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Mages of Bloodmyr #1
The Circle of Sorcerers
When Laedron Telpist's sorcery training is interrupted by a knock on the door, what once seemed a proper profession must now be hidden. In a world where priests and mages vie for the limitless power of the elements and a new Grand Vicar has sworn death to all sorcerers, Laedron is tossed into a nightmare which would see his destruction at every turn.
From the home shores in western Sorbia, through the Cael'Brilland heartlands, and even across the seas to the great city of Azura, Laedron finds himself embracing old friends, consorting with unlikely allies, and confronting potent enemies. As he struggles to train himself in spellcraft, Laedron must face that he lives in a time when the utterance of a simple spell could be the signature on his death warrant.
The Consuls of the Vicariate , Book #2 of the Mages of Bloodmyr Series, is now available. The Immortals of Myrdwyer , Book #3 of the Mages of Bloodmyr Series, is now available.
This series is complete.
From the home shores in western Sorbia, through the Cael'Brilland heartlands, and even across the seas to the great city of Azura, Laedron finds himself embracing old friends, consorting with unlikely allies, and confronting potent enemies. As he struggles to train himself in spellcraft, Laedron must face that he lives in a time when the utterance of a simple spell could be the signature on his death warrant.
The Consuls of the Vicariate , Book #2 of the Mages of Bloodmyr Series, is now available. The Immortals of Myrdwyer , Book #3 of the Mages of Bloodmyr Series, is now available.
This series is complete.
310 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2011
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November 20, 2012
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This was *awful.* I should have guessed when he started the thing with a description of land and then went on to say how the denizens were proud of their lower wood use during the winter... due to the warm ocean current nearby.
Telling not showing.
Incredibly awkward dialogue.
Slow ass moving plot.
Book ends... in the middle of nowhere. After a serendipitous "oh we're in trouble, random guy we just met died... oh wait these guys are secret allies!"
All of the tragedy is somehow shallow and meaningless.
Also, dude, could you magical girl it any harder? Like we didn't know by his first lesson in magic that he's gonna be the next bleeding promised/chosen/whatever supermage?
Di-sas-ter.
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This was *awful.* I should have guessed when he started the thing with a description of land and then went on to say how the denizens were proud of their lower wood use during the winter... due to the warm ocean current nearby.
Telling not showing.
Incredibly awkward dialogue.
Slow ass moving plot.
Book ends... in the middle of nowhere. After a serendipitous "oh we're in trouble, random guy we just met died... oh wait these guys are secret allies!"
All of the tragedy is somehow shallow and meaningless.
Also, dude, could you magical girl it any harder? Like we didn't know by his first lesson in magic that he's gonna be the next bleeding promised/chosen/whatever supermage?
Di-sas-ter.
June 17, 2013
WHY. IS. THIS. BOOK. GETTING. SUCH. HIGH. RATINGS?!
IT IS SO EXTREMELY BORINGLY DULL!
Every little things is explained. As a reader, I was not shown anything, but I was told every freaking little thing! I don't know the characters personalities because they have never developed. The conflict was resolved very quickly and without much trouble. Actually, every little thing was resolved very quickly and without much trouble. There was no anticipation of anything because I was just told everything in mind numbing details.
I didn't feel any emotions from the character. Everyone were so polite too, saying please and thank you after every conversation. I wish I could believe that. I'm all for characters being polite, but every single one of them? I find that hard to believe.
I finished The Circle of Sorcerers because I wanted to know what happened at the end, and because I think the book has a potential. I just wish someone would have told the author to drop the "telling" and start the "showing" instead.
IT IS SO EXTREMELY BORINGLY DULL!
Every little things is explained. As a reader, I was not shown anything, but I was told every freaking little thing! I don't know the characters personalities because they have never developed. The conflict was resolved very quickly and without much trouble. Actually, every little thing was resolved very quickly and without much trouble. There was no anticipation of anything because I was just told everything in mind numbing details.
I didn't feel any emotions from the character. Everyone were so polite too, saying please and thank you after every conversation. I wish I could believe that. I'm all for characters being polite, but every single one of them? I find that hard to believe.
I finished The Circle of Sorcerers because I wanted to know what happened at the end, and because I think the book has a potential. I just wish someone would have told the author to drop the "telling" and start the "showing" instead.
January 28, 2012
From the very start of this book we are transported to a land far, far away called the Bloodmyr Isles. A place filled with Knights, Sorcerers, magic, intrigue and war. This book is so different than you usually find in this genre of epic fantasy.
It starts with a sixteen year old young man named Laedron Telpists, who is enjoying his last summer at home before he has to decide what school he will go to, to begin sorcery training. He is already a gifted mage and while he is leaning towards one school, his mom wants him to go to another.
Then one night by a knock on the door, his life is changed forever. I love the characters in this book and the storyline is exciting and interesting. I am glad this is the first of a series as it has me hooked already. It is the kind of book that you don’t want to read the last page as you know the book will be over.
Rated G
Sandra Heptinstall
It starts with a sixteen year old young man named Laedron Telpists, who is enjoying his last summer at home before he has to decide what school he will go to, to begin sorcery training. He is already a gifted mage and while he is leaning towards one school, his mom wants him to go to another.
Then one night by a knock on the door, his life is changed forever. I love the characters in this book and the storyline is exciting and interesting. I am glad this is the first of a series as it has me hooked already. It is the kind of book that you don’t want to read the last page as you know the book will be over.
Rated G
Sandra Heptinstall
June 4, 2013
I gotta stop downloading these free books, they really aren't very good. I liked the premise of this story, but there was absolutely no character development and everything that was accomplished came way too easily. I think I'd need to be desperate to finish the series.
September 21, 2012
This book, the first of a trilogy, follows the journey of Laedron Telpist, a young mage conflicted by his final choice of mage school. He can go to Morcaine as he desires, or train under Ismerelda, as his mother desires. Faced with family tradition, Lae follows his mother's wishes and trains with sorceress. During his training, he travels with her to a summoned Circle of the world's sorcerers, where they are to discuss the impact of the newly elected leader of the church dominating this world. What happens next drives Laedron and several of his friends into the midst of a war.
I enjoyed the overall story and plot. It was not a book that drew me in emotionally, or demanded that I keep turning the pages because I simply had to know what will happen next, and that's why I gave it three stars. I do intend to continue reading this series, but I may catch up on other books on my reading list first.
I enjoyed the overall story and plot. It was not a book that drew me in emotionally, or demanded that I keep turning the pages because I simply had to know what will happen next, and that's why I gave it three stars. I do intend to continue reading this series, but I may catch up on other books on my reading list first.
June 7, 2012
Leadron is a young socerer. His mother convinces him to train as the single apprentice to the socerer who trained her. While in training his teacher receives a message to attend a emergency convention. The organized church raids the meeting and kills all the socerers with Laedron being one of a handful of survivors. So begins his quest for vengence.
September 5, 2013
I thought this was a very good read. I enjoyed the every developing plot and characters. Looking forward to the next.
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February 22, 2018
I wish Goodreads could allow half star increments in their ratings, I would have given this novel 2.5 stars. The story has a very promising beginning, but it seems like all the women in the story fade to the background (so my wife would probably get frustrated reading this novel). The biggest problem with this fantasy quest is that it felt like things were happening too quickly, and the resolution was too easy. The main character (Laedron) is crafted with depth and detail, unfortunately all of his comrades on the quest are not fleshed out - so that I can't even remember their names. Brian Kittrell's style is easy to read - I just wish his universe was more textured.
January 18, 2012
In Kittrell's Circle of Sorcerers: A Mages of Bloodmyr novel, Laedron, a young man with a talent for magic leaves his village to study magic with his mother's former teacher, setting aside his own desires to learn from the seemingly grander mages from a large academy. He leaves home earlier than planned, due to a message arriving from his new teacher requesting him urgently, as she suspected there may be trouble. The journey to his new home is uneventful, and he begins learning rapidly, to his teacher's suprise. A summons arrives requesting that they attend a meeting of all the Circle mages, and dramatic events proceed to unfold rapidly.
Definitely keeps you reading, quick paced (though a little too quick at times - but then I prefer more detail and description), not a giant main cast like Martin or Tolkein - more in keeping with the feel of the smaller main cast of Eragon or possibly the first Dragonlance series (though this book focuses on Laedron much more than a group.) The author created a very interesting world - I am particularly interested in learning more about the history of the realms and mages - which is just different enough to set it aside, but not so far-fetched as to alienate the reader.
On the downside, there were a few things I felt could be improved. Character development - some decisions/actions made by the characters were just not in keeping with anything they had displayed before (and suddenly, a leadership trait appears!), while other characters were so little developed they felt like they were destined to be doomed*. Expanding the earlier part of the novel would probably help a bit with this, and make the story flow better in places. Too often the reader is told things rather than shown them, and there is also no sense of level; we're told x is amazing, but lack anything to understand why it's amazing. For example, spells and the casting of spells - I had no feel for what a novice would or wouldn't know, so it was difficult to judge some of the sequences. I was also left wondering why the author titled this "Circle of Sorcerers", as I can't say that I really learnt much about them. (Bloodmyr was also only mentioned once, and casually at that. But this is more a pet peeve than an issue with the book itself.)
4 stars
Review copy supplied by the author as part of LibraryThing's Member Giveaway Program.
*Like red shirts.
Definitely keeps you reading, quick paced (though a little too quick at times - but then I prefer more detail and description), not a giant main cast like Martin or Tolkein - more in keeping with the feel of the smaller main cast of Eragon or possibly the first Dragonlance series (though this book focuses on Laedron much more than a group.) The author created a very interesting world - I am particularly interested in learning more about the history of the realms and mages - which is just different enough to set it aside, but not so far-fetched as to alienate the reader.
On the downside, there were a few things I felt could be improved. Character development - some decisions/actions made by the characters were just not in keeping with anything they had displayed before (and suddenly, a leadership trait appears!), while other characters were so little developed they felt like they were destined to be doomed*. Expanding the earlier part of the novel would probably help a bit with this, and make the story flow better in places. Too often the reader is told things rather than shown them, and there is also no sense of level; we're told x is amazing, but lack anything to understand why it's amazing. For example, spells and the casting of spells - I had no feel for what a novice would or wouldn't know, so it was difficult to judge some of the sequences. I was also left wondering why the author titled this "Circle of Sorcerers", as I can't say that I really learnt much about them. (Bloodmyr was also only mentioned once, and casually at that. But this is more a pet peeve than an issue with the book itself.)
4 stars
Review copy supplied by the author as part of LibraryThing's Member Giveaway Program.
*Like red shirts.
October 31, 2012
This book was a little slow to start, beginning with a long introduction of the main character Laedron and his choices on where to attend school to become a mage. The first three chapters or so spend quite a bit of time developing Laedron’s character and depict him as an extremely naïve person ready to trust most people without a moment’s hesitation. As the book progresses Laedron runs in to a bit of trouble and finds out that he must make it on his own and is no longer living in a sheltered world but one soon to be at war. Laedron was known as a “neonate” mage before going off to school and was only at school for about a week before things went south, yet in that time he apparently learned an enormous amount of spells. The longer Laedron is alone the more power hungry, sadistic and vengeful he starts to become yet he never quite loses his naivety. I felt Laedron’s character was the best developed which makes sense seeing as the story is centered around him, however his ability to use spells so effectively with little training and little practice seems out of place – but I’m thinking that might be explained in another book seeing as this is the first of a trilogy.
Once I got about three or four chapters into it the story started to pull me in further. It becomes much faster paced and exciting only slowing down again in few spots. It also ends on a bit of a cliff hanger making the reader want more. Another thing I must give this story credit for is not being overly predictable. Obviously some things need to happen for there to be a story but at several points I assumed one thing would happen only to be fooled with something entirely different and I love stories with good twists.
Overall I would say this was a really good read, but I also would not have been put off with more character development surrounding the characters travelling with Laedron for the majority of the story. Also, I would love to have more background on Ismerelda, but again I feel as though that might pop up in one of the other books, if not I think a short story or novella dedicated to her could be interesting. I found her to be one of the most interesting characters in the book so far, but I am connected enough with Laedron to be rooting for him.
Once I got about three or four chapters into it the story started to pull me in further. It becomes much faster paced and exciting only slowing down again in few spots. It also ends on a bit of a cliff hanger making the reader want more. Another thing I must give this story credit for is not being overly predictable. Obviously some things need to happen for there to be a story but at several points I assumed one thing would happen only to be fooled with something entirely different and I love stories with good twists.
Overall I would say this was a really good read, but I also would not have been put off with more character development surrounding the characters travelling with Laedron for the majority of the story. Also, I would love to have more background on Ismerelda, but again I feel as though that might pop up in one of the other books, if not I think a short story or novella dedicated to her could be interesting. I found her to be one of the most interesting characters in the book so far, but I am connected enough with Laedron to be rooting for him.
March 12, 2013
The Circle of Sorcerers, Book One in the Mages of Bloodmyr series, is a straightforward coming of age tale of a young man who must learn the extent of his magical powers while fighting against evil forces. It’s simplicity of plot is a blessing for readers that want to enjoy a more traditional style of fantasy storytelling. Kittrell doesn’t bog the tale down with red herrings, unnecessarily complicated schemes, and convoluted subplot seeds that don’t get resolved for six or seven books (and by then, do you even remember what the point of the subplot was?). It’s a pleasure to be able to enjoy a fantasy novel and not need to maintain a score card to keep track of things for a change.
The primary issue for me with the novel, however, is disjointed dialogue. There are too many inelegant lapses in the dialogue that make conversations feel like data dumps instead of organic character development. For example, Marac says, “I’m Marac Reven, heir to the fortunes of my father Bordric and his holdings. Ours was the first family to settle this land, and I can’t let my family down.” This line may have worked if spoken to a stranger, but it is actually spoken early in the opening of the book to his best friend and the story’s main character, Laedron. And even then, it may have made sense if the conversation was about some weighty matter of honor, but it’s really just two teenage boys discussing why Marac refuses to marry Laedron’s sister.
If you aren’t a stickler for dialogue like I am, you probably will either gloss over this or not notice it. This is an otherwise solid addition to the fantasy genre. For me, it became difficult to get into some of the characters because the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. I still enjoyed the book and plan on adding other books in the series to my TBR list. But the dialogue did detract from my enjoyment of the story.
The primary issue for me with the novel, however, is disjointed dialogue. There are too many inelegant lapses in the dialogue that make conversations feel like data dumps instead of organic character development. For example, Marac says, “I’m Marac Reven, heir to the fortunes of my father Bordric and his holdings. Ours was the first family to settle this land, and I can’t let my family down.” This line may have worked if spoken to a stranger, but it is actually spoken early in the opening of the book to his best friend and the story’s main character, Laedron. And even then, it may have made sense if the conversation was about some weighty matter of honor, but it’s really just two teenage boys discussing why Marac refuses to marry Laedron’s sister.
If you aren’t a stickler for dialogue like I am, you probably will either gloss over this or not notice it. This is an otherwise solid addition to the fantasy genre. For me, it became difficult to get into some of the characters because the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. I still enjoyed the book and plan on adding other books in the series to my TBR list. But the dialogue did detract from my enjoyment of the story.
March 27, 2014
Sixteen-year-old Laedron wants to study sorcery at Morcaine, however his mother sends him off to study with, Ismerelda, the woman who had taught her. It isn’t long before Lae learns to appreciate Ismerelda’s wisdom and power. A bond grows between them but it’s quickly shattered when Ismerelda and other sorcerers are slaughtered by the religious Heraldans, who believe that all sorcerers should die. Lae finds himself alone in a strange city. Fate soon puts him in league with those want the Heraldans punished for their actions.
The Circle of Sorcerers began as a gripping read, but fell short in the middle of the book. While a fair bit happens in the story, the characters and events needed fleshing out. Allies are made, some of the characters are killed, but it seemed not to matter after a while. Lae and his friends are so young that there’s a persistent immaturity in their behavior. Yes, Lae does mature and change but the transition seems almost glossed over and too quick, as if important steps have been missed in this hero’s journey. So, when Lae—despite superb magical talents—is sent on a risky, murderous mission with three teenaged colleagues (who have fighting skills), it stretched credibility. It’s too bad that the pacing and logic didn’t work in places because the premise is good. I liked the world the author created but, as I said, it just needed more developing.
The Circle of Sorcerers began as a gripping read, but fell short in the middle of the book. While a fair bit happens in the story, the characters and events needed fleshing out. Allies are made, some of the characters are killed, but it seemed not to matter after a while. Lae and his friends are so young that there’s a persistent immaturity in their behavior. Yes, Lae does mature and change but the transition seems almost glossed over and too quick, as if important steps have been missed in this hero’s journey. So, when Lae—despite superb magical talents—is sent on a risky, murderous mission with three teenaged colleagues (who have fighting skills), it stretched credibility. It’s too bad that the pacing and logic didn’t work in places because the premise is good. I liked the world the author created but, as I said, it just needed more developing.
June 3, 2013
Unfortunately I cannot review this on Amazon because I got it as a free download/purchase which sucks because I think this deserves as much recognition as possible. **Review may contain spoilers** I love fiction books and upon reading this book I became really engaged in what transpired from the author's imagination. Laedron Telpist is a young mage who is unexpectedly sent to study with his teacher sooner than he expected due to politics between sorcerers and the church. Everything kind of moves fast for him from the time he left home up until he winds up with new company to include his best friend whom he would have never guessed he would see again since leaving home. At some points during the story, I could see his age showing. Sometimes, I shook my head at him for being so quick to speak but really this character was growing wiser and more experienced as time ticked away and the journey continued. Brian Kittrell did a job well done describing scenery and each and every character. I cannot wait to read the remaining books in the series and mostly in hopes of the group achieving their ultimate goal and to see how Laedron, Marac, Valyrie, Jurgen and the rest of the groups fairs out in the end.
March 17, 2013
This is the first book of a trilogy named "The Mages of Bloodmyr". It is a very entertaining reading with an easy plot. Laedron is a young sorcerer. His mother is powerful, but he has to learn how to develop his own power through a professor called Ismerelda. The story develops on how the church condemns the sorcerers and how the persecution started. He makes alliance with a group a knights that he is sworn to protect, among which is his best friend Marac. Their brotherhood have a plan to overthrown the church, but it looks like it is a suicide mission and Laedron's group of knights is assigned to this mission. Very well developed characters, very well described world, this is a very well written book that will keep your attention to the end and you will be willing to read the sequel, which I will be doing next.
I recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader who love to be entertained during a weekend with a fantasy theme. It took me around 11 hours to read the whole book.
This book was written by Brian Kittrell and it was published by Late Night Books in October of 2011.
I recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader who love to be entertained during a weekend with a fantasy theme. It took me around 11 hours to read the whole book.
This book was written by Brian Kittrell and it was published by Late Night Books in October of 2011.
May 8, 2012
4 STARS
The Circle of Sorcerers is the first book of A Mage of Bloomyr
Novel. The second book is now out and I plan to read it next.
I enjoyed reading it and had a hard time not finshing it last night.
Laedron is 16 year old mage, who is from a small village. Laedron
is planning to go to get more training to be a mage.
Laedron's Mother is a mage and his sister Laren is practicing so she to can go to mage school.
Marac is his best friend, 15 and broke up with his sister who wanted to
get married but the parents wanted them to wait.
Mages get along and are welcomed in the land till a new Leader for
the church wants them all killed.
In just a few moments their world was changed and they went to war.
Laedron had only days training with his teacher. Their is so much he
does not know.
Its a exciting story but I am glad the next book is already out so I can continue
the adventure without waiting.
I was given this ebook from Librarything in exchange for honest review.
2011 PUB Late Nite Books
The Circle of Sorcerers is the first book of A Mage of Bloomyr
Novel. The second book is now out and I plan to read it next.
I enjoyed reading it and had a hard time not finshing it last night.
Laedron is 16 year old mage, who is from a small village. Laedron
is planning to go to get more training to be a mage.
Laedron's Mother is a mage and his sister Laren is practicing so she to can go to mage school.
Marac is his best friend, 15 and broke up with his sister who wanted to
get married but the parents wanted them to wait.
Mages get along and are welcomed in the land till a new Leader for
the church wants them all killed.
In just a few moments their world was changed and they went to war.
Laedron had only days training with his teacher. Their is so much he
does not know.
Its a exciting story but I am glad the next book is already out so I can continue
the adventure without waiting.
I was given this ebook from Librarything in exchange for honest review.
2011 PUB Late Nite Books
March 9, 2012
Circle of Sorcerers begins slowly with teenage Laedron deciding where he should study as a sorcerer, but the introduction still managed to hold my interest. However, I did feel that the first part of the book simultaneously contained too much exposition in his training yet didn't explain enough of some things that I wanted to understand.
Ultimately, despite the flaws it was a fast read, I wanted to keep reading to see how it would end, and the ending seemed to set up some interesting avenues for the sequel, which I suspect I will read at some point.
See the in-depth review at Sift: http://www.siftreviews.com/2012/03/ci...
Review by: Edward of Sift Book Reviews
Sift Book Reviews received a free copy for review from the author. This has, in no way, affected the reviewer's opinion.
Ultimately, despite the flaws it was a fast read, I wanted to keep reading to see how it would end, and the ending seemed to set up some interesting avenues for the sequel, which I suspect I will read at some point.
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Review by: Edward of Sift Book Reviews
Sift Book Reviews received a free copy for review from the author. This has, in no way, affected the reviewer's opinion.
March 26, 2013
Well done first book of what could be many. We follow our hero from his quiet life at home with mother and sister into the greater world at large. First to training with an immortal mage who as it turns out isn't immortal at all when she is brutally murdered in full view of his horrified eyes. A war breaks out between church and the rest of the world as the church tries to destroy the blood of the mages.
Laedron, our hero, joins the military in an attempt to do his part. Sent off to remove a major threat, he succeeds, but at great cost. I look forward to the next in the series as he struggles to protect self, his friends, his way of life, his home, and now the beautiful young girl that he has met in the most horrific of ways, at the murder of her father by his own people who had been working from a lie.
Laedron, our hero, joins the military in an attempt to do his part. Sent off to remove a major threat, he succeeds, but at great cost. I look forward to the next in the series as he struggles to protect self, his friends, his way of life, his home, and now the beautiful young girl that he has met in the most horrific of ways, at the murder of her father by his own people who had been working from a lie.
February 1, 2012
I was pleasantly surprised by The Circle of Sorcerers. When I started reading it, I thought it would be another Harry Potter-type, with a student mage learning his craft. That part of the story was extremely short, however, as Laedron's story quickly changed to an active adventure. I enjoyed the travels (though a map would be helpful) and supporting characters (more development of them would be nice). The conflict between church and mages is a good story framework, and I'm hoping future volumes will expand on the history of the lands involved. And the book ended rather abruptly, so I was glad to see the sequel is available. I'm looking forward to reading it and seeing Brian Kittrell's writing develop.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.
July 19, 2013
This was an easy read, I was sucked into the storyline straight away. I think it has a gentle appeal for young adults and older adults.
The characters are believable, and although some things seem to happen a bit quick, I guess that's just the world they are living in. They are wonderfully young and naïve, with tempers that flare quickly and then disappear. Sometimes I would have liked for a little more detail and longer conversations over seemingly trivial matters as this is what makes us show our characters.
I wish the characters lots of luck and will enjoy reading the next book in the series.
The characters are believable, and although some things seem to happen a bit quick, I guess that's just the world they are living in. They are wonderfully young and naïve, with tempers that flare quickly and then disappear. Sometimes I would have liked for a little more detail and longer conversations over seemingly trivial matters as this is what makes us show our characters.
I wish the characters lots of luck and will enjoy reading the next book in the series.
July 19, 2014
The author ripped off Mercedes Lackey and not in a good way. I’ve never come across a group of so-called heroes who are as stupid as these. They should have been dead long before the end of the book and that might have improved it.
The writing was stiff. It read like bad fan fiction. The characters were flat. Thank goodness this was a free e-book. I can't imagine paying for something so bad.
The writing was stiff. It read like bad fan fiction. The characters were flat. Thank goodness this was a free e-book. I can't imagine paying for something so bad.
May 10, 2015
What's with the To be continued ending..
I thought I was at the end of the chapter, not the end of the book. That was a real turn off.
The characters are interesting and well developed. The story line moves along nicely, but just cutting off the story with no type of resolution was very jarring. For that I gave it four stars.
I may download book two, but I'm not really sure.
I thought I was at the end of the chapter, not the end of the book. That was a real turn off.
The characters are interesting and well developed. The story line moves along nicely, but just cutting off the story with no type of resolution was very jarring. For that I gave it four stars.
I may download book two, but I'm not really sure.
June 25, 2012
Losing sleep over this adventure. Can hardly wait to start next in series. Moves without stumbling. Author knows how to catch your imagination with a quick paced story you want to never end. In other words move on to next book as quickly as possible. Brian is now added to list of favorite authors.
September 6, 2022
The fact that the strongest magician in this story is killed so easily bothered me to the point I didn't even want to finish it. I'm glad I did though. I found that the main character was too powerful, but that makes things more intense though doesn't it? I think I might read the rest of this series and see how it ends. Especially since we're left at a cliff hanger.
February 8, 2013
Rather fun with characters increasingly rounded and complex and without an annoying self-serving love story which often indicates the author lost their plot. The usage of magic is fairly simple in theory but integrated into the story quite well. Adding in religious overtones as a discussion of belief and principle and how they don't always intersect helps the story rise above mediocre.
April 3, 2013
Not a real descriptive story. I like the plot. The characters are good. I felt that it jumped from place to place without telling what happened in between. There seems to be a lot of mystery surrounding laedron. It seems he is in the dark about who he truly might be. His magical gifts are astounding.
April 22, 2018
Starts of slow but definitely drew me in. Oddly, I can agree with almost all the reviews on here, high and low. Could there be more emotion? Yes. Are there slow parts and then all of a sudden everything is resolved? Yes. But, it was free and I like the story itself enough to PAY for the second book.
May 15, 2012
I went into this book thinking something entirely different ...I'm glad it turned out the way it did I def. Reccomend it to anyone who is into. Magic and bringing down the bad guys .. now on to book two!
December 13, 2014
A promising fantasy series with an interesting world. It suffers from pacing issues and lack of character development. Read my full review here: http://ireadencyclopedias.wordpress.c...
February 11, 2013
I though this fantasy was better written than many and quite enjoyable to read, but unfortunately it ended very abruptly. It lacked that sense of completion necessary to make a book satisfying. But I wouldn't object to reading more of the series if I stumble over them.
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