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The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1)
The Sword - Sons of Destiny, Bk 1
Author: Jean Johnson
The first novel of the Sons of Destiny... a romantic tale of magic, superstition, and a love that transcends dimensions. — Eight brothers, born in four sets of twins, two years apart to the day -- they fulfill the Curse of Eight Prophecy. To avoid tempting their destiny, the brothers are exiled to Nightfall Island, a land where women are strictly...  more »
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PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780425220603
ISBN-10: 0425220605
Publication Date: 3/4/2008
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 106 ratings
Publisher: Berkley
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
While the synopsis made the book intriguing, Jean Johnson's writing and the heroine, Kelly Doyle, left much to be desired. The beginning of the novel tells the story of 8 brothers; 4 sets of fraternal twins born 2 years apart who all look different and have different powers, were exiled to a remote island in their kingdom so that a curse, involving mates for each of the brothers, prophesied a thousand years before their birth would not befall the land. Kelly, who was brought to this alternate dimension from the 21st century because she was being burned alive for being a witch, shows little respect for the brothers. Jean Johnson has effectively written a Mary-Sue, who in her real life was not liked by her neighbors, into a perfect female in the alternate dimension who embroiders, sews, knowns Kung-Fu, can handle an automatic pistol, and with a business degree can spout of mechanical engineering. While in the real world men did not flock to Kelly, in the alternate dimension, all of the brothers end up smitten with her within a month. Coupled with her screaming fits and her "what I say goes" attitude, you will have one of 2 reactions at the end of the novel; you'll absolutely love it, or you'll throw it against the wall at the frustration you feel with the main character.
sapphiredragon avatar reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I thought the premise of this book/series sounded great, but the actual story just didn't deliver. It wasn't horrible, but I thought the characterization was superficial and the plot weak. There are much better authors in this genre.
kathyk519 avatar reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on + 111 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The series is promising. I liked the hero (Saber) in this story - and I even liked his brothers and the story line. I disliked the heroine (Kelly). I am all for strong females who know what they want, who don't take attitude from others, who can handle the situations that they are placed in - however, Kelly was arrogant, overbearing and just plain rude.

The premise is that 8 brothers (4 sets of twins) are exiled to Nightfall Island because they are to fulfill a prophecy that makes their country nervous and fearful. But as any prophecy goes, it is a little vague, but when fear is involved, people seem to think they know what will happen. The prophecy states that when the eldest weds, a disaster will happen, and when all the brothers are wed, something else will happen, but you don't know exactly because it is cut off...

Overall, I will read the other books in the series, to see what happens - hopefully, there will be no more Kelly-like creatures in the rest of them.
reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 2
A wonderful start to a promising new series. With eight (eight!) strapping, handsome brothers fated to fall in love, how can you go wrong? I love starting a new series with the promise of much much more to come.
MissCovington avatar reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I am only HALF WAY thru this book and I can't put it down! I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!! I love it and its very promising. Its very satisfying to read the authors 1st in a series and be totally hooked into the brothers and the story line!
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reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on + 129 more book reviews
Saber and Kelly's love story was really great and all I can hope is that the rest of the series will equal the feeare head strong and true leaders. lings of enjoyment this first book brought out in me. Both characters are very strong leaders.
reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on + 18 more book reviews
The first book in a series of 8, and it shows. The first portion of the book moves too slowly for most readers; the action is all in the last half of the book. Other books in this series move more quickly than this book.
ATraveler avatar reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on + 193 more book reviews
First book of a series. I thought it pretty good although I picked it up for the Fantasy aspect not realizing the amount of romance it contained. The story line is actually a decent fanasy . . . if the romance scenes were left out nothing would be lost. So there is magic and destiny and good vs evil. I will read the next book in the series before deciding if its worth to continue the series.
casselstine avatar reviewed The Sword (Sons of Destiny, Bk 1) on
Totally lame! This story was so awfull that I struggled to read to page 125 and then had to toss it into my "get rid of as soon as possible" pile. The main characters go from avoiding each other, not speaking, to minor "wooing" to let's get married. I have never read such crap in my life.


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