What do you think?
Rate this book
Revolution
“In a world ruled by the wicked and depraved, sometimes killing is the choice weapon of the righteous.”
Prince Eerion Talvios of the Kingdom of Nalg has had an unimaginably privileged life, with every vice known to man available. But after a horrific revelation about his father, King Nyflon Talvios, his entire worldview is shattered. United only by the goal to see Nyflon brought down, Eerion must reluctantly ally himself with a few unlikely comrades, some of whom wouldn’t mind seeing his own death as well as his father’s.
But such a task is rarely so easy. Assuming they can survive the bandits and ruffians who wouldn’t hesitate to slit their throats for a loaf of bread, not to mention the companies of soldiers hunting them, can they live with the choices they make? The path to revolution is inevitably stained with blood, but how much is acceptable? And who’s blood?
Eerion is determined to stop his father and rule the kingdom with justice and mercy. But he can’t shake the guilt of his past. Are his allies right that he is irredeemable in the eyes of man? And can he ever make up for what he’s done, or will he be forever burdened to live with the sins of his past?
Prince Eerion Talvios of the Kingdom of Nalg has had an unimaginably privileged life, with every vice known to man available. But after a horrific revelation about his father, King Nyflon Talvios, his entire worldview is shattered. United only by the goal to see Nyflon brought down, Eerion must reluctantly ally himself with a few unlikely comrades, some of whom wouldn’t mind seeing his own death as well as his father’s.
But such a task is rarely so easy. Assuming they can survive the bandits and ruffians who wouldn’t hesitate to slit their throats for a loaf of bread, not to mention the companies of soldiers hunting them, can they live with the choices they make? The path to revolution is inevitably stained with blood, but how much is acceptable? And who’s blood?
Eerion is determined to stop his father and rule the kingdom with justice and mercy. But he can’t shake the guilt of his past. Are his allies right that he is irredeemable in the eyes of man? And can he ever make up for what he’s done, or will he be forever burdened to live with the sins of his past?
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2023
17 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
July 3, 2023
3.5/5
Revolution is an ambitious story with a whopping 12 POV characters, though some get less than two pages of screen time. Surprisingly, the author makes transitions easy to follow.
Prince Eerion struck a deal with his father, King Nyflon Talvios, enjoying a life of privilege and indulgence in every vice imaginable. However, the good times end when Eerion uncovers a horrifying truth and vows to bring down Nyflon. And to become a better person/ruler.
Finding allies won’t be easy for the arrogant and widely disliked Prince. But against all odds, alliances are forged and everyone involved undergoes personal growth. Mayhem ensues. Bloodshed, too.
I had a good time with the Revolution. I appreciated the organic approach to world-building; we discover the intricacies of the setting through character interactions, dialogue, and narration rather than lengthy exposition. The well-crafted dialogue propels the plot forward and develops relationships. This approach makes Revolution a surprisingly quick read, despite its page count.
On the other hand, some readers may feel that the story lacks some sensory details that could make the world more engaging. Even though most scene transitions flow well, some are confusing. But these are minor issues - overall, Revolution is a fun, character-driven story that should appeal to action-oriented readers.
I liked it.
Revolution is an ambitious story with a whopping 12 POV characters, though some get less than two pages of screen time. Surprisingly, the author makes transitions easy to follow.
Prince Eerion struck a deal with his father, King Nyflon Talvios, enjoying a life of privilege and indulgence in every vice imaginable. However, the good times end when Eerion uncovers a horrifying truth and vows to bring down Nyflon. And to become a better person/ruler.
Finding allies won’t be easy for the arrogant and widely disliked Prince. But against all odds, alliances are forged and everyone involved undergoes personal growth. Mayhem ensues. Bloodshed, too.
I had a good time with the Revolution. I appreciated the organic approach to world-building; we discover the intricacies of the setting through character interactions, dialogue, and narration rather than lengthy exposition. The well-crafted dialogue propels the plot forward and develops relationships. This approach makes Revolution a surprisingly quick read, despite its page count.
On the other hand, some readers may feel that the story lacks some sensory details that could make the world more engaging. Even though most scene transitions flow well, some are confusing. But these are minor issues - overall, Revolution is a fun, character-driven story that should appeal to action-oriented readers.
I liked it.
Displaying 1 of 1 review