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The Waterless Sea

di Kate Constable

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Calwyn and her friends travel to the desert land of Merithuros to rescue the children held captive because of their magical gift of chantment, even as their friend Darrow begins a plot of his own.
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One of my favourite fantasies, the Chanters of Tremaris series is a traditional fantasy quest with magic, maps and adventure with a touch of romance. Geared towards younger adult readers, the series will feel comfortable and familiar to fantasy lovers, hitting all the right notes of a quest fantasy and delivering an enjoyable read.

In the second part of the trilogy, The Waterless Sea, Calwyn and the gang have defeated Samis and have settled themselves in Ravamey, building a home for themselves, chanters and outcasts alike. Ambushing pirate ships they rescue windworkers and slaves alike, setting them free and bringing peace back to the land.

During one of their rescues, they meet Heben - the former third son of a Merithuros Lord who was cast out of his clan when he challenged his father over his adopted brother and sister's abduction by sorcerers. Heben, devastated by the loss of his siblings had set out to find other chanters to help him rescue the children from the Palace of Cobwebs where he believes them to be. Calwyn and the others hear his plea and agree to set out to rescue the children - however many that might be. Along the way they meet new friends, old friends and enemies alike as they drive Merithuros to the brink of war and heal the hurts of the land.

I love Calwyn and Darrow but I really wish they would sort themselves out. The back and forth between them was annoying. Like just talk to each other. They both clearly love each other - so just say it and be together and be happy. If you ignore that though, this book was great.

I loved that Calwyn and the rest of the gang have settled into their own skins and have found their purpose for being. Their little found family was sweet and I loved how they were all loyal to each other and determined to look after one another.

Heben annoyed me to start with - he was so dismissive of everyone! It irritated me that he was so disrespectful when he was the one that came to them to ask for help. But, to be fair, he did grow on me. I liked that he learned and changed and adapted as the book progressed and that he was soon fiercely defensive of Calwyn and the rest. His adamant comments that women should be included in the democratic council was fantastic.

The Palace of Cobwebs was creepy but Keela was funny. I do love a female villain.

Keela almost laughed aloud. She could hear it all in his voice, in his crafty, stupid, soldier’s voice. He wanted to use her, this general; like all those ambitious men, he thought he could wear her like a jewel, to enhance his own power. It never occurred to these men that Keela might have ambitions and plans of her own, that she could use them.

Constable, Kate. The Chanters of Tremaris Trilogy bundle: fantasy adventure magic series The Singer of All Songs; The Waterless Sea; The Tenth Power . Allen and Unwin. Kindle Edition.


She was very resourceful and smart and I rated it. I liked that even though she was spoiled and demanding and a fashionista that she was also a woman of substance and could be put to hard work without wilting.

As for the Black Palace - I felt terribly sorry for all the children who had been snatched from their families. Poor Darrow. I did like the flashbacks to his past though - I liked getting to know more about him. I was glad that they managed to free them and convince everyone to work together. The conclusion was good although I felt sad for Calwyn. Losing her powers sucked.

Another fun fantasy read with a plucky heroine and her band of devoted friends - a great addition to the series, 5 stars. ( )
  funstm | Nov 1, 2023 |
Once again, Calwyn and her friends finds themselves in a situation where they are needed. They will have to find the courage, strength, and determination to ensure they're up to the task that is set before them. Trust and friendships will be tested, and secrets of the past will become revealed.

The Waterless Sea is an outstanding novel. The determination and courage of Calwyn and her friends is simply remarkable. Even when faced with hardships and suffering, the group continue forward in their adventure, never stopping until the task they set out to do is completed. The sacrifices that are made come at a great cost, especially to a brave girl of Antaris, but they are made with love and compassion for the sake of others.

I would definitely recommend this book to others! If you liked the first book, Singer of All Songs, then you will definitely enjoy this one as well. Not only does it have the same flare and magic from the first novel, this story also gives the reader a little flash to Darrow's path- before he met Samis. ( )
  DARKANG3L | Aug 23, 2012 |
This book is just as stunning as the first. After I finished The Singer of All Songs (which took me less than a day,) I immediately raced to my school library and checked out the next book, The Waterless Sea. And this sequel definitely did not disappoint me. However, there were several things that I made this book very confusing. First of all, when I was reading it, I was looking for Darrow. Obviously, Calwyn and him where meant to be together. So imagine my surprise when I couldn't find him there! I thought there must have been a typo, but soon enough, I found out. I have to say, I finally realized that Darrow must have left the group since, as Halassus says, he can not be healed because the disease is inside his heart. Darrow shut out everything and everyone including Calwyn, eventually. The Waterless Sea is just as emotional and excitingly suspenseful. Kate Constable is an very gifted writer. ( )
  MidnightMermaids | Nov 25, 2010 |
One of the most alluring aspects of this book is the original fantasy being used as the basic structure of the story and the world in which it takes place. An original mythology well crafted brings fresh content for the imagination more so than the constant reskinning of already established mythologies like vampirism and magic do. What Constable does to combine the natural world with singing and dancing is both beautiful and original. In comparison to the first book, the story is a little dry (no pun intended) and the action moves at a slightly slower pace. However, the characters’ struggles are deeper and more complex, and the elements of child oppression and the labors of the lower classes to bring social justice and equality are universally experienced by the peoples of Tremaris as much as they are in our own world. As a result, the second book has a stronger plot and more depth even though the pacing is slower. Overall, the story is still simplistic even though is brings in elements of greater universal struggle. On one hand, that can be positive because the readership will have a lighthearted introduction to adult themes and topics that plague our own world at a more complex level. On the other hand, it may present them with the idea that such issues are both simplistic in nature and easy to solve. Again, as with all three installments of this trilogy, this is a great rainy day book that will provide escape and entertainment. I recommend this book and the trilogy as a whole for adults looking for a fun read, but it’s primary audience will be kids ages 8-13.-Lindsey Miller, www.lindseyslibrary.com ( )
  LindseysLibrary | May 14, 2009 |
The Waterless Sea is a sequel to Singer of All Songs. They are both set in Tremaris, a world separated into divergent political and religious countries each of which "has" different magic.

In The Waterless Sea Calwyn continues to accrue different magics. This time the story is primarily set in the desert landscape of Merithurua, the land that her beloved but frustrating Darrow came from. Merithurians have come to hate and distrust those who can do magic. Children who display talent are removed from their families and sequested in the Dark Palace where they are trained and tested to become secret mages. Calwyn and her friends aim to rescue the children but they are hampered by the desert, the people, and the long tradition of silence. Naturally there are evil sorcerers who try to thwart them and a sweet looking but treacherous girl. Calwyn learns more and more about Darrow but will the understanding bring them closer or farther apart. Calwyn obviously has a crush on Darrow but his emotional distance is baffling.

Hmm, not bad and I'm interested in the next book of the series but it did not generate passion or excitement in me.
  sara_k | Oct 5, 2007 |
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