/Magic
Yes
Fantasy/Magical Lover
Yes
Fantasy World Romance
Yes
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
- warrior/knight
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
- several sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- obedient
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- explorer
- champion of justice
Has unusual powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can change shapes
- can talk to animals
- mind reading
- mind control
- can fly
- can read emotions
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
- a few sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
effect of sexing
- confused
Sex has bad effect on her
Yes
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- confident
- a better lover
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Misc setting
- castle
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 60%
- 70%
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- descript of kissing
- touching of anatomy
- licking
- actual description of sex
- descript. of female anatomy (the big B's)
- descript. of male nudity (the big P)
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
- equally on 3 in a l-triangle
How much dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
How much sexing?
- 5-9 sex acts
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