The author writes such complex and interesting personalities. Take Avry, for example. Avry is a young woman with the ability to heal. She is also brave, talented, resourceful, and she has a way of influencing those around her. Each time Avry needed to deal with a difficult situation, she managed to figure out a solution to her problem.

Norton’s latest creation is a faraway dukedom rich in intoxicating aromas: powerful fragrances carried on gentle breezes, some with the capacity to enchant and befuddle, some capable even of toppling great leaders from their thrones. A scullery maid—an orphaned child—possesses an uncanny ability to sense and understand the magical odors that pervade her world; a talent/curse that carries young Willadene far from the fetid kitchen and a repulsive impending marriage, into an apprenticeship with a revered herbalist and, ultimately, to the highest circles of the Ducal court.

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Take his own soldiers and leave Estrid's to fight so he could run away and hide from Tohon's army. That wasn't genius — it was cowardly and disgusting. I'm disappointed, really disappointed. I've heard of Maria Snyder's sequel 'curse', but I've never experienced it firsthand, having never read any of her sequels. Though that's probably a good thing, because from what I can tell, Scent of Magic is Magic Study all over again: a letdown that wastes much of the promise of the first book.

I'm sure Ryne's keeping them busy with his genius military tactics that will stop Tohon." Which was the reason I'd given up my life for him.The writing and dialogue didn't suit the fantasy type setting — it was too modern. The slang, speech and inner monologue took me right out of the story. For example: Yes." I leaned forward and kissed him. He was right. What I planned to do was dangerous, but these were dangerous times. And I needed to become Noelle's older sister again before I resumed being Avry the healer. Plus my decision allowed me the freedom to just be a regular person. Someone unno-ticeable, who blended in and didn't attract Tohon's attention. Published in Moscow by Eksmo, 9785699686629, HC, 512pgs ~ cover by A. Dubovik ~ Russian title Аромат магии[Scent of Magic] ~ Limited to 5200 copies

First of all, I really liked how Snyder found a way to continue the concepts from the first book. The gang has to find a way to stop Tohon before he brings war to the 15 Realms. In the meantime, they have to warn everyone about the unusual army and figure out the secrets of the Peace and Death Lilies, as well as any possible connection tying them together. Published in Moscow, by Eksmo,978-5-699-90012-1, PB, 448pg ~ translation by N. Vasilyeva~cover by A. Dubovik ~ Russian title Аромат магии[Scent of Magic] ~ Limited to 3000 copies I missed a lot of cool stuff' and 'we're screwed' and 'Kill. me. now' and 'ewww' and swell and super.

Scent of Magic is the second book in the Healer series by Maria V. Snyder and it was a fantastic read. Second book slump? Not for this book as it was equally as entrancing as the first! I like the idea of scent-based magic. Something as simple as switching the sense the narration focuses on alters the feel of the story strongly. The Industrial Monster has descended upon Varslaad, devouring all the arable land in its path. By royal decree, the displaced must venture into the treacherous woodland domain of a strange and secret race. the Jevnaker leader, Olave. Noak's sister, Rakel, is going to marry the Jevnaker’s leader to bind the two tribes together. Rakel has been touched by summer, summer magician?