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The Legends of Baelon #2
Two Crowns, Three Blades
“Revenge is a temptress, full of promise, but she rarely satisfies… and almost always exacts payment.“
Still grieving over the loss of his wife and daughter, King Axil of Aranox declares war on The Guild of Takers. The GOT’s High Order responds, strengthening its efforts to kill both of Baelon’s monarchs. Tristan Godfrey seeks his brother’s murderer, and true love is made to wait again as Sibil Dunn embarks on a solitary crusade. Saved from the guillotine, Overseer Reynard Rascall looks to avenge Spiro’s death, while retired Royal Guard, Rolft Aerns, recovers from his wounds and puts away his sword—until, that is, he learns of Sibil’s quest.
And all of Baelon hangs in the balance.
The Legends of Baelon, Book Two
Still grieving over the loss of his wife and daughter, King Axil of Aranox declares war on The Guild of Takers. The GOT’s High Order responds, strengthening its efforts to kill both of Baelon’s monarchs. Tristan Godfrey seeks his brother’s murderer, and true love is made to wait again as Sibil Dunn embarks on a solitary crusade. Saved from the guillotine, Overseer Reynard Rascall looks to avenge Spiro’s death, while retired Royal Guard, Rolft Aerns, recovers from his wounds and puts away his sword—until, that is, he learns of Sibil’s quest.
And all of Baelon hangs in the balance.
The Legends of Baelon, Book Two
- GenresFantasy
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2025
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Robert A. Walker
2 books40 followersRobert A. Walker grew up in Northwestern Massachusetts. After graduating college, he packed his scant belongings in a car with rusted-out floorboards and headed west. He’s lived in California ever since, and now resides along the Pacific Ocean with his wife and dogs. When not fabricating stories, he can be found roaming local tennis courts or working on a never-ending list of DIY house projects.
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May 29, 2025
"What is it, if not magic, that makes even absurd dreams seem so real in slumber?"
I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of Two Crowns, Three Blades by Robert Walker after having loved the first volume of the series Six Moons, Seven Gods: The Legends of Baelon. Baelon is one of the most well-imagined fantasy worlds I have read about in the last few years. Though you can easily get the context of the story from this book if you didn't read the first volume, I highly recommend starting with volume 1 to have a fuller appreciation of the book. That book provides an ideal introduction for many of the characters, in my opinion, especially King Axil. It is he who decides that he has had enough of the Guild of Takers and their treacheries.
“Some things are worth pursuing even though they don’t exist.”
Sibil, who has been one of my favorite characters from Baelon, has a difficult choice to make at the beginning of this book, and her decision will set her on an adventure. I love her relationship with Tristan. Charise is another well-built female character, and this fair representation of female characters is another endearing feature of this series. I also enjoyed the chapters with Spiro and Reynard.
The book paints an exquisite landscape of political intrigue, action, revenge, and magical elements without ever making it sound too crowded.
“Revenge is a temptress, full of promise, but she rarely satisfies… and almost always exacts payment.”
As for prose, it is frequently beautiful but always well-paced. The very first lines are enough to tell you the author knows his craft:
"A long, low growl in the skies above Tegan carried across the Lumax mountain range, rumbling softly into Aranox. One of the gods clearing his voice, no doubt, and surely what woke me."
The genius of prose is only one of the things that sets the book apart. The characters and the vividly well-built world were equally delightful. When I pick up a book set in a world, reality, or time different from ours, I always say, ‘Build me a world I can see, feel, and walk in.” Robert Walker has built just such a world here.
The author uses Game of Thrones' narrative style of narrating from a wide array of characters, which I think works best for a novel about such a vivid fantasy world. The perspectives of all those characters give us a more multidimensional picture of the world, and I believe that the author has managed to give all of them a unique voice.
In brief, this is not a series you want to miss and, in fact, will find yourself wanting more of as you reach the last page. Highly, highly recommended. I could live to read several more volumes about Baelon, but let's remember:
“Be mindful of the weight you ask your heart to carry; it will not be easy to shrug off.”
I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of Two Crowns, Three Blades by Robert Walker after having loved the first volume of the series Six Moons, Seven Gods: The Legends of Baelon. Baelon is one of the most well-imagined fantasy worlds I have read about in the last few years. Though you can easily get the context of the story from this book if you didn't read the first volume, I highly recommend starting with volume 1 to have a fuller appreciation of the book. That book provides an ideal introduction for many of the characters, in my opinion, especially King Axil. It is he who decides that he has had enough of the Guild of Takers and their treacheries.
“Some things are worth pursuing even though they don’t exist.”
Sibil, who has been one of my favorite characters from Baelon, has a difficult choice to make at the beginning of this book, and her decision will set her on an adventure. I love her relationship with Tristan. Charise is another well-built female character, and this fair representation of female characters is another endearing feature of this series. I also enjoyed the chapters with Spiro and Reynard.
The book paints an exquisite landscape of political intrigue, action, revenge, and magical elements without ever making it sound too crowded.
“Revenge is a temptress, full of promise, but she rarely satisfies… and almost always exacts payment.”
As for prose, it is frequently beautiful but always well-paced. The very first lines are enough to tell you the author knows his craft:
"A long, low growl in the skies above Tegan carried across the Lumax mountain range, rumbling softly into Aranox. One of the gods clearing his voice, no doubt, and surely what woke me."
The genius of prose is only one of the things that sets the book apart. The characters and the vividly well-built world were equally delightful. When I pick up a book set in a world, reality, or time different from ours, I always say, ‘Build me a world I can see, feel, and walk in.” Robert Walker has built just such a world here.
The author uses Game of Thrones' narrative style of narrating from a wide array of characters, which I think works best for a novel about such a vivid fantasy world. The perspectives of all those characters give us a more multidimensional picture of the world, and I believe that the author has managed to give all of them a unique voice.
In brief, this is not a series you want to miss and, in fact, will find yourself wanting more of as you reach the last page. Highly, highly recommended. I could live to read several more volumes about Baelon, but let's remember:
“Be mindful of the weight you ask your heart to carry; it will not be easy to shrug off.”
January 28, 2025
In the wake of Madam Dunn's death, Sibil declares her intent to join the army, openly vowing to strike against The Guild. Whispers of a young woman wielding a dagger adorned with a red-jeweled bone handle, slaying giants, tangle with rumors of the Wisperal’s return. Are these two tales connected? The narrative unfolds as an unlikely duo—a determined girl and an aging man—embarks on a perilous journey through a tumultuous world. Together, they navigate dangers and surprises, pursuing separate but intertwined goals.
Two Crowns, Three Blades, which is book two in The Legends of Baelon by Robert A. Walker, delivers a sprawling and intricate plot, anchored by engaging characters and formidable challenges. From a deadly pact to eliminate two kings to the intricacies of battle strategies, the novel seizes readers’ attention with its high-stakes missions and life-or-death gambits. The war strategies stand out as a highlight, evoking the grandeur of Tolkien's beloved fantasy epics like The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussions of medieval tactics—from bracing for volleys of arrows to weighing the risks of cavalry against spiked barriers—are rich with detail and lend authenticity to the book’s action sequences.
Walker’s prose vividly captures the world through his characters’ eyes, immersing readers in the unfolding drama. His ability to bring even minor characters to life is evident through meticulous descriptions, such as the “small curved nose, taut cheeks, and thin lips” of a striking female figure. These details ground the fantastical setting in a sense of realism. The Wisperal herself is a standout element, shrouded in an aura of awe and menace. Rumors paint her as a giant slayer, a figure who hunts the wicked and delivers them “to Baelon below.” Her mythic presence elevates the stakes and deepens the intrigue, making her one of the story’s most compelling elements.
The abundance of characters—kings, enemies, and allies—woven into an intricate web of missions and alliances will appeal to readers who seek a rich, character-driven saga. Walker crafts a tale brimming with twists, suspense, and engaging fantasy elements. Fans of intricate political intrigue, thrilling action, and clever strategic planning will find much to enjoy. Two Crowns, Three Blades offers a captivating blend of epic adventure and imaginative storytelling.
Two Crowns, Three Blades, which is book two in The Legends of Baelon by Robert A. Walker, delivers a sprawling and intricate plot, anchored by engaging characters and formidable challenges. From a deadly pact to eliminate two kings to the intricacies of battle strategies, the novel seizes readers’ attention with its high-stakes missions and life-or-death gambits. The war strategies stand out as a highlight, evoking the grandeur of Tolkien's beloved fantasy epics like The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussions of medieval tactics—from bracing for volleys of arrows to weighing the risks of cavalry against spiked barriers—are rich with detail and lend authenticity to the book’s action sequences.
Walker’s prose vividly captures the world through his characters’ eyes, immersing readers in the unfolding drama. His ability to bring even minor characters to life is evident through meticulous descriptions, such as the “small curved nose, taut cheeks, and thin lips” of a striking female figure. These details ground the fantastical setting in a sense of realism. The Wisperal herself is a standout element, shrouded in an aura of awe and menace. Rumors paint her as a giant slayer, a figure who hunts the wicked and delivers them “to Baelon below.” Her mythic presence elevates the stakes and deepens the intrigue, making her one of the story’s most compelling elements.
The abundance of characters—kings, enemies, and allies—woven into an intricate web of missions and alliances will appeal to readers who seek a rich, character-driven saga. Walker crafts a tale brimming with twists, suspense, and engaging fantasy elements. Fans of intricate political intrigue, thrilling action, and clever strategic planning will find much to enjoy. Two Crowns, Three Blades offers a captivating blend of epic adventure and imaginative storytelling.
April 1, 2025
There’s epic fantasy, and then there’s Baelon. Author Robert A. Walker returns with Two Crowns, Three Blades, an emotionally rich and expansively plotted tale that refuses to be boxed into the usual tropes. This book took me deeper into the world he so vividly carved in Six Moons, Seven Gods, but this time, the narrative heart is Sibil Dunn, and what a heart she has.
Author Walker has this unique ability to blend the elegance of high fantasy with the grittiness of lived trauma. Sibil’s journey that is part grief-soaked pilgrimage, part battle cry, is full of tenderness, fury, and painfully honest introspection. From dreamlike forest encounters to political maneuvering in war-torn castles, every chapter feels like a painting: atmospheric, emotionally charged, and tinged with bittersweet tension.
The prose flows beautifully, it is lyrical yet grounded, and I truly appreciated how much depth was given to the emotional fallout of war and vengeance. Author Walker doesn’t shy away from the weight of loss. He lets his characters breathe through it. But what really made this book sing was its handling of legacy, both personal and political. We see young people like Sibil and Tristan trying to reconcile inherited grief with the need to carve out their own purpose. There's an almost Shakespearean tension between duty and identity, particularly in the climactic moments between Sibil and King Axil. It’s subtle, powerful, and brilliantly done.
If I had to nitpick (as an editor, I must), I might say that the middle sagged just slightly under the weight of dense political strategizing. But that’s a small matter in the grand scope of what Author Walker accomplishes here. This is what fantasy should be: grand in scale, intimate in voice, and unafraid to ask hard questions about loyalty, love, and the cost of courage.
I highly recommend it to fans of Robin Hobb, Tad Williams, and emotionally intelligent fantasy in the vein of The Priory of the Orange Tree or The Faithful and the Fallen. This book (and series) is a must-read!
Author Walker has this unique ability to blend the elegance of high fantasy with the grittiness of lived trauma. Sibil’s journey that is part grief-soaked pilgrimage, part battle cry, is full of tenderness, fury, and painfully honest introspection. From dreamlike forest encounters to political maneuvering in war-torn castles, every chapter feels like a painting: atmospheric, emotionally charged, and tinged with bittersweet tension.
The prose flows beautifully, it is lyrical yet grounded, and I truly appreciated how much depth was given to the emotional fallout of war and vengeance. Author Walker doesn’t shy away from the weight of loss. He lets his characters breathe through it. But what really made this book sing was its handling of legacy, both personal and political. We see young people like Sibil and Tristan trying to reconcile inherited grief with the need to carve out their own purpose. There's an almost Shakespearean tension between duty and identity, particularly in the climactic moments between Sibil and King Axil. It’s subtle, powerful, and brilliantly done.
If I had to nitpick (as an editor, I must), I might say that the middle sagged just slightly under the weight of dense political strategizing. But that’s a small matter in the grand scope of what Author Walker accomplishes here. This is what fantasy should be: grand in scale, intimate in voice, and unafraid to ask hard questions about loyalty, love, and the cost of courage.
I highly recommend it to fans of Robin Hobb, Tad Williams, and emotionally intelligent fantasy in the vein of The Priory of the Orange Tree or The Faithful and the Fallen. This book (and series) is a must-read!
April 30, 2025
Two Crowns, Three Blades is book two in The Legends of Baelon series by Walker. It follows Six Moons, Seven Gods which I reviewed last year.
Robert A. Walker’s Two Crowns, Three Blades is an immersive fantasy adventure filled with political intrigue, deep-seated betrayals, and the weight of destiny. The novel follows Sibil Dunn, a young woman grappling with loss, visions, and the intricate web of alliances and conflicts surrounding the realm of Aranox. A tale of vengeance, power, and self-discovery, Walker crafts a world teeming with rich mythology, compelling characters, and the tension of a kingdom on the brink of war.
At the heart of the story is Sibil, a heroine burdened by grief and driven by a relentless determination to carve her own fate. Following the tragic murder of her mother and the mounting instability in the kingdom, she seeks a place among warriors, hoping to avenge those she lost. But her journey is far from simple—kings and marshals attempt to control her fate, while shadowy forces conspire against the realm. As she navigates an unforgiving world, her visions of the future become both a gift and a curse, revealing glimpses of a destiny she can’t yet understand.
Walker’s storytelling is layered, combining action with introspective moments that explore duty, identity, and the personal cost of war. The political maneuvering between kingdoms, the enigmatic magic woven through the lore, and the deeply personal stakes make for a thrilling yet emotionally gripping read. From dreamlike prophecies to brutal battle preparations, every moment in Two Crowns, Three Blades feels weighty, building toward an explosive climax.
Find my full review here: https://likelystory.blog/2025/04/30/r...
Robert A. Walker’s Two Crowns, Three Blades is an immersive fantasy adventure filled with political intrigue, deep-seated betrayals, and the weight of destiny. The novel follows Sibil Dunn, a young woman grappling with loss, visions, and the intricate web of alliances and conflicts surrounding the realm of Aranox. A tale of vengeance, power, and self-discovery, Walker crafts a world teeming with rich mythology, compelling characters, and the tension of a kingdom on the brink of war.
At the heart of the story is Sibil, a heroine burdened by grief and driven by a relentless determination to carve her own fate. Following the tragic murder of her mother and the mounting instability in the kingdom, she seeks a place among warriors, hoping to avenge those she lost. But her journey is far from simple—kings and marshals attempt to control her fate, while shadowy forces conspire against the realm. As she navigates an unforgiving world, her visions of the future become both a gift and a curse, revealing glimpses of a destiny she can’t yet understand.
Walker’s storytelling is layered, combining action with introspective moments that explore duty, identity, and the personal cost of war. The political maneuvering between kingdoms, the enigmatic magic woven through the lore, and the deeply personal stakes make for a thrilling yet emotionally gripping read. From dreamlike prophecies to brutal battle preparations, every moment in Two Crowns, Three Blades feels weighty, building toward an explosive climax.
Find my full review here: https://likelystory.blog/2025/04/30/r...
November 3, 2025
In Two Crowns, Three Blades, Robert A. Walker delivers an emotionally intelligent and masterfully constructed continuation of The Legends of Baelon saga. This second installment builds on the sweeping mythology of Aranox with even greater scope and narrative precision, pulling readers into a kingdom teetering between grief, revenge, and destiny.
At its core, this is a story about the cost of vengeance. Through King Axil’s mourning, Sibil Dunn’s relentless pursuit of justice, and Tristan Godfrey’s moral struggle, Walker explores how grief reshapes purpose and how loyalty can both save and destroy. The result is a rare blend of high fantasy and psychological depth, where every sword stroke carries an echo of conscience.
Walker’s prose is fluid and vivid, balancing grandeur with human intimacy. His worldbuilding feels lived-in from the Guild of Takers’ shadowed intrigues to the wounded nobility of Baelon’s monarchs. Readers who admire the political intricacy of A Song of Ice and Fire, the emotional weight of The Faithful and the Fallen, or the mythic tone of The First Law Trilogy will find a new favorite in Walker’s writing.
A powerful continuation that refines and expands everything that made The Legends of Baelon compelling Two Crowns, Three Blades is epic fantasy with a heart, intellect, and timeless moral resonance.
At its core, this is a story about the cost of vengeance. Through King Axil’s mourning, Sibil Dunn’s relentless pursuit of justice, and Tristan Godfrey’s moral struggle, Walker explores how grief reshapes purpose and how loyalty can both save and destroy. The result is a rare blend of high fantasy and psychological depth, where every sword stroke carries an echo of conscience.
Walker’s prose is fluid and vivid, balancing grandeur with human intimacy. His worldbuilding feels lived-in from the Guild of Takers’ shadowed intrigues to the wounded nobility of Baelon’s monarchs. Readers who admire the political intricacy of A Song of Ice and Fire, the emotional weight of The Faithful and the Fallen, or the mythic tone of The First Law Trilogy will find a new favorite in Walker’s writing.
A powerful continuation that refines and expands everything that made The Legends of Baelon compelling Two Crowns, Three Blades is epic fantasy with a heart, intellect, and timeless moral resonance.
February 16, 2025
Two Crowns, Three Blades is an excellent continuation of The Legends of Baelon series, delivering even more adventure, growth, and depth than its predecessor. The character development is top-notch—Sybil, in particular, stands out as she evolves into a strong, self-assured figure while maintaining her kind-hearted nature. It's a delicate balance that makes her journey truly engaging.
The introduction of new characters adds fresh layers to the story, and their personalities enrich the overall narrative. The writing style is fluid and immersive, making it impossible not to get swept up in the world Sostman has built.
This book is a must-read for fans of fantasy, offering both heart and excitement in equal measure. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a great adventure with unforgettable characters.
Pros:
Strong character development, especially Sybil
Exciting adventure and engaging plot
Fluid, immersive writing style
Cons:
None!
An outstanding second book in a series that continues to captivate and thrill.
The introduction of new characters adds fresh layers to the story, and their personalities enrich the overall narrative. The writing style is fluid and immersive, making it impossible not to get swept up in the world Sostman has built.
This book is a must-read for fans of fantasy, offering both heart and excitement in equal measure. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a great adventure with unforgettable characters.
Pros:
Strong character development, especially Sybil
Exciting adventure and engaging plot
Fluid, immersive writing style
Cons:
None!
An outstanding second book in a series that continues to captivate and thrill.
May 16, 2025
I could not wait to return to Baelon, and Walker wasted no time dropping the reader right back into the story. I highly recommend reading book one, or you’ll find yourself a bit lost. The world is just as vivid and intricate as I remember it, and we get to see the story unfold through the character’s eyes. I love how it feels like you’re right there, standing in the midst of everything as it unfolds, not just watching a movie but experiencing it. The story itself is full of tension, and moves along at a good pace with plenty of tension. You’ll find yourself heavily invested in how things turn out - and who will come out on top. You can feel the character’s emotions rolling off the page, and that’s part of what drives you to keep turning pages, wanting to find that resolution for them. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy!
April 19, 2025
Two Crowns, Three Blades by Robert A. Walker is a fantastic follow-up to Six Moons, Seven Gods!
Walker continues to expand the world of Baelon in rich, immersive detail while deepening the characters I grew to love in the first book. The stakes are higher, the pacing is tighter, and the multiple storylines are woven together even more seamlessly this time around. I especially enjoyed how the political intrigue and character development took center stage, adding new layers to the already gripping narrative.
If you enjoy epic fantasy filled with medieval elements, complex characters, and a fast-paced plot, you’ll definitely want to continue this series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Walker continues to expand the world of Baelon in rich, immersive detail while deepening the characters I grew to love in the first book. The stakes are higher, the pacing is tighter, and the multiple storylines are woven together even more seamlessly this time around. I especially enjoyed how the political intrigue and character development took center stage, adding new layers to the already gripping narrative.
If you enjoy epic fantasy filled with medieval elements, complex characters, and a fast-paced plot, you’ll definitely want to continue this series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 14, 2025
Excellent second book! I enjoyed the growth of the familiar characters and really liked some of the new ones. I loved how strong and self assured Sybil has become yet still kind hearted.
What I love about Walker’s writing is the dialogue. The life he breathes into his characters and stories are showcased in the authentic conversations that allow the reader to be fully engulfed into the world of Baelon.
My excitement level for this sequel was definitely high and I throughly enjoyed Sybil’s adventure to the GOT.
Highly recommend to fantasy readers and really anyone who loves a good story full of adventure and great characters!
What I love about Walker’s writing is the dialogue. The life he breathes into his characters and stories are showcased in the authentic conversations that allow the reader to be fully engulfed into the world of Baelon.
My excitement level for this sequel was definitely high and I throughly enjoyed Sybil’s adventure to the GOT.
Highly recommend to fantasy readers and really anyone who loves a good story full of adventure and great characters!
January 29, 2025
You know a story is memorable when you pick the second installment almost a year later, and it feels like coming home. This happened to me with "Two Crowns, Three Blades," the second book in Robert A. Walker's The Legends of Baelon series. The character development is stellar. I loved the whimsy and mysticism of this book, while the twists, secrets, and heart-pounding action kept me turning the pages.
December 29, 2024
This book is a winner of the Spotlyts Story Award. (Reference link that will go live on or after 7 January 2025: https://spotlyts.com/2025/01/07/spotl...)
May 7, 2025
This blurb makes it clear that Baelon isn’t just a setting—it’s a world teetering on the edge of war and change. I love books where multiple characters are chasing different goals, and this one seems like a perfect storm of intersecting paths and personal stakes. Feels epic already.
May 7, 2025
What struck me most is the grief that drives these characters. From King Axil’s heartbreak to Tristan and Sibil’s personal missions, this feels like a deeply emotional story wrapped in a grand fantasy shell. I’m already bracing myself for tears—and cheering them all on.
December 29, 2024
Nice one
December 30, 2024
Good for read, fantastic experience.
December 30, 2024
Love this 🤍
January 1, 2025
The story is wild and full of beauty yet spooky feeling. Suprisingly i enjoy this
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January 1, 2025
super interesting!!
January 2, 2025
Amazing
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January 2, 2025
Love this book
January 4, 2025
This amazing book
June 10, 2025
Picking up shortly after the conclusion of the first book, Two Crowns, Three Blades focuses on the fallout from the executions and deaths featured in the first story. Sibil, Tristan, and King Axil are each looking for revenge. The Magister and the Guild of Takers want to see the assassination of both kings of Baelon. Both sides recognize that a war is coming.
In my review of the first book I wrote, “Six Moons, Seven Gods is a story of happy accidents and about being in the right place at the right, or sometimes wrong, time.” There was humor and lightheartedness in the midst of an adventure. However, this time around, the mood is quite different; the humor is hard to find and the characters have become hardened and focused. Two Crowns, Three Blades is about revenge, and it is dark, even bleak at times. Also different from the first book where seemingly unrelated events all tie together, there is but a single focus that drives the plot of the story: to take down the Guild of Takers (GOT), and yet, at times the story felt confusing with multiple moving pieces.
Both King Axil and Sibil are driven to take down the Magister and his cronies. Each takes their own path to avenge their mutual losses, and ultimately find a way to work together. Without giving spoilers, I will comment that Two Crowns, Three Blades appears to have closed the door on this story arc that started with Six Moons, Seven Gods. I’m glad the author wove a tight plot over the two books rather than added prolonged adventures, especially as this one was so much darker than the first.
There is adventure, revenge, turmoil, redemption, tragedy, and triumph. Even though the immediate story arc is concluded, there is room for more tales from Baelon, and I for one hope that Walker is planning more.
My Rating: B/B-
Review copy provided by author
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
In my review of the first book I wrote, “Six Moons, Seven Gods is a story of happy accidents and about being in the right place at the right, or sometimes wrong, time.” There was humor and lightheartedness in the midst of an adventure. However, this time around, the mood is quite different; the humor is hard to find and the characters have become hardened and focused. Two Crowns, Three Blades is about revenge, and it is dark, even bleak at times. Also different from the first book where seemingly unrelated events all tie together, there is but a single focus that drives the plot of the story: to take down the Guild of Takers (GOT), and yet, at times the story felt confusing with multiple moving pieces.
Both King Axil and Sibil are driven to take down the Magister and his cronies. Each takes their own path to avenge their mutual losses, and ultimately find a way to work together. Without giving spoilers, I will comment that Two Crowns, Three Blades appears to have closed the door on this story arc that started with Six Moons, Seven Gods. I’m glad the author wove a tight plot over the two books rather than added prolonged adventures, especially as this one was so much darker than the first.
There is adventure, revenge, turmoil, redemption, tragedy, and triumph. Even though the immediate story arc is concluded, there is room for more tales from Baelon, and I for one hope that Walker is planning more.
My Rating: B/B-
Review copy provided by author
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
April 30, 2025
I really enjoyed reading Two Crowns, Three Blades. I enjoyed the first book in the series but this second one took the story to a whole new level!
Sibil has been through so much that she just wants some normalcy and true love. But King Axil has declared war on the GOT (Guild Of Takers). Sibil thinks this is her opportunity to get revenge for everything that she has lost. When she is denied the opportunity to be part of the Baelon Aranox army she decides to take matters into her owns hands and find justice for those that she has lost. King Axil and Sibil both seek revenge and won't give up fighting no matter the cost. There are other characters also seeking revenge for one thing or another.
I liked how the author continued the story from the previous book but made this installment even better. The characters continued to develop throughout the story and we got to meet some new ones along the way like Gradi. I like Sibil's perseverance and how she fights for what she believes in. Although she finds herself in some unpredictable moments along the way. I enjoyed all the adventures of not only Sibil but also of Reynard and Rolft. Reynard is one of the villains in the story but there is just something that I like about him.
This story is filled with action, adventure, mystery, suspense and a bit of romance. It is a real page turner and I recommend reading it. I am hoping that the author is going to continue with the story because I need to find out more about these characters and their stories!
Sibil has been through so much that she just wants some normalcy and true love. But King Axil has declared war on the GOT (Guild Of Takers). Sibil thinks this is her opportunity to get revenge for everything that she has lost. When she is denied the opportunity to be part of the Baelon Aranox army she decides to take matters into her owns hands and find justice for those that she has lost. King Axil and Sibil both seek revenge and won't give up fighting no matter the cost. There are other characters also seeking revenge for one thing or another.
I liked how the author continued the story from the previous book but made this installment even better. The characters continued to develop throughout the story and we got to meet some new ones along the way like Gradi. I like Sibil's perseverance and how she fights for what she believes in. Although she finds herself in some unpredictable moments along the way. I enjoyed all the adventures of not only Sibil but also of Reynard and Rolft. Reynard is one of the villains in the story but there is just something that I like about him.
This story is filled with action, adventure, mystery, suspense and a bit of romance. It is a real page turner and I recommend reading it. I am hoping that the author is going to continue with the story because I need to find out more about these characters and their stories!
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