Horror and fantasy are definitely inter-related. Just look at an author like Clive Barker who creates entire worlds (like the fugue) and peoples but definitely is a horror writer and you don't get much darker than the Sunbane - a corruption of the world itself. The worst abominations for me are the ...

It's a very sweet love story but somewhat obvious. Terisa needed someone and it seemed to have to be either Geraden or Eremis. Since Eremis was evil that ruled him out really. I thought Geraden deserved better the first time I read the books but I like her more, or maybe understand her more now.

Of course Lebbick's wife has presence. It's her that makes Lebbick what he is. I voted for Queen Madin though. When she leaves Joyse she's doing what she thinks is right rather than what she wants to do and she has an influence on all three princesses. Quiss is a good candidiate too in a quiet way.