And I remember the Alanna series I still read some of Tamora Pierce’s books from time to time (mostly the Protector of the Small series, which I love). And I’m waiting for Bloodhound to be published (it’s the sequel to Terrier).

City of Ashes sounds interesting *scampers off to Google it*

I’m tempted by this one – have to say you make it sound good

Kmont–The gender dynamics are really well done; even after we know that Eon is actually Eona, she still tries to bury her female side and sees herself as male. Everyone else refers to her as a male as well (“Lord Eon”), so there is this sort of confusion–you’re not alone! But it just works. I’m very impressed with Alison Goodman’s writing, I’ll have to pick up some of her older books!

And I think that Eona’s struggle to become someone she cannot ever be is a metaphor for adolescents struggling to find who they are in real life–not necessarily a gender identity search, but just an identity issue period. There are friends, pressures, trying to “fit in”, and whatever other myriad problems everyone faces as a teen, and Eona’s struggles kind of mimic this search for oneself. I guess that’s what I was trying to say, if that makes any sense? LOL. It’s 8:44 am.

And even though I really hate this sort of ‘tension by delayed information’ writing technique, Eon is still a fantastic book. (The other example I can think of off the top of my head that uses this irritating technique are the Succubus books by Richelle Mead. I love these books, but they are so predictable. It’s ok though, because the characters are so well written that you’re willing to forgive the obvious plotlines!)

Psst…you may have a copy of White Witch Black Curse soon too. We might be giving away an early copy. Maybe on Monday. Details will follow this weekend!!! *ninja vanish*

Katie–I have to pick up City of Ashes. I’ve heard wonderful things about the series, but haven’t had a chance to read it yet. Hmm, know where I can score a free copy? Heh. I definitely recommend you give Eon a read! And on a shallow note, isn’t the cover gorgeous?!

AnimeJune–Thank you!!! I’ll make sure to check out your review.

[i]I’m also a fan of Tamora Pierce – I loved her books as a kid. I liked, however, that Eon presented the psychological struggle of pretending to be someone else that Alanna from Pierce’s books didn’t. Alanna always thought of herself as herself, whether she was believed to be a boy or a girl – but Eon actually hates her female half and that was some pretty interesting conflict.[/i]

Exactly!!! You nailed it. What I loved so so so much about this book was Eona’s struggles and her own inner dialogue, pushing down her female emotions and self. Alanna never really struggled with this psychological side (although there was all that Jonathan drama!). Now I’m itching to reread the Alanna books!

I’m also a fan of Tamora Pierce – I loved her books as a kid. I liked, however, that Eon presented the psychological struggle of pretending to be someone else that Alanna from Pierce’s books didn’t. Alanna always thought of herself as herself, whether she was believed to be a boy or a girl – but Eon actually hates her female half and that was some pretty interesting conflict.