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Guadel Chronicles #3
Brittle Bonds
Va'del has saved his people for the second time in as many months. This time he's determined to take what is rightfully his and marry Jain, but not everyone is happy with his accomplishments. Old enemies are preparing to see to it that Va'del and Jain never return home.
The coming treachery will do more than threaten Va'del and Jain's lives. It will test their devotion to each other and start them down a path that could lead to the overthrow of an entire civilization.
The coming treachery will do more than threaten Va'del and Jain's lives. It will test their devotion to each other and start them down a path that could lead to the overthrow of an entire civilization.
- GenresFantasy
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2012
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May 20, 2017
Great book.
This is the third book in this series and it's just as great as the first two. The characters remain strong and their feelings are clear and understandable. I am on to the next book.
This is the third book in this series and it's just as great as the first two. The characters remain strong and their feelings are clear and understandable. I am on to the next book.
October 25, 2019
A great read
This was a great book. Va'del and Jain make a great pair as they battle a new adversary with the help of a new friend.
This was a great book. Va'del and Jain make a great pair as they battle a new adversary with the help of a new friend.
January 12, 2013
Brittle Bonds by Dean Murray continues the tale of Va'del. The Guadel have a long journey back up the mountain ahead of them and Va'del has some rather disturbing theories. Finding out that all is not right at home Va'del and Jain must travel back down the mountain and try to blend in a local village until the weather warms up and they can try to do something to help out at home.
It has been awhile since I read any of the Guadel books so it took me a bit to get back into the flow of things. That being said it really wasn't difficult to merge back into the world that Dean has created. I also really enjoy how much Va'del has changed over the course of the three books. Through all of the hardships he has faced there has been some real personal growth and Jain has been there helping and maturing along with him.
This book has Va'del and Jain helping to rescue a group of women who can use magic like the Guadel women, but are kept as slaves by the empire where they live. The variances in perspective are very interesting in this book. To see the priests who are in charge of oppressing the gifted women doing what they do with the full belief that it is the proper thing to do really shows how warped of a world view people can have if the don't challenge things. Even when a priest doesn't believe in being as harsh as some others, he still believes in the rhetoric with all of his being.
Jain and Va'del coming in with a different worldview allows them to see how terrible the system really is and give them the strength to fight. There are some interesting revelations throughout this book and Va'del continues to learn new skills that will hopefully prove how special he really is to his own people.
I hope that wait for book four is a bit shorter than the wait for book three was as I'm extremely curious of what's next for the two wanderers.
It has been awhile since I read any of the Guadel books so it took me a bit to get back into the flow of things. That being said it really wasn't difficult to merge back into the world that Dean has created. I also really enjoy how much Va'del has changed over the course of the three books. Through all of the hardships he has faced there has been some real personal growth and Jain has been there helping and maturing along with him.
This book has Va'del and Jain helping to rescue a group of women who can use magic like the Guadel women, but are kept as slaves by the empire where they live. The variances in perspective are very interesting in this book. To see the priests who are in charge of oppressing the gifted women doing what they do with the full belief that it is the proper thing to do really shows how warped of a world view people can have if the don't challenge things. Even when a priest doesn't believe in being as harsh as some others, he still believes in the rhetoric with all of his being.
Jain and Va'del coming in with a different worldview allows them to see how terrible the system really is and give them the strength to fight. There are some interesting revelations throughout this book and Va'del continues to learn new skills that will hopefully prove how special he really is to his own people.
I hope that wait for book four is a bit shorter than the wait for book three was as I'm extremely curious of what's next for the two wanderers.
August 5, 2014
This book starts off in the same vein as the other - Va'del is still not trusted by most of the Guadel but those that do trust him also respect him. Va'ma takes Va'del into his confidence and tells him of his fears that the Capital is not as safe as everyone thinks. They make plans to test out their welcome and make contingency plans just in case. It's a good job they do because then this story takes an unexpected twist.
Va'del and Jain find themselves in a world unknown to them and have to learn how to fit in quickly as their survival depends on it.
The layers upon layers of this story makes it at once intricate, rich and detailed whilst still being an easy read. This story will draw you into it and take you along for the ride. Highly recommended for all Fantasy fans. Brittle Bonds reaches a natural conclusion that will still leave you wanting more. Luckily for me, I have Shattered Ties ready to go (review to follow).
Va'del and Jain find themselves in a world unknown to them and have to learn how to fit in quickly as their survival depends on it.
The layers upon layers of this story makes it at once intricate, rich and detailed whilst still being an easy read. This story will draw you into it and take you along for the ride. Highly recommended for all Fantasy fans. Brittle Bonds reaches a natural conclusion that will still leave you wanting more. Luckily for me, I have Shattered Ties ready to go (review to follow).
January 12, 2013
What more can happen to Va'dal and Jain before they get to have a happily ever after? This book continues the action-packed adventures of Va'dal and Jain.
I am constantly reminded of how many details go into creating a new world and a different way of thinking. Dean Murray does it again with more action and character development that deepens the bond between Va'dal and the reader.
With a whole new set of crises, Va'dal and Jain get to explore the depths of their love and depths of their convictions to do the right thing, even at a personal cost.
I am constantly reminded of how many details go into creating a new world and a different way of thinking. Dean Murray does it again with more action and character development that deepens the bond between Va'dal and the reader.
With a whole new set of crises, Va'dal and Jain get to explore the depths of their love and depths of their convictions to do the right thing, even at a personal cost.
February 15, 2015
I really enjoy this world
Fast-paced, action-filled romance! Dean Murray does a splendid job of creating a coherent world with strong characters and twisting plots that leave me breathless with their complexity.
Fast-paced, action-filled romance! Dean Murray does a splendid job of creating a coherent world with strong characters and twisting plots that leave me breathless with their complexity.
February 2, 2016
This one was better than the previous one, as it ended on a hopeful note, at least.
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