New York Times bestselling fantasy author Anne McCaffrey “interweaves an engrossing romance with a coming-of-age story”(Publishers Weekly) in this novel in the Tower and Hive series.Damia is the daughter of Prime Talents The Rowan and Jeff Raven. Her own telepathic and telekinetic abilities manifested at an early age, unimaginable powers even greater than her parents’, challenging to wield much … parents’, challenging to wield much less control. As willful as her mother ever was, Damia defies her family’s attempts to tame and train her—only to bond with Afra Lyon, a Talent who serves The Rowan, and who becomes the object of her affection.
When she comes of age, Damia learns that a Prime of her capabilities and temperament has no time for love. Assigned to serve the farthest human colonized world from Earth, Damia leads a lonely existence until she telepathically connects with an alien presence in another galaxy—a potential threat not only to Damia, but to the love Afra wants to share with her…
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If you have never read an Anne McCaffery book, you need to start!!! Each one of her series is as good as SF/Fantasy get!! Her books are for all ages! I read my first Dragon Rider when I was 16…..I’m 67 now, and her books still thrill me!
Anne mccaffrey was unrivaled in developing this series. Once I had read one, I dug back to the beginning and read every book and story. I only wish there had been more.
totally loved it, couldn’t put it down
Anne McCaffrey did it again with her “Rowan” series. It is time for me to pull them off the shelf and reread or re-listen. The sci-fi world is original, and the mental powers used by the family, make for a great read. There is family drama, romance, and a lot of action.
3.5 stars
This series set me on my path as a writer.
Part of my all time favorite series
I have read the whole series starting with The Rowan and love this family. One of my all time favorites
McCaffrey writes the very best sci-fi.
It was as interesting this time around as the first tqo times I read it years ago. Anne McCaffrey is one of my favorite authors.
The characters are well-developed and draw you into a story that keeps you involved & turning pages.
I’ve loved the Rowan series for years now. Very original concept.
Love Anne McCaffrey books, would like new books.
A good addition and continuation to the Tower and Hive series.
Love this author. Love the series… I’ve reread them all several times over the years.
I love McCafery’s work.
This book sucked me in and didn’t let go! I ended up buying the rest of the series. Andre Norton is a superb storyteller.
I enjoy Anne McCaffrey
I love this series of books.
This is my second favorite series by Anne McCaffrey. A family of people who have such strong minds that they can swing huge loads of cargo. Damia is an especially strong talent. She senses a strong mind at the edges of the universe and is seduced by his caring mind. Only to discover that his intent is domination. Damia and her family must fight The invader with tragic consequences.