Sorceress of Faith

by Robin D. Owens

Sorceress of Faith by Robin D. Owens released on Jan 31, 2006 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373802218
• ISBN13: 9780373802210
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Luna Books
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

another side of Lladrana

There's a reason why Robin D. Owens is on my must-buy list, and this is one of them. It's the second book in the series about alternate dimension world Lladrana, following shortly after Guardian of Honor. I have to laugh at the reviews--so many of them say it's either better than or not as good as the first. Personally, I think it's just as good as Guardian of Honor, and kudos to Robin for expanding the series by making this one different from the first. This time, it's the Sorcerers on Lladrana who are summoning an Exotique. Or rather, the Marshalls are summoning one for them. The Sorcerers do not work together well enough to summon on their own. On Lladrana, Sorcerers are the scholars, which makes the new Exotique perfect for them: graduate/perpetual student Marian Harasta. Marian is also interested in magic and spells, and is doing a spell of her own when she's summoned. So the adjustment to the world of Lladrana is different for her than it was for Alexa. When she arrives, she's claimed first by Jaquar, who she's drawn to, but something tells her he's a danger to her. He's challenged in rapid succession by two other sorcerers, who are finally overruled by the oldest and most powerful sorcerer, Bossgond, who announces he'll be her teacher, and whisks her off to his tower. Marian's love of learning serves her well, but she's adamant that she not stay on Lladrana, needing to return to earth to be with her brother, who's seriously ill with MS. She agrees to help in exchange for their help in curing him. Jaquar is one of the most powerful sorcerers on Lladrana, but his interest in the project is more personal: the monsters killed his family, and he wants revenge. His plan was to send the Exotique into the monsters' nest to destroy it. And if she's killed in the process, well, that's the price you have to pay. That plan changes once he gets to know Marian--even if he hadn't found her personally appealing, it's much easier to plan the sacrifice of someone who's anonymous. Still, it's difficult for him when he takes over her weather training, realizing how powerful she is, and how well she'd accomplish his initial plan, and balancing a growing love and respect for her with his need for revenge. The weather magic, at which both Jaquar and Marian excel (Bossgond's specialty lies elsewhere), is fun and exhilarating to read about, and Marian's hamster Tuck is just a delight. The conflicts in Sorceress of Faith are more emotional than physical (which I believe accounts for the differences of opinions in the reviews as to which book is better), but they're no less suspenseful for that. I loved Marian's eagerness to learn new things, and her easy acceptance of the existence of the different world--both well-explained by her personality and her past. Her love and worry for her brother were the driving force in her life, contrasting poignantly with her painful relationship with her cold, disapproving mother. I was turning pages far too late at nigh

Not Disappointed !!!!!!

I think Robin Owens has a wonderful imagination and talent for making her worlds seem real. The feelings and emotions come through loud and clear. I also can visualize the other worlds she creats. Even though they are suppose to be out there somewhere,they are not so far "out" that they don't seem accessible and believable. I have read all of her books now and not one has failed to entertain me. When I saw this one was out I snapped it up and could hardly wait to read it. I was not disappointed. I can't wait to read the continuing line in this series.

Sorceress of Faith

On Earth, or Terre, Marian Harasta performs a ritual, seeking answers for her life; and at the same moment, a Summoning spell is invoked on Llandrana as the Sorcerers attempt to draw their own Exotique to their world to help battle the dark. As a result, Marian lands in their world and is almost immediately handed over to a cranky, reclusive Sorcerer to receive instruction in how to use the considerable power she never realized she had until now. Marian may find this new land fascinating, and beautiful, but she feels her ties to Earth still pulling on her. The longing for a relationship with her mother is one, the need to cure her brother's debilitating disease another. Yet, she has come to love this new world, and a man in it. Lladrana might have a cure, but first, she must battle the darkness. ***** Lladrana is a world that is a joy to visit. Ms. Owens has peopled it with memorable character who spring to life and make you care about their fates. Hamster sales might go through the ceiling after readers meet Tuck, Marian's charming companion, and of course, old friends from Guardian of Honor play important roles in this book. If you've wondered how Alexa, Bastien, and Sinafin are doing, you'll get to see them once more. If you missed reading that book, it's not essential to have done so to follow what happens here, but you'll be missing a real treat, so be sure you do asap. ***** Amanda Killgore

Even better than the first!!

What a joy it was to return to the world of Lladrana and the Exotiques! Marian Harasta is a graduate student in Comparative Religion and Philosophy who dabbles with New Age beliefs. She is devoted to her brother, Andrew, who has MS while her relationship with her mother, Candace, is fractured at best (Candace even insists that Andrew and Marian not call her mother). So when Marian is summoned by the Marshalls for the Tower community, it is with mixed feelings that she discovers she is a Weather Sorceress. In Lladrana, Marian is an Exotique and therefore a valued and treasured member of the planet Amee. She has been summoned to fight the Dark that is attacking Lladrana with various horrid monsters (including one that sucks the power out of the person until they are nothing but dust!). First, however, she must be trained. She begins her training with the most powerful Circlet, Bossgond, although she feels a strong attraction to Circlet Jaquar. She quickly meets Swordmarshall Alexa, another Exotique whose story was told in GUARDIAN OF HONOR. In addition, Marian's pet hamster, Tuck, is gifted with the ability to speak, adding many heartwarming and comic scenes to the book. Marian is at heart a scholar so she quickly progresses from Apprentice to a Fifth Degree Circlet as she completes her training with Jaquar, who is gifted with weather magic as well. However, Jaquar has hidden his reasons for wanting her summoned and it destroys their Song when she is betrayed by the Tower community and sent into the nest to fight the Dark. Luckily, the feycoocu, Sinafin, has already taught her what she needs to know in order to escape- with the assistance of the Marshalls. Marian goes back to Earth and returns to Lladrana with Andrew. I won't spoil the conclusion of the novel but will say that I enjoyed every single minute of this book and did not want for it to end! I, for one, will be eagerly waiting for the next installment in the series.

couldn't read it fast enough

I was waiting for this book to be published and it didn't disappoint me! I just finished rereading the Guardian of Honor and went straight into the new book. The story picks up about 3 months later with the summoning of a new exotique, Marian. We learn more about the world Amee, there are several new characters to enjoy, and still interactions with Alexa & Bastian. I'd recommend reading them in order but the way she wrote them, they can stand alone. I must say, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of her books and can't wait until Robin publishes another one! You really feel for the characters and the worlds she creates are wonderful.