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The Fireblade Array #3
Anomaly of Blaze
An Anomaly of Blaze is the cause of a great many troubles, but he may also offer a solution to the woes faced by our heroes.
In Calidell, The Fireblade must deal with her wars alone, and the battles she faces are nothing like those of the ten millennia before.
A new monster has taken up residence in her mind, and it seeks to control her power. She must do all she can to protect the ones she loves, but can she achieve this before her will to fight leaves her?
Volume 3 of The Fireblade Array
In Calidell, The Fireblade must deal with her wars alone, and the battles she faces are nothing like those of the ten millennia before.
A new monster has taken up residence in her mind, and it seeks to control her power. She must do all she can to protect the ones she loves, but can she achieve this before her will to fight leaves her?
Volume 3 of The Fireblade Array
Unknown Binding
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
H.O. Charles
13 books77 followersH.O. Charles is author of The Fireblade Array - a #2 best-selling series across Kindle, iBooks and B&N Nook in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy categories (#1 would just be showing off, right?)
Though born in Northern England, Charles now resides in a white house in Sussex and sounds like a southerner.
Charles has spent many years at various academic institutions, and cut short writing a PhD in favour of writing about swords and sorcery instead.
Hobbies include being in the sea, being by the sea and eating things that come out of the sea. Walks with a very naughty rough collie puppy also take up much of Charles' time.
Though born in Northern England, Charles now resides in a white house in Sussex and sounds like a southerner.
Charles has spent many years at various academic institutions, and cut short writing a PhD in favour of writing about swords and sorcery instead.
Hobbies include being in the sea, being by the sea and eating things that come out of the sea. Walks with a very naughty rough collie puppy also take up much of Charles' time.
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January 20, 2013
I "borrowed" the copy I bought my wife for her xmas pressie and if you've been reading this series then prepare to be dragged in even deeper in and most frustrating of all, you'll need to wait for the next book for some answers!!
Some questions will be answered but there are more things left open< i don't want to give any spoilers away so you'll just have to get it yourself ;-)
Some questions will be answered but there are more things left open< i don't want to give any spoilers away so you'll just have to get it yourself ;-)
March 18, 2013
I read the first two books about 8 months ago so when I started reading this,I didnt know what was going on (mostly my fault for having bad memory). I carried on and eventually it started coming back to me and just like the first two books, I thought it was great. Alot of twists and turns.
I want to read all of them again when I get the fourth one. I never usually read books twice but they are a quick read (even for me who is a little slow as my hubby says) and has a good storyline. Each book will leave you wanting to read more. A must read.
I want to read all of them again when I get the fourth one. I never usually read books twice but they are a quick read (even for me who is a little slow as my hubby says) and has a good storyline. Each book will leave you wanting to read more. A must read.
December 14, 2018
While I'm still enjoying the characters and the world, I didn't like this one as much as the first two. While I love Artemi and Morghiad together, I really want more of the other characters - more Silar and Medea in particular. Maybe we'll get a little more of them in the next book after the way this one ended. One thing I am super annoyed at is Artemi's continual putting down of her own attractiveness. It adds nothing at all to the narrative, feels counter to her personality, and is just plain stupid when you consider how she knows how many men have fallen for her and/or find her attractive. I hate this trope and really hope we don't get more of it in the next book.
August 1, 2016
WARNING AND DISCLAIMER: Some spoilers for previous books in the series. Also, this book contains mature themes and is
not Young Adult.
I…have many emotions regarding this series. The books are huge, the timelines covered in each installment can span for decades, and the author most likely stays up late thinking “how can I hurt these characters next?”
The plot:
This book picks up just a few days after the end of the previous installment with a grieving Artemi and her children. Again, there is the same story style that takes on more of a chronicle/episodic format that your usual plot arch. There might be years lapsed between chapters, but in a world where old age doesn’t exist, the characters all stick around.
I admit I panicked a few times in reading this. I did not see the twist about who Morghiad’s reincarnated self thought Artemi was and once that was revealed…well, I can see how he would be upset over her trying to seduce him.
The characters:
There were a few times I wanted to upside Artemi with a good smack, but not for the reasons the other characters did. I suppose she’s entitled to make mistakes, but she should have taken a cue from how Morghiad dealt with her back when she didn’t remember him. Just give the dude some space!
I freaked out when Morghiad came back, especially when we started seeing things in his POV. I had no idea what the hell was wrong with him or where he got all these outlandish theories. To make matters worse, he never fully explains anything until BOOM we’re in big trouble and he’s about to make the biggest mistake of both his lives. Still…he’s my favorite character and darling little cabbage.
To be brutal, I do not like Silar. He started to redeem himself to me in book 2, but he’s pretty much fixated with Artemi and it only appears to be getting worse. At this rate, in two or three books he’ll be the new super villain/stalker that’s obsessed with her. Seriously, the poor slob needs to find a new girl or a new hobby or hard core therapy before this gets out of hand.
Morghiad and Artemi’s children, particularly the older two, can take all the <3 ‘s. Medea and Tallyn’s relationship is precious and adorable and I could just hug them both to bits. The youngest, Kalad, is kind of the stereotypical rebellious teenager. Kalad and his father’s reincarnated version do not get along at all I am not looking forward to this blowing up down the road.
Wow, that review got long fast. There’s probably a whole other review I could write just about the secondary characters and assorted villains who make their appearance over the course of the book, but I’ll stop there.
To sum up, I am still hooked on this series, I have downloaded the next book. If you’re a fan of romance epics with monogamous, multi-lifetime stories, for the love of Earl Grey, pick this up.
I…have many emotions regarding this series. The books are huge, the timelines covered in each installment can span for decades, and the author most likely stays up late thinking “how can I hurt these characters next?”
The plot:
This book picks up just a few days after the end of the previous installment with a grieving Artemi and her children. Again, there is the same story style that takes on more of a chronicle/episodic format that your usual plot arch. There might be years lapsed between chapters, but in a world where old age doesn’t exist, the characters all stick around.
I admit I panicked a few times in reading this. I did not see the twist about who Morghiad’s reincarnated self thought Artemi was and once that was revealed…well, I can see how he would be upset over her trying to seduce him.
The characters:
There were a few times I wanted to upside Artemi with a good smack, but not for the reasons the other characters did. I suppose she’s entitled to make mistakes, but she should have taken a cue from how Morghiad dealt with her back when she didn’t remember him. Just give the dude some space!
I freaked out when Morghiad came back, especially when we started seeing things in his POV. I had no idea what the hell was wrong with him or where he got all these outlandish theories. To make matters worse, he never fully explains anything until BOOM we’re in big trouble and he’s about to make the biggest mistake of both his lives. Still…he’s my favorite character and darling little cabbage.
To be brutal, I do not like Silar. He started to redeem himself to me in book 2, but he’s pretty much fixated with Artemi and it only appears to be getting worse. At this rate, in two or three books he’ll be the new super villain/stalker that’s obsessed with her. Seriously, the poor slob needs to find a new girl or a new hobby or hard core therapy before this gets out of hand.
Morghiad and Artemi’s children, particularly the older two, can take all the <3 ‘s. Medea and Tallyn’s relationship is precious and adorable and I could just hug them both to bits. The youngest, Kalad, is kind of the stereotypical rebellious teenager. Kalad and his father’s reincarnated version do not get along at all I am not looking forward to this blowing up down the road.
Wow, that review got long fast. There’s probably a whole other review I could write just about the secondary characters and assorted villains who make their appearance over the course of the book, but I’ll stop there.
To sum up, I am still hooked on this series, I have downloaded the next book. If you’re a fan of romance epics with monogamous, multi-lifetime stories, for the love of Earl Grey, pick this up.
March 17, 2015
By book three in the Fireblade Array series I wasn't sure how much more I could take - these books are frustratingly brilliant!
I'll not risk spoiling the books by going into detail about the story but I will say that if you like fast paced, emotionally charged and action filled books then this series is for you.
Not a single moment of Anomaly of Blaze was dull and despite there always being something going on the author avoided losing the emotions and intricate story lines that lie within the book. Something I love about Charles' work is that you don't have to suffer through painfully boring scenes to reach the real story, there is always something going on and Charles has an amazing ability to jump the story years into the future without losing pace, confusing anything, or making the reader feel like they've missed out.
To sum it up - another brilliant addition to the series!
I'll not risk spoiling the books by going into detail about the story but I will say that if you like fast paced, emotionally charged and action filled books then this series is for you.
Not a single moment of Anomaly of Blaze was dull and despite there always being something going on the author avoided losing the emotions and intricate story lines that lie within the book. Something I love about Charles' work is that you don't have to suffer through painfully boring scenes to reach the real story, there is always something going on and Charles has an amazing ability to jump the story years into the future without losing pace, confusing anything, or making the reader feel like they've missed out.
To sum it up - another brilliant addition to the series!
November 4, 2014
I'm not sure how much more of this series I can take.... Whilst I love the world that has been created (which I keep repeating because it's that good)... And I love the steadfast characters I am not sure my emotions can take much more of this!!!!
A fabulous turn of events in the Fireblade Array series... Another stunning end to a book... and onwards to the next one!!!!
A fabulous turn of events in the Fireblade Array series... Another stunning end to a book... and onwards to the next one!!!!
July 30, 2013
these books all run together when I read them one right after the other, excellent series.
December 9, 2015
This book is just epic. It's like reading four books in one! Just love the twists and turns!
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