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Changers of Chandris #2
Stormweaver
Her people gone, the Lady grows angry.
The destruction of the shapechangers’ stronghold left few alive. Sylas survived. He’s not proud of how.
His former lover Casian, who planned the destruction, lies and murders his way towards the throne. Bound to him by love and obsession, Sylas must cast off Casian’s influence and learn to live with his own dark secrets.
He uncovers renegade changers who look to him for leadership, but the Lady--the mountain that gives the changers their abilities--is erupting. Bringing the changers home would help absorb her energies, but it may be too little, too late.
The Chesammos tell of the stormweaver, whose powers calm the Lady. Sylas must discover the truth behind the children’s tale if he hopes to save his island and his people.
The destruction of the shapechangers’ stronghold left few alive. Sylas survived. He’s not proud of how.
His former lover Casian, who planned the destruction, lies and murders his way towards the throne. Bound to him by love and obsession, Sylas must cast off Casian’s influence and learn to live with his own dark secrets.
He uncovers renegade changers who look to him for leadership, but the Lady--the mountain that gives the changers their abilities--is erupting. Bringing the changers home would help absorb her energies, but it may be too little, too late.
The Chesammos tell of the stormweaver, whose powers calm the Lady. Sylas must discover the truth behind the children’s tale if he hopes to save his island and his people.
439 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 29, 2014
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August 2, 2017
Stormweaver by AC Smyth (Changers of Chandris, #2) is another solid read from AC Smyth, in which we continue Sylas Crowchanger's mission eight years after the events that transpire in book one. He's older, perhaps a little wiser, and completely devoted to those under his care when he himself doesn't feel as if he's in control of his own powers, let alone his destiny. All the while, his (dare I say former?) lover Casian continues his Machiavellian activities while an angry mountain builds up to its catastrophic eruption.
This is a solid read, that examines such themes as racial intolerance and class struggles, forgiveness and mastery of dangerous challenges, and I'll stand by my previous assessment of book 1 in stating that this is the kind of writing that will appeal to those who enjoy their fantasy with a human touch. My inner editor wanted a bit more layering, deeper writing in some parts where I feel Smyth writes a bit fast, but as with book 1, this was not a deal-breaker for me in this case. The author has created a tangible, fascinating world populated with groups constantly in conflict. I find it hard to fault the story, except to say that at times I feel Casian does a bit too much evil-villain moustache-twirling, but I was sufficiently invested in the story to look past this.
I care sufficiently about Sylas and his plight to go onto book 3 – and this is a story that's easy on the eye, that despite the awful things that happen to characters, there is always a glimmer of hope. And that is all I'll say without dropping spoilers. If you love the idea of magical bird shifters who have a deep connection to their environment, then this might hit the mark.
This is a solid read, that examines such themes as racial intolerance and class struggles, forgiveness and mastery of dangerous challenges, and I'll stand by my previous assessment of book 1 in stating that this is the kind of writing that will appeal to those who enjoy their fantasy with a human touch. My inner editor wanted a bit more layering, deeper writing in some parts where I feel Smyth writes a bit fast, but as with book 1, this was not a deal-breaker for me in this case. The author has created a tangible, fascinating world populated with groups constantly in conflict. I find it hard to fault the story, except to say that at times I feel Casian does a bit too much evil-villain moustache-twirling, but I was sufficiently invested in the story to look past this.
I care sufficiently about Sylas and his plight to go onto book 3 – and this is a story that's easy on the eye, that despite the awful things that happen to characters, there is always a glimmer of hope. And that is all I'll say without dropping spoilers. If you love the idea of magical bird shifters who have a deep connection to their environment, then this might hit the mark.
September 8, 2014
After the events of Crowchanger, A.C Smyth's first novel, I couldn't wait to read the sequel. It didn't disappoint.
Some of the questions asked in Crowchanger were explained with more left unexplained, but with the promise of finding out in the future. Once again the world that Smyth has created continued to over deliver on its initial promise.
Her descriptions of the frustrations felt by the non verbal character and his carer were superb. She captured the realities of long term care perfectly, making her characters believable. A wonderful book. My only wish is that the next book was out already.
A.C Smyth has joined the list of authors whose books I choose without hesitation.
Some of the questions asked in Crowchanger were explained with more left unexplained, but with the promise of finding out in the future. Once again the world that Smyth has created continued to over deliver on its initial promise.
Her descriptions of the frustrations felt by the non verbal character and his carer were superb. She captured the realities of long term care perfectly, making her characters believable. A wonderful book. My only wish is that the next book was out already.
A.C Smyth has joined the list of authors whose books I choose without hesitation.
January 21, 2016
Nope.
Got a little bit over halfway through the book, Sylas did something completely and utterly ridiculous, and at that point I couldn't be arsed to finish reading the book, I was so infuriated. Didn't even bother to see if Casian gets his comeuppance, Sylas proved to be too much of a dip**** for me to care about whatever happened to him.
Got a little bit over halfway through the book, Sylas did something completely and utterly ridiculous, and at that point I couldn't be arsed to finish reading the book, I was so infuriated. Didn't even bother to see if Casian gets his comeuppance, Sylas proved to be too much of a dip**** for me to care about whatever happened to him.
January 25, 2016
Intrigues, action, flawed characters - good stuff. Again, not m/m, not a standalone novel.
Recommended to people who like intricate, epic fantasy (epic not in a strictly Tolien-sense but you've got to have a bit of stamina) with excellent world-building.
Recommended to people who like intricate, epic fantasy (epic not in a strictly Tolien-sense but you've got to have a bit of stamina) with excellent world-building.
December 18, 2018
KU
Wonderful fantasy, very little romance. Fantastic world building. 2nd book of a series and should be read in order. No cliffhanger but definitely another book needed to complete the cycle.
Wonderful fantasy, very little romance. Fantastic world building. 2nd book of a series and should be read in order. No cliffhanger but definitely another book needed to complete the cycle.
September 24, 2023
I loved these books!
I have never before bought a second book directly from my kindle.
I did when I finished the first book.
I had to know what happened next!
I have never before bought a second book directly from my kindle.
I did when I finished the first book.
I had to know what happened next!
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