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Rayden is among the bravest and fiercest warriors from the North, and she is a woman. She is fearless with her ax and sword, never failing to protect those she encounters who cannot fend for themselves. Intent on returning to her homeland, Rayden’s friend, Ammanus, finds a caravan with camels they can join that is headed North.
However, trouble seems to be lurking around every corner. There are monsters on two legs, monsters with wings and even monsters of the hairy, multi-legged variety. Along the way, she discovers a young boy about to be sacrificed and she rushes in to save him. Although they manage to escape, separated from Ammanus, Rayden and the boy begin a long and treacherous journey together. Rayden must negotiate safe passage throughout their travels, which sometimes means she must barter with old rivals.
Zimmer has a vibrant imagination and paints some of the most evil villains and extraordinary monsters I have ever heard described. His descriptions of Rayden’s exploits range from abhorrent to eloquent. I love Rayden’s strength, fearlessness and her dedication to those she cares for.
The reason I did not give Heart of a Lion a higher rating is because the conversations between the characters sometimes felt a little stilted to me. Outside of that, I enjoyed this awesome adventure and am looking forward to following Rayden into her next battle.
Book Stats:
- Paperback: 274 pages
- Publisher: Seventh Star Press, LLC (January 21, 2015)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1941706215
- ISBN-13: 978-1941706213
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Books in the Dark Sun Dawn Trilogy in the order they should be read:
Heart of a Lion
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Summary : Zimmer has a vibrant imagination and paints some of the most evil villains and extraordinary monsters I have ever heard described. His descriptions of Rayden's exploits range from abhorrent to eloquent. I love Rayden's strength, fearlessness and her dedication to those she cares for.
