Elemental Magic
by Sharon Shinn, Rebecca York, Carol Berg, Jean Johnson
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Author: Carol Berg, Jean Johnson, Rebecca York, Sharon ShinnEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN: 0425217868
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Berkley Trade
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Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this book because I really enjoy Sharon Shinn's work and have been able to find great new authors through anthologies she's been in, but this book was a real let down. I really wish I'd read the reviews first because I'm definitely not going to keep it.
I mostly agree with the two star reviews, though I give only one star. I liked two of the stories, any other product that's 50% trash would not get two stars.
"Bargain with the Wind" (Shinn) Pretty interesting, though not up to her usual quality of story telling. Worth reading, but not wonderful.
"Birthright" (Johnson) The premise had potential, but delivery was poor. The storytelling was on a little kid level, but the content was adult, but totally unsophisticated to the point of being inane. I actually got so disgusted with it I gave up halfway through. The plot was implausible Arasa:"Oh, I have to go on a quest. It is going to be a very long. It is going to be very dangerous.(for vague, unsatisfactory reasons) It must include a barefoot pilgrimage through a dangerous desert inhabited by unlikely sand demons. This will mystically reveal if I was 'supposed to' be born born before my twin, since we were delivered by surgery" Elrik: "I am a mage. I think you are very beautiful. I will help you on your quest. Guess what? It's not as long as you thought. Oooh, your barefoot pilgrimage may still be uncomfortable. If the rules allow it, maybe I can put magical protection on your feet"
The "romance" was not very well developed or plausible, either.
"Unmasking" (Berg) Probably the best story in the collection. I'll be looking up more of her books.
"Huntress Moon" (Johnson) Basically a bodice ripper. The fantasy was peripheral. It had a few interesting ideas, but the plot was not believable and unless you derive some satisfaction from explicit descriptions of sex forced on a slave, the story was not very satisfying.
Summary of Elemental Magic
Four all-new stories of romance, fantasy, and natural enchantment.From wizards to weathermen, many know the powers of the four elements-natural forces that can direct the fates, change destiny, and unite lovers in the most unexpected ways. Now, those magical elements-air, fire, water, and earth-come together in perfect balance, and a perfectly unique romance anthology, from four charmed authors.
In Air find romance in a breathless retelling of the Cinderella fable from award-winning Sharon Shinn, "an amazing writing talent"(Best Reviews).
In Fire blazes adventure in a parallel dimension of werewolves and love-slaves from USA Today bestselling Rebecca York, "a true master" (Rave Reviews).
In Water resides fantasy and a remarkable universe of magic, demons, and dangerous passion from "thoroughly original" (Starburst) award-winner Carol Berg.
And in Earth discover the ultimate in profound pleasure from Jean Johnson, "a fresh new voice in fantasy romance" (Robin D. Owens).
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