The Warrior Heir
by Cinda Williams Chima
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Author: Cinda Williams ChimaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-27
ISBN: 0786839171
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
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- ISBN13: 9780786839179
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Better than the Harry Potter series
Summary: 5 Stars
Jackson (Jack) Downey Swift , a sixteen year old boy who lived in a small unremarkable Ohio town called Trinity, had open heart surgery as a child to save his life. He was supposed to take daily medication to support his heart. One day, Jack skips his medicine. He feels stronger and more confident than before; almost killing another soccer player during soccer team tryouts.
At a visit from his aunt, Linda, she discloses to Jack that he is a Weirlind, part part of a society of magical people that comprises sorcerers, wizards, enchanters and warriors. At their helm sits the feuding houses of the Red Rose--lead by Geoffrey Wylie--and The White Rose, lead by Dr. Jessamine Longbeach--the heart surgeon that had saved Jack's life.
As it turn out, Jack was supposed to be a wizard, but he was born without the stone on his heart that made him so. Aunt Linda made a deal with Dr. Longbeach to save Jack by having the doctor implant a warrior stone on his heart and suppress his powers by taking the medicine. She was supposed to turn him over to the White Rose to be a warrior for their Weir.
The Weirlind are ruled by ancient rules set in the 1500's. Instead of having the houses of the Roses fight each other for power, they settle the dominance by each house playing a Game--a magical tournament in which each house sponsors a warrior to fight to the death. The winning house rules the Weir.
Unfortunately, most warriors are dead, and as such, are in great demand. As Jack enters a rigorous training to confront his destiny, Leander Hastings--Jack's trainer--has an agenda of his own and is determined to change the rules of the Weir forever.
This is a fantastic book: extremely well written and even though it is for young adults, it is interesting enough for children of al ages. I would venture to say that it is better than the Harry Potter series. I could not out it down.
Summary of The Warrior Heir
Before he knew about the Roses, 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity. Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high-schoolers. Then one day Jack skips his medicine. Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. And it feels great?until he loses control of his own strength and nearly kills another player during soccer team tryouts.
Soon, Jack learns the startling truth about himself: He is Weirlind; part of an underground society of magical people who live among us. At the head of this magical society sit the feuding houses of the Red Rose and the White Rose, whose power is determined by playing The Game?a magical tournament in which each house sponsors a warrior to fight to the death. The winning house rules the Weir.
As if his bizarre magical heritage isn?t enough, Jack finds out that he?s not just another member of Weirlind?he?s one of the last of the warriors?at a time when both houses are scouting for a player.
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