Sandtiger – Tiger to many – is a legendary Southron
sword-dancer. Delilah – Del- is his Northern sword-singer lover. They have
retired from their adventuring to raise their daughter and to teach the new
generation of sword-dancers. Tiger wakes one morning to discover snow in the
deserty south, and he feels magic behind the odd weather. He and Del, along
with his adult son and two students, embark on journey to find the one
responsible. Destructive weather, challenges to death-dances, and a Northerner
bandit plague their trip.
SWORD-BEARER is book eight in Jennifer Roberson’s fantasy
series, TIGER AND DEL. I would suggest new readers to start from the beginning
before picking up this book. The prior books set up the author’s vivid and
vastly interesting world, especially about the intricacy of sword-dancing and
sword-singing. They also show all the hardships and trials Del and Tiger had to
overcome.
I could not contain myself when I saw this title
available for review. I am beyond happy that the author decided to return to
this world. I never realized just how much I missed the characters, especially
Del and Tiger, and the intricate world. I cannot wait for further adventures
with Sandtiger and Del!
I do not read very many first-person books anymore, so it
took me a while to adjust. It did not take away from the experience. Fans of
this series remember that the prior seven books, along with the author’s
CHEYSULI books, are written that way too.
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