I adore the magic behind the story, the idea of the characters' 'wyrds' wildfolk, & dweamor. I can't wait to read the rest of the series! Read moreĪlthough I've given this book a rating of three, it really wavers between three and four. But Kerr provides a handy chart in the back of the book - I was able to memorize them pretty easily. The only thing that might trip you up is remembering who reincarnates as who and what their relationships are. I really have no major criticisms of this book. I love seeing how the characters change (or don't) and interact over the centuries. I'm excited to start at the beginning though. I've actually already read the three books towards the end of this series (The Red Wyvern, The Black Raven and The Fire Dragon) which are sort of a stand alone set within the series, so I'm familiar with Kerr's world and some of the characters.

If you enjoy epic fantasy with magic and adventure and strong characters, you'll enjoy this book. The actions and tragedies of their lives carry on over 400 years, even as their souls inhabit new bodies and destinies.

This book focuses on the love square between Prince Galrion, Brangwen, her brother Gerraent and their friend Blaen.

The first book in the Deverry series starts the epic world Kerr created in which characters are reincarnated and their many lives intertwine. For long-standing fans of Deverry and those who have yet to experience this exciting series, Daggerspell is a rare and special treat. Here in this newly revised edition comes the incredible novel that began one of the best-loved fantasy seers in recent years-a tale of bold adventure and timeless love, perilous battle, and pure magic. and a quest to fulfill the destinies determined centuries ago. Then and there he vowed never to rest until he'd rightened that wrong-and laid the foundation for the lives of Jill and all those whom she would hold dear: her father, the mercenary soldier Cullyn the exiled berserker Rhodry Maelwaedd and the ancient and powerful herbman Nevyn, all bound in a struggle against darkness. Four hundred years-and many lifetimes-ago, one selfish young lord caused the death of two innocent lovers. Little did she know her extraordinary friends represented but a glimpse of a forgotten past and a fateful future. Even as a young girl, Jill was a favorite of the magical, mysterious Wildfolk, who appeared to her from their invisible realm.

Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr