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    First Rider's Call: Book Two of Green Rider

    Written by Kristen Britain

    Narrated by Ellen Archer

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    About this audiobook

    Second in the Green Rider series from the New York Times bestselling author of The High King's Tomb.

    Once a simple student, Karigan G'ladheon finds herself in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand, when she becomes a Green Rider-one of the magical messengers of the king. Forced to accept a fate she never would have chosen, she attempts to return to her life as the daughter of a wealthy merchant, but the magic in her blood is too strong. Pursued by the ghost of the legendary First Rider, she rejoins the Green Riders to confront an ancient evil.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateFeb 16, 2012
    ISBN9780756407353
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    • 4/5
      This novel was vastly better than the first book in the series. After "The Green Rider" I was unsure if I wanted to continue on with series at all. I'm happy that I decided to give book 2 a go. I quite enjoyed it overall.There were still a lot of times where the writing felt sub-par compared to other fantasy authors, but the story, pace, and characterizations were all thought out and executed well in this second installment. Karigan, the protagonist, whom in the first book was nothing more than someone in the right place at the right time, taken on an adventure she should never have survived, now has purpose behind the events unfolding. She has training to back up her skills and feels like she actually belongs in the events unfolding. The plot allows her story to actually make sense this time, allowing for an enjoyable read. Britain did a good job in this installment of setting up a bigger story arch throughout, that I'm sure will play out in the continuing series. A story arch that I was drawn into, and wanted to read more about. There were a few side stories or sub plots thrown in however, that felt very much like "page filler" rather than actually moving the story forward, and that distracted from the story for me. Although there are elements from the first book that are pretty important overall, I feel that as a series, This book could have served as the first installment, it was just so much stronger, and more enjoyable to read. It felt like more time, energy, thought and writing skills were put into this installment. I hope that as the series continues, it only gets better.
    • 5/5
      A little slow in parts, and little long overall, but I enjoyed it. Just wish I could remember what happened in the first novel!
    • 2/5
      First Rider's Call by Kristen Britain is the second book in the Green Rider series. Karigan G'ladheon refuses to heed the Green Rider's Call. She has went back home in hopes of having a normal life, but things aren't always so easy.I really loved Karigan in the first book, but for some reason I couldn't get into her character in this book. She seemed like a different character, which is the reason for my rating. The writing and the world Kristen Britain has created is interesting but it wasn't enough to continue with the series.
    • 5/5
      First Rider's Call's official summary is thus:"Karigan G'Ladheon was a Green Rider, one of the King of Sacoridia's magical messangers. With evil forces at large in the kingdom and the messenger service depleted and weakened, can Karigan reach through the veils of time to get help from the First Rider, a woman who has been dead for a thousand years?" It's really nice that Britain changed things up a little bit for the sequel. There aren't any major differences, because you do learn snippets about the First Rider, Lil Ambriodhe, in Green Rider, but it's till interesting to see a medieval fantasy twist in a ghost story. There's all sorts of surprises in store for Karigan, who is still learning about the world of the king's messengers and all that entails, especially when she learns secrets about her own history.One of the more interesting aspects of the story is the part about the breach in the D'Yer Wall, which cuts off Karigan's people from the dangerous Blackveil Forest. Creatures and evil forces are seeping through the crack, and an important friend of Karigan's goes on the trail to fix it...with dire consequences. I don't want to call it a parallel story, because it does come to affect Karigan, but it mostly takes place away from her. It's a part of the story that has its crazy, breathtaking moments that'll keep you turning the pages (not, of course, that the other parts don't). The Green Riders also suffer from a sharp decrease in numbers because of the evil threatening their king and country, and so they're even more hard-pressed to stop it. That is where Lil's ghost, her story, and what she has to do with/wants from Karigan come in.Seriously, this is a fabulous book. It's not fluffy, but it's certainly not complicated to read or follow.I highly suggest you read the series; it's one of my all-time favorites!This review is an entry on my blog.
    • 3/5

      Overall, solid books, in a solid series, with enough continuity to make you want more, and enough wrap up in each book so far to not feel like you're being hung out on a cliff.

       

      For horse mad teenagers who read fantasy, this would be a definite win, but I'm not sure a rabid Valdemar fan could read it without making the comparisons I do. I think Valdemar, as a series, is more coherent and possibly better written, at least the early books. But I'm no rabid fan, and Talia always seemed a little self-righteous to me, so I enjoy the Green Rider series mostly because I like the characters better.


      Reivew (with book #3) @ Booklikes

       

      For horse mad teenagers who read fantasy and haven't read Valdemar (can there even be such a thing?) these are bound to be a hit.

    • 2/5
      The is a sequel to "The Green Rider," which I read shortly after it came out. It was good enough that I bothered to pick up the sequel - but not so good that I really went out of my way to find it.
      "First Rider's Call" continues with more of the same. It's fantasy for those who like long stories with girls, horses, light romance and magic. Adequate, entertaining, but nothing really memorable or remarkable.
      Karigan, the young woman who was called to the magical royal messenger service known as the Green Riders in the last book, now finds herself at the center of a problem - something is going wrong with the magic. It's becoming unpredictable, often wrong. Could the elflike people known as Eletians be behind this? Or is there a bigger issue going on? Karigan finds spiritual guidance from the first Green Rider, and seeks to solve this problem, sort out her love life, and gain some maturity.
    • 4/5
      I liked it; I did not start reading series until 1st 4 books were published or I think I would have been ticked off waiting 4 years between books. Did not perfectly seem to fit with first book and did not seem to be a complete story arc in and of itself (definitely would not read without first reading first book in series).
    • 4/5
      A solid second entry into a complex and quite fulfilling fantasy series, First Rider's Call finds Karigan thrust once again into the treacherous and deadly world of magic, intrigue, love and loss that accompanies the life of a Green Rider. The author has created a vibrant and complex world that is at once foreign and realistic. Her characters aren't just good or evil, black or white. Most have facets to their personalities, giving them a greater depth and more believability. However, I think what I enjoyed best about this book is the romance, which, coming from a person who despises 95% of romance novels, is quite a statement. With the romantic life of Karigan, though, Kristen Britain isn't afraid of showing that life isn't always roses and sunshine. A king who falls in love with a commoner doesn't abandon his kingdom and duties to wed said commoner. A king puts his position above his heart, as sad and as unromantic as that may be. Where some authors may be tempted to write a 'happy ending' to this scenario, Britain defies tradition, bringing an additional level of bittersweet heartbreak to this layered story.
    • 4/5
      My thoughts:This is then book 2 and a little time has gone by since the events in book 1. Karigan felt the need to come back to the capital and become a real Green Rider and that is what she is now. And of course even if the danger was averted in book 1 there is still the danger of the wall that now is broken in the north. And of a presence that is dangerous and mad and he wants destruction. Yes a crazy bad guy, one has to love those.Karigan has come to terms (sort of) that she now is a rider, and she is good at it. She has grown a bit since the last book but I do like the fact that she is not perfect, she still has got her fears. She is also learning how to become a better fighter. Other characters are Rider Alton who is up in the north trying to fix the wall so no evil things can get through. He may not be around a lot but I do like him. King Zachary is trying his best to hold his people together and he does not need to do much for me to really like him..a lot. Through a journal we meet Alessandros who came over with ships 1000 years ago to conquer the lands. And he was not a nice conqueror. But I sure liked learning more about the history of this land, and there are also clues what it all has to do with Karigan since her name is whispered in the win. A mystery, I can't say more.This book is sure long but there are a lot of things happening and a lot of things explained. In book 1 we learnt about a war but here we get to learn more. And it's fascinating. The history is rich and I want more, especially about the place the evil people came from (not that all were evil but let's just call them that.)Then we have the crazy bad guy who unleashes wild magic and things get weird. I also talked about a hint of romance in book 1 and here there is more, not romance, but looks, smiles and thoughts. Enough for me to wish with all my heart that Karigan can be with the one she loves, but alas no, for it's the king. And this is not a fairytale.Conclusion:Wild Magic and adventure. I liked book 1 and I enjoyed book 2 even more. Because this is why I enjoy fantasy, rich history and a world built on that history. It's a nice fantasy story that does not get too violent, sad or bleak. And it made me want to read more.Rating:I enjoyed it.
    • 2/5
      Although I enjoyed the Green Rider, this sequel is pretty disappointing. What began as an action-packed series slowly unravels to a slow-moving love triangle romance. I might continue on to the third, but it's no longer on the top of my priority list.
    • 5/5
      Following on from 'Green Rider' , I re-read this book, too, so I can go on to the third book in the series, which I recently bought. I must admit, I peeked into the third book, to see how a tentative romance is going.Karigan G'ladheon, the heroine of the first book, has returned home after having to act as a Green Rider - a king's messenger facing innumerable dangers. She wants to go back to her life as her merchant father's heir, but the Riders need her, and she is called back to action by the ghost of the first Rider, the founder of their corps.As a result of her first adventure, tainted wild magic is being let loose in a land which has rejected magic for centuries, and the people of Sacoridia no longer know how to deal with it. The Green Riders are the only ones who have innate magic, albeit secretly, so they are at the forefront of this new war. Karigan relearns secrets lost to the centuries through her contact with the First Rider's ghost, faces heartache as her colleagues bear the brunt of the attacks, and realises that she seems to have begun a romance that must remain unfulfilled - or must it?This book is as well written as, or better than, the first book, with the action coming thick and fast, and there are some nicely evocative descriptive passages. Karigan is a likeable heroine, with a strong sense of loyalty to her friends and country - but she does have a temper, which tends to get her into trouble. This story brings the history of the Green Riders - and the kingdom - into play, which fills in some of the background to the first story nicely. I do wish, though, that there was a map - my geography's gone a bit squiffy.
    • 4/5
      I'm kinda neutral on this one. On one hand it is better written than the first, but there are a few issues that crept up - namely a continual name change for one character and a very poor attempt a romance. Still, its nice to see the creativity and realistic characters. Elves that behave just like humans but with longer lifespans? Now there's something you don't see everyday. Still, I have yet to get tired of reading this one so, go ahead and read it.
    • 5/5
      A very strong sequel to Green Rider, First Rider's Call continues the saga of Karigan, the Green Rider. Most of the characters from the first book appear, although some don't survive for very long. The plot thickens, and Britain leaves the door open for a third book. which I just discovered came out in early November. Hmmm -- hopefully it will be as good!**One slightly disconcerting note: reading this portion of Karigan's story, I was struck by certain similarities to Mercedes Lackey's Heralds of Valedemar. Green Rider hinted at some degree of sentience among the horses, and the ties between horse and rider are expanded on here. I love Lackey's books, but am hopeful that Britain will take her Riders in a slightly different direction in subsequent volumes.
    • 4/5
      I liked First Rider's Call much better than Green Rider. In fact, I'd rate it a five if not for the annoying inconsistency in the magic system. Otherwise, this is a great read. I especially like the way the romantic subplot has been done. I recommend it.
    • 5/5
      Yesterday, I spent so much time reading that my left wrist began to hurt from holding the book up, and from the repetative page turning. But, I finished Rider's First Call. It was very intense.For those of you who haven't read Green Rider yet, what are you waiting for? The book was fantastic, and the second book did not dissapoint. Ms. Britain definitely rose to my expectations and delivered a book that was full of action, character growth, and a fantastic set up for the next book.Karigan is a Green Rider who wants nothing more than to be what she was born to be - heir of her father's merchant clan, dealing in textiles her whole life. Her fate was irrevokably changed when she stumbled on F'rey Colbrey (I think that was his name) in the forest, while fleeing her school. His death caused her to pick up, and be accepted by, his Rider brooch. She delivered the message, and decided to head home to her father. She lived with him, doing his work and ignoring the Rider Call until she found herself several towns over, on the back of her horse in her night gown. At that point, she accepted the call.Strange things have started to happen, since the Elt make the crack in the D'yer wall. Forest clearings, and people on the road have been turned to stone. The wild magic that was kept at bay is leaking out. Worse yet, Rider magic is starting to fail. When the Captain is taken out of commission, the responsibility falls on Karigan and she rises to the challenge. Not only does she have to contend with all the regular paperwork and advising the King, she also starts to get visits from the dead First Rider, Lil. With that, she starts to travel through time, seeing what happened from the beginning of the Long War. I am not going to go into any more detail - it will spoil the rest of the story. I have to say that this is a well crafted story, full of adventure, heartache and desire for things unattainable. I'm not sure that there was a thing in this story that I didn't like. The characters were sound, the plot was tight, and the entire situation felt real. I would recommend this book for everyone who is aged 13 and up. There is no sex, and no profanity. The violence is not graphic, although there is mention of blood and fighting. There are some parts that may be frightening to some readers, as it does deal with ghosts, and "evil" beings/people/etc.