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"""An evocative epic laced with myth and fact... Powerful phrasing, sensory descriptions... The Last of the Gifted is a classic."" Ottawa Review of Books Catrin can see the future in a drop of water. Her brother Hyw can take the shape of any bird or animal. Only their magical gifts can protect their people from the invading English forces determined to bring down the country. The Prince of Wales needs three magical relics to rally the straggling Welsh forces. Catrin's gift of Second Sight may be the only hope for success-if she can outwit the English lord who wants to use her gift to capture the prince. Her brother Hyw is on the run with the prince and the dwindling Welsh army. To escape the betrayal dogging their heels, Hyw takes refuge in his evolving gift-until shifting shapes puts his humanity in jeopardy. With Hyw trapped in his magic and her betrothed in an English prison, Catrin faces an impossible choice: save her brother, or save the man she loves. This award-winning medieval fantasy series combines magic, mythology, and historical legends with the realities of 13th Century Wales. ""Amazingly written, emotionally driven, and fantasy-fueled... a must-read for fans of the historical fiction/fantasy genres... 10 out of 10."" Anthony Avina ""Weaving history with romance and fantasy... this is a solid novel worthy of the attention of a very broad audience."" Top Shelf ""Well-written... Water Sight touches on historical events with the added taste of fantasy elements..."" CM Reviews ""A story sure to ignite the hearts of modern readers..."" Danièle Cybulskie, Author, Life in Medieval Europe"

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Water Sight evokes the Middle Ages in an imaginative and captivating way, leading the reader across medieval Wales in the midst of one of the most turbulent moments in its history. Marie Powell weaves history and myth together to create a story sure to ignite the hearts of modern readers. (Daniele Cybulskie, Author, Life in Medieval Europe) Marie Powell ups the excitement and the complexity in this exhilarating sequel to Spirit Sight. While Cat and her betrothed, Lord Rhys, match wits against the English invaders to hide the sacred relics, Hyw continues to guard the spirit of the slain prince of Wales even as he seeks his own path to peace in their uncertain future. Powell's soaring prose and depth of insight carry her characters through new heights of conflict, challenge and compassion in this tale that is at once heart-rending and heart-warming. A terrific read. (Sharon Plumb, Author, Kraamlok) This novel is so much more than the long-awaited sequel to Spirit Sight. In Water Sight, Marie Powell captures the desperate plight of embattled 13th century Wales as siblings Hwy and Cat plumb deep within their gifts to preserve those whom they love and their way of life against an implacable, genocidal enemy. Young fans of super heroes need look no further for protagonists worth emulating. (Maureen Ulrich, Author, #JessieMacHockeySeries) In Water Sight, we follow Hwy's sister Catrin, whose gift is to see the future in a drop of water. I actually enjoyed this book even more than the first, possibly because I was already familiar with the cast of the story. As she did so skillfully in Spirit Sight, Ms. Powell has managed to strike the perfect balance between action, fantasy, rich characterization, and historical detail. I can highly recommend this story to fans of historical fantasy. (Leslie Wibberley, Award-winning Author)

An amazingly written, emotionally driven, and fantasy-fueled read, author Marie Powell's second entry into the Last of the Gifted series, Water Sight , is a must-read for fans of the historical fiction/fantasy genres ...The emotional core of the story is Cat's struggle to not only save her people but protect her brother and the man she loves all at the same time while helping to fight off the English invaders ... As a history buff, it was incredible to learn more about the era before Wales officially became part of England, when revolts were fought to maintain their independence and kingdom. The fantasy elements feel natural as the story progresses, as each hero's power leads to difficult choices that many readers will be able to identify with. Rating: 10/10. (Anthony Avina, authoranthonyavinablog) https: //authoranthonyavinablog.com/2020/12/17/water-sight-last-of-the-gifted-book-2-by-marie-powell-review/ In Water Sight, we follow Hwy's sister Catrin, whose gift is to see the future in a drop of water. I actually enjoyed this book even more than the first, possibly because I was already familiar with the cast of the story. As she did so skillfully in Spirit Sight, Ms. Powell has managed to strike the perfect balance between action, fantasy, rich characterization, and historical detail. I can highly recommend this story to fans of historical fantasy. (Leslie Wibberley, Award-winning Author) With memorable characters who have intriguing magical gifts, this adventure sweeps the reader through the craggy landscape and castles of Wales in the 1200s. Powell is a masterful storyteller. (Diane Reid Stevens) Water Sight evokes the Middle Ages in an imaginative and captivating way, leading the reader across medieval Wales in the midst of one of the most turbulent moments in its history. Marie Powell weaves history and myth together to create a story sure to ignite the hearts of modern readers. (Daniele Cybulskie, Author, Life in Medieval Europe)

An evocative epic laced with myth and fact... Powerful phrasing, sensory descriptions, and mythical references abound... This is a series for young adults and I recommend it to teachers and librarians. The characters face contemporary struggles in a historic setting. The mingling of myth, magic, and adventure will appeal to middle grade and high school students, but also their parents. The Last of the Gifted is a classic. Wendy Hawkin, Ottawa Review of Books Continuing her established eloquent writing style, weaving history with romance and fantasy... The author's choice to explore the history of Wales is also an added benefit to the library of medieval history... Designating the novel as a Young Adult book most assuredly should not deter readers beyond that range of age: this is a solid novel worthy of the attention of a very broad audience. Marie Powell once again proves she is a new voice worthy of note. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, Top Shelf An amazingly written, emotionally driven, and fantasy-fueled read, author Marie Powell's second entry into the Last of the Gifted series, Water Sight, is a must-read for fans of the historical fiction/fantasy genres... The emotional core of the story is Cat's struggle to not only save her people but protect her brother and the man she loves all at the same time while helping to fight off the English invaders... As a history buff, it was incredible to learn more about the era before Wales officially became part of England, when revolts were fought to maintain their independence and kingdom. The fantasy elements feel natural as the story progresses, as each hero's power leads to difficult choices that many readers will be able to identify with. Rating: 10/10. Anthony Avina, authoranthonyavinablog Well-written... Water Sight touches on historical events with the added taste of fantasy elements. Ronald Hore, CM Reviews Water Sight evokes the Middle Ages in an imaginative and captivating way, leading the reader across medieval Wales in the midst of one of the most turbulent moments in its history. Marie Powell weaves history and myth together to create a story sure to ignite the hearts of modern readers. Daniele Cybulskie, Author, Life in Medieval Europe I actually enjoyed this book even more than the first, possibly because I was already familiar with the cast of the story. As she did so skillfully in Spirit Sight, Ms. Powell has managed to strike the perfect balance between action, fantasy, rich characterization, and historical detail. I can highly recommend this story to fans of historical fantasy. Leslie Wibberley, Award-winning Author

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Marie Powell's adventures in castle-hopping across North Wales to explore her family roots resulted in the YA Fantasy series Last of the Gifted which includes the two books: Spirit Sight and Water Sight. Marie is the author of more than 40 children's books with such traditional publishers as Amicus, Scholastic Education, Crabtree, and Lerner/Lightning Bolt. Her award-winning short stories and poetry appear in such literary magazines as Sunlight Press, subTerrain, and Room. She holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Master of Arts (MA), Bachelor of Journalism and Communications (BAJC), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). An engaging speaker, she gives popular writing workshops across the region. Marie lives on Treaty 4 land in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she also works as an editor and researcher, and teaches Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Find her at: mariepowell.ca.

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