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The Canid Chronology Book Two: The Immortal Order
In the aftermath of the human invasion, agents on both sides conspire as sentiments for conflict spur through Altharia. Amid it all, Ashiy the fox has been named a hero. Much to his discomfort, the title interests both lords and ambassadors. Inexperienced with the powers at play and lacking a trustworthy mentor, Ashiy grapples with some of the most important decisions of his life. Which invitations from Altharia's nobles should he accept? Which should he flee? Despite his growing fear over a war brewing between men and animals, Ashiy finds that deep down, his heart leads him only to help a grieving companion...
Ziliac, the split-eyed wolf, is honor bound to face the parents of his lifelong friend. However, delivering the tragic news of their son's murder is not the only reason he dreads returning home to Sepplecretem. It was a hard place to grow up, rife with bullies and famed for its eerie crypts. What's more, the city is overshadowed by the Marrows - a controlling and powerful order of animal scholars who guard the tombs and hoard dangerous secrets. When Ziliac discovers that his friend's killer, the mysterious masked witch known only as Dusklight, remains at large, his mission changes to one of vengeance. And the Marrows might know something about her. Consumed with anger and haunted by visions foretelling doom, Ziliac must tread carefully. A single wrong move could ensnare him and Ashiy into the order's web of dark plots.
This new quest might change both of them -- if they survive it.
Ziliac, the split-eyed wolf, is honor bound to face the parents of his lifelong friend. However, delivering the tragic news of their son's murder is not the only reason he dreads returning home to Sepplecretem. It was a hard place to grow up, rife with bullies and famed for its eerie crypts. What's more, the city is overshadowed by the Marrows - a controlling and powerful order of animal scholars who guard the tombs and hoard dangerous secrets. When Ziliac discovers that his friend's killer, the mysterious masked witch known only as Dusklight, remains at large, his mission changes to one of vengeance. And the Marrows might know something about her. Consumed with anger and haunted by visions foretelling doom, Ziliac must tread carefully. A single wrong move could ensnare him and Ashiy into the order's web of dark plots.
This new quest might change both of them -- if they survive it.
329 pages, ebook
Published June 19, 2025
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September 5, 2025
Having read, and throughly enjoyed, book one of The Candid Chronology ( A Journey's Beginning ), I had a good idea of what to expect from book two, and let me tell you, it certainly did not disappoint.
If you're looking for an interesting, exciting, fresh take on fantasy, full of colourful characters and rich, immersive world building, then look no further than The Immortal Order.
Our main character, Ashiy, Is a young, wide eyed redtail fox who, following the fallout of the human invasion, is hailed a hero, much to his discomfort. But opportunities are abound for our intrepid lionhearted champion, crucial decisions are ahead and worries over a possible war between humans and animals are never far from his inquisitive mind.
Add to the mix Ziliac, a cunning wolf bent on vengeance for his friend's murder, and a suppressive, secretive group of animal scholars, and what you get is a wonderful tale full of intricate details and lots of intriguing animal characters, most very likeable and all believable and well fleshed out.
Want to know more? Be sure to pick your copy up.
So all in all, I throughly enjoyed this read. It's a classic fantasy adventure ( one of my absolute favourite genres ), and the storytelling is beautifully descriptive and full of imagination and depth.
The world Ashiy and others inhabit feels real and genuine, and as you read on, you truly feel immersed in the story.
It's certainty a page turner of a read that will surely have you flipping the pages long after you should have gone to sleep.
I read this in two sittings and i very much look forward to further tales of this marvellous world.
A big 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
If you're looking for an interesting, exciting, fresh take on fantasy, full of colourful characters and rich, immersive world building, then look no further than The Immortal Order.
Our main character, Ashiy, Is a young, wide eyed redtail fox who, following the fallout of the human invasion, is hailed a hero, much to his discomfort. But opportunities are abound for our intrepid lionhearted champion, crucial decisions are ahead and worries over a possible war between humans and animals are never far from his inquisitive mind.
Add to the mix Ziliac, a cunning wolf bent on vengeance for his friend's murder, and a suppressive, secretive group of animal scholars, and what you get is a wonderful tale full of intricate details and lots of intriguing animal characters, most very likeable and all believable and well fleshed out.
Want to know more? Be sure to pick your copy up.
So all in all, I throughly enjoyed this read. It's a classic fantasy adventure ( one of my absolute favourite genres ), and the storytelling is beautifully descriptive and full of imagination and depth.
The world Ashiy and others inhabit feels real and genuine, and as you read on, you truly feel immersed in the story.
It's certainty a page turner of a read that will surely have you flipping the pages long after you should have gone to sleep.
I read this in two sittings and i very much look forward to further tales of this marvellous world.
A big 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
March 25, 2026
A Very Good Follow up
Following a novel as strong as The Canid Chronology, Book One: A Journey's Beginning was always going to be a challenge, but this second instalment remains an enjoyable and worthwhile continuation of the story. Structurally, it closely mirrors the first book, so I won’t revisit the same depth of analysis here.
The story begins immediately following the events of Book One and, provides a light retelling of the prior events of its predecessor. There is still a degree of assumed knowledge, so this is not an ideal entry point for new readers. That said, the recap is handled well enough that someone unfamiliar could likely follow along, even if they would miss some of the emotional context, especially when it comes to Frelik.
My main criticism lies with the first half of the novel. It does feel slow, particularly as it follows Ashiy and Ziliac on their journey to return Frelik’s fur to his family. While this pacing is understandable given the circumstances and narrative direction, it does lag around the events of the previous book before the story finds its momentum.
Where the novel truly excels is in its second half. This is where it finds its footing and begins to stand out and is far more engaging narrative wise. By this point, the story becomes genuinely compelling, and I found myself eagerly reading on far longer than I should have to see how events would unfold.
From a craft perspective, the writing remains on par with the first book. It is well constructed, confident, and clearly considered. Angolan Hone continues to carry forward the themes established earlier, particularly in how he treats legacy and memory. Characters who held meaning in the first novel – especially those who died are not forgotten. Their presence is still felt and told, for example Harvick and Ceilia.
The introduction of new characters is handled well. Fyra adds energy and personality to the narrative, as well as a lot of enjoyable world lore, especially around the canid races, but the standout is truly Jiji. She is a particularly strong example of the author leaning into species-specific behaviour in a way that feels both natural in xenofiction and creative. Rather than simply including a bird as another character type, Angolan builds Jiji’s behaviour around recognisable traits, like the ability to mimic calls, and the result is genuinely memorable.
While Ashiy remains the central protagonist, this book feels just as much like Ziliac’s story. His past and family are explored more deeply, tying his personal arc into the broader world and its history in a meaningful way, especially when it came to his friendship with Frelik.
Overall, this is a solid second book in the series. The slower opening holds it back slightly, but the strength of the second half, particularly the final reveal more than compensates. I am really looking forward to the third entry.
Following a novel as strong as The Canid Chronology, Book One: A Journey's Beginning was always going to be a challenge, but this second instalment remains an enjoyable and worthwhile continuation of the story. Structurally, it closely mirrors the first book, so I won’t revisit the same depth of analysis here.
The story begins immediately following the events of Book One and, provides a light retelling of the prior events of its predecessor. There is still a degree of assumed knowledge, so this is not an ideal entry point for new readers. That said, the recap is handled well enough that someone unfamiliar could likely follow along, even if they would miss some of the emotional context, especially when it comes to Frelik.
My main criticism lies with the first half of the novel. It does feel slow, particularly as it follows Ashiy and Ziliac on their journey to return Frelik’s fur to his family. While this pacing is understandable given the circumstances and narrative direction, it does lag around the events of the previous book before the story finds its momentum.
Where the novel truly excels is in its second half. This is where it finds its footing and begins to stand out and is far more engaging narrative wise. By this point, the story becomes genuinely compelling, and I found myself eagerly reading on far longer than I should have to see how events would unfold.
From a craft perspective, the writing remains on par with the first book. It is well constructed, confident, and clearly considered. Angolan Hone continues to carry forward the themes established earlier, particularly in how he treats legacy and memory. Characters who held meaning in the first novel – especially those who died are not forgotten. Their presence is still felt and told, for example Harvick and Ceilia.
The introduction of new characters is handled well. Fyra adds energy and personality to the narrative, as well as a lot of enjoyable world lore, especially around the canid races, but the standout is truly Jiji. She is a particularly strong example of the author leaning into species-specific behaviour in a way that feels both natural in xenofiction and creative. Rather than simply including a bird as another character type, Angolan builds Jiji’s behaviour around recognisable traits, like the ability to mimic calls, and the result is genuinely memorable.
While Ashiy remains the central protagonist, this book feels just as much like Ziliac’s story. His past and family are explored more deeply, tying his personal arc into the broader world and its history in a meaningful way, especially when it came to his friendship with Frelik.
Overall, this is a solid second book in the series. The slower opening holds it back slightly, but the strength of the second half, particularly the final reveal more than compensates. I am really looking forward to the third entry.
August 20, 2025
I received a free ARC of this book.
Another entertaining story as we follow Ashiy, the redtail fox, after his adventures from Book 1. This review will contain a few spoilers, but I'll try to keep them light.
First off, the strengths of this book are the same strengths from the first--the worldbuilding is unique and well done, with an primarily anthropomorphic society as well as elves and humans. The world is well fleshed out and has a rich history, so rich that sometimes it was hard to for me to keep track of all of the details. That isn't a complaint, mind you--I enjoy getting sucked into stories where it feels like the world could be real, despite being filled with anthro animals. The well-written prose adds to this, with a high fantasy flair and a tendency toward a lot of detail.
The beginning of this book wraps up Ashiy's adventures in the capital city, and IMO it drags just a smidge as we move on from that story into the next. Ashiy is a fun character to follow, but his motivations aren't always clear to me, and he is presented with a lot of choices as to what to do next. What is more clear are the motivations of our other protagonist for this book, Ziliac. Through him, we get a clear goal to return to Seppletecrem, to return the a bit of fur from his fallen friend to his friend's parents.
The book really picks up as we go into Seppletecrem, and some of the history of the world comes alive as old enemies are found to be creeping among the crypts and memories beneath the town. Even better, we get a taste of real magic from Ziliac, who is clearly developing some sort of prophetic power. Ashiy also meets an interesting character in the fox-thief Fyra, who we discover also possesses sorcery to defend herself with. As someone who enjoys more high rather than low magic worlds, it was fun to see, and it made the story even more interesting for me.
As with the first book, it ends leaving you wanting more--a major threat is resolved, but there is clearly so much more happening in this world. It feels like a story where careful attention should be paid throughout to figure out what is truly going on, and what Ashiy's role is. There are some cryptic passages from elves who seem to know what is happening, but the reader is strung along--and I mean that in a positive way--without being outright told what the meaning of the many puzzle pieces we've seen are. It's also possible I missed something, since I am not the most detail-oriented reader, but I do know that I enjoyed the book and that I'm looking forward to the next.
June 25, 2025
《 ARC REVIEW 》
“'I don’t think I’ve found where I belong yet. Perhaps it’s not anywhere. Perhaps it’s the endless road and new experiences found each day. I just know that I want to help my friend.'”
☆☆☆☆☆
I just finished ARC reading the second book in the Canid Chronology, The Immortal Order by Angola Hone!
I had the opportunity to beta read this book late last year, and it picks up right where the first one leaves off. It follows Ashiy and Ziliac and their crazy adventures after the events of the first book. The storytelling is so great, and while I love reading about the main characters, the side characters are awesome as well! I think Fyra and Silceo are my favorites!
This is such a neat story, and I love seeing it progress! Ashiy and Ziliac are still struggling to come to terms with everything that happened, particularly Frelik's death. Ziliac must tell Frelik's parents that he was murdered, and his murderer is still out there. They must keep fighting day by day even when it gets tough, for everyone's sake.
This is truly a story about loss, grief, adventure, and friendship! It just got released on the 19th and is available to read now!
Thank you to Angola Hone for the opportunity to beta read this book! I can't wait to see what the next one brings!
“'I don’t think I’ve found where I belong yet. Perhaps it’s not anywhere. Perhaps it’s the endless road and new experiences found each day. I just know that I want to help my friend.'”
☆☆☆☆☆
I just finished ARC reading the second book in the Canid Chronology, The Immortal Order by Angola Hone!
I had the opportunity to beta read this book late last year, and it picks up right where the first one leaves off. It follows Ashiy and Ziliac and their crazy adventures after the events of the first book. The storytelling is so great, and while I love reading about the main characters, the side characters are awesome as well! I think Fyra and Silceo are my favorites!
This is such a neat story, and I love seeing it progress! Ashiy and Ziliac are still struggling to come to terms with everything that happened, particularly Frelik's death. Ziliac must tell Frelik's parents that he was murdered, and his murderer is still out there. They must keep fighting day by day even when it gets tough, for everyone's sake.
This is truly a story about loss, grief, adventure, and friendship! It just got released on the 19th and is available to read now!
Thank you to Angola Hone for the opportunity to beta read this book! I can't wait to see what the next one brings!
May 16, 2025
Firstly, I would like to say that the change between this book and the first with the change to split POV was amazing.
I felt like Ziliac was portrayed as a more aggressive and broody character in the first one and was shown more as a compassionate and caring character in this book.
All of the characters that they met on their journey felt significant and as if they had an impact on Ashiys characters development throughout the story.
The time that they spent in Sepplecretem was a great mystery that was delicately unravelled. After their arrival, the exploration of the mausoleum and the crypts below was intense and kept me hooked for its entirety. I became desperate to know what happened next as the story came towards its end and I’m left wanting to know more even after.
The only thing keeping me from giving this a five star is that some of the characters were interesting and felt like they had a good backstory that could be explored further that weren’t in the book for as long as I’d hoped.
I would recommend this book series to anyone who enjoys fantasy with some action and a sense of thriller too.
I felt like Ziliac was portrayed as a more aggressive and broody character in the first one and was shown more as a compassionate and caring character in this book.
All of the characters that they met on their journey felt significant and as if they had an impact on Ashiys characters development throughout the story.
The time that they spent in Sepplecretem was a great mystery that was delicately unravelled. After their arrival, the exploration of the mausoleum and the crypts below was intense and kept me hooked for its entirety. I became desperate to know what happened next as the story came towards its end and I’m left wanting to know more even after.
The only thing keeping me from giving this a five star is that some of the characters were interesting and felt like they had a good backstory that could be explored further that weren’t in the book for as long as I’d hoped.
I would recommend this book series to anyone who enjoys fantasy with some action and a sense of thriller too.
June 13, 2025
~Disclaimer: I received an ARC copy in exchange for a review.~
(Pardon for the rather lacklustre review since I'm not very good at writing reviews.)
The pacing has definitely improved compared to the first book. I do like how for the most part, the pacing is consistent and is just the right length.
If I have to make any criticisms, I wish the author could have expanded character development a little bit more for some of the minor characters. And this is probably a subjective opinion of mine more than a criticism, but I found the character change for one of the main protagonists in the climax portion to be a bit too jarringly abrupt for my personal tastes.
Overall, as with book 1, I've enjoyed reading book 2. And I look forward to seeing how book 3 continues. As with book 1, I rate book 2 4.25/5 (hence the 4 stars since I can only give full stars).
(Pardon for the rather lacklustre review since I'm not very good at writing reviews.)
The pacing has definitely improved compared to the first book. I do like how for the most part, the pacing is consistent and is just the right length.
If I have to make any criticisms, I wish the author could have expanded character development a little bit more for some of the minor characters. And this is probably a subjective opinion of mine more than a criticism, but I found the character change for one of the main protagonists in the climax portion to be a bit too jarringly abrupt for my personal tastes.
Overall, as with book 1, I've enjoyed reading book 2. And I look forward to seeing how book 3 continues. As with book 1, I rate book 2 4.25/5 (hence the 4 stars since I can only give full stars).
April 26, 2025
Bullet review:
+The world-building in the Canid Chronology continues to be stellar as we get to explore more new locations and learn a lot more about its lore, cultures and past.
+I really liked the setting of Sepplecretem, with its seemingly endless graveyards and crypts.
+Ziliac continues to be one of my favorite characters I've read in xenofiction in a while. I'm so happy he got a POV chapter here.
+I liked Fyra a lot.
-Ashiy is still a bit bland as far as fantasy protagonists go. He's not poorly written or anything, but his character feels less interesting and remarkable than those of Ziliac, Fyra and some of the side characters. That said, I was genuinely interested in his quest to find his parents in Sepplecretem.
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
+The world-building in the Canid Chronology continues to be stellar as we get to explore more new locations and learn a lot more about its lore, cultures and past.
+I really liked the setting of Sepplecretem, with its seemingly endless graveyards and crypts.
+Ziliac continues to be one of my favorite characters I've read in xenofiction in a while. I'm so happy he got a POV chapter here.
+I liked Fyra a lot.
-Ashiy is still a bit bland as far as fantasy protagonists go. He's not poorly written or anything, but his character feels less interesting and remarkable than those of Ziliac, Fyra and some of the side characters. That said, I was genuinely interested in his quest to find his parents in Sepplecretem.
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
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