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Reviewed Titles Beneath the Thirteen Moons - Review 1 Beneath the Thirteen Moons - Review 2	Kathryne Kennedy Reviews Added August 3, 2005 Beneath the Thirteen Moons Review 2 Author: Kathryne Kennedy Publisher: Five Star Books Available At: Bookstores Everywhere Publishing Date: Available Now Genre: Romance: Fantasy/Science Fiction Format: Hardback Price: $26.95 ISBN: 0-7862-5336-3 Author Email/Website: www.geocities.com/kathryne_kennedy/ Reviewer: Ariana Tregarth Rating: 5.75 Gargoyles Set on a lush world known as the Forest of the Sea, Mahri searches for a Healer to come save her remote, isolated village. She's Wilding, user of the forbidden root that allows her to See, but it's not enough as she doesn't know how to Heal. Due to past circumstances, she kidnaps the first available low-level healer. Little does she realize the chain of events that are set off because she takes off with Prince Korl. Prince Korl has everything, including immunity to the root that allows him to Heal. He's heir to the throne and this fiesty "water rat" has managed to escape with him into the swamp areas of his planet. What he finds there will challenge his very notion of what's what as he helps heal not only Mahri's village but also finds a knowledge of something special-- a Bond with Mahri. Can he help her to shed the pains of the past and be the woman he knows she can be-- at his side? Or will Mahri manage to not only undo the Bond they share, but perhaps harm the fate of the very planet they live on? Kathryne Kennedy weaves a very intricate world that is fascinating as well as familiar on some level. Though the pacing at times slowed down in the first quarter of the book, the worldbuilding made continuing it worthwhile until the true rhythm of the book took over. Though there are times when I felt that Mahri's emotions were not explained thoroughly, particularly in reaction to her need to be her own person, the story was great to read as well as a great reminder to take care of our own world as we are its caretaker. Korl was a bit simpler to understand, though I wish we could've seen more depth to the character and his motivations on his change. Overall, if you want a good love story that not only pleases the senses, but reminds you that there is more to the world we live in than just us humans, pick up Beneath the Thirteen Moons. Return to top of page. Added May 2, 2005 Beneath the Thirteen Moons Review 1 Author: Kathryne Kennedy Publisher: Five Star Books Available At: Bookstores Everywhere Publishing Date: Available Now Genre: Romance: Fantasy/Science Fiction Format: Hardback Price: $26.95 ISBN: 0-7862-5336-3 Author Email/Website: www.geocities.com/kathryne_kennedy/ Reviewer: Ayden Delacroix Rating: 7.75 Gargoyles Kathryne Kennedy has created a marvelous world in Beneath the Thirteen Moons. Zabbaroot. This amazing root gives power to its user, power to see, to heal and it grows best deep in the swamps. The Royals strictly controlled its use, believing the common person unworthy and unable to handle the power zabbaroot gave. People like Mahri are a direct violation of the law and kidnapping a Healer would put her under scrutiny. There was no other choice; the people of her village were sick and while she possessed the ability to handle more zabbaroot than anyone thought possible she didn't possess enough knowledge of the body to successfully heal her people. Mahri makes her way to the Healer's Tree and kidnaps someone she believes to be a minor Healer. Instead, she captures Prince Korl. Between his enemies and her newfound enemies, they must rely on each other if they are to safely navigate the rivers back to Mahri's village. With so much distrust and enmity, is it possible for love to not only blossom but also grow? Mahri's great use of the zabbaroot opens new pathways, new channels within her, allowing her to see beyond human sight. When she learns the native peoples of their world are orchestrating events to keep her and Korl together, she is furious. She's never been controlled and refuses to love Korl, even if her love for him is genuine. Yet love she must, for the future of their entire world depends on her. Korl has good intentions but without her to guide him and continually challenge him to look past preconceived ideas, his intentions will remain just intentions. A bit difficult to get into, Beneath the Thirteen Moons quickly picks up, pulls the reader in and refuses to let go. Kathryne creates a world of her own, gives it an interesting history and a unique set of problems. Mahri is one of those rare heroines you adore, admire, understand and want to be. With all of its beauty, exotic places and unique characters, the own disappointment is Korl. He is the typical alpha hero in an untypical story: born into privilege, can't see or understand why Mahri feels she's trapped, caged even though she is greatly loved. Only when she is when mortal danger, does he understand. This aside, I found Beneath the Thirteen Moons to be an unforgettable tale and one I shall be reading again. Return to top of page. 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