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New York : London : Berkley Sensation ; Turnaround [distributor], 2008.
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First in the Sons of Destiny series-now in mass market. To avoid tempting destiny, four sets of twin mage-brothers are exiled to Nightfall Island, where females are forbidden. But when the youngest rescues a woman from another universe, their world is altered forever.
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LibraryThing member dkthain
Can a book be called adorable? Because if it can, this is the perfect word to describe The Sword. This is a series about four sets of twin brothers living in a mystical, magical realm who have been banished to their own island because of a prophesy. Most important of all, there can be no women on
Kelly and Sabre battle each other and reading about them is a real hoot. Kelly also decides that a castle that’s been lived in by eight guys needs a lot of work and it’s also a real treat watching her order these tough magical brothers around. They each have their own distinct personality and their own prophesy to look forward too.
Now the conflict comes in because someone from the mainland doesn’t want these brothers around and sends horrid and evil creatures to take them down and it’s great reading seeing how they all use their unique talents to thwart said evil creatures; along with taking advice from non-magical Kelly.
I adored this book and was mighty glad that sometimes strange reading symptoms take over and I have the next three to look forward too.
I found the world building to be believable and while if I sat down and concentrated I might have found some of the brother magic a bit questionable as to when it worked and when it didn’t. But I didn’t, I just enjoyed the journey – and a very enjoyable journey it was!
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the island because the prophesy states that it is a woman who starts the prophesy ball rolling. When Morganen, the youngest brother brings a woman through his scrying mirror in order to save her life; a woman in danger of being burned to death, Sabre, the oldest brother and our hero is not exactly a happy camper. He wants her sent home – ASAP. Kelly, the heroine, is from present day times here on earth and has been rescued by devious yet loveable Morganen. He has decided that it’s time to get the prophesy started with his oldest brother.Kelly and Sabre battle each other and reading about them is a real hoot. Kelly also decides that a castle that’s been lived in by eight guys needs a lot of work and it’s also a real treat watching her order these tough magical brothers around. They each have their own distinct personality and their own prophesy to look forward too.
Now the conflict comes in because someone from the mainland doesn’t want these brothers around and sends horrid and evil creatures to take them down and it’s great reading seeing how they all use their unique talents to thwart said evil creatures; along with taking advice from non-magical Kelly.
I adored this book and was mighty glad that sometimes strange reading symptoms take over and I have the next three to look forward too.
I found the world building to be believable and while if I sat down and concentrated I might have found some of the brother magic a bit questionable as to when it worked and when it didn’t. But I didn’t, I just enjoyed the journey – and a very enjoyable journey it was!
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LibraryThing member thehistorychic
I am quickly falling in love with this series. The first book did an excellent job of setting up the series. It introduced the main characters, made me laugh, made me want to see what happened in their lives. Plus, it is a romance novel. The two main characters were both strong, independent, and
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stubborn. What all good girly books are made of :) Show Less
LibraryThing member jjmcgaffey
Fun, interesting. It doesn't give me the wow effect I got from the Summoning books; on the other hand, I think these books will be more interesting to reread. More variation, at least. This one - the first of the series - has a woman plucked from our Earth dumped into a world of magic specifically
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to marry one of eight brothers. Because of a prophecy stating how each of them will marry, starting with a disaster following the eldest's marriage, they've been exiled; the youngest, the strongest mage, is matchmaking. The courtship is fiery but the ending is obvious (it is a romance, after all). It is quite erotic and explicit, though a major element is Kelly making sure she's respected as well as wanted. The dirty jokes and double entendres are amusing (she gives at least as good as she gets), but can get a bit excessive after a while. As I said - fun. I have _some_ of the rest of the series, need to collect the rest. Show Less
LibraryThing member evansriza
I picked this book up and I couldn't stop. This series is fast becoming one of my favorite. This book has all the paranormal, close ties, and hot and sexy romance.
LibraryThing member rosetyper9
I always forget how much I adore this series every time I go back and read it and it seems like there are many people out there who haven't. It's awesome, well planned, and beautifully written. Read it if you enjoy fantasy romance.
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Original publication date
2007-02-06
Physical description
336 p.; 17 cm
ISBN
9780425220603
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Sons of Destiny, 1
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