Hawksong (The Kiesha'ra Series #1)

i loved loved loved this book!

this book was absolutely one of my favorites! (and that's like REALLY rare)
this book was based on an impossible trust, with whole countries relying on it. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! MUST READ!

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Hawksong

Hawksong was written by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. The moment you open Hawksong you are plunged into the world of Shapeshifters. But there is one catch to this fantasy world ¿ it is in the midst of war. And not just any war, this is the legendary war between the Avians and the Serpiente. No one knows why they fight anymore ¿ not even the warriors themselves. And no one even remembers why or who started this war. All anyone knows is that all these years of bloodshed are caused by the other ¿ the enemy.

The Avians are a race of shapeshifters that can turn into birds. They are very conservative; they have their children¿s marriages arranged soon after birth, they never show any public displays of affection, and never, ever show emotion. Emotion is weakness. Their cities and people are decorated with earthy tones of gold and other under toned colors, and their leaders are somewhat set apart from the rest of the people. All they want is to be rid of their opposites, the Serpiente.

The Serpiente are the very opposites of the Avians, and they can turn into snakes. They are very passionate about every little thing in their lives ¿ including war. They marry for love, public displays of affection are a standard greeting, and they wear their hearts on their sleeves. Bottom line - if they feel it, you see it. The people and city of the Serpiente are decorated with bold colors, and their leaders are found among their subjects nearly every day. They don¿t understand the Avians¿ thirst for structure, and the war has caused them to hate the Avians, especially after all the death they¿ve caused.

Needless to say, the leaders of the two legendary races are growing tired of broken wings and torn scales. Danica Shardae, the main character, had drawn the line. She ¿ a hawk ¿ has had to sing a member of the of the Cobrianna line into death because of the pain he was left in after one battle. She has lost countless family members, friends, and subjects to this war, and will now do anything to stop the war ¿ or so she thinks. She is given one chance, but it was not what she expected. She could marry the heir to the Serpiente throne, Zane Corbrianna, and sell herself into a lie in order to make peace, or watch as more of her loved ones die.

Danica agrees to this mad scheme, and secretly marries Zane ¿ without her mother¿s permission. This causes an uproar among the Avians, and the Serpiente are just as disgusted with Zane¿s choice of a mate. There are many obstacles that the two must conquer such as assassinations, their subjects, and themselves. If they can¿t learn to trust each other, how can they expect their subjects to trust them? Danica and Zane are trying to merge two worlds ¿ a task others have said is impossible. Somewhere along the lines, the façade wears off and the two fall in love. As their journey goes on, they find peace in each other. But can the two races do the same?

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It was an amazing book!!!!!!!!!!

Hawk song rack

I love hawk song one of my faves and i dont horror novels i love amilia water rodes novels

ROCKED!!!

This book is the one that let me goes to a different world when i need to. U can fanasize this book so that it makes u feel that u actually can go there and be yourself. It'll help you rock your world!!!

I loved it!!

I have read this book for or five times, and I'd still read it without being bored! Its a great series but I only love HAwksong the best; read it!

Amazing

I read this many years ago when i began to venture into the fantasy world. I have alwaysnloved amimals so when i saw shapexhangers i was hooked. This book has acrion, adventure, crime, secrets, and romance. The series is good though personalky the first couple are the best, these booka are my go to book when i am in between books and need a nice fun read. Very original plot!

AN AMAZING BOOK

If you like scifi and fantasy, romance or action this is the perfect book for you!!

Stuck with me for years.

I remember reading this book in high-school, it's been stuck in my head ever since. One of the best books I've read in a long time, it draws you in and it becomes one of those books you just can't put down.

Good Children's Book

This book was suggested to me by a friend who has had a childhood obssession with these books and I have to say it was a fairly good read but did leave me wanting more in a few scenes. I can see why a 12yr old would like it though. It was also a very quick read. The story is a good story but the writing was ehh... So, the point of this review. If you are an adult wanting to venture into the world of young adult, stay away. If you are a parent looking to get your child interested in reading, go for it.

its like Twilight

It was amazing

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Great book!

I was a little skeptical when I bought this but this book is an awesome book...I've read many books and after a while they seem the same but this one definitely had a unique but great story line. The characters grabbed my attention from beginning to end!

Hawksong

It was good but kinda boring!

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Good read!!!!!!

I see this series everytime I go into a book store and I finally decided to read it. I am glad I did. This turned out to be a very good read and would recommend it to anyone.

Hawksong sings

HAWKSONG is a wonderful fantasy novel, rich in imagination, vivid in images, entrancing in its characterization. It certainly well worth reading, even if you are no longer a young adult. Read more at www.midnightblood.com

Impressed on the first chapter!

I loved how Amelia uses her writing skill to not just make the characters come to life, but actually make you feel like your right there in the book. A good read for anyone who loves romantic books, action, and politics (lol) right in one great series. I couldn't put this book down and I fell in love with the characters immediately. I strongly recommend this book to all of my friends and to readers everywhere.

A testimonial to the power of love, trust, and responsibility

This book truly shows what sacrifice is all about. For the sake of saving two kingdoms, two mortal enemys come together in union to save their races from bitter destruction and war. They can no more trust each other than they can live together. Giving up their own freedom is truly the act of selflessness. As they attempt to live together under one kingdom the slowly begin to see the depth of each others devotion to their cause. This gives the the characters a realistic sense that people can relate to. the giving of one's own self is a rare but constant in almost all cultures and creeds. That is why i think that this book has done so well, and why people can become so enthralled in the text.

i loved it

This book and the series is one of my favorite I¿ve only read the first two but they r really good and the first one is the best. Yes it has some slow parts but the love story is really cute to see grow. I really felt for the characters and wanted to help them. It¿s a story that can go on and on.

One of my favorites

I love the struggles and the romance in this book. It relates to many relationships that happen throughout the world with young adults. Young adults have struggles in relationships and in order to work them out they discuss them. That follows well in the story. Despite there differences Zane a Snake, and Danica a Hawk they, through struggling, love eachother deaply. I could read this book over, and over and never get tired of it. Highly reccomend if you have not already read.

Romance, Suspense, and Intruige= A Great Fantasy Read

This novel opens with an informative prologue, that sets up the whole plot. The narrator is Danica Shardae, heir to the avian throne. Her people, shapshifting birds, have been at at war with the serpent people for as long as anyone can remember. Danica is tired of the violence, and so is Zane Cobriana, heir to the serpiente floor. They discover a way to end the violence by putting their differences behind them and becoming mates. But Danica's cold reserve towards her new husband threatens all of their efforts towards peace. This exciting novel keeps up the pace from begining to end. As the tentative romance unfolds, those who want the war to continue will stop at nothing, until they end Zane and Danica's alliance. Hawksong is a well-written novel, with a strong, resourceful heroine and alluring, but dangerous love interest. The ending will leave you waiting for more.