Tangled Webs (Forgotten Realms: Starlight and Shadows, Book 2)

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Tangled Webs (Forgotten Realms: Starlight and Shadows, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback) I have been a fan of Cunningham's for quite awhile now, and I feel that this is definitely her best work as of yet. She often is berated for her weak characters, and shallow plots, but I think this book shows how far she has come in her writing. Liriel is still as confused and haughty as ever, and Fyodor is still trying to decide how he feels for her because of these traits. In this book we see Liriel growing (albeit slowly)out of her selfish cruel upbringing, and becoming much more compassionate and considerate of others. The only complaint I might raise is that Liriel is a bit too "lucky". The girl is still an adolescent, and yet she is an incredibly powerful mage, cleric, fighter, and much more. Although the end of the book does bring more emotional weakness to like which helps. Fyodor's character doesn't really change at all, but his sturdy, loyal personality is needed to provide contrast. The relationship between the Liriel and Fyodor was really orchestrated well, in my opinion. Cunningham manages to bring their longing and desire to the surface without turning it into some trashy romance novel. Instead she draws you into the fears and hopes they both have, and keeps you rooting for a happy ending for them. I am a huge fan of Salvatore, and these books are almost as good as the ones concerning Drizzt. It is also nice to see Liriel find her love, after waiting for Drizzt and Catti Brie to get together for so many long years!!! I highly reccommend this book, and cannot wait until Windwalker comes out!!