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A Prophecy Unsung
William and Baldric were successful in trekking across the uncharted lands of the elves. After reaching the Viridian Veil and warning Lord Thinduill of Dadro’s deceit, they thought their journey had come to a close. But in truth, it had only just begun—and the more they descend into the battle for Cellagor’s fate, the more they’ll learn about their own mysterious pasts.
Preceding their arrival to the Veil, Avolin’s visions revealed that William and Baldric were tied to the Book of No Quarter. Upon learning this, Lord Thinduill insisted they accompany him to the elven capital of Leof Ealdwin.
Meanwhile, Rhan is no more, and its ashen remains mark the beginning of a new age. Arnion’s sacrifice may have altered the fate of Cellagor, but his father’s resolve continues to be tested. In the north, houses have reunited once again, and the Braxi army slowly encroaches on the Unspoken Border. Talfryn remains the last standing house to refuse Dadro’s rule—but they must rekindle old alliances if they mean to survive further bloodshed.
Word of Dadro’s victory over the elves continues to spread across the realm. Thousands have sworn their fealty to him, and whispers of a promising union linger on the horizon. But war does not come without its price. Dadro’s brother has yet to recover from the Battle of Rhan, and the pyromancer Aleister’s treachery remains unseen. With his ambitions still unknown, neither side is safe during this ushering in of a new age.
Preceding their arrival to the Veil, Avolin’s visions revealed that William and Baldric were tied to the Book of No Quarter. Upon learning this, Lord Thinduill insisted they accompany him to the elven capital of Leof Ealdwin.
Meanwhile, Rhan is no more, and its ashen remains mark the beginning of a new age. Arnion’s sacrifice may have altered the fate of Cellagor, but his father’s resolve continues to be tested. In the north, houses have reunited once again, and the Braxi army slowly encroaches on the Unspoken Border. Talfryn remains the last standing house to refuse Dadro’s rule—but they must rekindle old alliances if they mean to survive further bloodshed.
Word of Dadro’s victory over the elves continues to spread across the realm. Thousands have sworn their fealty to him, and whispers of a promising union linger on the horizon. But war does not come without its price. Dadro’s brother has yet to recover from the Battle of Rhan, and the pyromancer Aleister’s treachery remains unseen. With his ambitions still unknown, neither side is safe during this ushering in of a new age.
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617 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2023
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Adam R. Bishop
2 books33 followersAdam R. Bishop is an epic fantasy author from Ontario, Canada.
Raised in a small town, before the birth of the internet, imagination was everything. Visual art quickly became his first passion. However, this all changed after reading The Hobbit. The world of J.R.R. Tolkien quickly became the kindling of a lifelong relationship with fantasy.
Other greats from the world of fantasy such as C.S. Lewis and Hayao Miyazaki, offered further insight into said genre. Amidst such immersion, interest in Nordic and Greek mythology led to a brief pursuit of historical academics. With a well-rounded understanding of myth, lore and all things fantasy, the beginnings of his own world began to take shape.
Adam has always thought of books as more than just the telling of a tale. If a picture can paint a thousand words, then a book must be a tour through the museum inside an author’s mind. With art being such an important part of Adam’s life, the idea of merging written words with visual imagery is a lifelong goal he is fully committed to.
Raised in a small town, before the birth of the internet, imagination was everything. Visual art quickly became his first passion. However, this all changed after reading The Hobbit. The world of J.R.R. Tolkien quickly became the kindling of a lifelong relationship with fantasy.
Other greats from the world of fantasy such as C.S. Lewis and Hayao Miyazaki, offered further insight into said genre. Amidst such immersion, interest in Nordic and Greek mythology led to a brief pursuit of historical academics. With a well-rounded understanding of myth, lore and all things fantasy, the beginnings of his own world began to take shape.
Adam has always thought of books as more than just the telling of a tale. If a picture can paint a thousand words, then a book must be a tour through the museum inside an author’s mind. With art being such an important part of Adam’s life, the idea of merging written words with visual imagery is a lifelong goal he is fully committed to.
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March 11, 2025
Last year I had the pleasure of reading self-pub author Adam Bishop’s epic fantasy A Sea of Cinders, the first in The Voice of No Quarter series. That book ended on an exciting note, so I was thrilled to continue this month with the sequel, A Prophecy Unsung.
In A Sea of Cinders, Cellagor, a land divided between humans and elves, has moved from the Age of Tranquility into fear and unrest. The Kingdom of Rhan is threatened by unknown forces, an ancient magic is resurfacing, and two young men form a bond of friendship as they work together to keep the world from danger.
A Prophecy Unsung continues the journey of William and Baldric’s friendship and their adventures together. They grow closer, learning more about each other along the way, and some of my favorite scenes from the book include their banter and exploration. Many exciting secrets are revealed about both William and Baldric’s pasts which both surprised me and left me excited for the direction this series might take.
Bishop really upped his worldbuilding game with this sequel! The world expands and we get to explore several new lands and settings, including elven forests, the tundra, an icy island, and a barren, dangerous mountain. Learning about new customs, lore, and settings were my favorite parts of this sequel. You could tell Bishop put a lot of thought and creativity into creating this expanded world, and I look forward to exploring it more in book 3!
I did have some issues with structural choices with the plotting and a few minor issues with the writing style, but I still looked forward picking up this book every chance I had and was engrossed in where this story would go.
The Voice of No Quarter series is full of adventure, magic, mystery and characters you’ll grow to love. If you’re an epic fantasy reader, I’d recommend picking up this series!
In A Sea of Cinders, Cellagor, a land divided between humans and elves, has moved from the Age of Tranquility into fear and unrest. The Kingdom of Rhan is threatened by unknown forces, an ancient magic is resurfacing, and two young men form a bond of friendship as they work together to keep the world from danger.
A Prophecy Unsung continues the journey of William and Baldric’s friendship and their adventures together. They grow closer, learning more about each other along the way, and some of my favorite scenes from the book include their banter and exploration. Many exciting secrets are revealed about both William and Baldric’s pasts which both surprised me and left me excited for the direction this series might take.
Bishop really upped his worldbuilding game with this sequel! The world expands and we get to explore several new lands and settings, including elven forests, the tundra, an icy island, and a barren, dangerous mountain. Learning about new customs, lore, and settings were my favorite parts of this sequel. You could tell Bishop put a lot of thought and creativity into creating this expanded world, and I look forward to exploring it more in book 3!
I did have some issues with structural choices with the plotting and a few minor issues with the writing style, but I still looked forward picking up this book every chance I had and was engrossed in where this story would go.
The Voice of No Quarter series is full of adventure, magic, mystery and characters you’ll grow to love. If you’re an epic fantasy reader, I’d recommend picking up this series!
March 12, 2024
William, Gus, and Baltic accompany the elves for the elven capital of Cellagor.
Richard of Talfryn leaves his son Rowan in charge of the kingdom as he tries to find allies to fight back against Dadro and the Braxi.
Adam’s language is simple and easily readable and vintage, however he comes up with pearls of profound wisdom which matches the tone of the classical fantasy feel.
Life is going to present you with many challenges as you get older. Whether you decide to face them head on or pretend they're not there is up to you. Just remember this, my boy: Every day you ignore them, you're only pushing away the person you could have been.
I loved learning more about Baldric (definitely my favourite character!), as well as the importance of William (big title name drop moment!).
Another new addition was Pharis who is a headstrong female elf amazing with the bow and arrow!
There are illustrations! And they are gorgeous!!
The one on page 436 is my favourite! Stunning!
I think my contentions about book one remains the same in this one, although there is definite improvement.
The narrative is third person following a lead character but frequently drops insights into characters thoughts and feeling not pivotal to the plot who shouldn’t suddenly, inconsistently and randomly, have a perspective.
However, this is a double-edged sword as it also allows Adam to provide funny quips and comments that adds another layer.
Another issue I struggled with was that Maja’s chapters were confusing to follow as they weren’t linear and jumped around.
Not to mention, the story didn’t feel like it ended in a satisfying way for any of the storylines. They all ended on huge cliffhangers. Which is great because I’m pumped for the next book. But I also feel slightly dissatisfied that there felt like there was no pay-off.
Complaints about female characters:
Whilst the writing has improved since book one, I still felt frustrated at times at the treatment of women.
Krea is the extreme version of ‘not like other girls’. It is a source of pride she doesn’t like typically female pastimes and is better at ‘boy-coded’ activities which is thus impressive.
Maja, the heir to the throne, is prided on her gender, yet her ‘perky breasts’, ‘full enough to fill one's hand’ is how she’s described.
Overall, I did enjoy my time.
Adam has such an accessible and easy writing style which is addictive and compelling.
That body horror at the end…. Eeeek!!
Thank you to the author for providing me with physical copy in exchange for a review.
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Richard of Talfryn leaves his son Rowan in charge of the kingdom as he tries to find allies to fight back against Dadro and the Braxi.
Adam’s language is simple and easily readable and vintage, however he comes up with pearls of profound wisdom which matches the tone of the classical fantasy feel.
Life is going to present you with many challenges as you get older. Whether you decide to face them head on or pretend they're not there is up to you. Just remember this, my boy: Every day you ignore them, you're only pushing away the person you could have been.
I loved learning more about Baldric (definitely my favourite character!), as well as the importance of William (big title name drop moment!).
Another new addition was Pharis who is a headstrong female elf amazing with the bow and arrow!
There are illustrations! And they are gorgeous!!
The one on page 436 is my favourite! Stunning!
I think my contentions about book one remains the same in this one, although there is definite improvement.
The narrative is third person following a lead character but frequently drops insights into characters thoughts and feeling not pivotal to the plot who shouldn’t suddenly, inconsistently and randomly, have a perspective.
However, this is a double-edged sword as it also allows Adam to provide funny quips and comments that adds another layer.
Another issue I struggled with was that Maja’s chapters were confusing to follow as they weren’t linear and jumped around.
Not to mention, the story didn’t feel like it ended in a satisfying way for any of the storylines. They all ended on huge cliffhangers. Which is great because I’m pumped for the next book. But I also feel slightly dissatisfied that there felt like there was no pay-off.
Complaints about female characters:
Whilst the writing has improved since book one, I still felt frustrated at times at the treatment of women.
Krea is the extreme version of ‘not like other girls’. It is a source of pride she doesn’t like typically female pastimes and is better at ‘boy-coded’ activities which is thus impressive.
Maja, the heir to the throne, is prided on her gender, yet her ‘perky breasts’, ‘full enough to fill one's hand’ is how she’s described.
Overall, I did enjoy my time.
Adam has such an accessible and easy writing style which is addictive and compelling.
That body horror at the end…. Eeeek!!
Thank you to the author for providing me with physical copy in exchange for a review.
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January 18, 2024
Coming it at nearly double the length of the first book, I was excited to dive into this one as I expected new chaeacters and tons of worldbuilding. That is exactly what this book delivered. A Sea of Cinders introduced us to the world of Cellagor and this ones blows it up into a world full of deep histories, lore, unique creatures, and of course, plenty of conflict to keep fantasy readers satisfied.
First and foremost, I need to praise Bishop's work with characters, and specifically how he writes character relationships. The main highlight of the first book for me was the friendship dynamic between William and Baldric and even as more characters are introduced, the dynamic between these friends just shines. I find so many books only focus on romantic relationships, and though they are present here and being built well, I love how other relationships are depicted. We have parents and their struggle of trying to do the best for their children. We have a great sibling relationship here as well. It is a nice change to see a story actually focus on these types of character interactions.
I feel the writing was a step up in this one, feeling just that little bit more polished. I really like that this series has a very classic fantasy feel with modern themes running throughout, but is also easy to pick up and read. The humour also really worked for me, and was great at cutting into the tension of what was an overall pretty bleak story. Bishop manages to strike the perfect balance in regards to the humour. It felt natural and well placed.
As mentioned above, the expansion of the world was another highlight. The direction of the story also shone for me, as the author seems to have struck the perfect balance between keeping the reader in the dark and being very straightforward in storytelling. More and more, I find that stories fall into the two extremes. The plot either has a clear cut direction with absolutely no mystery involved, or readers are thrown into a story knowing nothing, often having to get into deep sequels for everything to tie together. This book has action sporadically sprinkled in throughout, which really helped with the pacing. Where the first book was a big build up towards the end, this one was exciting the entire way through.
While I do enjoy the way the dialogue is written (specifically the humourous aspects), I did find that this book felt a bit too conversation heavy. At times it felt as though entire chapters were just characters talking, and this bogged down the story for me a little, as I just wanted them to get "on with it." On the topic of characters, I do feel that almost too many new characters were introduced here, and thus weren't given enough page time to adequately develop. While I did enjoy most plot lines, some characters felt like they never quite developed a personality, and it was hard for me to connect to them in any way.
Overall, this was a very solid sequel and a great continuation on the foundation that was built with A Sea of Cinders.
First and foremost, I need to praise Bishop's work with characters, and specifically how he writes character relationships. The main highlight of the first book for me was the friendship dynamic between William and Baldric and even as more characters are introduced, the dynamic between these friends just shines. I find so many books only focus on romantic relationships, and though they are present here and being built well, I love how other relationships are depicted. We have parents and their struggle of trying to do the best for their children. We have a great sibling relationship here as well. It is a nice change to see a story actually focus on these types of character interactions.
I feel the writing was a step up in this one, feeling just that little bit more polished. I really like that this series has a very classic fantasy feel with modern themes running throughout, but is also easy to pick up and read. The humour also really worked for me, and was great at cutting into the tension of what was an overall pretty bleak story. Bishop manages to strike the perfect balance in regards to the humour. It felt natural and well placed.
As mentioned above, the expansion of the world was another highlight. The direction of the story also shone for me, as the author seems to have struck the perfect balance between keeping the reader in the dark and being very straightforward in storytelling. More and more, I find that stories fall into the two extremes. The plot either has a clear cut direction with absolutely no mystery involved, or readers are thrown into a story knowing nothing, often having to get into deep sequels for everything to tie together. This book has action sporadically sprinkled in throughout, which really helped with the pacing. Where the first book was a big build up towards the end, this one was exciting the entire way through.
While I do enjoy the way the dialogue is written (specifically the humourous aspects), I did find that this book felt a bit too conversation heavy. At times it felt as though entire chapters were just characters talking, and this bogged down the story for me a little, as I just wanted them to get "on with it." On the topic of characters, I do feel that almost too many new characters were introduced here, and thus weren't given enough page time to adequately develop. While I did enjoy most plot lines, some characters felt like they never quite developed a personality, and it was hard for me to connect to them in any way.
Overall, this was a very solid sequel and a great continuation on the foundation that was built with A Sea of Cinders.
November 28, 2023
“What’s the point in livin’ if you’re too scared to experience the unknown?”
If ever there was a story that was both simple and complex, it's this one. The easy to read prose kept the pace at a steady march and yet there was so much information divulged in expanding plot, world, and characters to continue the fascinating adventure and compelling sequel with William, Baldric, and Gus in A Prophecy Unsung.
One of my favorite highlights from book 1, A Sea of Cinders, was the banter. Well, Bishop's writing went up a notch and exploited that to it's full potential. Along with plenty of "Oh snap!" moments, exposed secrets, plot twist after plot twist, not to mention that he knows how to properly describe a bookshop all book dragons can admire.
I love a good found family trope and the brotherly love that has developed between Will, Baldric, and Gus is key to the success of this novel. It wouldn't be the same without it. The difference in their friendship from ASoC and APU is monumental.
Krea also continues to be a favorite character of mine. She's badass and headstrong and wiser than her years. Her chapters were a joy to read!
Another thing I love with Bishop's work is there's always a bunch of little Easter eggs and nods scattered throughout. Lots of LotR references and I think I even saw a Game of Thrones one in there too!
In conclusion: another fantastic read from a wonderful author!
⭐️ Five freaking stars! ⭐️
If ever there was a story that was both simple and complex, it's this one. The easy to read prose kept the pace at a steady march and yet there was so much information divulged in expanding plot, world, and characters to continue the fascinating adventure and compelling sequel with William, Baldric, and Gus in A Prophecy Unsung.
One of my favorite highlights from book 1, A Sea of Cinders, was the banter. Well, Bishop's writing went up a notch and exploited that to it's full potential. Along with plenty of "Oh snap!" moments, exposed secrets, plot twist after plot twist, not to mention that he knows how to properly describe a bookshop all book dragons can admire.
I love a good found family trope and the brotherly love that has developed between Will, Baldric, and Gus is key to the success of this novel. It wouldn't be the same without it. The difference in their friendship from ASoC and APU is monumental.
Krea also continues to be a favorite character of mine. She's badass and headstrong and wiser than her years. Her chapters were a joy to read!
Another thing I love with Bishop's work is there's always a bunch of little Easter eggs and nods scattered throughout. Lots of LotR references and I think I even saw a Game of Thrones one in there too!
In conclusion: another fantastic read from a wonderful author!
⭐️ Five freaking stars! ⭐️
May 31, 2024
This review was originally posted on SFF Insiders
Adam has done it again with A Prophecy Unsung. Everything that I loved about A Sea of Cinders was expanded upon and improved in this sequel novel. Bishop’s imagination is on full display as he guides us through this complex story.
We pick up almost immediately where we were left after A Sea of Cinders. William and Baldric are welcomed into the Elven community and journey south to Leof Ealdwin where they are to meet the King of the Elves. King Richard of Talfryn travels north to further secure and strengthen old alliances. Dadro and Darith continue to wreak havoc across the continent of Cellagor. Aleister lurks sinisterly around every corner. And we are introduced to a new mysterious character, Maja, who I predict will play a pivotal role in future books.
I will continue to shout from the rooftops that Adam’s true strength lies in his worldbuilding. Upon starting this book, I quickly fell back into Cellagor as if I had never left. The lore that surrounds this story is phenomenal and so interesting. This is a world that is created and infused with its magical history. The landscape itself weaves full stories of past battles and triumphs and devastations. It is evident that Adam has been exceptionally thoughtful while artfully crafting the world of Cellagor in such a way that it almost feels like the land itself is a character in the story. I cannot wait to learn more about the Book of No Quarter and the war-strained relationship between humans and elves. There are a handful of series where the lore is engaging enough that I get excited when authors publish Silmarillion-like books of their world. Lord of the Rings, obviously. A Song of Ice and Fire. The Wheel of Time. Maybe someday the Stormlight Archive. Cellagor is a land where I would absolutely love a book chock full of lore and history.
Adam packs in twists and turns throughout this book, with big reveal following big reveal. He masterfully splits the curtain on these reveals, allowing enough of a peek to fan the flames of curiosity while still holding his cards close enough to his chest to keep the reader guessing and reading with a sense of urgency to learn more. As I mentioned, there were a LOT of twists and reveals, but it never felt overwhelming. He progresses the story naturally, with solid pacing throughout. There were no areas of the book where I felt like my attention was weaning.
I saw some reviews criticizing his use of alternating time jumps for a series of interludes that are scattered throughout the main narrative. For me, I thought the interludes worked well. I didn’t have any issues with them. They reminded me a bit of watching Memento, so if you can mentally accept the flexibility of a fractured timeline, it works well. Having finished the book, I can understand where he’s coming from artistically and I appreciated him experimenting some with the interludes.
Similar to Sanderson, I think Adam has fairly stripped down, simple prose that allows a reader to dive into the story and become immersed in the worldbuilding. Like A Sea of Cinders, I found some clunky phrasing/word use that I personally would have edited differently. I only mention this minor issue here because I want to emphasize to someone who thinks that they may get hung up on some prose issues: the story is worth the read. It just is.
The Voice of No Quarter series yanks you into its epic, complex narrative with layered, intricate worldbuilding, all wrapped in the embrace of classic fantasy nostalgia. This is quickly becoming a must read for lovers of fantasy.
Adam has done it again with A Prophecy Unsung. Everything that I loved about A Sea of Cinders was expanded upon and improved in this sequel novel. Bishop’s imagination is on full display as he guides us through this complex story.
We pick up almost immediately where we were left after A Sea of Cinders. William and Baldric are welcomed into the Elven community and journey south to Leof Ealdwin where they are to meet the King of the Elves. King Richard of Talfryn travels north to further secure and strengthen old alliances. Dadro and Darith continue to wreak havoc across the continent of Cellagor. Aleister lurks sinisterly around every corner. And we are introduced to a new mysterious character, Maja, who I predict will play a pivotal role in future books.
I will continue to shout from the rooftops that Adam’s true strength lies in his worldbuilding. Upon starting this book, I quickly fell back into Cellagor as if I had never left. The lore that surrounds this story is phenomenal and so interesting. This is a world that is created and infused with its magical history. The landscape itself weaves full stories of past battles and triumphs and devastations. It is evident that Adam has been exceptionally thoughtful while artfully crafting the world of Cellagor in such a way that it almost feels like the land itself is a character in the story. I cannot wait to learn more about the Book of No Quarter and the war-strained relationship between humans and elves. There are a handful of series where the lore is engaging enough that I get excited when authors publish Silmarillion-like books of their world. Lord of the Rings, obviously. A Song of Ice and Fire. The Wheel of Time. Maybe someday the Stormlight Archive. Cellagor is a land where I would absolutely love a book chock full of lore and history.
Adam packs in twists and turns throughout this book, with big reveal following big reveal. He masterfully splits the curtain on these reveals, allowing enough of a peek to fan the flames of curiosity while still holding his cards close enough to his chest to keep the reader guessing and reading with a sense of urgency to learn more. As I mentioned, there were a LOT of twists and reveals, but it never felt overwhelming. He progresses the story naturally, with solid pacing throughout. There were no areas of the book where I felt like my attention was weaning.
I saw some reviews criticizing his use of alternating time jumps for a series of interludes that are scattered throughout the main narrative. For me, I thought the interludes worked well. I didn’t have any issues with them. They reminded me a bit of watching Memento, so if you can mentally accept the flexibility of a fractured timeline, it works well. Having finished the book, I can understand where he’s coming from artistically and I appreciated him experimenting some with the interludes.
Similar to Sanderson, I think Adam has fairly stripped down, simple prose that allows a reader to dive into the story and become immersed in the worldbuilding. Like A Sea of Cinders, I found some clunky phrasing/word use that I personally would have edited differently. I only mention this minor issue here because I want to emphasize to someone who thinks that they may get hung up on some prose issues: the story is worth the read. It just is.
The Voice of No Quarter series yanks you into its epic, complex narrative with layered, intricate worldbuilding, all wrapped in the embrace of classic fantasy nostalgia. This is quickly becoming a must read for lovers of fantasy.
January 6, 2025
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December 14, 2023
A Prophecy Unsung is book two in Adam Bishop's The Voice of No Quarter series and this was a welcoming sequel on top of an already solid foundation.
William and Baldric were successful in trekking across the uncharted lands of the elves. After reaching the Viridian Veil and warning Lord Thinduill of Dadro’s deceit, they thought their journey had come to a close. But in truth, it had only just begun—and the more they descend into the battle for Cellagor’s fate, the more they’ll learn about their own mysterious pasts.
Preceding their arrival to the Veil, Avolin’s visions revealed that William and Baldric were tied to the Book of No Quarter. Upon learning this, Lord Thinduill insisted they accompany him to the elven capital of Leof Ealdwin.
Meanwhile, Rhan is no more, and its ashen remains mark the beginning of a new age. Arnion’s sacrifice may have altered the fate of Cellagor, but his father’s resolve continues to be tested. In the north, houses have reunited once again, and the Braxi army slowly encroaches on the Unspoken Border. Talfryn remains the last standing house to refuse Dadro’s rule—but they must rekindle old alliances if they mean to survive further bloodshed.
Word of Dadro’s victory over the elves continues to spread across the realm. Thousands have sworn their fealty to him, and whispers of a promising union linger on the horizon. But war does not come without its price. Dadro’s brother has yet to recover from the Battle of Rhan, and the pyromancer Aleister’s treachery remains unseen. With his ambitions still unknown, neither side is safe during this ushering in of a new age.
I was a massive fan before of how Bishop put in a lot of work and that has doubled in A Prophecy Unsung. Bishop has made it easy to turn the page as the writing is simple to follow, even though the story is so complex. Bishop has managed to fill so much into this book whilst keep us on a steady path to a brutal end and the world-building itself, which was a highlight from book one, continues here.
The characters themselves were full of banter, and that's what I love to see on an adventure. These were the highlight of the novel, and we really get a familial sense when they are together. The events from A Sea of Cinders have matured these characters and you can tell that they have grown, as has Bishop's writing, and these were great to read.
The plot itself was handled well. Bishop has crafted incredible battle scenes before, and this is no exception. I liked the way that the plot was handled and how each character had a role to play. Bishop describes everything with such ease that it's so easy to be immersed in this world, full of easter eggs from other series, and really want to be a part of it all.
ishop has really started something special on their author journey and this is a high bar to set. This was another fantastic read from Adam Bishop and I urge you all to pick up this series.
William and Baldric were successful in trekking across the uncharted lands of the elves. After reaching the Viridian Veil and warning Lord Thinduill of Dadro’s deceit, they thought their journey had come to a close. But in truth, it had only just begun—and the more they descend into the battle for Cellagor’s fate, the more they’ll learn about their own mysterious pasts.
Preceding their arrival to the Veil, Avolin’s visions revealed that William and Baldric were tied to the Book of No Quarter. Upon learning this, Lord Thinduill insisted they accompany him to the elven capital of Leof Ealdwin.
Meanwhile, Rhan is no more, and its ashen remains mark the beginning of a new age. Arnion’s sacrifice may have altered the fate of Cellagor, but his father’s resolve continues to be tested. In the north, houses have reunited once again, and the Braxi army slowly encroaches on the Unspoken Border. Talfryn remains the last standing house to refuse Dadro’s rule—but they must rekindle old alliances if they mean to survive further bloodshed.
Word of Dadro’s victory over the elves continues to spread across the realm. Thousands have sworn their fealty to him, and whispers of a promising union linger on the horizon. But war does not come without its price. Dadro’s brother has yet to recover from the Battle of Rhan, and the pyromancer Aleister’s treachery remains unseen. With his ambitions still unknown, neither side is safe during this ushering in of a new age.
I was a massive fan before of how Bishop put in a lot of work and that has doubled in A Prophecy Unsung. Bishop has made it easy to turn the page as the writing is simple to follow, even though the story is so complex. Bishop has managed to fill so much into this book whilst keep us on a steady path to a brutal end and the world-building itself, which was a highlight from book one, continues here.
The characters themselves were full of banter, and that's what I love to see on an adventure. These were the highlight of the novel, and we really get a familial sense when they are together. The events from A Sea of Cinders have matured these characters and you can tell that they have grown, as has Bishop's writing, and these were great to read.
The plot itself was handled well. Bishop has crafted incredible battle scenes before, and this is no exception. I liked the way that the plot was handled and how each character had a role to play. Bishop describes everything with such ease that it's so easy to be immersed in this world, full of easter eggs from other series, and really want to be a part of it all.
ishop has really started something special on their author journey and this is a high bar to set. This was another fantastic read from Adam Bishop and I urge you all to pick up this series.
May 1, 2025
I had a really good time with this. First book in a month or so where I shrugged off the lure of my television to continue reading.
This book was a very noticeable improvement from the first one, A Sea Of Cinders. Not to say that that one was bad, far from it. The author leveled up his skill with the pen for this one. This book was all about balance. He deftly balanced the three aspects of this book, aspects that differed from one another. We got scenes of brutal war, scenes of light-hearted friendship & adventure, and scenes of a cross-country journey told outside of linear order. All unique to themselves while also flowing seamlessly into each other. Brilliant.
We returned again to the friendship between William and Baldric, two young men who have been through some stuff, yet retain their lighthearted attitudes and sense of wonderment. With this book, though, we started to see some cracks forming in their smiles. The seriousness of their situation seeped in more and more. We also got insight into their backstories, which did wonders on their development.
This is a world at war. A long-standing peace between Elves and Men is broken over a tyrant’s desire to get their hands on a powerful ancient book that could shake this world to its core. We also have battles between Elves and Elves, Men and Men. Cultures differing on the larger state of the world. The battle scenes are brutal and visceral. Death and serious injuries are not shied away from.
The non-linear cross-country journey made for enjoyable interludes; as we were given pieces of story out of order and had fun discovering how the proverbial poop hit the proverbial fan, after getting glimpses of proverbial poop on a proverbial wall. And for it to have been both captivating and set apart but yet tied to the larger tapestry just made this book that much better.
Pumped for book 3.
This book was a very noticeable improvement from the first one, A Sea Of Cinders. Not to say that that one was bad, far from it. The author leveled up his skill with the pen for this one. This book was all about balance. He deftly balanced the three aspects of this book, aspects that differed from one another. We got scenes of brutal war, scenes of light-hearted friendship & adventure, and scenes of a cross-country journey told outside of linear order. All unique to themselves while also flowing seamlessly into each other. Brilliant.
We returned again to the friendship between William and Baldric, two young men who have been through some stuff, yet retain their lighthearted attitudes and sense of wonderment. With this book, though, we started to see some cracks forming in their smiles. The seriousness of their situation seeped in more and more. We also got insight into their backstories, which did wonders on their development.
This is a world at war. A long-standing peace between Elves and Men is broken over a tyrant’s desire to get their hands on a powerful ancient book that could shake this world to its core. We also have battles between Elves and Elves, Men and Men. Cultures differing on the larger state of the world. The battle scenes are brutal and visceral. Death and serious injuries are not shied away from.
The non-linear cross-country journey made for enjoyable interludes; as we were given pieces of story out of order and had fun discovering how the proverbial poop hit the proverbial fan, after getting glimpses of proverbial poop on a proverbial wall. And for it to have been both captivating and set apart but yet tied to the larger tapestry just made this book that much better.
Pumped for book 3.
January 2, 2024
This book is the second instalment in the series and follows on from A Sea of Cinders. It’s a fantasy series with a classic fantasy vibe that at times reminds me of LotR but the author has made it their own in every way.
The world building in this book expands on things a lot from the first novel. There are wars, intrigue, politics, elven beasts, magic both good and evil as well a host of different character POV’s.
One thing the author does well with the writing is making everything so easy to follow. The plot is both complex but also never difficult to wrap your head around. The writing style is easy to fall into for a beginner fantasy reader. My favourite points of view were of course the main trio, as well as Krea and her brother Rowan. I loved how badass she was and her strength and passion.
I remember loving the banter and relationships in the first book and there is plenty more of that here. The characters have clearly grown in the story and the friendship between Baldric, William and Gus continues to be great to read. It’s nice to see something so wholesome, and the found family vibe is strong.
The action is well written too and was another highlight for me. The pacing was steady throughout the book and action was sprinkled in on lots of great occasions. Coupled with the character journeys, it was a really nice read.
I loved my time with this book. Thanks to the author for the review copy.
The world building in this book expands on things a lot from the first novel. There are wars, intrigue, politics, elven beasts, magic both good and evil as well a host of different character POV’s.
One thing the author does well with the writing is making everything so easy to follow. The plot is both complex but also never difficult to wrap your head around. The writing style is easy to fall into for a beginner fantasy reader. My favourite points of view were of course the main trio, as well as Krea and her brother Rowan. I loved how badass she was and her strength and passion.
I remember loving the banter and relationships in the first book and there is plenty more of that here. The characters have clearly grown in the story and the friendship between Baldric, William and Gus continues to be great to read. It’s nice to see something so wholesome, and the found family vibe is strong.
The action is well written too and was another highlight for me. The pacing was steady throughout the book and action was sprinkled in on lots of great occasions. Coupled with the character journeys, it was a really nice read.
I loved my time with this book. Thanks to the author for the review copy.
August 16, 2024
I want to thank the author for sending me a free copy of “A prophecy unsung” in exchange for my honest opinion.
While “A sea of cinders” introduces us to the world, the history and the characters of this book, “A prophecy unsung” continues exactly after the last events of the first book.
I loved how the book started, I am a big fan of travelling within the books, to see how characters discover themselves and the world around them, moving through the map. I loved how complex the world building was!
The character development was so well done! We saw how the events from the first book influenced the plot and the characters in “A prophecy unsung”. Everything became more serious, more interesting and more urgent. The plot made it easy for me to continue reading the book, the pace was perfect and there’s no time to waste. I loved the banter, the twists and turns (and they were a lot!!), the new povs and I loved the natural way the story goes.
The interludes were by far one of the most interesting and entertaining parts in the book, it made me more curious about book 3! I need to know more about THOSE mysterious characters, if you know what I’m talking about.
I liked how simple was the writing, it made me understand what’s happened in the book, without the need to search for the definition of some words. I could fall into the story easy. The vibes of classic fantasy were there and I had some moments when I felt like I was in Tolkien’s world. The humour was enjoyable, the friendships were genuine and the love was present! I loved seeing more of the elves ( my faves!) and more of their cities.
While I like Baldric and William, I find them a little too childish sometimes. I am a lover of sarcasm and jokes, but when it’s too much it becomes a bit annoying. Also, I don’t like how these two are not taking their quest seriously. They keep getting in trouble and not listening, especially since they are in a world unknown to them. Listen to your elders, sometimes they DO know better!
Overall, it was a great reading experience and a great sequel. I’m very curious how the story will continue and I’m still curious to see the real villain of this series!
While “A sea of cinders” introduces us to the world, the history and the characters of this book, “A prophecy unsung” continues exactly after the last events of the first book.
I loved how the book started, I am a big fan of travelling within the books, to see how characters discover themselves and the world around them, moving through the map. I loved how complex the world building was!
The character development was so well done! We saw how the events from the first book influenced the plot and the characters in “A prophecy unsung”. Everything became more serious, more interesting and more urgent. The plot made it easy for me to continue reading the book, the pace was perfect and there’s no time to waste. I loved the banter, the twists and turns (and they were a lot!!), the new povs and I loved the natural way the story goes.
The interludes were by far one of the most interesting and entertaining parts in the book, it made me more curious about book 3! I need to know more about THOSE mysterious characters, if you know what I’m talking about.
I liked how simple was the writing, it made me understand what’s happened in the book, without the need to search for the definition of some words. I could fall into the story easy. The vibes of classic fantasy were there and I had some moments when I felt like I was in Tolkien’s world. The humour was enjoyable, the friendships were genuine and the love was present! I loved seeing more of the elves ( my faves!) and more of their cities.
While I like Baldric and William, I find them a little too childish sometimes. I am a lover of sarcasm and jokes, but when it’s too much it becomes a bit annoying. Also, I don’t like how these two are not taking their quest seriously. They keep getting in trouble and not listening, especially since they are in a world unknown to them. Listen to your elders, sometimes they DO know better!
Overall, it was a great reading experience and a great sequel. I’m very curious how the story will continue and I’m still curious to see the real villain of this series!
January 1, 2024
Firstly, thank you to Adam R. Bishop for sending me an ARC to review. This obviously doesn’t affect my review or thoughts.
I was very excited to read A Prophecy Unsung after an explosive ending in A Sea of Cinders, that also left a lot open for a big sequel. Adam R. Bishop hasn’t disappointed in this regard, throwing the reader right back into the action and story, with not just a bigger book but also a book with exceptional pacing and a strong plot.
A Prophecy Unsung opens up with William, Gus and Baldric’s journey towards the elven capital to gather more answers about the Book of no Quarter. At the same time, Dadro continues his conquest and schemes, and sets his eyes on Talfryn. Amid this new characters come into play with new side plots that open up the world much more. There’s much more complexity in this book, which Bishop weaves together really well.
What I massively stood out for me in A Prophecy Unsung were the characters. The character development was fantastic and continued strongly throughout the book. Alongside this, the interaction and relationships between the characters was fantastic, making them likeable and characters one could really care about. An exceptional addition was the witty banter between a number of characters, especially William, Gus and Baldric, making way for some genuinely funny and heartwarming scenarios. I really enjoyed all the chapters focusing on Richard, Krea and Rowan. These three had really interesting story arcs, with some pretty gnarly situations, that left me rooting for them. It felt like their story arc focused a lot on the importance of family and protecting others. Scolland was a new character, that I was fully invested in, and I think he will have some key parts to play in the coming books.
The pace of this book was exceptionally well done, meaning it was never boring, with a story that continued to flow and capture me throughout. I looked forward to picking up this book and continuing on with the story. What also stood out was that each characters voice was the perfect length and despite the size and multiple POV’s it never felt like a slog. The action was epic and on a grand scale, with visceral and fast paced scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Alongside this, there were some pretty epic reveals and cliffhangers, that left me instantly yearning for the next book.
If this series is new to you, then I highly recommend you pick up the first book, A Sea of Cinders, and if you aren’t sure whether to continue, then I implore that you do, as A Prophecy Unsung is a fantastic sequel, that massively opens up the world, has an array of interesting characters and fantastic pacing.
I was very excited to read A Prophecy Unsung after an explosive ending in A Sea of Cinders, that also left a lot open for a big sequel. Adam R. Bishop hasn’t disappointed in this regard, throwing the reader right back into the action and story, with not just a bigger book but also a book with exceptional pacing and a strong plot.
A Prophecy Unsung opens up with William, Gus and Baldric’s journey towards the elven capital to gather more answers about the Book of no Quarter. At the same time, Dadro continues his conquest and schemes, and sets his eyes on Talfryn. Amid this new characters come into play with new side plots that open up the world much more. There’s much more complexity in this book, which Bishop weaves together really well.
What I massively stood out for me in A Prophecy Unsung were the characters. The character development was fantastic and continued strongly throughout the book. Alongside this, the interaction and relationships between the characters was fantastic, making them likeable and characters one could really care about. An exceptional addition was the witty banter between a number of characters, especially William, Gus and Baldric, making way for some genuinely funny and heartwarming scenarios. I really enjoyed all the chapters focusing on Richard, Krea and Rowan. These three had really interesting story arcs, with some pretty gnarly situations, that left me rooting for them. It felt like their story arc focused a lot on the importance of family and protecting others. Scolland was a new character, that I was fully invested in, and I think he will have some key parts to play in the coming books.
The pace of this book was exceptionally well done, meaning it was never boring, with a story that continued to flow and capture me throughout. I looked forward to picking up this book and continuing on with the story. What also stood out was that each characters voice was the perfect length and despite the size and multiple POV’s it never felt like a slog. The action was epic and on a grand scale, with visceral and fast paced scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Alongside this, there were some pretty epic reveals and cliffhangers, that left me instantly yearning for the next book.
If this series is new to you, then I highly recommend you pick up the first book, A Sea of Cinders, and if you aren’t sure whether to continue, then I implore that you do, as A Prophecy Unsung is a fantastic sequel, that massively opens up the world, has an array of interesting characters and fantastic pacing.
June 22, 2025
A perfect continuation to a already fantastic series. Filled with more places to discover, bigger map and even more characters and point of view's! The plot runs deeper and the betrayal gets bloodier.
I had a fantastic time reading thisone and Adam shows you that this is and will be a fantastic series with characters and friendship to die for. His world is a fantastic place to be in, and I'm happy they are having more struggles in thisone. Can't wait for book 3, give me more pain!
I had a fantastic time reading thisone and Adam shows you that this is and will be a fantastic series with characters and friendship to die for. His world is a fantastic place to be in, and I'm happy they are having more struggles in thisone. Can't wait for book 3, give me more pain!
June 24, 2025
I enjoyed A Prophecy Unsung even more than the first book. It was a much longer read, but this gave me time to get to know the characters better. The stakes felt so much higher this time around and the worldbuilding was some of the best I've ever read. Cellagor feels vast and lived-in. Every new kingdom added another layer of depth to the lore. It's clear that the author has created something special here and I'm definitely invested in this series. Cant wait for the next book!
December 24, 2023
The second book in the Voice of No Quarter series comes in at nearly double the size of the first so it’s a much longer adventure, but it certainly didn’t feel like a slog. There are multiple point of views and each one proved to be interesting with lots of action and reveals.
‘I fear this journey may be far more perilous than we’d anticipated.’
William and Baldric successfully crossed the Elven forest and when met with the Elven King it is found that they are both tied to The book of no quarter. They are then asked to accompany the elves to the elven capital to find more answers.
The war between the human and elves continues to rage and we are introduced to some new badass characters. Elven beasts, magic, darkness, evil .. all the good stuff! There were lots of really epic battles and Bishop doesn’t shy away from being brutal.
“Ambition has never been kind to those deemed unworthy. May my blade still such disappointment before it sets in.”
This has been a real comfort read for me reminding me of my time reading The Whee of Time. I can’t wait to continue this tale.
Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy to review.
‘I fear this journey may be far more perilous than we’d anticipated.’
William and Baldric successfully crossed the Elven forest and when met with the Elven King it is found that they are both tied to The book of no quarter. They are then asked to accompany the elves to the elven capital to find more answers.
The war between the human and elves continues to rage and we are introduced to some new badass characters. Elven beasts, magic, darkness, evil .. all the good stuff! There were lots of really epic battles and Bishop doesn’t shy away from being brutal.
“Ambition has never been kind to those deemed unworthy. May my blade still such disappointment before it sets in.”
This has been a real comfort read for me reminding me of my time reading The Whee of Time. I can’t wait to continue this tale.
Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy to review.
March 31, 2025
4.5🌟/5
This is the second book in the series, so I try not to give too many accidental spoilers.
There is something about this series that always brings me so much joy. I'm still absolutely loving the friendships and characters. Good friendships in books are one of my favorite things, but they also tend to break my heart the most. Adam...how could you? Again! You did it already with the first book! 🫠
I absolutely love what direction the author decided to go with this series. There were some really epic moments that made me really excited for the next book. I was happily surprised when we got some scenes with gigantic ghost hands that will crush you to your death and creepy monsters. I didn't really think we would go that way, but I'm not complaining at all!
We do have a moment in the middle when things slow down quite a bit. I personally think it lasted a little bit too long even though it was clearly there to give the characters a moment to have a breather and feel safe. Obviously after that, sh*t hits the fan, and I couldn't stop reading.
I definitely feel like the writing and story keep getting better and better.
For the fans of classic fantasy, LOTR and Zelda.
So, when is the third book coming out? 😙
This is the second book in the series, so I try not to give too many accidental spoilers.
There is something about this series that always brings me so much joy. I'm still absolutely loving the friendships and characters. Good friendships in books are one of my favorite things, but they also tend to break my heart the most. Adam...how could you? Again! You did it already with the first book! 🫠
I absolutely love what direction the author decided to go with this series. There were some really epic moments that made me really excited for the next book. I was happily surprised when we got some scenes with gigantic ghost hands that will crush you to your death and creepy monsters. I didn't really think we would go that way, but I'm not complaining at all!
We do have a moment in the middle when things slow down quite a bit. I personally think it lasted a little bit too long even though it was clearly there to give the characters a moment to have a breather and feel safe. Obviously after that, sh*t hits the fan, and I couldn't stop reading.
I definitely feel like the writing and story keep getting better and better.
For the fans of classic fantasy, LOTR and Zelda.
So, when is the third book coming out? 😙
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