Published on 01-28-2012 03:53 PM
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Aaron’s Revenge, by Christina Weigand
Reviewed by David Hodge
Publisher: Xlibris, Corp
Year Published: 2010
Aaron’s Revenge is a decently written (a bit pedestrian) of the lost prince type. Aaron is taken from his cradle by the badgize [term from Gahan Wilson] and left with unwitting foster parents. At fifteen, he is tested for talent and “assignment”, probably as a squire to a knight. Instead he is kidnapped again, and hauled off to the badgize place to become an evil wizard and instrument of his evil uncle Brandan’s revenge. But a little rescue (more than once), and “love is all you need,” comes into play. The ending clearly shows the author’s moral and didactic purpose. It’s worth reading, but will not win any prizes. But, do the good guys really not know what’s gotten into Tomas? Can you say, “Sequel”? A little more polish and a sequel would not be unwelcome.
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Swords of the Horseclans (Horseclans #2)
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Review by Dave Felts
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