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Lädt ... Amaranthine Saga (2018)von Forthright
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Tsumiko receives an unexpected inheritance from her aunt, including an ancestral estate and a butler who isn’t wholly human. This was… hmm, not the sort of story I was expecting, for one thing, and not always as clearly written as I needed it to be, for another. There were a few jarring moments when I had to re-evaluate my understanding of this fantasy world -- jarring because, rather than feeling like the moment was supposed to be a revelation, it instead seemed as if there should have been some earlier hint or explanation. But it was certainly readable. It kept my interest. I’m not sure if I want to read more of this approach to explaining worldbuilding, but I suspect that if I do, I will find those stories easy to keep reading. The opening chapter to this novel held a bit of promise, enough so that I was interested in what was befalling the main character. I wanted to know more about her mysterious Aunt and the circumstances of the inheritance she was given. Unfortunately, within the first few chapters, the author has set the two main characters However, if you were in love with Inuyasha, this series is an original and interesting take on the same sort of dynamic and you might just love it. I still recommend anyone to try it. 3 stars This was fun! A nice lively adventure. Which raised many questions. And left many threads dangling. I have mixed feelings about Tsumiko. Why is she so calmly accepting???? How in holy hell have they managed to miss her??? Why is she such a Sue?? I knew what I was getting into where writing style is concerned. But I REALLY would have preferred more depth. More character development would be nice too. FINAL VERDICT : TRY IT keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Gehört zur ReiheAmaranthine Saga (1)
Tsumiko inherits an ancestral home, a vast fortune, and a butler who isn't exactly human. Humanity is rocked by the Emergence of a people who call themselves the Amaranthine. They are our myths and legends come to life. Neither human nor animal, yet embracing qualities of both, the inhuman races inspire both awe and fear. Every newsfeed is clogged with updates about the peace process, but some places don't concern themselves with worldly affairs. Like the girls' school run by Saint Midori's of the Heavenly Lights, where Tsumiko Hajime grew up. A letter from a long-lost aunt names Tsumiko heiress to an ancestral estate and its accompanying fortune. Only the legacy comes with an aloof heirloom: an inhuman butler. Argent has served the Hajime family for centuries, and Tsumiko must renew the generational bond or he'll die. Argent hates her for the hold she has over him, but he craves her soul almost as much as he craves his freedom. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Having had Forthy's fanfic writing in my life since my early 20s, this leap into original fiction was well done.
Echoes of familiarity will pluck at attentive fans as several pieces are adapted from her popular fics. Hisoka-sensei being the most obvious, but the story pace and the telling of it are far better indicators.
Tsumiko is passive at first - having lived her whole life in a secluded school (Saint Midori's) first as a student and later as a teacher, she had no reason to expect that would change. And yet....well fate has a way of finding ways for all of us to be useful in much more interesting ways.
Argent, both by virtue of inhabiting several of my favorite character traits as well as being who he is, was a lot of fun. Of the Fox Amaranthine clans, he is as scornful and mischievous and frustrating as he is elegant and caring and resourceful.
There is much in this Tale which is not pretty. There's a sort of...dark undertone that while never graphically shown is frequently spoken of in regards to just how far beings will go in cruelty when they have the power to do so and the knowledge its against someone powerless to prevent it.
Rape is discussed, as well physical abuses and emotional abuses. Again not graphically, but the emotional (and physical) consequences are part of the story.
While some of the world confused me, by in large I really enjoyed the world built here. Because of Tsumiko's seclusion we are introduced as she is, giving readers a chance to catch up as she has to. In some cases this is vexing - I'm still hazy on much of Amaranthine political structuring. In others it's fascinating as Forthy blended many different myths, legends, original ideas and fact to create some unique customs.
This is a slow burn story of acceptance, respect, love, and understanding. Tsumiko is not perfect nor is Argent always in the right despite his situation. They both have to learn to let go of preconceptions or expectations.
Now to await the next book... ( )