Best Darkweaver Book

[Joel007]

Well, its something to think about anyway. The books were all great in different ways. I enjoyed all of them:

The Forging Of The Sword: Because it introduces the main characters, often in a memorable way. The prophecy, and some other comments that I had to keep going back to while reading the other books, the awesome new magic. And of course, the amazing fight where Calvyn runs all the way across a battlefield with a magical shield to face Demarr. I could almost see and hear the swords ringing out.

Trail Of The Huntress: I still can't believe how much bigger Mark's books are on the inside. A hunt spanning half a continent; an entire invading army crossing kingdom; an army and a council of powerful sorcerers being fooled by their supposed pawn. Great plot twists, hints, and real characters making wise desicions, mistakes, and heroic acts. As always, the fights feel just right.

First Sword: I found it so hard to remember there was anything going on besides Bek's challenge. The threat from Selkor increases exponentially while Calvyn rocks the foundations of the academy. When will Calvyn see Jenna? I'm glad it wasn't just a Gladiator story, although Bek's fights are my favorite parts, there was so much more going on that it didn't even approach monotony. I couldn't physically put the book down during the 8 page swordfight!

The Chosen One: Ingenious confrontations, kept me guessing for ages! Femke makes a totally new side to the story here. So much being wrapped up, with so many more possibilities for a future and a past to be written. I always had that little voice in the back of my head telling me that it knew what was going to happen, but it didn't feel like informing me yet. Very satisfying reading these people finally getting some rewards for their sacrifices, and then... life goes on. We want more!

My favorite out of them all was First sword, maybe it appealed to my love of duelling and such things.

what did you guys think about each one? what was your favorite?

[Derkas]

i thought firat sword was the worst, it wasn't needed for the series just a side track thingy

[HoopyFrood]

I don't actually have a completely sound reason for it, but for some reason I will always say Trail of the Huntress!

[Joel007]

because its a story from a woman's point of view? or maybe you just like demons and soul snatching

[HoopyFrood]

Haha, most likely the latter!

[Threddy]

This is a really hard choice, they're all so good and they all have different qualities.
I think First Sword is the best, because of the action and excitement, but Trail of the Huntress has a great storyline and The Chosen One has the all-powerful magical duelling. The Forging of the Sword definitely sets the rest of them up, but its own storyline doesn't really have as much (insert word here which means something I can't explain) as the othings

[Sahnny]

I loved them all, but purely because of the great way the magic was explained and handled, The Chosen One gets my vote.

[mutant_elf]

Originally Posted by Threddy

This is a really hard choice, they're all so good and they all have different qualities.
I think First Sword is the best, because of the action and excitement, but Trail of the Huntress has a great storyline and The Chosen One has the all-powerful magical duelling. The Forging of the Sword definitely sets the rest of them up, but its own storyline doesn't really have as much (insert word here which means something I can't explain) as the othings

I totally agree. They were all good in different ways but I will have to read them again before I make my vote.

[Mark Robson]

Hey, Mutant Elf, I love the new avatar! Can't imagine where that came from.

[mutant_elf]

lol. Thank you. I just loved the designs on the Imperial books and was wondering what to put on my avatar so...

I read the books again and I think The Forging of the Sword is my favourite. Simply because it is the beginning, the characters are all forging (!) their friendships and are so innocent. I also liked Trail of the Huntress since it is great to see such a strong willed female lead and the reformation of Demarr was handled really well.

[SPKuja]

To be entirely honest, I myself cannot say which is my favourite. All 4 books contribute to the story as a whole, and are all as griping as the one before (or after, in the case of The Forging of the Sword!)

All in all, I feel they all deserve my vote