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Dual Magics #3
Beyond the Prophecy
The foundations of Vatar's world are unraveling. And being one of a handful graced-or cursed-with both kinds of magic makes Vatar a target. One member of the ruling Council sees him as an obstacle to furthering her power. Gerusa launches an unsanctioned attack on Vatar and his family. When that fails, she is forced to flee the city. But that's far from the end. Even from exile, Gerusa exerts influence, fomenting unrest and uncertainty. She intends to unseat the Council and replace it with herself as sole-and despotic-ruler. Unable to trust the Council, Vatar sets out to stop her. If he's captured, he'll be forced to prove his boast that it's impossible to imprison anyone who can do what he can-or die.
- GenresFantasy
359 pages, Paperback
First published September 8, 2015
About the author
Meredith Mansfield
22 books38 followersProfessionally, I've been a financial analyst and a visual basic programmer. I also have a paralegal certificate, although I've never worked in that field. It's anybody's guess what I'll be when I grow up.
Imagining stories and writing have always been an important part of my life. It's one I've finally gotten to spend a significant amount of time on while I care for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease.
Imagining stories and writing have always been an important part of my life. It's one I've finally gotten to spend a significant amount of time on while I care for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease.
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July 7, 2022
Still Great
I'm reading through one after another.
I hate that there is a word count to these reviews. I hate that there is a word count to these reviews. I hate that there is a word count to these reviews.
I'm reading through one after another.
I hate that there is a word count to these reviews. I hate that there is a word count to these reviews. I hate that there is a word count to these reviews.
July 14, 2021
Every bit as satisfying as the first two books. This is the kind of story I could read forever.
May 6, 2022
Light reading, pure entertainmgnt.
September 15, 2015
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
The foundations of Vatar’s world are unraveling. And being one of a handful graced—or cursed—with both kinds of magic makes him a target.
One member of the ruling Council sees him as an obstacle to furthering her power. Gerusa launches an unsanctioned attack on Vatar and his family. When that fails, she is forced to flee the city.
But that’s far from the end. Even from exile, Gerusa exerts influence, fomenting unrest and uncertainty. She intends to unseat the Council and replace it with herself as sole—and despotic—ruler.
Unable to trust the Council, Vatar sets out to stop her.
If he’s captured, he’ll be forced to prove his boast that it’s impossible to imprison anyone who can do what he can—or die.
MY TAKE
I've been a Vatar fan for a long time, following him since he was a poor kid who was nearly killed trying to save his best friend and then having to deal with the awful vengeance of that friend's Shaman father. Vatar's not perfect, and sometimes he does things that make me want to smack him in the head. Fortunately, he's not stupid. He learns from his mistakes.
One of those is with how patient he is over his biological father's ruling council. On a personal level, I hate it when some people want to manipulate others. Fortunately, in spite of the challenges the characters in this story face, the books always have a satisfactory conclusion. The way the two magics work is interesting and fun and has the sense of a treasure hunt.
4 1/2 stars rounded up to 5.
The foundations of Vatar’s world are unraveling. And being one of a handful graced—or cursed—with both kinds of magic makes him a target.
One member of the ruling Council sees him as an obstacle to furthering her power. Gerusa launches an unsanctioned attack on Vatar and his family. When that fails, she is forced to flee the city.
But that’s far from the end. Even from exile, Gerusa exerts influence, fomenting unrest and uncertainty. She intends to unseat the Council and replace it with herself as sole—and despotic—ruler.
Unable to trust the Council, Vatar sets out to stop her.
If he’s captured, he’ll be forced to prove his boast that it’s impossible to imprison anyone who can do what he can—or die.
MY TAKE
I've been a Vatar fan for a long time, following him since he was a poor kid who was nearly killed trying to save his best friend and then having to deal with the awful vengeance of that friend's Shaman father. Vatar's not perfect, and sometimes he does things that make me want to smack him in the head. Fortunately, he's not stupid. He learns from his mistakes.
One of those is with how patient he is over his biological father's ruling council. On a personal level, I hate it when some people want to manipulate others. Fortunately, in spite of the challenges the characters in this story face, the books always have a satisfactory conclusion. The way the two magics work is interesting and fun and has the sense of a treasure hunt.
4 1/2 stars rounded up to 5.
September 14, 2015
Ano t her excellent story.
I enjoyed the book, well continued storylines. The author continues expanded landscape. Characters have also more complexities to add more story.
I enjoyed the book, well continued storylines. The author continues expanded landscape. Characters have also more complexities to add more story.
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