Fortune's Fool (Five Hundred Kingdoms Series #3)

A good read

This version of the little mermaid was good!

One of the best in the series!

Another book in the five hundred kingdowms this book is about one of the fringe kingdoms not necessarily overseen by the Godmothers. However, it is a clear story of how wise kings all have to account for the Tradition in their lives and the lives of their subjects.

I believe I enjoyed this story better than the first book.

Great new twist to an old story but with a little more info than I wanted

I really have enjoyed Mercedes Lackey's 500 Kingdom books. The new twist on such old stories are fantasic. The problem I had with this book was the fact that the sex scene had too much description. I was really surprised by it since this is the first truly descriptive scene of this nature that I have found from this author.

love it

this is a great book for grown ups and kids alike after i got done with it i passed it on to my fourteen yr old who loved it to its good for her to see you dont have to be what others tell you that you can make your own way i plan on getting the rest

One of my favorites by Lackey

I truly love the epic style of writing and her attempts to play with stereotypes while tweeking them just a bit. Very fun and interesting to read

Lovers of Lackey, will Love This

What a fun break from her Valdemar series. Actually, in general, this series is much more mature. More plot, more character development, and an interesting idea. If you are a fan of mythology its fun to recognize the different myths and elements in Lackey's stories. It is the perfect book to read on a rainy day, in bed. I look forward to more books in this series.

Below is my order of favorites in this series, NOT in the order they are written
1. The Fairy God Mother
2. The Snow Queen
3. One Good Knight
4. Fortune's Fool

Exciting, Entertaining, and Energizing

Mercedes pulls on every woman's dream to be swept off their feet and into a fairytale. The characters are strong and very interesting. The book will take you away from your world and throw you into a new one. I recommend you set aside time to read this book, because once you start its hard to put it down.

a refreshing retreat from the cynical

Fortune's Fool is the seventh son of a seventh son -a magical motiff mirrored by his true love, who is the seventh daughter of the Sea King. I've always appreciated Lackey's use of symbolism, and here the Traditions remind me of our collective unconscious, where so many ruling forces, such as religious beliefs and parental injunctions reside. I had fun reading this book because the characters found love and then fought to preserve it, and the 'villain' didn't need to get gory in order for that to happen. Frankly, I find the formulaic 'throw stones at the heroes' has gotten tedious. In contrast, Fortune's Fool entertains with humor and wit. Sasha and Katya give me hope that more people will consciously do something to improve their world.

It's great to be good. It's better to be lucky!

In the real world of fairy tale, or the Five Hundred Kingdoms, knowing how the Tradition works and knowing how to manipulate it means everything in order to live happily ever after. Magically, Mercedes Lackey spins a satisfying tale of the Fortunate Fool or Seventh Son of the king of Led Belarus to match the Seventh Daughter of the Sea King. Thus while in public Sasha is derided and laughed at, in private, he is his father¿s wise secret emissary to ensure that his kingdom is prosperous and peaceful. On the other hand, Katya is her father¿s secret agent. With her ability to walk on dry land, she is able to be his eyes and ears and sometimes act as his agent with humans. After a perilous misson in Nippon, her father sends Katya to the kingdom of Led Belarus.Both Katya and Sasha understand the Tradition very well, and so, Katya recognizes Sasha as a Songweaver who can persuade the Tradition to his will and a fortunate seventh son, and he recognizes Katya as a magical being. Of course, they fall in love with Katya¿s father¿s blessing. Thus when Katya goes on a rescue mission for her father, Sasha understands that duty comes first. However, when she fails to return, he know he must go to find her. However, he has his own adventure on his way to the sea, winning important allies in the battle to come, for an evil jinn has been kidnapping young magical maidens in order to gain power from them. With patience and the help of many allies, Sasha is able to help rescue Katya who has an important role in the rescue herself. Another wonderful story by a master.

Excellent romantic fantasy

Katya, the Sea King¿s daughter, is the only one besides her father who can breath while walking on land or swimming under the water. It is her trait that makes it easy for her dad to use her as an agent when it appears trouble is happening on the mortal land. He directs her to the realm of Led Belarus to learn why things are too quiet there since historically whenever that has occurred epic catastrophes follow. When she arrives at her destination, Katya meets Prince Sasha, the seventh son of the king, who is both a Wise Fool and a Storyweaver. The land is peaceful because he coaxes with music and song the Tradition (Fate) to move wherever he deems it should go. They fall in love rather quickly while realizing they must part for awhile because her father wants to know as taken residence at the Katschei¿ Castle. Whatever that entity is, it has abducted young female magic users and soon includes Katya as one of the kidnapped. Sasha must go though many trials to find his soulmate. --- This romantic fantasy is a beautiful charming adult fairy tale. The love at first sight between the protagonists showcases the magic of Mercedes Lackey as the reactions between Katya and Sasha seems genuine, which in turn brings believability to the plot. There are various types of magical beings populating the tale, some good and some bad and some both, but all fascinating especially FORTUNE¿S FOOL. --- Harriet Klausner

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