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Danger and high-seas adventure await Liriel Baenre on the surface in this second installment of the Starlight & Shadows trilogy
Exiled from her home for acquiring the Windwalker amulet, the beautiful dark elf Liriel Baenre wanders to the surface world, accompanied by her companion Fyodor. But even far from the dark haunts of Menzoberranzan, she is not safe from the vengeance of her arch-enemy, fellow drow elf Shakti Hunzrin. As she and her friend sail the dangerous seas of the Sword Coast, the drow priestess plots a terrible fate for them.
Meanwhile, in the dark depths of the earth, the spider queen Lolth weaves her own webs of terror and treachery . . .
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2 primary books87 released booksForgotten Realms is a 87-book series with 87 released primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Ed Greenwood, R. A. Salvatore, and Douglas Niles.
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74 primary booksForgotten Realms Chronological is a 74-book series with 74 released primary works first released in 199 with contributions by Clayton Emery, Ed Greenwood, and Paul Kidd.
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3 primary booksStarlight & Shadows is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1995 with contributions by Elaine Cunningham.
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A very good continuation of the personal quests of Liriel and Fyodor. The new set of supporting casts and villains are also rather unique and quite interesting. The story sees quite a bit of growth from both the main characters, and Liriel even has a crisis of faith. Liriel's drow character is also very believable, the way she thinks and acts is superbly yet subtly tied back to her upbringing and her people. The growing love between the two characters of such differing background was also well-written, it highlights their trepidations and their fears, while still acknowledging their bond. The conclusion was very satisfying and has a nice short section that ties into the third book.