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Heroes at Odds Kindle Edition

by Moira J. Moore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
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Shield Lee Mallorough and Source Shintaro Karish are steadfast in their commitment to protect Westsea no matter what disaster-natural or man-made-may befall it. But before our heroes can discern why so many people are suddenly interested in gaining control of Westsea, Lee's family arrives with some startling news. Long before she was trained as a Shield, she was betrothed as part of an alliance with another merchant clan-and her "fiancé" is determined to see Lee fulfill her contract...
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  2. Print length
    351 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publisher
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  6. Publication date
    July 26, 2011
  7. Reading age
    18 years and up
  8. File size
    1258 KB
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About the Author

Moira J. Moore is a Canadian author whose works include Resenting the Hero, The Hero Strikes Back, Heroes Adrift, Heroes at Risk, Heroes Return, Heroes at Odds, Heroes’ Reward. She studied at Carleton University and Queen’s College. When not writing fantasy and adventure fiction, she practices law. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004RKXN76
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ace (July 26, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1258 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 351 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Serene Night
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2011
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.....REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS.....

In this story, Lee and Taro are still in Flown Raven, Taro's ancestral home and Lee is still dabbling with magic. Her family plays a surprise visit and explains that Lee has a hitherto unknown fiancée in the form of Marcus Pride a young man from a foundering merchant family. The young man and his father as well as Lee's family converge on Flown Raven to add some drama and angst in the form of a broken engagement.

I found this story really amusing, entertaining and a page turner. I just love Mrs. Moore's witty repartee and banter. I really like the character of Taro, and now I like Lee's brothers, especially Mika.

While I liked the story, I didn't like the way Lee's family behaved. I felt that Lee's family was pretty dishonest in not returning the money they had benefited from for so long and disliked the mom for handling the situation so badly. I applauded that Marcus Pride was not made to look bad to make Taro look better, but I felt that they could've handled it a different way and made the conclusion of the challenges a lot less obvious. No point in having a contest if the winner is foregone. Or why didn't someone else in the family step up to the marital challenge? Why doesn't Mom marry Mr. Pride senior as a second husband? There seems to be some chemistry there. Why couldn't Lee take Marcus as a second husband? In a country with such open sexuality, it seems sort of an obvious solution.

Taro's winning of the competition felt a bit forced. Just because Taro is the hero does not mean he needs to be superior to other characters. The story wouldv'e been more interesting if Taro's win was in doubt.

I felt the marriage at the ending felt forced and anticlimactic. I also felt Lee/Taro didn't have a lot romance. Frankly it seemed like Lee's younger brother Mika got more action than both the main characters. For people who seemingly love each other Lee and Taro seem too subdued in this book.

Even so, I DID love the book. I look forward to the next one. Can't wait to see what the characters do next.
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4.0 out of 5 stars still wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2011
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As I read HEROES AT ODDS, two thoughts kept popping into my mind, over and over again: I forgot how much I love Dunleavy's narration, her voice, and two, I miss the good old days before Lee and Taro turned into an old married couple.

The first thing, Lee's narration, is a big part of why I look forward to every new installment in this series. Why I turned the last page of HEROES AT ODDS feeling happy and satisfied. Her peculiar straightforward, plainspoken insightfulness is a constant delight.

Taro is a delight too - but we don't see much of him in HEROES AT ODDS. This is my first, biggest complaint about the book. He shows up for a few key scenes, especially when required by the subplot about the marriage contract Lee's family made up for her as a child, but for the most part he minds his own business. When he and Lee do interact, they employ the teasing manners and verbal shorthand of a long established couple. As a result, all of their interactions are very efficient. Too efficient, if you ask me. I like seeing them work as a team but I wanted to see them together more.

The main plot has to do with a new threat to the Duchess of Westsea, Fiona. The Earl of Kent is intent on taking away her title and she must fight him off. The plot featured plenty of intrigue and skirmishing before the final battle, and I enjoyed it, but every time Lee thought about High Scape I found myself thinking, "Boy, I wish we could go back there...or almost anywhere else." I felt a little impatient for Lee and Taro to move on to a new location and a new set of problems.

But, quibbles aside, I love this series and I really enjoyed HEROES AT ODDS. They're good books.
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RKW
5.0 out of 5 stars Any book by Moira J. Moore is a good book. :-)
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2011
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I really enjoyed this book. It's like every other book in the series - an engrossing fun read that keeps you away from reality for awhile. I felt bad for Lee at the end of the book because she was forced to do something she never thought she would do, but it made Taro very happy, so she seemed fairly content about it in the end.

If you've read the past few books, you won't regret reading this one.
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bookfreak
5.0 out of 5 stars Another success
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012
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Moira J. Moor does not disappoint in this next book. As much as I like it when our heroes travel on different journeys, there's something to appreciate in having stay and continue the adventure they started in the last book.
I won't ramble on about the book, there's no point. I will say that this book left me panting for the next and final one to come.
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J. Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars New Relationship for Lee and Taro
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2011
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Heroes at Odds bring back Shield Lee Mallorough and Source Shintaro Karish, a bonded pair who are still in the duchy of Westsea to stop the natural disasters that plague the area. Lee's parents show up for a visit but the visit has a purpose. They have rushed to prepare Lee for the arrival Cars Pride and his son Marcus. Lee was betrothed to Marcus before she became a Shield and the Pride's want to enforce the betrothal.

If that does not cause enough problems Taro's Mother is still scheming, and the Earl of Kent is trying to take Westsea saying he has the Emperor's blessing. Once again Lee and Taro are in the middle of trouble.

Heroes at Odds keeps up the tension of previous books and moves Lee and Taro's story in a new direction. I loved Lee's family, especially her brothers. New information about the Emperor's actions comes to light and there is a big change in Lee's and Taro's relationship.

Heroes at Odds is part of a series. It could be read as a stand-alone but I strongly recommend starting with the first book. There is a lot of character and relationship development in the first books that is central to the story line.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Now I want the next one!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2011
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I love all of the series...my only complaint, I kind of wish I hadn't started reading them until there was more of a conclusion to the series. I'm kind of fond of reading all of a series in a gigantic reading binge. But back to waiting...
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Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulosa de principio a fin
Reviewed in Spain on December 26, 2016
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No puedo menos que adorar las interacciones entre Lee y Taro, que son dos personajes que crecen manteniendo su esencia. Me gusta muchísimo la forma en que la autora va desarrollando su mundo al tiempo que mete a sus protagonistas en más y más problemas, la forma en que el mundo, la trama y los personajes crecen a un tiempo.

La serie es encantadora y de lectura adictiva, divertida e irónica, con puntos en que querrías darles capones a la protagonista por su forma de ser al mismo tiempo que la quieres precisamente por ello. Es imperfecta, y en ello radica su encanto, así como el de todos los personajes.

Moira J. Moore tiene buen hacer, buen escribir y una sensibilidad madura y exquisita que hace que sus personajes no caigan en tópicos molestos, sino que parecen personas en vez de clichés. No puedo tener mejor opinión de ella como autora y de su obra, ya que consigue que todos sean tridimensionales y, precisamente por ello, los quieras y te importe lo que les pasa, lo cuál es un gran mérito.
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Avid Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Series is getting a little repetitive
Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2013
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I still like the characters , and I really loved the series at the start, but I wonder if the author should not bring it to a conclusion - it feels unfinished at present - and start on something different.
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