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Books by Patricia A. McKillip
Harpist in the Wind
by Patricia A. McKillip
· published 1979 · read 2021-04-23
★★★☆☆
Concluding this series, the established power couple tackles the remaining big riddles in the world, and finally figure out what's going on. Some parts of it were obvious, at least the direction – but the conclusion surprised me and was impressive. I can't say more because it'd be impossible to do without heavy spoilers.
The Riddle-Master of Hed
by Patricia A. McKillip
· published 1976 · read 2021-04-16
★★★☆☆
Reluctant heroes are a bit overdone, but this one is honest and plausible (though, as all reluctant heroes, a bit tedious). That's the good part, possibly. The characters are not exactly one-dimensional, but the book is certainly reluctant to show you more than one dimension at a time.
Heir of Sea and Fire
by Patricia A. McKillip
· published 1977 · read 2021-04-18
★★★☆☆
Fiancées in fantasy books are often not taken quite seriously, even more so if they are a princess. McKillip will have none of that, and elevates the fiancée of the first book's hero to the new protagonist. The change in point of view does the trilogy a world of good, but doesn't change the odd pace and oddly distanced narrative at heart.