Jedi Healer by Steven Perry and Matthew Reeves
Star Wars: Med Star II
The second in the duology detailing the trails of Padawan Bariss Offee on her path to becoming a Jedi. On Rimsoo, the medical staff have to deal with many trails, the war continues but they are plagued by other attacks as well, ones of a sabatour. Can Bariss figure it out before it is too late?

It was actually a little bland really, it took a long time for 'exciting' things to happen and there was plenty of 'thinking' momnets and deep thoughts of the characters. I enjoyed the ending though that ws kind of nice though I could've warned Bariss before she realised but hey...

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
Alfred the Great I
Ever wondered who Alfred the Great was? How did he save Britan from the Danes? Well then this is the book for you. It details the life of Uthred who at a very young age sees both his father and brother die and is taken prisoner by a Danish Earl, Ragnar. Over the years Uthred loves Ragnar like a father and calls himself a Dane. But when he finds himself in a procarious situation Uthred has to decide where his alligances lie.

Like all of Cornwell's other great Historical Fiction works it is brilliant. Great characters, excellent storyline whilst managing to 'teach' the reader as they are reading. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the next one to see where Uthred's path leads him.

Exile's Return by Raymond E Feist
Conclave of Shadows III
I really enjoyed this one despite it being mainly focused on Kasper (I was very dubious about this when I read about the book months ago) and hardly anything on Tal. The main premise is that Kasper is in Novis, very very far away from his home and must make his way to a main port in order to make his way home. Along the way he meets some other men from the Kingdoms and starts to travel with them. Only he discovers that he must help them complete their quest deep into the unknown reaches of the land.

It is fun and exciting like the others, full of interesting occurances. But the main thing is that it links with the rest of the story. Old villians make a reappearance, the Nameless One starts becoming more prominant. And Macros has left quite a suprise behind.

Camelot's Shadow by Sarah Zettel
This is an Arthurian fantasy and this time not Guievere and Arthur but rather Gawain's lady love. It details the Lady Rhian, daughter of a minor nobel who has been sold to an evil sorceror for her mother's life well before she was actually born. Rhain upon learning this, runs away only to find herself rescued by the galiant Gawain - and there the romance takes a turn of course.

By no means does this mean tat it is purely a romantic novel becuase you would be very wrong - the story over the top is clasic Gawain tales intertwined and wrapped around each other. It is constructed quite well and I would recommend it to any Arthurian enthuiast.

Tanequil - High Druid of Shannara 2 by Terry Brooks
I didn't mind this books it had all the normal Shannara qualities but I must say I'm getting a little tired of it and yes I know ******** died in the first book do you have to keep rubbing it in? Pen and Khyber's quest for the Tanequil continues but when they reach one place they need to go they find themselves on the run over and over again. Not only this but Bek and Rue are imprisioned in the walls of Paranor by those they thought they could trust. All this is happening whilst a demon runs loose. It is a typical middle story - yes exciting things do happen but the last is set up to be interesting - will Brooks link the Word and Wishsong?????

If you enjoy Shannara and want to see how it might possibly combine with the Demon Series then this is a definate read for you.

Prisoner of Ironsea Tower - Tears of Artamon 2 by Sarah Ash
This was quite an enjoyable book though the blurb kind of spoils the irst few chapeters through which is a little silly. The true meaning of the Drakhaul is revealed as well as it's name and it's purpose. Not only that but there are more characters playing the game then one would think.

Yet again Sarah delivers a well constructed and thought out book, with intrigue and some mild horror (a little stab at the in-humane practices that went on in mental hospitals in earlier times. If you enjoyed the first book then you wont be dissapointed in the second. Well worth a read and an old favourite comes back too :)

The Dark Mirror - Bridei Chronicles 1 by Juliette Marillier
I really enjoyed this book, it was as good as her other books and more. It was not as romantic as the others which is a nice change though the romance is still there of course. So what is it about, well Bridei of course and Tuala, the fairy daughter who appeared on Bridei's doorstep to comfort the lonely little boy. Together they grew up but when Bridei's destiny is revealed, Tuala must find her own. It is a lovely tale that is a nice version of the Pict King Bridei.

It took me a while to read it cause of my really busy schedule at the time but it was a welcome change from all the busi-ness and I really liked it. It sets up a little for the next book though it can be read entirely on it's own merits.

The Crooked Letter by Sean Williams
Now Playing: The Dark Mirror by Juliette Marillier
Boy have I been busy lately it took me ages to read this book not because it wasn't interesting but because I could barely spare 10 mins a week to even read it which was very dissapointing. But I sat down last night and tuned out, letting the book take me away and boy was it worth it!

Okay its able mirror twins, Hadrian and Seth, when Seth is killed in front of Hade's eyes a Catacalysm occurs drawing the first and second realm together and merging them - allowing Yod an alien creature to span across the two and start to take control. In the second realm Seth does his best to figure out what is going on and how to stop the realm's from tearing each other apart whilst Hadrian does his best to stay alive!

It is in fact a prequel to the Books of the Change and deals with how that world and the Change actually came about - it is a fasinating read even if at some points I got totally confused - there are many dieties some of which I recognised some I didn't but the glossary at the back helped a lot. This book is more for the fantasy readers who enjoy the more mystical and dark side of fanatasy rather than those that prefer quests and comedies.

Star Wars - Clone Wars Med Star 1: Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry
It was a little slow and long winded I bet the whole thing could've been condensed into one novel but has been drawn out into two for some unknown reason, the story is a little bland though these two excellent authors do their best with such well dry characters. As much as I love the Jedi compared to the Luke Skywalker generation the Clone War Jedi are actually quite boring without Obi-Wan around.

It details a medical outpost where things aren't as they seem, the expensive drug 'bota' is being stolen and smuggled in some way and Padawan Barriss Offee must discover who as well as lending her healing powers to the surgeons whilst she's at it.

Its a bit bliazze really, as if they are trying to cram a whole lot of excitement for the upcoming 'Revenge of the Sith' - trying to keep the Star Wars phenomen alive - its rather sad really - but should you read it - sure why not - its an interesting glipse into the 'life' of a medics on the battle field front

Wolfblade by Jennifer Fallon: The Hythrun Chronicles 1
This is an awesome book I loved it to pieces, the characters were well crafted and it was extremely compelling and despite my very busy lifestyle at the moment it got me hooked time and time again, only to be put down when I could barely read the words cause I was so tired.

What's it about? Well its a sort of prequel to the Medalon series but not set in Medalon at all so we get to see a different perspective of the world created in the first series. Brak makes another appearance for all the fans ;) It details Mara Wolfblade, sister to the current ruler of Hythria and her plight as being made a comodity in trade - but Mara has a smart head on her shoulders and she wont be told anything, that and her dwarf court'esa is their to guide her as well.

As per usual Fallon has done an excellent job though be warned deaths do occur and they are sad! And treachary, lots of treachary! Have I put you on your toes? Or completely spoiled it :p ENJOY!