The Aware
The Aware first edition cover.
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| Author | Glenda Larke |
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| Cover artist | Greg Bridges |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Isles of Glory |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Voyager Books |
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Publication date
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29 October 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 496 pp (first edition) |
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| OCLC | 62537632 |
| 823/.92 22 | |
| LC Class | PR9619.4.L375 A93 2003 |
| Followed by | Gilfeather |
The Aware (2003) is the first book in The Isles of Glory by Glenda Larke.
The Isles of Glory comprise eleven island nations. The main character in the novel, Blaze, has the ability to sense magic and as such is "Aware". This makes her useful to the lesser of the island nations and the novel follows her story as she searches for a mysterious slave woman and fights an evil that threatens all of the island nations.
Blaze Halfbreed
Flame Windrider
Ruarth Windrider
Tor Ryder
Sarah Palmer, writing in Fantasy Book Review, found a lot to like with the novel: "The Isles of Glory trilogy, Glenda Larke's debut series, is timeless. Larke pens a captivating story in an intricately detailed and unique world and cultural landscape. Her characters are gritty and wonderfully fleshed out. Larke's delightfully unique style allows the reader to get a real sense of the characters many facets. It has action, intrigue, romance and more. I have seldom been so riveted by debut novel. Keeps you on the edge of your seat and was a joy to read."
The Aware was a finalist in the 2003 Aurealis Awards fantasy division.
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