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Book Review of Talyn (Korre, Bk 1)

Talyn (Korre, Bk 1)
Talyn (Korre, Bk 1)
Author: Holly Lisle
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Holly's writing is deft, and I give her credit for taking some big risks with this story. The author pulls off the tricky 1st/3rd points of view.

But... Her heroine got too "up close and personal" with an over-the-top creep(big story risk). I want more emotional distance from the bad guys if they are into murdering their sex partners.

Also, I'm not sure the climax works. Societies shouldn't be that easy to fix.

But, I found her world a fun place to visit. Her magical system was intriguing and resonant. I would have liked to have seen more of it.