Calwyn knows nothing about the world beyond the Wall. She's never seen the golden stone of the city of kalysons or the wide waters of the Bay of Sardi. She hasn't heard the windworker's melodies in the Isles of Firthana or the occasional explosions from the colleges of Mithates. She knows only the rounds of her life as a novice ice priestess in Antaris, tending her bees, singing her chantments, and dreaming. Enter Darrow, who speaks to Calwyn of discord in Tremaris, where chanters are hated for their gifts. And Darrow himself is being hunted by a man who was once his best friend is now the most powerful chanter of all. To help Darrow, to escape Antaris, to see the world and perhaps save it, Calwyn will leave the safety of the Wall for a journey with a man she barely know - and an adventure as beautiful and dangerous as the music of chantment itself.
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"I think this book has a really good balance between the story and the characters. I couldn't put it down, which is unusual for me. Although I wasn't in love with the ending, the rest of the book was so great that I didn't really care. And I'm very excited to read more in the series!!! "
— Morag (4 out of 5 stars)
" 3 1/2 stars.<br/><br/>Beautifully written fantasy, but too New Age-y dreamy for me. Like a yoga class or soymilk, it has great qualities. The world and the magic were fascinating,the characters were standard fantasy fare, and the villain was boring.<br/>Overall: relaxing,easy read. "
— Rebekah, 4/29/2011" I enjoyed this series, I love this vein of literature. Not quite good enough for a 5 star, but for something I randomly picked off the shelf, I really liked it! "
— Alyssa, 4/12/2011" It's a good story of magic and finding a way to save people. I liked the books a lot. "
— April, 4/2/2011" so formulaic, but i don't think the author could figure out which formulas to use. i hated the way the writing was put together. promising elements, but execution was awful and annoying. "
— J, 3/20/2011" This books first one and a half chapters were all right, but the rest of the book was amazing! I am looking forward to continue my reading in Kate Constable's next book! "
— Ilsa, 3/14/2011" I am still reading it but it is awesome I think its gonna have a lot of adventure and maybe some romance but it still is a good book "
— Aden, 2/26/2011" Another interesting mode of magic: connecting song to elements. I wasn't very impressed with the plot, but I did like the magic. "
— Jennifer, 2/12/2011" Can not say enough good about this series. All time favorites!I loved these books the series last 3 books and I enjoyed going on adventures with our main character and her friends. This is a book my daughters will read and enjoy. "
— Melissa, 1/15/2011Karen Ziemba is an Earphones Award-winning narrator and a Tony Award-winning actor, singer, and dancer. In 2000 she received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress, along with the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards, starring in Susan Stroman and John Weidman’s hit musical Contact. She also starred as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago and “Rita Racine” in Steel Pier, for which she received her first Tony award nomination as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations. She is also active on tours to American cities and has made appearances in television series dramas.