Tag Archives: Shannara

Scions of Shannara: Chapters 13-18

Posted on August 7, 2019 by paranorreview

Sara: This section opens with us meeting Wren Ohmsford for the first time. A Rover woman with Elven features, she is an orphan whose only connection to the Ohmsfords of old is a leather sack of painted stones made to look … Continue reading →

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Scions of Shannara: Chapters 7-12

Posted on June 24, 2019 by paranorreview

August: Par, Coll, and Morgan Leah arrive at Culhaven, and it’s very different than what we remember from the previous series. The Federation has taken over the dwarven city, and have been systematically punishing the dwarfs for defying them. The … Continue reading →

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Scions of Shannara: Chapters 1-6

Posted on December 5, 2018 by paranorreview

Sara: In Scions of Shannara, we return to the Four Lands, a world that was once rife with magic, to find that magic has all but left the lands. The Druids died with Allanon hundreds of years ago. The Elves of … Continue reading →

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Recap and Preview #3

Posted on September 13, 2018 by paranorreview

August: And thus, we have finished the original Shannara trilogy. One of the more influential book series in my childhood, and I’m pretty sure yours too. Whenever I write fantasy, Shannara is never too far from my mind. From the … Continue reading →

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Wishsong of Shannara: Chapters 41-48

Posted on August 30, 2018 by paranorreview

August: This is it. The climax to not only Wishsong, but of the original Shannara trilogy. It has to wrap up not only the story of Jair and Brin, but also bring the three-book arc to a satisfying close. Does it … Continue reading →

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Wishshong of Shannara: Chapters 33-40

Posted on August 1, 2018 by paranorreview

Sara: The next section opens with Jair cowering away from Stythys, the Mwellret, who demands he give him his wishsong magic. Just when it seems like the end for Jair, in walks the Gnome jailer, ignoring the Mwellret’s warning to leave … Continue reading →

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Wishsong of Shannara: Chapters 25-32

Posted on June 13, 2018 by paranorreview

August: The fight commences! Allanon vs the Jachyra. The monster is stronger, faster, and more resilient, but Allanon has the druid magic on his side. Every time the Jachyra is hurt, it feeds on the pain and becomes stronger. Eventually … Continue reading →

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Wishsong of Shannara: Chapters 17-24

Posted on May 10, 2018 by paranorreview

Sara: We left the small band from Culhaven having just made it across the Wedge, blowing the bridge so that the Gnome army couldn’t follow them. But unfortunately for them, its out of the frying pan and into the fire, … Continue reading →

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Wishsong of Shannara: Chapters 9-16

Posted on December 14, 2017 by paranorreview

August: Allanon, Rone Leah, and Brin arrive at the Hadeshorn. Allanon must consult with the shade of his father before they proceed East. He learns the usual cryptic secrets, but also that Paranor, the Druid Keep, has fallen to the … Continue reading →

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Wishsong of Shannara: Chapters 1-8

Posted on October 19, 2017 by paranorreview

Sara: Wishsong of Shannara opens in the familiar setting of Shady Vale, and it feels a bit like coming home after a long trip. The story starts with the children of Wil and Eretria from Elfstones helping their parents prepare for … Continue reading →

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