Book Review: OwlKnight

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

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Mercedes Lackey , Larry Dixon
Class/Genre:   Fantasy
Series: Owl Novels # 3
Daw, Oct 1999, $24.95, 400 pp.

Six years have passed since Darien fled the destruction of his village. He found safety with the Hawkbrothers in Errold Grove where he learned the craft of a master mage as well as becoming a knight. Darien has also become chief of his forest community of k’Valdemar. When he hears a rumor that his parents, long thought dead, may still live, he begins a quest to learn the truth.

Several of the townsfolk join Darien on his search for his parents. This includes his lover Keisha, a female that has strong beliefs that marriage equates to subjugation for women. On their trek, the group of wary travelers meet several dangerous but intelligent species that would relish killing Darien and his companions.

OWLKNIGHT, The third “Owl” novel, is an enjoyable fantasy tale that adds much to the Valdemar universe in terms of introducing intriguing new species. The lead character of this trilogy retains much of his youthfulness as seen in the two previous books (OWLSFLIGHT and OWLSIGHT) though he has become a responsible adult. Keisha starts out as a fun and strong individual, but too many feminist shrills turns her into an annoying detour from the entertaining story line. Fans of fully developed universes with fantasy species that seem real will gain pleasure from this book and the entire Valdemar cosmos.

Harriet Klausner

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