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The Awakened #2
Paths of Destruction
Returning to his home city of Bastul, Kael finds the Southern Territory of the Orudan Empire under invasion. As he races to unravel the secrecy of the enemy’s identity, he becomes entangled in a brutal conspiracy to gain control of the government.
After years of collaboration with the Resistance, Maeryn coordinates the covert exodus of the entire slave population of Bastul. Along their treacherous journey to the capital city of Orud, she is faced with the pressures of leadership as she attempts to protect her daughter and ensure the survival of her companions.
Saba, held captive by a mysterious military force, escapes after years of solitary confinement. Propelled by an elusive memory, he chases after the hope of rediscovering his past and learns that everyone’s future is in jeopardy.
Finding himself in another world and thrust into the middle of a technologically advanced conflict, Adair struggles to make sense of his new environment and the soldiers who are protecting him.
In book two of the Amazon bestselling series, Jason Tesar expands the epic saga that will journey from earth’s mythological past to its post-apocalyptic future, blending the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and military/political suspense.
After years of collaboration with the Resistance, Maeryn coordinates the covert exodus of the entire slave population of Bastul. Along their treacherous journey to the capital city of Orud, she is faced with the pressures of leadership as she attempts to protect her daughter and ensure the survival of her companions.
Saba, held captive by a mysterious military force, escapes after years of solitary confinement. Propelled by an elusive memory, he chases after the hope of rediscovering his past and learns that everyone’s future is in jeopardy.
Finding himself in another world and thrust into the middle of a technologically advanced conflict, Adair struggles to make sense of his new environment and the soldiers who are protecting him.
In book two of the Amazon bestselling series, Jason Tesar expands the epic saga that will journey from earth’s mythological past to its post-apocalyptic future, blending the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and military/political suspense.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2011
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Jason Tesar
24 books215 followersThe third of four children and an introvert from the start, Jason Tesar grew up as an imaginative “middle child” who enjoyed the make-believe world as much as the real one, possibly more. From adolescence to adulthood, his imagination continued to feed itself on a diet of books, movies, and art, all the while growing and maturing—waiting for its opportunity. Then, during a procession of monotonous, physically laborious day-jobs, his imagination leaped into motion, bringing together characters and locations of a world that would someday come to life on the pages of a book.
In late 1998, Jason made his first attempt at writing, managing to complete a whole scene before returning once again to reality. A year and a half later, a spontaneous night-time conversation with his wife encouraged him to take his writing seriously and to keep on dreaming. Over the next seven years, Jason carved time out of the real world to live in an imaginary one of epic fantasy, science-fiction, and military/political conflict. The fruits of this labor would later become the first three books of the bestselling AWAKENED series.
Due to the incredible support from readers around the world, Jason continued his trajectory into make-believe, jumping from stable employment in the micro-electronics industry into the mysterious abyss of full-time writing.
Living in Colorado with his beautiful wife and two children, Jason now spends the majority of his time fusing the best parts of his favorite genres into stories of internal struggle and triumph, friendship, betrayal, political alliances, and military conflict.
If you’d like to follow along on Jason’s journey or get behind the scenes info on the AWAKENED or WANDERING STARS series, you can find him on Facebook (jasontesar.com), Twitter (@jasontesar), on his blog (www.jasontesar.com), or send him an email at jasontesar@yahoo.com.
In late 1998, Jason made his first attempt at writing, managing to complete a whole scene before returning once again to reality. A year and a half later, a spontaneous night-time conversation with his wife encouraged him to take his writing seriously and to keep on dreaming. Over the next seven years, Jason carved time out of the real world to live in an imaginary one of epic fantasy, science-fiction, and military/political conflict. The fruits of this labor would later become the first three books of the bestselling AWAKENED series.
Due to the incredible support from readers around the world, Jason continued his trajectory into make-believe, jumping from stable employment in the micro-electronics industry into the mysterious abyss of full-time writing.
Living in Colorado with his beautiful wife and two children, Jason now spends the majority of his time fusing the best parts of his favorite genres into stories of internal struggle and triumph, friendship, betrayal, political alliances, and military conflict.
If you’d like to follow along on Jason’s journey or get behind the scenes info on the AWAKENED or WANDERING STARS series, you can find him on Facebook (jasontesar.com), Twitter (@jasontesar), on his blog (www.jasontesar.com), or send him an email at jasontesar@yahoo.com.
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March 30, 2014
When I read book 1, I started it one day without knowing what I was beginning to read. I have a habit of downloading free/cheap books and then promptly forgetting about them, sometimes taking months until I get to them. Book 1, was one of those books.
So I had no idea what I was in for. Not a clue of what the premise was by the time I actually began to read it. And, I was confused.
But I soon found myself engrossed. And the moment I finished book 1, I downloaded book 2. And I read it just as voraciously. Often, when I shouldn't have been reading. Ahem...
Kael returns, alive after his escape from the monastery near the end of book 1. At first I was disappointed that we didn't get to pick up at an earlier point in the story but that disappointment didn't last long. From the start of Paths of Destruction we are plunged into action. Again the points of view shift between Kael, his mother Maeryn, as well as Saba and Kaels father, Adair. However this installment focuses more-so on Kael and Maeryn, and with good reason.
We learn where Kael has been, how he's grown and changed. We learn how Maeryn has survived all of this time, as a source of information and a movement of that information for The Resistance. Both Kael and Maeryn are plunged into the thick of things and forced to make decisions that set them on their paths.
I was not disappointed with this book. It is written well, has great action, provides characters I have come to care for, and the story is kept moving, even during the calmer moments. I have downloaded book 3 and though I'm going to read something else first, I can't wait to see what becomes of Kael, Maeryn, Saba, and Adair in the coming installment.
So I had no idea what I was in for. Not a clue of what the premise was by the time I actually began to read it. And, I was confused.
But I soon found myself engrossed. And the moment I finished book 1, I downloaded book 2. And I read it just as voraciously. Often, when I shouldn't have been reading. Ahem...
Kael returns, alive after his escape from the monastery near the end of book 1. At first I was disappointed that we didn't get to pick up at an earlier point in the story but that disappointment didn't last long. From the start of Paths of Destruction we are plunged into action. Again the points of view shift between Kael, his mother Maeryn, as well as Saba and Kaels father, Adair. However this installment focuses more-so on Kael and Maeryn, and with good reason.
We learn where Kael has been, how he's grown and changed. We learn how Maeryn has survived all of this time, as a source of information and a movement of that information for The Resistance. Both Kael and Maeryn are plunged into the thick of things and forced to make decisions that set them on their paths.
I was not disappointed with this book. It is written well, has great action, provides characters I have come to care for, and the story is kept moving, even during the calmer moments. I have downloaded book 3 and though I'm going to read something else first, I can't wait to see what becomes of Kael, Maeryn, Saba, and Adair in the coming installment.
September 22, 2014
Again, simple but intriguing..finished it in two days, work days at that..here's the goodreads description:
Returning to his home city of Bastul, Kael finds the Southern Territory of the Orudan Empire under invasion. As he races to unravel the secrecy of the enemy’s identity, he becomes entangled in a brutal conspiracy to gain control of the government.
After years of collaboration with the Resistance, Maeryn coordinates the covert exodus of the entire slave population of Bastul. Along their treacherous journey to the capital city of Orud, she is faced with the pressures of leadership as she attempts to protect her daughter and ensure the survival of her companions.
Saba, held captive by a mysterious military force, escapes after years of solitary confinement. Propelled by an elusive memory, he chases after the hope of rediscovering his past and learns that everyone’s future is in jeopardy.
In book two of his debut series, Jason Tesar delves into the heart of an ancient legend, expanding an epic saga that will journey from earth’s mythological past to its post-apocalyptic future, blending the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and military/political suspense.(less)
Returning to his home city of Bastul, Kael finds the Southern Territory of the Orudan Empire under invasion. As he races to unravel the secrecy of the enemy’s identity, he becomes entangled in a brutal conspiracy to gain control of the government.
After years of collaboration with the Resistance, Maeryn coordinates the covert exodus of the entire slave population of Bastul. Along their treacherous journey to the capital city of Orud, she is faced with the pressures of leadership as she attempts to protect her daughter and ensure the survival of her companions.
Saba, held captive by a mysterious military force, escapes after years of solitary confinement. Propelled by an elusive memory, he chases after the hope of rediscovering his past and learns that everyone’s future is in jeopardy.
In book two of his debut series, Jason Tesar delves into the heart of an ancient legend, expanding an epic saga that will journey from earth’s mythological past to its post-apocalyptic future, blending the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and military/political suspense.(less)
October 27, 2013
After reading the first ebook for free I bought the remaining two in the series and have enjoyed the second as much as the first. It was reasonably easy to remember the different characters and how they fitted in - like many books of this kind there a number of character threads being followed so their individual impression on the reader is not as strong, especially in a book which verges on minimalism in its detail. This is not necessarily negative, as there are many books which over indulge in detail with plots that don't amount to much. Therefore, this book allows some interesting plot intricacies to weave together quickly, especially in this second book, where the 'journey sagas' are the dominant narrative the characters are following.
What I have found less enjoyable has been the stereotypical portrayal of different ethnic groups which are too similar to their conventional characteristics. Also, the link to the modern Earth seems shallow, barely featuring in the story and seemingly out of sync with the time lapsed in the main plot. I guess it will resolve in the last book, but I'm worried it might not come together. I'll have a transpacific flight reading it to find out.
July 1, 2012
I liked book 1, it rambled a bit and took quite a while to get where it was going. Still it ended strong and sent me straight into book 2.
Book two was a lot less clunky and a much easier read. Book two jumps in right where we left off and greatly improved on the first book. Where book one seemed to ramble and not necessarily go anywhere, book two shows us that there was a clear direction where the series was headed. Things start to come together and make a lot more sense. I would definitely recommend this book.
Book two was a lot less clunky and a much easier read. Book two jumps in right where we left off and greatly improved on the first book. Where book one seemed to ramble and not necessarily go anywhere, book two shows us that there was a clear direction where the series was headed. Things start to come together and make a lot more sense. I would definitely recommend this book.
October 9, 2012
The story continues. This book introduced several new characters and lets us see more of the bad guys. The bad guys aren't just bad, they're evil, and they have abilities that go beyond what men can do. How can our heroes possibly prevail?
March 26, 2019
I loved book 1 of this series. Gave it a solid 4 star review.
Four chapters in. I am bored to tears and looking for my RE Howard Conan collection.
None of the characters inspire interest. They reek of cardboard.
Book 1 was really very good. If you haven't read it, then please do.
But save your money for something worthwhile and don't go any further. I wish I had.
Four chapters in. I am bored to tears and looking for my RE Howard Conan collection.
None of the characters inspire interest. They reek of cardboard.
Book 1 was really very good. If you haven't read it, then please do.
But save your money for something worthwhile and don't go any further. I wish I had.
July 10, 2020
Still great
Still a great story, I just can't put it down. It's a great story and I like how it takes you back and forth from different stories.
Still a great story, I just can't put it down. It's a great story and I like how it takes you back and forth from different stories.
February 9, 2024
Book 2 just as good
This book was a great read. Enjoyed the well written fight scenes. Looking forward to Book 3! I highly recommend.
This book was a great read. Enjoyed the well written fight scenes. Looking forward to Book 3! I highly recommend.
August 19, 2012
WARNING: some spoilers below!
Book 1 had a great deal of promise, so I was looking forward to the second installment. This too has an excellent opener - in fact, the same opener, just seen from a different perspective. This is fascinating, and immediately answers two questions raised by the previous book - now we know what happened to Adair, and yes, this really is a case of parallel or alternate worlds, with the secret temple at sea acting as some kind of portal. And the cliffhanger from Book One is resolved straight away, too - Kael survived, although there is no indication of how.
Then it's back to Bastul, where we are immediately plunged into a story more action-packed and fast paced than its predecessor. The city (and in fact the whole Orudan Empire) is under attack from the barbarian Syvaku, for reasons unknown, and is soon destroyed, while Lemus meets an appropriate end. Maeryn is forced to become a leader to the freed slaves, while also protecting her now grown daughter Aelia. Kael joins forces with retreating soldier Dacien, using the skills he learned from his life in the monastery.
As the two groups, Maeryn's slaves and Kael's soldiers, traverse the countryside, we get to see some more of the author's created world. Like many other fantasy writers, his world seems to be peculiarly empty, with just a few widely scattered cities, and virtually no other signs of life, particularly farms, until we get to Orud, the capital.
After such a good opening, the middle section was a huge disappointment. A great deal happens to Maeryn and Kael, but somehow it is made to seem dull. The details of how Kael survived and what happened to him afterwards make a terrific story, but we hear it only in flashback during a journey more than halfway through the book. The plot is actually rather good, but the writing style serves to distance the reader. There's far too much that we are simply told, so that, however dramatic the story, it's not in the least emotionally involving. Maeryn's story, in particular, is incredibly flat - she goes to Orud, she gets everything she wants, she and her daughter are given a home, treated as favourites by Magnus, she begins to have feelings for him - but none of this is remotely engaging. We are never given a reason why Magnus is so solicitous.
None of the characters are particularly interesting - or particularly believable, come to that. I really don't care about any of them. Maeryn has been through some trying experiences, but we get no real sense of suffering. Aelia serves no useful purpose. Kael is a little too good a warrior. Magnus is too oily. Saba is certainly interesting, but we don't see enough of him. Dacien - well, I do find him interesting, but he's far too willing to be nice to Kael, given his suspicions of him, so he seems like just a plot device.
Another problem is that numerous characters from the past turn up without much to remind the reader who they are. Some of them I thought were dead! If a (relatively minor) character from book 1 turns up two thirds of the way through book 2 at a dramatic moment, we need some help to remember them, otherwise it's just confusing.
The end becomes quite dramatic, with some nice twists. I'm not sure that it totally makes sense (an appointed emperor? who frees slaves in order to create an army??), but it still kept me turning the pages. The plot is still excellent, but the characters simply don't shine.
After the promise of book 1, this was a real let down. I will probably read the third book, partly because I've already bought it, and partly because the portal to the present day earth is such an intriguing one and I want to know what happens to Adair. But beyond that, my interest is practically non-existant.
Book 1 had a great deal of promise, so I was looking forward to the second installment. This too has an excellent opener - in fact, the same opener, just seen from a different perspective. This is fascinating, and immediately answers two questions raised by the previous book - now we know what happened to Adair, and yes, this really is a case of parallel or alternate worlds, with the secret temple at sea acting as some kind of portal. And the cliffhanger from Book One is resolved straight away, too - Kael survived, although there is no indication of how.
Then it's back to Bastul, where we are immediately plunged into a story more action-packed and fast paced than its predecessor. The city (and in fact the whole Orudan Empire) is under attack from the barbarian Syvaku, for reasons unknown, and is soon destroyed, while Lemus meets an appropriate end. Maeryn is forced to become a leader to the freed slaves, while also protecting her now grown daughter Aelia. Kael joins forces with retreating soldier Dacien, using the skills he learned from his life in the monastery.
As the two groups, Maeryn's slaves and Kael's soldiers, traverse the countryside, we get to see some more of the author's created world. Like many other fantasy writers, his world seems to be peculiarly empty, with just a few widely scattered cities, and virtually no other signs of life, particularly farms, until we get to Orud, the capital.
After such a good opening, the middle section was a huge disappointment. A great deal happens to Maeryn and Kael, but somehow it is made to seem dull. The details of how Kael survived and what happened to him afterwards make a terrific story, but we hear it only in flashback during a journey more than halfway through the book. The plot is actually rather good, but the writing style serves to distance the reader. There's far too much that we are simply told, so that, however dramatic the story, it's not in the least emotionally involving. Maeryn's story, in particular, is incredibly flat - she goes to Orud, she gets everything she wants, she and her daughter are given a home, treated as favourites by Magnus, she begins to have feelings for him - but none of this is remotely engaging. We are never given a reason why Magnus is so solicitous.
None of the characters are particularly interesting - or particularly believable, come to that. I really don't care about any of them. Maeryn has been through some trying experiences, but we get no real sense of suffering. Aelia serves no useful purpose. Kael is a little too good a warrior. Magnus is too oily. Saba is certainly interesting, but we don't see enough of him. Dacien - well, I do find him interesting, but he's far too willing to be nice to Kael, given his suspicions of him, so he seems like just a plot device.
Another problem is that numerous characters from the past turn up without much to remind the reader who they are. Some of them I thought were dead! If a (relatively minor) character from book 1 turns up two thirds of the way through book 2 at a dramatic moment, we need some help to remember them, otherwise it's just confusing.
The end becomes quite dramatic, with some nice twists. I'm not sure that it totally makes sense (an appointed emperor? who frees slaves in order to create an army??), but it still kept me turning the pages. The plot is still excellent, but the characters simply don't shine.
After the promise of book 1, this was a real let down. I will probably read the third book, partly because I've already bought it, and partly because the portal to the present day earth is such an intriguing one and I want to know what happens to Adair. But beyond that, my interest is practically non-existant.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2012
I have to say that after reading the debut of Jason Tesar, I was excitedly anticipating the second book, The Awakening: Book Two. It starts with a cryptic opening scene with Aldair and leaves the reader still questioning the fate of this character. Then the book continues with the narratives of Kael, Maeryn, and Saba. You are going to have to be patience with this one.
It completely starts telling the narrative of this book without answering this reader’s blaring questions from the first book. The majority of this read was frustrating to me... ignorance was not bliss to me. The characters were less dynamic that the first book but so much more familial. From around 23% to 85%, of the book, Mr. Tesar, sets up his story like a master illusionist, giving this reader what I thought were random and pointless stories.
As with everything in natural, it has symmetry. Symmetry he reveals in his own time. When I got to the end it reminded me of the line in the Matrix, Know thy self. It felt like I didn’t recognize the symmetry until I was ready for it to be revealed to me.
As I read it on a Kindle, my patience was rewarded the last 15% of the novel. This is where the three narratives start to come together and gets excitingly captivating. It’s like eating the Brussels sprouts to get to the French fries and steak. Everything I read before was needed to get to this point. But once I got there all the frustrations of the middle 62% are alleviated and forgiven.
What I wanted to happen and what did was shocking and astonishingly different. It ended on a high note that invigorated my wanting to read the third novel. The Awakening: Book Two closed some of my questions from the first, made me start asking new questions, and morphed some of the questions I still have left. Prime example: Where is Aldair? I have my suspicions and I’m hoping I’m correct but the one thing I do know based on Jason Tesar’s first two books, I will not be disappointed with the answers that I find.
It completely starts telling the narrative of this book without answering this reader’s blaring questions from the first book. The majority of this read was frustrating to me... ignorance was not bliss to me. The characters were less dynamic that the first book but so much more familial. From around 23% to 85%, of the book, Mr. Tesar, sets up his story like a master illusionist, giving this reader what I thought were random and pointless stories.
As with everything in natural, it has symmetry. Symmetry he reveals in his own time. When I got to the end it reminded me of the line in the Matrix, Know thy self. It felt like I didn’t recognize the symmetry until I was ready for it to be revealed to me.
As I read it on a Kindle, my patience was rewarded the last 15% of the novel. This is where the three narratives start to come together and gets excitingly captivating. It’s like eating the Brussels sprouts to get to the French fries and steak. Everything I read before was needed to get to this point. But once I got there all the frustrations of the middle 62% are alleviated and forgiven.
What I wanted to happen and what did was shocking and astonishingly different. It ended on a high note that invigorated my wanting to read the third novel. The Awakening: Book Two closed some of my questions from the first, made me start asking new questions, and morphed some of the questions I still have left. Prime example: Where is Aldair? I have my suspicions and I’m hoping I’m correct but the one thing I do know based on Jason Tesar’s first two books, I will not be disappointed with the answers that I find.
April 19, 2012
I'm shocked to be giving this high ratings yet again. I don't know why I enjoy this story so much, but I am compelled to waste every spare second I have on finishing this series as quickly as possible. I was disappointed in the typos found in my Kindle copy, but enjoyed the story enough to forgive the errors. I do hope print copies have been better edited.
I don't like to give plot summaries or spoilers in my reviews, so I'll leave it to say that I was shocked by the turn of events in the final chapters of this book. The plot is very intricate and the twist was unpredictable; yet it wasn't forced in a way to make it contrived. I was smacking my head saying "Of course! How did I not see this!"
Excellent; I can't wait to download the third and get a resolution on this.
I don't like to give plot summaries or spoilers in my reviews, so I'll leave it to say that I was shocked by the turn of events in the final chapters of this book. The plot is very intricate and the twist was unpredictable; yet it wasn't forced in a way to make it contrived. I was smacking my head saying "Of course! How did I not see this!"
Excellent; I can't wait to download the third and get a resolution on this.
July 31, 2012
I don't know what it is about the second book in trilogy's but they lack something most of the time and really just act as a filler. Almost like a side salad you order with your entree just to have something to eat while you're waiting for the real meal to arrive! Still good writing and I liked it just not as much as the first or third one.
Good quote:
"He had been a good listener to Dacien, but had never offered anything from his own lfe. In that moment, he realzed how difficult it must be to befriend someone who doesn't respond."
Had a "friend" like this once and so I related to this well!
Good quote:
"He had been a good listener to Dacien, but had never offered anything from his own lfe. In that moment, he realzed how difficult it must be to befriend someone who doesn't respond."
Had a "friend" like this once and so I related to this well!
April 7, 2013
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When reading a series with more than one book published, I normally have at least a one book break in between the stories. With this series, I felt the books were not ‘stand alone’ and that I should read them back to back. There were several plot lines that were unfinished, and I was anxious to see what happened. Did the plot lines get wrapped up? Here’s what I thought…
Paths of Destruction
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When reading a series with more than one book published, I normally have at least a one book break in between the stories. With this series, I felt the books were not ‘stand alone’ and that I should read them back to back. There were several plot lines that were unfinished, and I was anxious to see what happened. Did the plot lines get wrapped up? Here’s what I thought…
Paths of Destruction
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2012
Book 2 takes right off where the first left off, but it picks up the pace. I liked the focus on action followed by flashbacks to fill in the details. It is keeping me on the edge of my seat. It does jump around, but I enjoyed that. It’s not just another typical storyline. As the plot thickens some of the questions are left to be answered in the future. This is definitely keeping my interest. Some plot twists might be anticipated, but still hit with a greater impact and I find them more surprising. It is keeping me guessing and looking forward to the next one.
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January 17, 2013I downloaded book one because it was free and looked interesting. It indeed was. "Wandering Stars" is all 3 books bundled into one. So, if you liked the first book, as I did, just go ahead and get this one because you won't want to stop reading after book 2. Jason Tesar's writing ability just gets better and better as the story moves along.
Considering that this is an independent author without an editor/publisher I am so impressed! I can't wait for him to quit his day job so that he can write full time. I want to read more!
Considering that this is an independent author without an editor/publisher I am so impressed! I can't wait for him to quit his day job so that he can write full time. I want to read more!
May 22, 2012
Although I find myself a bit disappointed with the promise of answers, the story continues and we are transported into the lives of Kael, his mother, and those supporting characters that we both love and loathe. Evil is pitted against good, but the entanglements of life assures us that each character's path will not be as clearly defined. Tesar is a master story teller, but this reader felt a bit let down as a number of questions from Book One remained unanswered. Here's hoping Book Three can pick up where Book Two did not.
June 28, 2012
Book one left me with too many questions so at 2.99 on amazon I had to get book two. Not typically something I would read, but it's been a pretty action packed and suspenseful book. It has a soap opera feel to it as there are MANY characters to keep up with but it jumps back and forth between them all pretty flawlessly. Oh, and theres ninja warriors if you like that kind of thing. Major cliff hanger at the end as well. Had to jump on Book Three rather than move onto the next book planned in my queue.
August 6, 2012
First of all, book 2 is definitely better than book 1. While reading book 1 I was initially confused about who exactly the main character(s) were vs. minor characters. In book 2 the character roles are pretty much set so I didn't spend any time wondering when the story was going to get back to its main plot line.
The story is solid and I never really felt like I wanted to take a break from it to go do other things.
The story is solid and I never really felt like I wanted to take a break from it to go do other things.
January 18, 2013
The second book in the trilogy provides the details of the new lives for the main three characters Adair, Maeryn and Kael. Maeryn joins the Resistance movement and gives birth to another child. Kael is trained to be a priest for an unholy God and Adair travels through time. This edition also provides additional detail for Saba, a wise friend and former tutor for Kael. Sets up book 3.
March 21, 2013
A continuing story from book one. It was an easy read and I enjoyed the fantasy, adventure and story. Apparently I'm not a picky as others that read this novel. To me nothing's better than a few hours of entertainment. Even though he is developing several timelines that cross each other I did not have any problems following them. Look forward to the next one.
July 11, 2011
Wow!! If you have not read this series it is a definite MUST! My heart was racing and nails were being bitten leading up to the feast after the new emperor was chosen.... Just Wow! Absolutely love this series. Gonna start on book three right now. Just can't help myself. ;)
January 29, 2012
Book Two starts with a brief encounter with Adair, then picks up on the sagas of Kael, Maeryn and Saga. These three characters have separate journeys, but you feel that they will join into one.
Tesar spins a good yarn, enough that I couldn’t wait to start Book Three when I finished Book 2.
Tesar spins a good yarn, enough that I couldn’t wait to start Book Three when I finished Book 2.
April 15, 2012
I liked this second book of the series more than the first. It left off in a very climactic way, and makes me glad I found this series after they has all been published. Can't wait to read the third installment.
August 20, 2012
This author paints great pictures with words.
He has a vivid imagination - I'm so glad his wife told him he should write these books.
Again left hanging.
Can't wait to find out what is going on - what the answers are to all my questions.
He has a vivid imagination - I'm so glad his wife told him he should write these books.
Again left hanging.
Can't wait to find out what is going on - what the answers are to all my questions.
November 13, 2012
The saga continues with this second book of this series. I feel that it was much easier to follow than the initial book. The storyline has come together much better and has allowed me to actually sit back and enjoy where it was taking me. Now onto the third.
February 27, 2013
I like the first book better, but I thought this was good too. I'm still trying g to figure out what the heck is going on with Adair, and how does that fit in to this story? But overall, I like the continuation of the plot.
August 12, 2013
Intriguing enough to make me buy the 3rd, boring enough to feel slightly like a chore to get through the book. The book describes renegade angels on earth. Well, where are they? Book two and still no damn angels.
June 11, 2011
Adicting!
August 11, 2011
See review for Book 3.
January 21, 2012
Just as intriguing as BOOK 1. On to book 3!
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