What do You think about The Red Wyvern (1998)?
As the first book of "scene 3", The Red Wyvern spends most of its time setting up background; most of the book is set in the "past", during the time of Deverry's 100 year civil war, and it's the actions taken during this time by a number of characters that set into motion the interweaving of fate that influences the story that takes place in the series' "present". This book does a good job of quickly catching the reader's attention and holding his or her interest, making it a good lead-in for the next phase of the story. Also, I remember this book dragging the first time I read it, but that wasn't my experience this time around; if anything, I found the characters and plot more engaging in this book than the others to date.
—Broodingferret
c1997. I feel pretty ashamed of myself for not liking this book. Before this review, I re-read the book hoping that a bit of time would have changed my opinion (sometimes, I am influenced by mood, what has gone before, workload **gosh - no! never!!***). Sadly, not the case. Perhaps it is because I am never quite comfortable with the "re-incarnation" plot device or perhaps it is just the names. The writing is good, the world building is excellent - it is just the other major components of the tale. I think it is one of those series that you have to make up your own mind about. I was hoping that the re-read would make me start liking Deverry and to agree with the rave reviews that Ms Kerr gets thoughout the various book blogging sites. Five words from the blurb: epic, continuation, feud, scheming, visions. "In the basin, the flaming swords winked out like sparks on a hearth stone."
—Ruth
Delightful book! Just like Days of Fire and Blood, this is one of my favourites in the series. The Red Wyvern starts the new Dragon Mage cycle (made of 3 books). It begins on a surprising and I thought fascinating prologue that adds a LOT to the series' mythology, while most of the story will revolve around the end of the civil war in Deverry in the 9th century. It is therefore the occasion to reconnect with old characters while various elements will help shed light on current situations.I simply loved this book. And I'd like to add that I also LOVE the cover!
—Tatiana
