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The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1)
The Sun Witch - Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1
Author: Linda Winstead Jones
For 300 years, the Fyne women have called the mountain Orianan their home, inheriting the supernatural arts from their mothers--but a curse put on their family long ago makes true love unattainable for them. — Sophie's two elder sisters, both skilled witches, have accepted this and have vowed a lifetime of chastity. But young Sophie has yet to fi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780425199404
ISBN-10: 0425199401
Publication Date: 12/7/2004
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 212 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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lildrafire avatar reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 117 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
This is not normally the genre that I like to read but I had heard such good things about the trilogy that I decided to give it a try. Honestly, I almost quit this first book about 1/3 of the way through--but, due to the urging of a buddy, I plodded on. Jones creates characters that a reader can emphasize with, cheer for, and love. She has the ability to weave a story that is intense and suspenseful. Her erotic scenes would make a virgin blush. BUT, having named all those wonderful qualities about this book I have to say that the repetition of the same sentiments and thoughts over and over and over made this novel tedious. How many times does Jones have to remind me that the Fyne witches have a curse upon them? Oh, and one other thing--the replacing vowels with y in many of the names and the use of "creative" spelling to try to invent names made the novel tedious as well. Over all, I'd recommend this book just as a backdrop for the other two, which are much better.
RockStarGirl avatar reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 329 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This was a great book! This is not normally the genre that I read, but I was hooked. It's the first book in a trilogy. You will definitely want to read all 3.
reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
this is one of the really good books that i have had the chance to read this year it is worth the wait to get it but i warn you once you read it you will have to get the next book the moon witch!
reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 53 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A wonderful book that will keep you turning the pages until the last
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Helpful Score: 1
Engrossing and imaginative, with marvelous magic.
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writerprh avatar reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book. The magic the sisters possess, especially that of the Sun Witch, is interesting. I liked the characters. I have only 2 complaints. My first revolves around the curse. It is very clear upfront what the curse is, and how it came to be. However, it is not even 1/2 way resolved (or should that be 1/3 way) by the end of this first book. It's really obvious that the author intends for the reader to move on to each of the books in the series for the resolution. I don't mind that there's a hook into the next, as I do intend to read it. It's just that I would have liked there to be some part of the solution to have been discovered in the present story with the present heroine. My second minor complaint has to do with the introduction of another female character. I didn't like that the story moved to another point of view and another place out the blue. I didn't particularly like the placement. I know this technique is used in thrillers, but the placement within this storyline was jarring. I wish it would have been worked a bit more skillfully.
Other than these things, I recommend this 1st book in the series.
mitabird avatar reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 188 more book reviews
This book was surprisingly good. I really liked Sophie. Though she grew up sheltered, she was able to realize her potential to rescue her daughter. I thought Kane was a pretty good hero and a perfect match for Sophie.

The side story dealing with the war and the emperor was very intriguing and kept me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to read the next book in this trilogy
reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 330 more book reviews
The Sisters of the Sun trilogy is excellent reading
reviewed The Sun Witch (Sisters of the Sun, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
loved it! first in the series

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Series
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People/Characters
Sophie Fyne (Primary Character)
Kane (Major Character)
Juliet Fyne (Average Character)
Isadora Fyne (Average Character)

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