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| Original Title: | Frostflower And Thorn |
| ISBN: | 0425045404 (ISBN13: 9780425045404) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Frostflower #1 |
Phyllis Ann Karr
Paperback | Pages: 275 pages Rating: 3.45 | 125 Users | 18 Reviews
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| Title | : | Frostflower And Thorn (Frostflower #1) |
| Author | : | Phyllis Ann Karr |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 275 pages |
| Published | : | November 1st 1980 by Berkley (first published 1980) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Feminism. High Fantasy. Science Fiction Fantasy. Heroic Fantasy. Sword and Sorcery |
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The hot-tempered, impulsive swordswoman Thorn has gotten pregnant. The gentle, celibate sorceress Frostflower wants a child, and can bring a baby from conception to birth in an afternoon. Though the pacifistic sorcerers are feared and hated outside their mysterious mountain retreats, Frostflower persuades the suspicious warrior to let her magick the baby to term. But when the sorceress's actions arouse the wrath of the ruling priests, Frostflower and Thorn find themselves outlaws under a death sentence.Rating Based On Books Frostflower And Thorn (Frostflower #1)
Ratings: 3.45 From 125 Users | 18 ReviewsEvaluation Based On Books Frostflower And Thorn (Frostflower #1)
1st in series.I first read a short story about the characters Frostflower and Thorn ("The Garnet and the Glory") almost 20 years ago, and loved it. I enjoyed the full book about them, but I think Phyllis Ann Karr does much better in the short story format. Being forced to move the story along quickly does wonders for the pacing, because in the book whole pages would go by while the character considered every possible step and every possible outcome...you have to admire how THOROUGH Karr is in coming up with
Nothing spectacular. An average sword and sorcery featuring two female protagonists.
the truth is I read this book in my teens and when it was reprinted read it again recently. it still held for me the magic and adventure it did the first time. I really enjoy the strength and resolve the main characters exhibit and the action is lively. I recommend this book to chick lit readers whom have been waiting for an adventure story for girls. Enjoy!
Like the sequel (which I for some reason reviewed first, probably because I just finished it), I read this originally as a teen, and I was pretty surprised that it held up as well as I remembered it. It's definitely 80s sword and sorcery a la Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword & Sorceress anthologies, but for me, that's a major selling point. I was SO HAPPY to find that the duology has been reprinted in ebook format. (And I want more, please!)Thorn is a foul-mouthed warrior woman who wants
I first read the sequel to this years and years ago, and it was a good quick read with really great worldbuilding. I saw this in a used bookshop the other day, so I picked it up to read the beginning of the story. It has the same lovely worldbuilding, but it was a good deal more violent than Frostflower and Windborn. And I just don't think I was really in the mood for this story right now.Also, I completely love the dated cover featuring the warrior and sorceress. It's kind of the best part of
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