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Strings of Sorrow
The Twilight Gates call to me with a song I must ignore, as it’s nothing more than the Song of Sorrow.
No longer traveling with the Wayward, Leo learns that finding his own way is its own adventure, and one he could never have experienced as one of the Wayward.
He joins a new caravan and befriends a young girl fascinated by the Twilight Gates, travels with one of the fae and learns of a danger to their realm, and makes an enemy of the Alley King.
Surviving the journey is only the first step. The Academy is the goal. Even then, he must still gain entry to the Academy—which proves more difficult than Benjamin led him to believe.
All will be worth it if he can infiltrate the Guild and get the vengeance he seeks.
The Wayward Chronicles continues this epic journey as Leo searches for his place in the world as he’s destined to become more than Wayward. He’s destined to become a part of the Song itself.
No longer traveling with the Wayward, Leo learns that finding his own way is its own adventure, and one he could never have experienced as one of the Wayward.
He joins a new caravan and befriends a young girl fascinated by the Twilight Gates, travels with one of the fae and learns of a danger to their realm, and makes an enemy of the Alley King.
Surviving the journey is only the first step. The Academy is the goal. Even then, he must still gain entry to the Academy—which proves more difficult than Benjamin led him to believe.
All will be worth it if he can infiltrate the Guild and get the vengeance he seeks.
The Wayward Chronicles continues this epic journey as Leo searches for his place in the world as he’s destined to become more than Wayward. He’s destined to become a part of the Song itself.
564 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2024
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September 10, 2024
An amazing series. I often review the first book of a series, then leave others to read and form their own opinion after that.
The second book, Strings of Sorrow, is even more compelling than Chords of Fate.
This series take the Queens Blade series, or at least an aspect from it, into a far greater dimension. I could not put it down.
We follow the protagonist on his journey in life, while this is normal, his life is most definitely not.
Rather than spoil the surprising twists and turns, I'll leave the reader to their own discoveries.
Just follow the series if you enjoy a brilliant and extremely well presented read.
Please keep writing DK - I'm hanging out for book 3.
The second book, Strings of Sorrow, is even more compelling than Chords of Fate.
This series take the Queens Blade series, or at least an aspect from it, into a far greater dimension. I could not put it down.
We follow the protagonist on his journey in life, while this is normal, his life is most definitely not.
Rather than spoil the surprising twists and turns, I'll leave the reader to their own discoveries.
Just follow the series if you enjoy a brilliant and extremely well presented read.
Please keep writing DK - I'm hanging out for book 3.
November 29, 2025
Finished the first two books and please get an editor
The story was good and the world building was interesting. The author repeated information so many times it became a tad irritating. The worst part was the editing. Words were missing from the sentence, or a word was used that made me wonder if the authored had dictated it and no-one had reviewed the manuscript for errors. That detracted from my enjoyment. It made it harder to read. Also, I realize this was a teenager making critical decisions, but dear me did he really have to make so many bad ones always followed by someone sneaking up on him and knocking him out? Please stop using this and then having him jump up as if nothing happened to him. Find another way to subdue him.
Some of the information he did not know could have been attributed to his unique upbringing but most of the secrecy and cryptic conversations he had seemed more of a repetitive plot device. Even with all of these issues, it still was enjoyable to read.
The story was good and the world building was interesting. The author repeated information so many times it became a tad irritating. The worst part was the editing. Words were missing from the sentence, or a word was used that made me wonder if the authored had dictated it and no-one had reviewed the manuscript for errors. That detracted from my enjoyment. It made it harder to read. Also, I realize this was a teenager making critical decisions, but dear me did he really have to make so many bad ones always followed by someone sneaking up on him and knocking him out? Please stop using this and then having him jump up as if nothing happened to him. Find another way to subdue him.
Some of the information he did not know could have been attributed to his unique upbringing but most of the secrecy and cryptic conversations he had seemed more of a repetitive plot device. Even with all of these issues, it still was enjoyable to read.
January 6, 2025
Compelling and Engaging!
D.K. Holmberg weaves a masterful tale. I did find the book annoying at times as this is a backstory for Garridan in the Queens Blade Series and Leo ( Garridan) gains entrance to The Academy, where most well educated Minstrels, Luthiers, Fabricators, Storytellers, Craftsmen and many others are educated. Leo gains a rare mid-cycle entrance to The Academy and quickly learns the Academy is far more difficult than he anticipated.
D.K. Holmberg weaves a masterful tale. I did find the book annoying at times as this is a backstory for Garridan in the Queens Blade Series and Leo ( Garridan) gains entrance to The Academy, where most well educated Minstrels, Luthiers, Fabricators, Storytellers, Craftsmen and many others are educated. Leo gains a rare mid-cycle entrance to The Academy and quickly learns the Academy is far more difficult than he anticipated.
January 1, 2025
one of the best series
I have read almost all Holmbergs books and loved most of them. This has been one of my very favourites and it just ties up loose ends From the queens blade.
I have read almost all Holmbergs books and loved most of them. This has been one of my very favourites and it just ties up loose ends From the queens blade.
April 28, 2025
Great book
Loved reading his book as always. Each series is unique in it's own way. I can't wait to read the next one.
Loved reading his book as always. Each series is unique in it's own way. I can't wait to read the next one.
July 22, 2025
Strong story
I don't love this authors style of writing but the story is so strong I still gave it 5 stars.
I don't love this authors style of writing but the story is so strong I still gave it 5 stars.
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