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The Chronicles of Kale #2
Dawn of Retribution
A new rival emerges from the heart of evil . . . Kale's enthusiasm for their recent victory falls short as he soon discovers that things are not as he had assumed. Someone lurks near, following Kale's every move. As Kale and his friends move forward on their journey, they are oblivious to a terrible threat that watches-waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Hearts will be put to the test . . . steel will clash . . . dark secrets revealed. In this battle through darkness, who will live to see dawn's light? For one-death is imminent . . .
- GenresFantasy
456 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2012
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About the author
Aya Knight
8 books101 followersAya Knight is the bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF KALE series.
Knight was born in South Florida, where she spent the majority of her childhood. At a young age, she developed a strong passion for fantasy and a love of writing. Through movies, books, and video/computer games, she would escape into an alternate reality filled with adventure, magic and epic quests. As Aya entered adulthood, she expressed her enjoyment of writing through becoming a freelance journalist. She wrote about a broad variety of topics that gave her a brighter insight of the world.
Eventually, a story began to develop within her mind involving characters she immediately grew attached to. Aya knew that she needed to compile her thoughts onto paper. She grew so intrigued by the evolving storyline that she placed all hopes within the hands of her imagination, leaving journalism behind. Aya now works as a full-time novelist, where she continues to pursue her passion.
"Imagination is your gateway into fantastic new worlds."
Knight was born in South Florida, where she spent the majority of her childhood. At a young age, she developed a strong passion for fantasy and a love of writing. Through movies, books, and video/computer games, she would escape into an alternate reality filled with adventure, magic and epic quests. As Aya entered adulthood, she expressed her enjoyment of writing through becoming a freelance journalist. She wrote about a broad variety of topics that gave her a brighter insight of the world.
Eventually, a story began to develop within her mind involving characters she immediately grew attached to. Aya knew that she needed to compile her thoughts onto paper. She grew so intrigued by the evolving storyline that she placed all hopes within the hands of her imagination, leaving journalism behind. Aya now works as a full-time novelist, where she continues to pursue her passion.
"Imagination is your gateway into fantastic new worlds."
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March 22, 2021
A FANTASTIC FANTASY!
This Fantastic Fantasy Story Is Full of Action From Page One Through The Last Page! Your imagination will soar! The details explained in a way that you can picture in your mind what is told! I look forward to the next story with excitement! Enjoy Your Read! It Is Worth Your Time To Read This Series!
This Fantastic Fantasy Story Is Full of Action From Page One Through The Last Page! Your imagination will soar! The details explained in a way that you can picture in your mind what is told! I look forward to the next story with excitement! Enjoy Your Read! It Is Worth Your Time To Read This Series!
August 12, 2018
Awesome
Awesome read with a surprising ending as the fight consumates between the realms of good versus evil and love deceives.
Awesome read with a surprising ending as the fight consumates between the realms of good versus evil and love deceives.
April 4, 2013
In the sequel to chronicles of Kale, the human/dragon are hunting for 3 dragon eggs, believed to have been lost for all time. Yet numerous side plots and adventures, along with the building (since book 1) fact that Kale is actually able to access some of the powers he had as a dragon. Throughout this book Kale is still a very impatient, hothead; just as most teenagers can be & how I would assume a teenage dragon would act. He comes off brass, sometimes just downright rude, yet has also learned kindness & compassion.
The story progresses, and Kale & his friends learn that the unpenatrable prison Jedah was placed in was broken into, allowing Jedah to escape to his true master. Although sometimes rambling, eventually most of the side stories and quests are brought together, each for a purpose. It is obvious from the beginning that The book will end with Kale confronting Jedah, and in a way this is true. However in the last 3-5 pages you learn Jedah was nothing but a pawn, and the chess game has now truly begun.
I greatly enjoyed this book almost as much as the first. The only issue I had was learning of a person named Morgana at the end. The way the character is introduced makes it seem like they have crossed paths previously and that she should not be completely unknown. Now I may have missed a few things here and there, but do not remember this character. I did a search in each of the 2 books for the name Morgana and came up empty. I guess everything was fairly wrapped up so neatly in the first book the author felt the need for a larger cliffhanger in book 2. I completely agree, I just don't like a new character being introduced in a way that seems like the reader should already have background knowledge for, but maybe I will have to re-read the series just to be sure.
The author continues with a largely conversational format, with only enough details in the sights around their settings for you to get a vague idea of it. To me, this makes perfect sense, as most true YA fiction seems to follow this route. Look at The Series of Unfortunate Events books, as most of the time they follow a similar structure, a dialog driven plot.
Too all those who give these books bad reviews, and I've noticed virtually all of you are grown-ups, read the stories again while thinking like a student between 5th & 9th grade. If you have children at or near these ages, pick up a couple different books of theirs. You will see many examples of the more simplified writing style most YA novels are written with. They are the true audience and a book in the YA category can not expect to match true adult literature.
The story progresses, and Kale & his friends learn that the unpenatrable prison Jedah was placed in was broken into, allowing Jedah to escape to his true master. Although sometimes rambling, eventually most of the side stories and quests are brought together, each for a purpose. It is obvious from the beginning that The book will end with Kale confronting Jedah, and in a way this is true. However in the last 3-5 pages you learn Jedah was nothing but a pawn, and the chess game has now truly begun.
I greatly enjoyed this book almost as much as the first. The only issue I had was learning of a person named Morgana at the end. The way the character is introduced makes it seem like they have crossed paths previously and that she should not be completely unknown. Now I may have missed a few things here and there, but do not remember this character. I did a search in each of the 2 books for the name Morgana and came up empty. I guess everything was fairly wrapped up so neatly in the first book the author felt the need for a larger cliffhanger in book 2. I completely agree, I just don't like a new character being introduced in a way that seems like the reader should already have background knowledge for, but maybe I will have to re-read the series just to be sure.
The author continues with a largely conversational format, with only enough details in the sights around their settings for you to get a vague idea of it. To me, this makes perfect sense, as most true YA fiction seems to follow this route. Look at The Series of Unfortunate Events books, as most of the time they follow a similar structure, a dialog driven plot.
Too all those who give these books bad reviews, and I've noticed virtually all of you are grown-ups, read the stories again while thinking like a student between 5th & 9th grade. If you have children at or near these ages, pick up a couple different books of theirs. You will see many examples of the more simplified writing style most YA novels are written with. They are the true audience and a book in the YA category can not expect to match true adult literature.
July 15, 2013
This book was just as enjoyable as the first one, if not a little more. I read the book fairly quickly because it was so easy to immerse myself in the story. The story is pretty straightforward in such that Kale and company are out to kill Jedah who manages to escape the Frost Elves' prison, while also attempting to salvage the three remaining dragon eggs left in the world.
Or at least it should be straightforward, but obstacles keep popping up in the group's way. At first their twists and different encounters with other races and clans seems randomized, but they all come together at the end with the final battle which was pretty awesome! Something I gotta give props to the author for; the fight scenes are a good balance of action, description, and gore.
My two favorites are Kale and Illadar, Kale for being the hero and yet a stubborn, hotheaded jackass who is quick to forget the lessons he's learned along the way, but it makes sense for how old he is. I like that he isn't this wise dragon but just a kid that didn't grow up with parents, and now has the weight of the world on his shoulders. And I like Illadar for his one-liners and his back story, he's just an overall favorite of mine.
The ending wasn't the cliffhanger that the first book destroyed me internally with, but it was still incredibly emotional. I won't give spoilers but I pretty much had the same open-mouthed, wide-eyed reaction that I had with the first book, if not worse.
I think my only issue with this novel is Neelan's character. I do like her personality on a whole but by description I get that she's independent and powerful, but it doesn't match up with how much she end up in trouble. I know this is a novel for young adult fantasy, but for how awesome she's written as in the story, I wish she could hold her own a little more. But that's the tiny gripe I have with an overall good story.
Can't wait til book three!
Or at least it should be straightforward, but obstacles keep popping up in the group's way. At first their twists and different encounters with other races and clans seems randomized, but they all come together at the end with the final battle which was pretty awesome! Something I gotta give props to the author for; the fight scenes are a good balance of action, description, and gore.
My two favorites are Kale and Illadar, Kale for being the hero and yet a stubborn, hotheaded jackass who is quick to forget the lessons he's learned along the way, but it makes sense for how old he is. I like that he isn't this wise dragon but just a kid that didn't grow up with parents, and now has the weight of the world on his shoulders. And I like Illadar for his one-liners and his back story, he's just an overall favorite of mine.
The ending wasn't the cliffhanger that the first book destroyed me internally with, but it was still incredibly emotional. I won't give spoilers but I pretty much had the same open-mouthed, wide-eyed reaction that I had with the first book, if not worse.
I think my only issue with this novel is Neelan's character. I do like her personality on a whole but by description I get that she's independent and powerful, but it doesn't match up with how much she end up in trouble. I know this is a novel for young adult fantasy, but for how awesome she's written as in the story, I wish she could hold her own a little more. But that's the tiny gripe I have with an overall good story.
Can't wait til book three!
August 2, 2015
I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. Simple read, good enough story though predictable in places.
August 30, 2015
Book 2 really took off from where Book 1 ends extremely well. Kale and Neelan develop into quite great characters. I can't wait to start the 3rd and final book to find out what happens in the end...
June 8, 2019
Review of second book is in my review of the third book.
August 21, 2016
Emotional
A roller coaster of emotion. Adventure and magic. True love and some not so true. A brilliant second book. Very enjoyable.
A roller coaster of emotion. Adventure and magic. True love and some not so true. A brilliant second book. Very enjoyable.
June 6, 2013
Now I need to wait for the 3rd book in this series.
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