Star Wars: Yoda - Dark Rendevous by Sean Stewart
Clone Wars Novel set a few months before Revenge of the Sith
This cute little story details how Yoda goes to a secret meeting with Dooku to get sme form of 'peace' happening instead of the war. But both know that it is a sham.
Yoda travels with a couple of Masters and their Padawan's dogged by some strange droids and another more deadly foe. Though Yoda's disguse is moderately amusing.
With the dismal last books in the clone wars (I haven't read the Hard Cover ones yet - I'm getting to them) I actually quite enjoyed this one. It has little to do with anything just giving some characters a little more 'screen time' and having a bit of fun. Better than most of hte other 'clone wars' books ;)

Demonstorm by James Barclay
The Legends of the Raven 3
Oh wow!
What an awesome conclusion to the excellent Raven triogies - sad but very good none the less. That and Auum makes an appearance so that equals me happy.
The story you ask well I was getting to that. The Raven have retired - they go unrecognised in Balaia hunted for their apparent 'power'. So they take to the Elven continent, resigned to living out the rest of their lives peacefully. But that can not happen, in the middle of the night Hirad is awoken by an old friend who seems to be in danger - but how can he? He's dead right? This leads the Raven to believe something might be amiss in their old home and they travel there to find out what.
The ending is horrible - simply horrible - don't say I didn't warn you! (I don't mean writen horrible of course ust very very very sad) Grab some tissues - lots of them! Trust me.

Bridge of Souls by Fiona McIntosh
The Quickening Book 3
This was an awesome story, full of fun and excitement and not to mention a brilliant conclusion to the series. So we know that Wyl is trapped in *** ******* body but he has realised that his final 'shift' would be into the body of the King of Morgavia - but the Quickening has other ideas of course.
Not to mention that but Wyl has a few problems in the body of a female whilst he meets up with the woman of his dreams.
That and pour Finch has his things cut out for him, it's a long way from being a Gong boy!
I really liked the ending I thought it was well written and very fast paced - kept me guessing all of the time ;)

Boba Fett: Pursuit
Boba Fett 6
I know I know it's a kids book but BOBA FETT! Though I was dissapointed by this story - does this mean no Fett in Episode 3? That's a crime.
More of Fett running around though this time he's after Mace Windu - with a debt to pay. That and he finally paints the armour! w00t!
Just a quick little dive back into Fett's 'childhood' so to speak in this series.

Signing
I got to meet Fiona McIntosh! And she's really nice. The author of the Trinity Series (Betrayal, Revenge, Destiny) and the Quickening Series (Myrren's Gift,Blood and Memory, Bridge of Souls) signed all six of my books with a smile.

I want to say thank you to Fiona who made the horrid trip to Sydney worth it.

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.