The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1)
by Lynn Flewelling
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Author: Lynn FlewellingIllustrator: John Jude Palencar
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-10-02
ISBN: 0553577239
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: Spectra
Book Reviews of The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1)
Book Review: Just Plain Phenomenal!
Summary: 5 Stars
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BGJ: 5/5
Book: well paced, great dialogue, great characters, deep plot, smooth read, trilogy, fantasy, magic, sword-fighting, awesome
Hero/ine: girl disguised as a boy, child, intelligent, clever, ignorant, mature for age, lonely
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Young Tobin is not like other boys, the first being that he was born a girl and the second being he- she was a high born female which meant, by order of the king, she was to be murdered to ensure the king's son's succession. Intrigue and magic work together to hide Tobin from the King's eye and ensure that ancient divine prophecies are honored, however there are those that do not want a warrior queen restored to the throne. Tobin will be queen but only if the dark magic that conceals Tobin, magic that killed her twin brother who haunts her is not revealed, only if her insane mother and every evil wizard doesn't kill her first.
Usually I don't like books about children but Lynn Flewelling really pulled out all the stops in The Bone Doll's Twin, the first book in the Tamir Trilogy.
From page one I was hooked. Flewelling has a marvelous voice and style, her characters and plot are all so well-defined and unpredictable (okay a little predictable but the whole twist she has is great!). One of the great things is the growth of the characters in the book, you get to follow Tobin as she ages, and it's not just the age growth, but maturity and experience, things that make them more REAL.
Also Lynn Flewelling doesn't follow the cliched fantasy plots she brings her own unique twist to the lost heir storyline.
There are few authors out there that would risk having anything even seem homosexual, but Flewelling risks it. And though there is some head scratching caused by it, it isn't really that way since Tobin is actually a girl... falling for a boy, she just doesn't know it! A friend of mine wasn't sure what to make of that scenario!
Each character in The Bone Twin Doll has a history, a personality and a way of grabbing you and keeping you reading. From the insane mother, guilty wizards, demonic brothers to Tobin herself.
This is a fantastic introduction to the Tamir Trilogy and a must read for anyone that loves fantasy, deep well thought out fantasies with just plain awesome characters and plot.
Summary of The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1)
Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined....Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny
For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister?s throne.
Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala?s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country?s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line ? and from Illior?s faithful, who spread the Oracle?s words to a doubting populace.
As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king?s nephew ? his sister?s only child ? grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess?s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny.
Only Tobin?s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king?s wrath, a mother?s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother?s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder....
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