I've been thinking about reading those. But if they're anything like Anne Bishop's stuff, more specifically The Black Jewels Trilogy, I'll avoid it like the AIDs.
Are they anything alike?
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Anonymous2007-11-13 3:09
Aqua Erotica has a erotic verison of The Little Mermaid in it if that counts.
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Anonymous2007-11-13 7:41
>>6
No, they're really quite different, especially in their treatment of the sadomasochism element. In Black Jewels, S&M is what it is: a perversion. People revel in it because everyone's a pervert. It's all dark and gothy and creepy and there's some silly nonsense about magic cockrings and stuff.
The Kushiel books largely treat all forms of sexual experience as expressions of human nature, and don't deny that everything has its proper place. The heroine bears a mark that allows her to feel pleasure with pain. While there are a number of risque scenes the novels never really rely on them to move things forward. The huge overabundance of ALL MEN ARE PRETTY might be something of a turnoff though.
I also didn't care much for the stupid flaws in the logic of the writer. Like the whole thing where Daemon (seriously, what the fuck sort of name is that?) takes the magical cockring thing off and kills a ton of people on that island with the ensuing shockwave. If someone's powerful enough to do that, or, say, punch a building apart, why would they follow all of the stupid social norms in the book?
Also, the fact that she names her characters like a prepubescent nerd pissed me off to no ends.
Actually, the whole novel pissed me off because it was just so terrible. It baffles me that someone would allow that book to be published.
8 here. Black Jewels was a silly excuse for a world with magic cockrings, characters named after mythological figures in a "deviantart meets fanfiction.net meets gaia" way, and for some sort of sexualised fantasyman character to have SM sex with a loli.
It should be right up 4chan's alley, really.
The Kushiel books are much better, trust me. Lushly-written, too. The prose ventures on purple at times but it's all in good fun.
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Anonymous2007-11-14 7:38
Oh, don't look when Phedre gets raped with a spiked iron dildo. It was painful to read.
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Anonymous2007-11-16 15:35
Anything at all by Anne McCaffrey. Seriously, I can't remember any books of hers in which somebody doesn't hook up at some point.
I also remember reading a book called "The Chalice and the Blade" once, I forget the author. The plot was unbearably predictable, but it was very explicit. As in, lock the door when you read it, steam will come off the pages.
The biggest theme of Swordbird is peace and freedom. There are also such themes as filial piety, bravery and selflessness. I just did a project on Swordbird and I found many readers’ reviews were so cool. I think it’s so meaningful to share some quotes with new readers:
It’s an extraordinary work, and would be an accomplishment for an adult author. I think kids will really enjoy it, both as a great story and as a phenomenal work by one of their peers. --- Dr. Washburn
This was an engaging, amazing ,beautifully written book. --- Neill
Fan is an incredible young writer. She cleverly uses personification to show how war hurts both sides and the strong feelings that evolve from it. In fact, her characters become so life-like that at times I cried along beside them, laughed at them, or became angry with them. --- Toni
Swordbird was an interesting look at war through the eyes of a child. --- Thomas
I enjoyed your story. The best part is the way you write — crisp, clear, not a wasted word. The story as well is tidy, pleasant, and compelling. --- Dr. Lamme, professor of children’s literature
Swordbird is the most inspirational book for kids wanting to write their own books. --- Erin
Yi Fan’s tightly woven story delivers a manifest message promoting peace and freedom. …and this young writer is worth watching. --- Publishers Weekly
I think that Nancy is an inspiration to a lot of people and she is proof that if you work hard and dream big, anything can happen! --- Jackie Chan
At age 13, Nancy Yi Fan may be HarperCollins’s youngest author, but her fantasy novel about warring birds and their struggle for freedom is getting some adult-sized attention. ---Publishers Weekly
Fresh, vivid, compelling, full of fun and morals… Swordbird not only has the elements of a great story, but also contains the rich imagination and hopes of a child. --- A Jia
The book moves swiftly from chapter to chapter with help from sheer brevity, copious action scenes, and illustrations. --- Angelica Delgado
The story is full of suspense and the characters are all birds. --- Sharon
There are some lovely details and some remarkable use of language. --- Professornana
Swordbird is terrific and I was amazed that someone that young was capable of writing a really original and different book that always kept you interested. --- Laskaris
Swordbird was just fabulous! I cannot believe how well it was written, and how well every charactor was explained in it. ---Jenny
I think you will be the most famous author in the world, next to Charles Dickens and J. K. Rowling. --- Kim
Isn’t it just amazing to think that such an original story such as Swordbird can come from someone of this age. --- Russell
“I was struck by the richness of your vocabulary, especially your descriptions of the forest and the names of the birds. When Turnatt appeared, your language became suitably ‘dark’. Your explanation of the way in which the Reds and Blues became enemies was believable - and meaningful for the world today. And you built up the suspense well near the end when Miltin was so brave”.--- Dr. Barr
“Your book was absolutely amazing. I have never had a book that I can read twice in a row and still love, but yours I can read multiple times and still not want to leave it.” --- Alex
“You have been a BIG inspiration to me.” --- Olivia
“A fantasy in the vein of the Redwall series, Fan’s precocious first book (the author’s only thirteen-years old) is enchanting and action-packed.” --- Norwood School’s library, MD
“Swordbird was a fantastic book for children and adults, it made you feel warm inside to know that such a little girl has gone this far to make such a wonderful book.” --- Jackie
“I think that swordbird is a marvelous book; the discriptions of the scenes were amazing, the characters WERE described very well, especially Turnatt.” --- Vix
“There are many messages carried inside Swordbird. The message of peace, of course, that is prevailing throughout the book; I respect this greatly because it is a hard feat to keep that message sailing whenever times are looking tough. I respect peace. It is a beautiful thing. And there is the outside message, which I believe will give hope and courage to generations of young writers to come.” --- Duffy
“You should be very proud that you have such a profound positive influence on kids.” — Mrs. Barnello
“It’s a wonderfully created novel rich in volume and depth.” --- Jade
“Great book. Keep me up on my toes, wanting to read more.” --- Brooke
“I think the book is fanciful, captivating.” --- Carrie
“You’ve inspired me so much, and this was like a kickstart!” --- Grace.
“Swordbird is a beautiful piece sparking the meanings of peace and war. “--- Megan
I think that Nancy is an inspiration to a lot of people and she is proof that if you work hard and dream big, anything can happen! --- Jackie Chan
At age 13, Nancy Yi Fan may be HarperCollins’s youngest author, but her fantasy novel about warring birds and their struggle for freedom is getting some adult-sized attention. ---Publishers Weekly
Fresh, vivid, compelling, full of fun and morals… Swordbird not only has the elements of a great story, but also contains the rich imagination and hopes of a child. --- A Jia
The book moves swiftly from chapter to chapter with help from sheer brevity, copious action scenes, and illustrations. --- Angelica Delgado
The story is full of suspense and the characters are all birds. --- Sharon
There are some lovely details and some remarkable use of language. --- Professornana
Swordbird is terrific and I was amazed that someone that young was capable of writing a really original and different book that always kept you interested. --- Laskaris
Swordbird was just fabulous! I cannot believe how well it was written, and how well every charactor was explained in it. ---Jenny
I think you will be the most famous author in the world, next to Charles Dickens and J. K. Rowling. --- Kim
Isn’t it just amazing to think that such an original story such as Swordbird can come from someone of this age. --- Russell
“I was struck by the richness of your vocabulary, especially your descriptions of the forest and the names of the birds. When Turnatt appeared, your language became suitably ‘dark’. Your explanation of the way in which the Reds and Blues became enemies was believable - and meaningful for the world today. And you built up the suspense well near the end when Miltin was so brave”.--- Dr. Barr
“Your book was absolutely amazing. I have never had a book that I can read twice in a row and still love, but yours I can read multiple times and still not want to leave it.” --- Alex
“You have been a BIG inspiration to me.” --- Olivia
“A fantasy in the vein of the Redwall series, Fan’s precocious first book (the author’s only thirteen-years old) is enchanting and action-packed.” --- Norwood School’s library, MD
“Swordbird was a fantastic book for children and adults, it made you feel warm inside to know that such a little girl has gone this far to make such a wonderful book.” --- Jackie
“I think that swordbird is a marvelous book; the discriptions of the scenes were amazing, the characters WERE described very well, especially Turnatt.” --- Vix
“There are many messages carried inside Swordbird. The message of peace, of course, that is prevailing throughout the book; I respect this greatly because it is a hard feat to keep that message sailing whenever times are looking tough. I respect peace. It is a beautiful thing. And there is the outside message, which I believe will give hope and courage to generations of young writers to come.” --- Duffy
“You should be very proud that you have such a profound positive influence on kids.” — Mrs. Barnello
“It’s a wonderfully created novel rich in volume and depth.” --- Jade
“Great book. Keep me up on my toes, wanting to read more.” --- Brooke
“I think the book is fanciful, captivating.” --- Carrie
“You’ve inspired me so much, and this was like a kickstart!” --- Grace.
“Swordbird is a beautiful piece sparking the meanings of peace and war. “--- Megan
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Anonymous2007-11-26 21:03
I think you will be the most famous author in the world, next to Charles Dickens and J. K. Rowling. --- Kim
Isn’t it just amazing to think that such an original story such as Swordbird can come from someone of this age. --- Russell
“I was struck by the richness of your vocabulary, especially your descriptions of the forest and the names of the birds. When Turnatt appeared, your language became suitably ‘dark’. Your explanation of the way in which the Reds and Blues became enemies was believable - and meaningful for the world today. And you built up the suspense well near the end when Miltin was so brave”.--- Dr. Barr
“Your book was absolutely amazing. I have never had a book that I can read twice in a row and still love, but yours I can read multiple times and still not want to leave it.” --- Alex
“You have been a BIG inspiration to me.” --- Olivia
“A fantasy in the vein of the Redwall series, Fan’s precocious first book (the author’s only thirteen-years old) is enchanting and action-packed.” --- Norwood School’s library, MD
“Swordbird was a fantastic book for children and adults, it made you feel warm inside to know that such a little girl has gone this far to make such a wonderful book.” --- Jackie
“I think that swordbird is a marvelous book; the discriptions of the scenes were amazing, the characters WERE described very well, especially Turnatt.” --- Vix
“There are many messages carried inside Swordbird. The message of peace, of course, that is prevailing throughout the book; I respect this greatly because it is a hard feat to keep that message sailing whenever times are looking tough. I respect peace. It is a beautiful thing. And there is the outside message, which I believe will give hope and courage to generations of young writers to come.” --- Duffy
“You should be very proud that you have such a profound positive influence on kids.” — Mrs. Barnello
“It’s a wonderfully created novel rich in volume and depth.” --- Jade
“Great book. Keep me up on my toes, wanting to read more.” --- Brooke
“I think the book is fanciful, captivating.” --- Carrie
“You’ve inspired me so much, and this was like a kickstart!” --- Grace.
“Swordbird is a beautiful piece sparking the meanings of peace and war. “--- Megan
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Anonymous2007-11-26 21:05
At age 13, Nancy Yi Fan may be HarperCollins’s youngest author, but her fantasy novel about warring birds and their struggle for freedom is getting some adult-sized attention. ---Publishers Weekly
Fresh, vivid, compelling, full of fun and morals… Swordbird not only has the elements of a great story, but also contains the rich imagination and hopes of a child. --- A Jia
The book moves swiftly from chapter to chapter with help from sheer brevity, copious action scenes, and illustrations. --- Angelica Delgado
The story is full of suspense and the characters are all birds. --- Sharon
There are some lovely details and some remarkable use of language. --- Professornana
Swordbird is terrific and I was amazed that someone that young was capable of writing a really original and different book that always kept you interested. --- Laskaris
Swordbird was just fabulous! I cannot believe how well it was written, and how well every charactor was explained in it. ---Jenny
I think you will be the most famous author in the world, next to Charles Dickens and J. K. Rowling. --- Kim
Isn’t it just amazing to think that such an original story such as Swordbird can come from someone of this age. --- Russell
“I was struck by the richness of your vocabulary, especially your descriptions of the forest and the names of the birds. When Turnatt appeared, your language became suitably ‘dark’. Your explanation of the way in which the Reds and Blues became enemies was believable - and meaningful for the world today. And you built up the suspense well near the end when Miltin was so brave”.--- Dr. Barr
“Your book was absolutely amazing. I have never had a book that I can read twice in a row and still love, but yours I can read multiple times and still not want to leave it.” --- Alex
“You have been a BIG inspiration to me.” --- Olivia
“A fantasy in the vein of the Redwall series, Fan’s precocious first book (the author’s only thirteen-years old) is enchanting and action-packed.” --- Norwood School’s library, MD
“Swordbird was a fantastic book for children and adults, it made you feel warm inside to know that such a little girl has gone this far to make such a wonderful book.” --- Jackie
“I think that swordbird is a marvelous book; the discriptions of the scenes were amazing, the characters WERE described very well, especially Turnatt.” --- Vix
“There are many messages carried inside Swordbird. The message of peace, of course, that is prevailing throughout the book; I respect this greatly because it is a hard feat to keep that message sailing whenever times are looking tough. I respect peace. It is a beautiful thing. And there is the outside message, which I believe will give hope and courage to generations of young writers to come.” --- Duffy
“You should be very proud that you have such a profound positive influence on kids.” — Mrs. Barnello
“It’s a wonderfully created novel rich in volume and depth.” --- Jade
“Great book. Keep me up on my toes, wanting to read more.” --- Brooke
“I think the book is fanciful, captivating.” --- Carrie
“You’ve inspired me so much, and this was like a kickstart!” --- Grace.
“Swordbird is a beautiful piece sparking the meanings of peace and war. “--- Megan
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Anonymous2007-11-26 21:06
“I think that swordbird is a marvelous book; the discriptions of the scenes were amazing, the characters WERE described very well, especially Turnatt.” --- Vix
“There are many messages carried inside Swordbird. The message of peace, of course, that is prevailing throughout the book; I respect this greatly because it is a hard feat to keep that message sailing whenever times are looking tough. I respect peace. It is a beautiful thing. And there is the outside message, which I believe will give hope and courage to generations of young writers to come.” --- Duffy
“You should be very proud that you have such a profound positive influence on kids.” — Mrs. Barnello
“It’s a wonderfully created novel rich in volume and depth.” --- Jade
“Great book. Keep me up on my toes, wanting to read more.” --- Brooke
“I think the book is fanciful, captivating.” --- Carrie
“You’ve inspired me so much, and this was like a kickstart!” --- Grace.
“Swordbird is a beautiful piece sparking the meanings of peace and war. “--- Megan