Greg's writing style is one of my favorites. I look forward to the next adventure. Apr 10, Elicia Cheah rated it it was amazing. You can also find this review at http: Like people who judge a book by its cover, I judge a book in my own ways. I judge them by their first sentence, or if it's not sufficient, their first paragraph. This book hit my mark just nice.
You can judge for yourself if you want. Here's the first paragraph of the book: The night winds droned low and bitter around the snow-crusted flanks of the lone-standing mountain known as Fellhorn. Its forbidding hei You can also find this review at http: Its forbidding heights were only slightly smoothed by the ice that had settled over its treacherous, beetling crags.
Clouds clung, cancerous, to the bone-white breast of the moon, darkening the storm-wracked landscape below. Even the description itself made me interested. I felt like an English teacher trying to look for the necessary tools needed to make a book awesome. And in one paragraph I found so many of them I knew it would be the same all the way.
Turns out I was right. She has her own Path to take. After being transported to the Wood Beneath the Worlds from her quiet life in Florida, she finds herself imprisoned by Yagga, a witch who lives in the Woods. In there, she finds Gorra who is actually the Woods itself trapped in a doll's body. Together, they fight against Yagga and succeed. Sarah thinks that she can go home now but instead has to face a choice she is unwilling to take.
She takes her destined Path together with Ossen the Wayfarer and with one of the Sworn, who are trained to be assassins. But what Sarah doesn't know is the real identity of figure swathed in black who always accompany them in silence. The Sworn is Princess Jedda, the pirncess or Highmount. She was thought to be a traitor-child and was thus sentenced to death. Along the way, they stumble across obstacles that seem difficult to overcome but together they faced them until Ossen loses his life fighting one of the Iron Gods and Jedda vanishes after being taken by the Fallen One.
Sarah is now alone. But she reaches the Fell horn, which holds A'aron or the Sword of Sighs, the only weapon that can kill the Fallen One. And then a giant AHC just decided to show up on the last page. Thanks a lot, Greg. You just ruined a day for me because I was busy wiping tears from my face. I wasn't satisfied, simply wasn't. And you know that a book's awesome if I always end up like this after reading it. I thought that I was going to have a mental breakdown. For people who love books without romance, this book is for you.
Interesting and exciting, it was enough to catch my attention all the way! You'll never be able to put the book down. There is a big AHC awaiting you in the end that keeps me wanting more! I am this desperate. Funny how the books I've reviewed so far are so freaking amazing! Mar 26, Dianne Hunt rated it it was amazing Shelves: Greg James has done it again. He's a phenomenal author who guarantees to take you on a journey. I've had the pleasure of reading his Vetala Cycle books under the pen name G. His words create a poetic atmosphere that captures you and doesn't let go. He brings you in with such vivid imagery that as you read you see the world he creates playing in your mind like a movie.
The Sword of Sighs was such a book. From the cover of the book, to the synopsis, to the prologue, he grabbed a hold of m Greg James has done it again. From the cover of the book, to the synopsis, to the prologue, he grabbed a hold of me and didn't let go. The story had a Lord of the Rings feel to it in that the story was a grand and epic adventure. I've read stories before where there's action and adventure but none to the scale of what James created with The Sword of Sighs. May contain spoilers from here onward. She's just an ordinary girl who was chosen to be the savior of the world of Seythe.
One minute she's hiding from her foes and the next, poof, she's gone. I was sad for Sarah and felt her loss and anguish as she was just taken from the world she knew into this foreign world that was alien to her in every sense of the word. It was good to know that she meets someone who takes her in and cares for her.
Friendship, love and bonds were formed through out Sarah's time in Seythe. She learns that she has to either place her trust in individuals or be alone and face the monsters in this world. And were they monsters! As with any epic story that is told, treachery and betrayal is an integral part.
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Power play is being made as well as bold face lies. As I was reading, I was gasping in disbelief of what my eyes had just read. There were times where I just wanted to protect Sarah and times where I wanted to yell at her asking what the heck she was doing. Towards the end of the book, I was on edge. My eyes couldn't read fast enough because I wanted to know whether or not Sarah would succeed in her quest. I wanted to know what would happen to her. I would like to know how come she was the one chosen for this quest and why. I would like to know how her story continues in the world of Seythe.
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I have to say that while this is a young adult fantasy, it certainly is different than any I've read. Some young adult fantasy I've read have the lead female character in love with her male counterpart. This is usually what defines her, not the fact that she has the potential to become something greater. This is certainly not the case with Sarah Bean. We see her grow as a person through out the story and start becoming who she was chosen to be. Do I recommend this book?
Heck yeah I do! If you want to dive into a fantastical and epic journey of good vs evil, then this book is for you. Apr 17, Graeme Reynolds rated it it was amazing. Sarah Bean is an average teenager who is plagued by dreams of her death at the hands of magical creatures in a mythical realm. When she tries to escape from a gang of bullies by hiding in an abandoned fun fair, she finds herself transported to another world.
Isolated from everyone and everything she ever knew, Sarah must come to terms with her fate if she is to accept the strange destiny that is laid out before her. I'll get right to the point. Sword of Sighs is one of the best Young Adult fantas Sarah Bean is an average teenager who is plagued by dreams of her death at the hands of magical creatures in a mythical realm.
Sword of Sighs is one of the best Young Adult fantasy novels I have ever read. Greg James brings both his locations and characters to life with wonderful, descriptive prose perfectly balanced with a pulsating, relentless plot. All of the people that occupy the novel are three dimensional, with clear motivations, hopes and doubts that really draw the reader into the tale.
The mythology and backstory in Sword of Sighs is a combination of various well travelled fantasy tropes, combined with a mixture of quite a few different mythologies, such as Celtic, Norse and Russian to name a few. The world that James creates is drip fed to the reader, rather than it being forced down their throats in large chunks of exposition, which is refreshing in itself. If I was to have any criticism of the novel at all, it is that perhaps the parallels to Lord of the Rings are a little strong at times, with the Fallen Born being more than a little similar to Tolkien's Nazguul, and indeed, there is one scene near the end of the book that borrows rather heavily from an iconic scene in Tolkiens classic.
That is not to say that Sword of Sigh's is simply a retread of existing fantasy ground. Greg James does more than enough to make the world s that he has created his own, and with enough twists and turns to make even the most jaded fantasy reader sit up and take notice. I honestly can't wait for the next book in the series to be released. Apr 13, Misty Jo rated it it was amazing. I am absolutely thrilled about this YA series by Greg James. I have been looking forward to reading the first book for a while, and the wait was well worth the creativity and imagination that James poured into the The Sword of Sighs for his readers.
James is a master at storytelling, transferring his vivid images to his readers' minds in a beautiful, melodious style that is all his own. In The Sword of Sighs, James begins his series by introducing Sarah, a teenager struggling through every day life, who is harassed by bullies and shadowed by sadness, finding herself magically transported to a far different dimension, where she discovers that she is destined for an important and very dangerous quest through multiple, unfamiliar worlds.
Lucky for her, she journeys not alone through the unknown but with an endearing and faithful companion Ossen. The Sword of Sighs captivated me from the beginning, and I found that I did not want to put it down.
Instead, I wanted to keep turning the pages to find out what happened next, and when I did have to stop reading, my thoughts were on the story, guessing where James would take Sarah in the next chapter, until I could return to find out. Now, I'm awaiting the next book in the series, curious as to where James' fascinating adventure will lead this devoted reader next. Mar 17, Ann rated it it was amazing. The Sword of Sighs is a young adult novel, which is not something I would normally read, but Greg James, who also writes horror as G. Yeates, is one of my favorite authors so I made an exception for this one.
I am very glad that I did. The Sword of Sighs is a fantasy novel with well paced action and compelling characters. The story features Sarah, a young girl who is tormented by school bullies until she finds herself transported to another world where the bullies are much more menacing than t The Sword of Sighs is a young adult novel, which is not something I would normally read, but Greg James, who also writes horror as G. The story features Sarah, a young girl who is tormented by school bullies until she finds herself transported to another world where the bullies are much more menacing than the ones found at her school.
She also learns that there is something different about her, and she is set on a course that will change her life forever. Even though this is a young adult novel, I think adult readers will also enjoy it.
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One of the things I liked about it was James' use of dream sequences throughout the book. Nightmare sequences are something he uses frequently as a horror writer and the more dreamlike sequences are no less effective here. It gives the reader a unique way to see into the character's mind. This was an entertaining read and I am looking forward to the next one. Feb 21, Alisa rated it it was amazing. That alone is its own nightmare and the author conveys the fear, helplessness and horror of living with that day-to-day, hour-to-hour experience so many young people experience — and can identify with — in a writing style that packs the emotional punch it should.
Running from one group of bullies in her home town, she finds herself thrust into a bizarre, unfamiliar, hostile world filled with fantasy, magic, and creatures born of darkness and pain far more dangerous and isolating than the world Sarah Bean was abruptly removed from. Highly recommended Young Adult Fantasy. Jul 01, Janet rated it really liked it. This young adult fantasy novel is well. Well-written, well-paced, well-edited, well-balanced between dream states and reality, until you just aren't sure exactly where you are, and that's okay.
At the ripe old age of 49, I don't easily follow some of the realms and names given in these types of novels, but James made it fun. I wondered what crazy thing was going to be around the next bend, and if it was real or imagined. It takes some special skill beyond being a good wri This young adult fantasy novel is well. It takes some special skill beyond being a good writer to pull off this kind of lovely. Recommend with both thumbs up. Jan 03, Kim rated it really liked it. Kept me reading into the night. I was enthralled with Sarah Beans story,felt sympathy and was curious on how she would handle her new responsibility I hope she makes the right decision.
Dec 20, added it. H he is not a lot of fun and be able the government to do it for free and I don't want you. Sep 27, Volpot rated it did not like it. Mar 01, Meg rated it it was ok. Awkward writing style; not worth it. Dec 15, Jessica rated it did not like it Shelves: The Sword of Sighs is a fantasy novel that I believe is geared toward young adults.
It's your typical good vs. I couldn't, I just couldn't I hate abandoning books and rarely do but I just couldn't finish this one. The story had some great potential but there were a number of things that just got under my skin so much I couldn't get past it. The first thing that bothered me was the short and frequent scenes. Wha The Sword of Sighs is a fantasy novel that I believe is geared toward young adults. What I mean by this is there would be a lot of stuff happening and as you got into each thing, it would be over and they would be onto the next thing.
All the conflict resolution seemed overly convenient and really quick. Anytime the characters would get into any kind of peril that would make them interesting and well rounded, show their strengths and weakness, their ability to learn from their mistakes, there was some magic wave of the wand sometimes literally and they were out of it.
This happened so often it started to get frustration. No one in these kinds of stories is that lucky! The character development and realness just wasn't there. Their abilities and powers are pretty confusing as well. Again each time any of the characters were in danger they got themselves out of it so quickly it made them boring. There were also so many secondary characters coming and going that didn't seen to have any impact on the character development or story.
The believability and confusion came from things like, a wizard who can cast a spell that will create a gollum, levitate people, enter dreams or make a ship go on auto-pilot but when said ship ends up on a sandbar the other people on the ship have to get out of the boat and push it off the sandbar. No mention of an exhajusted wizard, or waning powers or anything that would explain why he didn't assist in any way. It didn't matter anyway because it only took about a page and a half before they pushed the ship off the sandbar and continued on their merry, boring way.
This book had a number of great reviews and I can see where others may have enjoyed this book.
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It just really wasn't for me. Mar 27, Liz rated it liked it. I received notification of this free book through www. I think this is a nice introduction into the fantasy genre, for a mature young adult. Sarah Bean is not the strongest character that I have met, especially in the beginning. She is a dreamer, and while not explicit, I think, a bit of a loner.
After a specific act of aggression, from her bullies, Sarah wakes up in a different realm. And now, Sarah is going I received notification of this free book through www. However, descriptions of Seythe are a bit sparse, in my opinion, opening the possibility of a teenager struggling to create this world, in their mind, especially if they are lacking in foundational history for context. Providing more detailed description, or a glossary may help a young adult tackle this book, and it never hurts to help them expand their imagination. What I really appreciate about The Sword of Sighs, is the fact that Sarah is dealing with a very real problem.
One that seems to be escalating in recent years. This makes Sarah very approachable. I also enjoy the fact that our main character is a female being dropped into the kind of adventure that would have been written exclusively for boys, when I was younger. I was always a little bit jealous of those boys!
Explore more of my reviews at www. Feb 16, Christine McIntosh rated it liked it. This "book" was hit and miss for me. Most of the story was good. Writing could be nice and pretty like I enjoy but mixed with the fun fantasy action. I mean, I liked most of it but it definitely wasn't amazing. It had all the usual self-publish issues. The arrangement was messy. The writing was clunky and felt like a lot of thesaurus work.
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Book 2 of 3. Book 3 of 3. More About the Authors. Greg James is the author of over twenty books, including the critically-acclaimed Vetala Cycle horror trilogy and the best-selling Age of the Flame YA fantasy series. He has also been published in anthologies nominated for awards within the horror and fantasy genres. He currently lives in London, where he writes late on weeknights and sleeps in on Saturdays. Get to Know Us. English Choose a language for shopping. Amazon Music Stream millions of songs.