The Curse of the Fallen Series Reading Order

"The Altoriae, she's back!"For 60 years, the Realm of Lissae has been without their protector, the only magic wielder st… "The Altoriae, she's back!"For 60 years, the Realm of Lissae has been without their protector, the only magic wielder strong enough to keep the invading armies from the other Realms out... or have they? Shari Dawn, the most boring girl on Ronah, one of Lissae's Shifting Islands, is more than what she seems. But when her secret is uncovered, and it's revealed that she's the Altoriae, time starts to count down on an ancient curse designed to test her skills. Caught in a fight against the clock, Shari must save her Realm with the team she never wanted.With the curse at work and only ten days to save Lissae, Shari faces challenges harder than keeping her secret. Will she overcome them, or will Lissae end up under the control of a creature from her deepest nightmares?Don't miss Ronah, the first of the Lissae series by R. Lennard. If you like epic battles, relentless enemies and elemental magic, then this young adult fantasy novel will have you turning the pages! read more

A characteristic of high fantasy literature of the latter part of the twentieth century has been the writing of multi-vo… A characteristic of high fantasy literature of the latter part of the twentieth century has been the writing of multi-volume, complex series. This book uses Robert Jordan's 'The Wheel of Time' sequence to explore the role and purpose of epic-style high fantasy, and that of fans, as storytellers and pattern makers. The book focuses on the mediaeval technique of interlacing as the key structuring device of 'The Wheel of Time' to unlock the intricate patterning of Jordan's narrative. Close readings of Jordan's novels offer answers to key questions: What are the patterns in Jordan's texts? How do they feature in the work? What functions do they serve in the work in regard to narrative, meaning and in relationship to the reader? read more