I was greatly disappointed in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed Star of the Morning, but this party two just seemed a completely different writing style. Morgan, the main character contradicts herself all throughout the book. She is constantly insulting the whole idea of love and how she is a fool to even consider liking Miach. Within the next moment, she will be thinking how much she loves Miach. Morgan's thinking goes back and forth so much in this manner that it became irritating and even confusing at times.

There was no action. Weger, introduced as a rival/friend of Miach and Morgan never adapts a role in the book despite his important part in it at the beginning of the novel. He goes back and forth between being an "enemy" and being a "friend" to Miach and Morgan. Later in the novel Morgan constantly brings him up which is just awkward.

I love Kurland's writing and Morgan the fearless shieldmaiden in Star in the Morning, but she did nothing but cry ( )

The Mage's Daughter picks up with Morgan, back on Melksham Island, trying to recover her strength (and heart) after a near-death experience. Miach has been using his mage powers to check up on her during this time.

When Morgan decides to go back to Gobhan, home of Scymgeour Weger, Miach cannot sense her anymore. He goes in search of her, desperate to make sure she is safe. When he learns of where she is he goes after her. He is determined to do anything to get her out of there, even if it means earning Weger's mark. A series of events unfold, leading to the discovery of many important things.

--The series just keeps getting better! The relationship between Morgan and Miach is beautiful, and well done. The events that unfold keep you at the edge of your seat. I made the mistake of beginning this book when I had a lot of things to get done. I couldn't put it down! The ending is great and I didn't feel cheated at all. I cannot wait until the third book comes out. Highly recommended! ( )

I was simply enchanted by this tale of dragons and mages, elves and warriors, woven around a romance that is as sweet and chaste as the Arthurian tales of knight errands and chivalry. Lynn Kurland peppered the story with her trademark subtle humour, timeless ideals of romance and honour, powered by her lyrical prose, interesting plot turns which make this tale of adventurous quests an epic fantasy worth staying up late for just to finish the last page. More here. ( )

I liked the first book in the series, but I loved this one. Interesting characters; interesting world. ( )

I am thuroughly enjoying Lynn Kurlands departure from her usual fare (time traveling romance... really fun and enjoyable time traveling romance...).

The Mage's Daughter is the second in her Nine Kingdom's trilogy. The kingdom of Neroche continues to be assulted by a mysterious magic that is sapping the king's powers and confounding the king's brother Miach as he tries to protect the kingdom.

As he tries to enforce protective shields - - he is also following his hearts desire - Morgan of Melksham - how turns out to be much more than a wily shieldmaiden. Morgan must make an important decision to accept (or not) her heritage. For she is much more than a simple mercenary. And she is connected to the mysterious black magic that is seeping into Neroche.

This book was enjoyable. Kurlands sense of self deprecating humor is remarkable and the banter between the main and secondary characters were definite highlights. ( )