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The Riyria Revelations #4
An Bord der Smaragdsturm
Das Diebespaar Hadrian und Royce, bekannt unter dem Namen Riyria, wollte sich eigentlich längst aus den gefährlichen Geschäften zurückziehen. Da erreicht die beiden ein Auftrag des Königs: Sie sollen des Agenten Merrick Marius habhaft werden, der allem Anschein nach im Kampf um das Königreich Melengar die Fäden in Händen hält. Als sie dafür auf dem mächtigen Segler Smaragdsturm anheuern, können sie noch nicht wissen, dass ihre Feinde längst an Bord sind. Ganz abgesehen von Piraten, die dem Schiff folgen, und Ausgesetzten und wilden Kriegern, die sie am Gestade einsamer Inseln erwarten.
440 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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August 28, 2023
Oh wow, it took me 9 whole days to read 375 miserable little pages. Either my grey cells really are dysfunctioning or all the sailing boredomaction in this book worked as one of the best sedatives ever. Thank fish for the Arista/Thrace chapters because if it weren't for these two ladies (Arista = 😍😍, just so you know) I'm pretty sure I would have gone into hibernation by now.
Granted, there were a few unexpected twists that added some excitement to the story and the last chapters of the book make me want to read the next installment in the series posthaste (if only to see Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler—not the character's real name—die a slightly excruciating death) but it doesn't change the fact that this book suffers from an acute case of Filleritis Extremis (also known as Most Severe Middle Book Syndrome).
👋 To be continued and stuff.
· Book 1: The Crown Conspiracy ★★★★
· Book 2: Avempartha ★★★
· Book 3: Nyphron Rising ★★★★
· Book 5: Wintertide ★★★★★
· Book 6: Percepliquis ★★★★
Granted, there were a few unexpected twists that added some excitement to the story and the last chapters of the book make me want to read the next installment in the series posthaste (if only to see Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler—not the character's real name—die a slightly excruciating death) but it doesn't change the fact that this book suffers from an acute case of Filleritis Extremis (also known as Most Severe Middle Book Syndrome).
👋 To be continued and stuff.
· Book 1: The Crown Conspiracy ★★★★
· Book 2: Avempartha ★★★
· Book 3: Nyphron Rising ★★★★
· Book 5: Wintertide ★★★★★
· Book 6: Percepliquis ★★★★
February 8, 2017
This series gets better and better. I need more stars to spread ... 5 is not enough! :-)
February 12, 2020
I am deeply in love now. I admit that it's boring as hell from beginning up to the last quarter of the book. But last chapters made up to it fantastically. The ending was predictable, once again, but executed awesomely. Setting off to the next book.
June 3, 2023
Royce y Hadrian ahora trabajando para el rey deben enfocarse en encontrar la razon del viaje del barco "La Tormenta Esmeralda" y si es posible detenerlo. Asi que van a hacer algo que nunca pensaron, ser tripulacion. Pero los misterios del destino del barco son mucho mas de lo que esperan, y no solo deben luchar por mantenerse en el barco, sino tambien contra los mismos tripulantes porque hay un traidor entre ellos. Solo dependeran de su suerte y su experticia para regresa de nuevo a casa, sanos y salvos.
Por otro lado, tenemos a Arista que esta buscando localizar al heredero, un hombre que ha sido capturado por los altos regentes de la iglesia. El problema radica en que ninguno de los hechizos que conoce logra darle la ubicacion del hombre, y quizas deba entrar en la madriguera del leon para poder encontrarlo.
Este libro es bastante mas oscuro que los anteriores, comenzando que no tiene un "final feliz" como tal, es mas como el ultimo escalon para tocar el fondo y poder resurguir. Ademas, su lectura se me hizo muy lenta y pesada en algunas partes, ademas de la falta de logica de mucha de las cosas que hicieron alguno de los personajes. Sin embargo, en este libro me gusto conocer a Amelia y su relacion con "Modena", aunque todavia no estoy muy segura quien es el "modisto" que siempre esta con ellas, pero espero que en el proximo libro podamos descubrirlo.
No me gusto la muerte de cierto personaje, igual que en el libro anterior, no espere que lo mataran saiendo que todavia podia ayudar mucho en la trama, pero esperaremos a ver que nos trae el autor a continuacion, ya que todavia faltan dos libros para termnar la saga.
En fin, esta ha sido una saga realmente entretenida, con buenos personajes y una trama facil de seguir, voy a terminar de leerla para poder conocer el final de nuestros heroes.
Por otro lado, tenemos a Arista que esta buscando localizar al heredero, un hombre que ha sido capturado por los altos regentes de la iglesia. El problema radica en que ninguno de los hechizos que conoce logra darle la ubicacion del hombre, y quizas deba entrar en la madriguera del leon para poder encontrarlo.
Este libro es bastante mas oscuro que los anteriores, comenzando que no tiene un "final feliz" como tal, es mas como el ultimo escalon para tocar el fondo y poder resurguir. Ademas, su lectura se me hizo muy lenta y pesada en algunas partes, ademas de la falta de logica de mucha de las cosas que hicieron alguno de los personajes. Sin embargo, en este libro me gusto conocer a Amelia y su relacion con "Modena", aunque todavia no estoy muy segura quien es el "modisto" que siempre esta con ellas, pero espero que en el proximo libro podamos descubrirlo.
No me gusto la muerte de cierto personaje, igual que en el libro anterior, no espere que lo mataran saiendo que todavia podia ayudar mucho en la trama, pero esperaremos a ver que nos trae el autor a continuacion, ya que todavia faltan dos libros para termnar la saga.
En fin, esta ha sido una saga realmente entretenida, con buenos personajes y una trama facil de seguir, voy a terminar de leerla para poder conocer el final de nuestros heroes.
July 21, 2021
Wow, what an ending. 👀
August 21, 2017
Wow, I love how this series takes off to greater heights with each and every instalment so far. We get to see more of the world of Elan as our favourite duo travels to southern regions of Delgos and Calis on a ship for which the book is named after.
I typically do not enjoy naval settings and sailing jargons often just fly right over my head. However, as Hadrian and Royce are both portrayed as sailing noobs, the reader gets the benefit of some form of ‘education’ such that it’s a lot easier for me to breeze through these sections of the book.
We got to see Hadrian’s shadier past when we reached Calis, where he had once gained fame with his fighting skills. I have to say that since Book 1, I was literally dying to see Hadrian use the 2-handed sword on this back (which we later learnt is called a spadone, a knight’s weapon). I am still swooning over the notion that he carries 3 swords and the covers of these books didn’t help because they are awesome!
There is a really amazing secondary character introduced in this book, which I won’t elaborate too much about save for this quote from said character:
”My father used to say, ‘A knight draws his sword for three reasons: to defend himself, to defend the weak, and to defend his lord,’ but he always added, ‘Never defend yourself against the truth, never defend the weakness in others, and never defend a lord without honor.’ --> RESPECT!
The other set of POV came from the female characters, Arista, Modina and Amilia. I have to say that I liked every single one of them (which is very rare) – all strong characters in their own right, yet never overly so. A sense of vulnerability or insecurity still pervades and this makes them believable. Modina is getting back on her feet and Arista, oh my, this princess has truly come to her own.
As the plot progresses and the world expands, the overall tone also gets darker. While there are still some pockets of humour, there are more deaths and brutality, and of course, the omnipresent theme in most fantasy books, betrayal. In conclusion, thoroughly enjoyable and addictive, and needless to say, I've started on the next book already.
I typically do not enjoy naval settings and sailing jargons often just fly right over my head. However, as Hadrian and Royce are both portrayed as sailing noobs, the reader gets the benefit of some form of ‘education’ such that it’s a lot easier for me to breeze through these sections of the book.
We got to see Hadrian’s shadier past when we reached Calis, where he had once gained fame with his fighting skills. I have to say that since Book 1, I was literally dying to see Hadrian use the 2-handed sword on this back (which we later learnt is called a spadone, a knight’s weapon). I am still swooning over the notion that he carries 3 swords and the covers of these books didn’t help because they are awesome!
There is a really amazing secondary character introduced in this book, which I won’t elaborate too much about save for this quote from said character:
”My father used to say, ‘A knight draws his sword for three reasons: to defend himself, to defend the weak, and to defend his lord,’ but he always added, ‘Never defend yourself against the truth, never defend the weakness in others, and never defend a lord without honor.’ --> RESPECT!
The other set of POV came from the female characters, Arista, Modina and Amilia. I have to say that I liked every single one of them (which is very rare) – all strong characters in their own right, yet never overly so. A sense of vulnerability or insecurity still pervades and this makes them believable. Modina is getting back on her feet and Arista, oh my, this princess has truly come to her own.
As the plot progresses and the world expands, the overall tone also gets darker. While there are still some pockets of humour, there are more deaths and brutality, and of course, the omnipresent theme in most fantasy books, betrayal. In conclusion, thoroughly enjoyable and addictive, and needless to say, I've started on the next book already.
January 30, 2015
[4.5 Stars]
June 6, 2018
I'm so happy that I enjoyed this way more than book 3 :) Also, I can finally say that I am starting to like Arista.
November 20, 2025
Jak ja mam teraz czekać do stycznia na wznowienia kolejnych tomów?!?!
January 2, 2014
Another fun entry in the Riyria Revelations Series. At book four (or book two if you only count the Omnibuses) the world building is still expanding. We go outside Averyn as Locke and Jean Royce and Hadrian pretend to be sailors and hit the open water.
Royce’s nemesis, Merrick Marius, is working for the Imperials and it’s up to our two thieves to find out what he’s up to and stop him. So there will be pirates, there will be ship to ship battles –and there will be goblins...Goblins! Wha...?! Well this is sword and sorcery after all and Sullivan doesn’t shy away from the stock standard races of gnarly Goblin, Dwarves and pointy ear Elves. But this book the goblins get showcased. It kinda made me want to dust of my LOTR DVD set with a plate of manflesh on the side and maybe some sour ale to wash it down.
The characters continue to develop as well and there’s more than a hint of past jobs Royce and Hadrian have carried out in the places they end up. Hadrian also has a notorious past that is remembered in some corners of the world. Arista’s magical skill continues to level up as well as she continues the search for the Heir of Novron.
There’s a lot more going on now than when we first started the series. I would really like to see Mordena’s character develop more. Even though the puppet Empress features a lot in the book she’s still coming out of her shell.
Again, Tim Gerard Reynolds does an excellent job with the audio narration. He’s very easy to listen to. I give him 4.5 stars. The book itself I’m giving...
4 stars
Royce’s nemesis, Merrick Marius, is working for the Imperials and it’s up to our two thieves to find out what he’s up to and stop him. So there will be pirates, there will be ship to ship battles –and there will be goblins...Goblins! Wha...?! Well this is sword and sorcery after all and Sullivan doesn’t shy away from the stock standard races of gnarly Goblin, Dwarves and pointy ear Elves. But this book the goblins get showcased. It kinda made me want to dust of my LOTR DVD set with a plate of manflesh on the side and maybe some sour ale to wash it down.
The characters continue to develop as well and there’s more than a hint of past jobs Royce and Hadrian have carried out in the places they end up. Hadrian also has a notorious past that is remembered in some corners of the world. Arista’s magical skill continues to level up as well as she continues the search for the Heir of Novron.
There’s a lot more going on now than when we first started the series. I would really like to see Mordena’s character develop more. Even though the puppet Empress features a lot in the book she’s still coming out of her shell.
Again, Tim Gerard Reynolds does an excellent job with the audio narration. He’s very easy to listen to. I give him 4.5 stars. The book itself I’m giving...
4 stars
October 23, 2015
Not quite as good as the previous books. I found Royce and Hadrian's part in the story took a long time to come to fruition and the section when they were on board ship did not keep my attention completely. However it all worked out in the end :)
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November 6, 2022“Always remember that the tales of another are never as wondrous as your own.”
“The Emerald Storm” is the fourth book in The Riyria Revelations of the greater Riyria Universe. It is found in the bind up Rise of Empire.
To be honest, it’s very difficult to review these books. I don’t know why I’m struggling but I am. The fight continues. Arista continues to be a badass. Modina is coming into her power. The epic bromance that is Royce and Hadrian still blooms, no matter how many times Hadrian’s good nature gets them into trouble (To Royce’s annoyance) So…book good.
“The fact that we’re trapped here, with no chance of retreat except into the ocean, doesn’t bother you?”
Hadrian glanced over the side at the heaving waves. “Well, not until now. Why do you always have to ruin everything? Couldn’t you let me enjoy the moment?”
August 4, 2017
E ovo je već druga priča. Fokusirano, brzo i zabavno, uz možda malkice antiklimaks na kraju, ali svakako dobar pokazatelj da će poslednje dve knjige biti dovoljno vredne da iskupe slabije delove serijala. A ovo je ipak laka zabava.
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November 4, 2018
This reread took me a long time. I finally finished it on the audiobook, which was great. Now I want to try and get my hands on the final installment of the series in that format. Tim Gerard Reynolds is probably my favorite narrator I've listened to where high fantasy is concerned.
Royce and Hadrian continue to be one of my favorite duos of all time. Their bromance is brilliant and it makes me happy to read about them. Arista can be very annoying, but she has her moments of likability too.
The ending of this is good and frustrating and sad and a lot of emotions all rolled into one. I'm excited to finish out my reread of the series, though I'm not entirely sure when that will happen.
There were points in this fourth installment in the Riyria Revelations that had me liking it less than the other books thus far. However, there were so many amazing character moments that I really can't say this is my least favorite of the series. I just love these characters so much. Particularly Royce, but I think I make that pretty clear on a regular basis.
This novel picks up right where Nyphron Rising left off, without the time jumps that happen between the other books. And everything is amped up a notch as the New Empire fights to take control.
Rocye and Hadrian find themselves aboard the Emerald Storm, sailing the seas as they try to determine the plans of a new adversary. A lot of the time on the ship felt a little off to me, lacking the usual shine of the rest of the stories, but as the journey progressed I found myself really drawn into this new adventure. We were given more glimpses into Royce and Hadrian's pasts, got to see these two play off each other again (which was something I missed for a portion of the previous novel), and there were some amazing moments with them as individuals that made me love them even more. These were subtle things, but they made the characters that much more real.
There are a lot of characters introduced this time around that I'm really curious about. There are definitely a lot of questions broached here that I am looking forward to seeing answered.
As Royce and Hadrian are out at sea, we also follow Arista as she tries to find the Heir of Novron. Her character has probably grown on me the most out of all of them. She was rather frustrating through the first two books, but she has really grown and started to shine since then. Now she puts herself at risk to find the heir and save her kingdom from destruction at the hands of those she used to call friend.
We also get to see more of Modina and Amilia. While I like these two, I still can't say that I really love their characters all that much. Modina breaks my heart and fascinates me, though, so that's something. And their story is important to the overall plot of the series. With how things ended, I really wonder what these two will be up to next. And Nimbus, the tutor/assistant, really has me intrigued. Who is he?
This installment is definitely darker in tone than the previous installments and ends on a sad note. There are some deaths in here that really broke my heart and then the very end just pushed it over the edge. I don't know what Royce and Hadrian will do next and I'm worried about going into the last volume and finding out what happens to these two. I want them to be happy, they both deserve it. But these things rarely end up working out the way they should.
I will be moving on to the final volume (books five and six) very soon. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves great characters and subtly built plots. The friendship between Royce and Hadrian is one of the best I've ever read.
Royce and Hadrian continue to be one of my favorite duos of all time. Their bromance is brilliant and it makes me happy to read about them. Arista can be very annoying, but she has her moments of likability too.
The ending of this is good and frustrating and sad and a lot of emotions all rolled into one. I'm excited to finish out my reread of the series, though I'm not entirely sure when that will happen.
"Ghosts did not get hungry, at least not for food."
There were points in this fourth installment in the Riyria Revelations that had me liking it less than the other books thus far. However, there were so many amazing character moments that I really can't say this is my least favorite of the series. I just love these characters so much. Particularly Royce, but I think I make that pretty clear on a regular basis.
This novel picks up right where Nyphron Rising left off, without the time jumps that happen between the other books. And everything is amped up a notch as the New Empire fights to take control.
Rocye and Hadrian find themselves aboard the Emerald Storm, sailing the seas as they try to determine the plans of a new adversary. A lot of the time on the ship felt a little off to me, lacking the usual shine of the rest of the stories, but as the journey progressed I found myself really drawn into this new adventure. We were given more glimpses into Royce and Hadrian's pasts, got to see these two play off each other again (which was something I missed for a portion of the previous novel), and there were some amazing moments with them as individuals that made me love them even more. These were subtle things, but they made the characters that much more real.
There are a lot of characters introduced this time around that I'm really curious about. There are definitely a lot of questions broached here that I am looking forward to seeing answered.
"It's what you do with life that gives it worth."
As Royce and Hadrian are out at sea, we also follow Arista as she tries to find the Heir of Novron. Her character has probably grown on me the most out of all of them. She was rather frustrating through the first two books, but she has really grown and started to shine since then. Now she puts herself at risk to find the heir and save her kingdom from destruction at the hands of those she used to call friend.
We also get to see more of Modina and Amilia. While I like these two, I still can't say that I really love their characters all that much. Modina breaks my heart and fascinates me, though, so that's something. And their story is important to the overall plot of the series. With how things ended, I really wonder what these two will be up to next. And Nimbus, the tutor/assistant, really has me intrigued. Who is he?
"Life becomes more precious when you have less of it to spare."
This installment is definitely darker in tone than the previous installments and ends on a sad note. There are some deaths in here that really broke my heart and then the very end just pushed it over the edge. I don't know what Royce and Hadrian will do next and I'm worried about going into the last volume and finding out what happens to these two. I want them to be happy, they both deserve it. But these things rarely end up working out the way they should.
I will be moving on to the final volume (books five and six) very soon. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves great characters and subtly built plots. The friendship between Royce and Hadrian is one of the best I've ever read.
March 19, 2016
I am falling in love with these series. Humor, adventure, plot twists, romance, interesting characters and many more. I can't get enough of this series. Good thing he did a prequel to the series. A lot of mystery will be uncovered after reading that.
Loved it.
Loved it.
March 21, 2020
Very good, you will enjoy this whole series!
December 11, 2015
3.5 stars. Another good installment, but the church is just too evil, and far too stupid. Invite the Gahzul goblins onto your continent, in ranks of 50,000???
November 10, 2016
I find myself less interested with Royce and Hadrian, but absolutely smitten with Arista and Thrace.
I wish I was more interested in the events surrounding Royce and Hadrian... Maybe in book 3!
I wish I was more interested in the events surrounding Royce and Hadrian... Maybe in book 3!
April 28, 2021
The Emerald Storm is the fourth book in Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria Revelations series. The story picks up immediately where the last book left off, continuing the three story threads.
I haven't seen it mentioned much in other reviews. I am impressed with Sullivan's portrayal of PTSD and depression through Modina. Her story continues to be the most interesting of the three for me. I understand a lot better now how she's stuck and why she's so passive as she deals with her inner demons. I can already see her story ending one of two ways, one that is fairly bleak and the other hopeful. Here's hoping she gets the encouragement she needs for the hopeful outcome.
Royce and Hadrian's story definitely picks up once they reach their destination and we're given a whole new part of the world to explore. The world building here is phenomenal. I wish we could have spent a lot more time exploring this new land.
And then there's Arista. Her thread continues to be the most problematic for me and I don't like that is seems . It just isn't as smooth as the rest of the story and feels jarring in comparison.
Yet again the book ends abruptly, leaving each story thread unresolved and one in a sort of cliff hanger. I'm really glad I waited to read these after they were all published.
I haven't seen it mentioned much in other reviews. I am impressed with Sullivan's portrayal of PTSD and depression through Modina. Her story continues to be the most interesting of the three for me. I understand a lot better now how she's stuck and why she's so passive as she deals with her inner demons. I can already see her story ending one of two ways, one that is fairly bleak and the other hopeful. Here's hoping she gets the encouragement she needs for the hopeful outcome.
Royce and Hadrian's story definitely picks up once they reach their destination and we're given a whole new part of the world to explore. The world building here is phenomenal. I wish we could have spent a lot more time exploring this new land.
And then there's Arista. Her thread continues to be the most problematic for me and I don't like that is seems . It just isn't as smooth as the rest of the story and feels jarring in comparison.
Yet again the book ends abruptly, leaving each story thread unresolved and one in a sort of cliff hanger. I'm really glad I waited to read these after they were all published.
September 5, 2023
Mam do powiedzenia w sumie dwie rzeczy:
1. Royce i Hadrian ♡. Absolutnie kocham ten duet i mogę słuchać nawet dwustu tomach o ich och przygodach.
2. Gdzie ja u licha byłam, jak ta seria wychodziła i czemu ja to słucham dopiero w 2023 roku? :O
1. Royce i Hadrian ♡. Absolutnie kocham ten duet i mogę słuchać nawet dwustu tomach o ich och przygodach.
2. Gdzie ja u licha byłam, jak ta seria wychodziła i czemu ja to słucham dopiero w 2023 roku? :O
August 6, 2023
2.5 Stars
For the full review, check out: medium.com/@essentialreadingsandrevie...
What's the story about: The Emerald Storm picks up following Nyphron Rising after several weeks. A sea voyage ensues for Hadrian and Royce while Arista sets off on a secret task of utter importance.
What stayed constant in The Emerald Storm was all of Sullivan's trademark styles: a simple plot, easygoing progression, everything standard and done well. What stands out in this story is the new setting primarily. Instead of being the same old same old, Hadrian and Royce are placed on a mission to find someone while having to pose as sailors, which is humorous to begin with. Meanwhile, Arista is off on her own which makes for an interesting dynamic.
The Emerald Storm feels like an unfortunately familiar middle chapter/book. Maybe some readers would enjoy the meanderings of Royce and Hadrian on the high seas and Arista looking for a person for chapters on end, but to me, the pacing seemed to be off with how fast previous books proceeded. In the overall narrative, very little actually takes place because the characters are all focusing on minor side plots. The Emerald Storm isn't a bad book, it just doesn't hold up to the level that previous books do.
For the full review, check out: medium.com/@essentialreadingsandrevie...
What's the story about: The Emerald Storm picks up following Nyphron Rising after several weeks. A sea voyage ensues for Hadrian and Royce while Arista sets off on a secret task of utter importance.
What stayed constant in The Emerald Storm was all of Sullivan's trademark styles: a simple plot, easygoing progression, everything standard and done well. What stands out in this story is the new setting primarily. Instead of being the same old same old, Hadrian and Royce are placed on a mission to find someone while having to pose as sailors, which is humorous to begin with. Meanwhile, Arista is off on her own which makes for an interesting dynamic.
The Emerald Storm feels like an unfortunately familiar middle chapter/book. Maybe some readers would enjoy the meanderings of Royce and Hadrian on the high seas and Arista looking for a person for chapters on end, but to me, the pacing seemed to be off with how fast previous books proceeded. In the overall narrative, very little actually takes place because the characters are all focusing on minor side plots. The Emerald Storm isn't a bad book, it just doesn't hold up to the level that previous books do.
April 23, 2023
Teil 4 hatte seine Highlights, hat mir aber bisher am wenigsten gefallen. Die Fahrt mit dem Schiff wirkte auf mich so, als ob der Autor nautische Begriffe auswendig gelernt und diese dann stolz in seine Geschichte eingebaut hat. Es fühlte sich einfach nach Info Dumping an und war umständlich zu lesen. Weiterhin gefiel mir ein Schauplatz überhaupt nicht, was aber rein mein persönlicher Geschmack ist. Zu brutal und mit derart unangenehmen Figuren, die mich vor dem Buch richtig haben winden lassen. Dafür hatte Arista mal wieder tolle Momente, menschliche und magische. Ich freu mich auf die Fortsetzung der Geschichte! 3,5 Sterne.
July 23, 2016
Another 5 * read. The series has to be one of my favorites of all time
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May 16, 2023Irgendwo in Band 3 hat mich die Reihe verloren und jetzt reicht es nicht mehr zum Weitermachen. Eigentlich schade, denn der Anfang der Serie hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
September 17, 2016
Comentario en español más abajo.
HOLY SHIT! This book was really good, definitely my favourite of the Riyria series so far. It was an extremely fun read, highly recommended (review soon)
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Tremendo libro, fue una de las lecturas más entretenidas de este año. Ahora no me siento emocionalmente capacitado (?) para escribir nada acerca de este libro, solo voy a decir que lo recomiendo a todo el mundo, incluso si jamás has leído fantasía épica. Esta saga es una de las mejores que he leído y la estoy pasando genial con cada libro. The Emerald Storm es perfecto en todo sentido y ya lo sumo a mi lista de libros favoritos (reseña pendiente)
HOLY SHIT! This book was really good, definitely my favourite of the Riyria series so far. It was an extremely fun read, highly recommended (review soon)
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Tremendo libro, fue una de las lecturas más entretenidas de este año. Ahora no me siento emocionalmente capacitado (?) para escribir nada acerca de este libro, solo voy a decir que lo recomiendo a todo el mundo, incluso si jamás has leído fantasía épica. Esta saga es una de las mejores que he leído y la estoy pasando genial con cada libro. The Emerald Storm es perfecto en todo sentido y ya lo sumo a mi lista de libros favoritos (reseña pendiente)
March 11, 2017
It's the sign of an excellent fantasy series when you reach the end of book four and are still enthralled and anxious to delve into book five :).
October 3, 2021
Re-read, and it was still so enjoyable! I love Royce and Hadrian.
September 9, 2022
The weakest one for me so far. I did not like any of the ship scenes and I wish Arista had more to do. Entertaining at times but overall not as fun as the other books in the series.
July 4, 2023
Not my favorite Riyria story.
The boat scenes put a hamper on the storyline. Arista wins the popularity contest with this book. Modina a close second.
I'm afraid in a couple of months I won't remember most of the details that happened in this story. What the seer said is perhaps the most important event.
The boat scenes put a hamper on the storyline. Arista wins the popularity contest with this book. Modina a close second.
I'm afraid in a couple of months I won't remember most of the details that happened in this story. What the seer said is perhaps the most important event.
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