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Soulstone Chronicles #1
Bound in Stone: Volume One: The Soulstone Chronicles
One unsanctioned robbery. One stolen item. In the city of Wistal, a sorcerer is planning a holy war that will engulf kingdoms. But a theft at his manor has delayed his agenda, pitting him against the hidden rulers of Wistal, the criminal Syndicate. The likely suspect is a thief, the father of a family of robbers and prostitutes. The sorcerer sets a trap, only to find that the thief's extraordinary youngest son is a wildcard to upset the most ambitious plans of gods and men.
280 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 2005
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About the author
K.M. Frontain
17 books31 followersI am an anglophone writer in Quebec province, Canada. I like to write epic fantasy with romantic elements and particularly enjoy stories of relationships between men, though this is not my only reading interest. My published stories often have glbtq content. I do not write in the m/m genre. Many of my novels include female characters who may be involved with main characters.
The Soulstone Chronicles blurb: An enigmatic deity reborn as a human being has been enslaved to work the downfall of the religious sects governing a coastal crescent of his world, but nothing can contain this perilous individual forever, not the memory-crippling blackness of death, the ominous earth goddess who seeks to recapture him, or the powerful spell that binds his soul to a stone.
The chronological order of the series is as follows: Bound in Stone, The Gryphon Taint, The Disposition of Ashes, The Redemption of Tehlm Sevet. Future sets are planned: The Sun Bane, The Apostate God, and Hell Walker.
The Soulstone Chronicles blurb: An enigmatic deity reborn as a human being has been enslaved to work the downfall of the religious sects governing a coastal crescent of his world, but nothing can contain this perilous individual forever, not the memory-crippling blackness of death, the ominous earth goddess who seeks to recapture him, or the powerful spell that binds his soul to a stone.
The chronological order of the series is as follows: Bound in Stone, The Gryphon Taint, The Disposition of Ashes, The Redemption of Tehlm Sevet. Future sets are planned: The Sun Bane, The Apostate God, and Hell Walker.
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July 3, 2012
Eh, the official blurb for this title doesn't provide the greatest description; doesn’t really give a hint as to what the book is like. The text begins with an author’s note; she said the idea for the story came to her when she was wondering what would happen if an ancient god was incarnated into human society, born as a regular child. What would such a child be like if he had no memory of his past existence, nor any awareness of his inherent skills and powers?
And that gives us Kehfrey, who as the story begins is only seven years old but already impossibly precocious and with a tremendous amount of charisma. Now, how to describe him---he’s more than just mischievous; the words “imp” and “rapscallion” and “hellion” come to mind. But he also has a personal charm that’s quite irresistible; the reader can’t help but like this kid. As a member of a low-class family of professional thieves, early in the story he is caught while breaking into the house of an incredibly powerful---and more than a little evil--- sorcerer (Tehlm Sevet, the Shadow Master) and from there all the drama ensues. Tehlm is intrigued and strangely disturbed by the youngster, and decides to take him on as an apprentice---and at the same time takes on Kehfrey’s older brother Vik as a lover.
Before you know it, Kehfrey’s entire family is wrapped up in the sorcerer’s affairs and living at his manor with him. Tehlm is on a quest---and more than willing to use them all to recover a vitally important and mysterious object that has been stolen from him…
I found I not only liked Kehfrey, but most of the members of his family, despite the fact that they have many less-than-admirable qualities (and that’s putting it mildly). The character I was most interested in was Vik---but what a mess he’s in. His relationship with Tehlm cannot be considered healthy in any way whatsoever. Tehlm himself is an interesting villain, in that he’s not a purely two-dimensional character like you’ll find in many fantasies. Oh, there’s no question he’s evil, and has done many horrible things. But on the other hand we get a glimpse as to how he became so twisted, and little bits of wry humour and charm shine through occasionally. So he isn’t completely black-hearted---though I still want to warn Vik to stay as far away from him as possible!
While I simply couldn’t put this book down in my hurry to find out what happened next, it’s odd that I enjoyed the tale as much as I did. As a rule I enjoy fantasy stories that are considerably lighter and more upbeat than this one. Some really horrible and gruesome things happen in this story; unpleasant and disturbing in the extreme. And I really do prefer to focus on material that has a more positive and life-affirming feel and message than some of what you’ll find in this book. But---now I’m hooked. This is the first part of a trilogy (and the first of nine books that the author has written about this world so far), and I definitely plan on reading part two. I don’t think the character of Tehlm can be redeemed---he’s just too evil---and so I’m wondering if Kehfrey will have to destroy him in the end. Well, I guess I’ll find out if I keep reading!
And that gives us Kehfrey, who as the story begins is only seven years old but already impossibly precocious and with a tremendous amount of charisma. Now, how to describe him---he’s more than just mischievous; the words “imp” and “rapscallion” and “hellion” come to mind. But he also has a personal charm that’s quite irresistible; the reader can’t help but like this kid. As a member of a low-class family of professional thieves, early in the story he is caught while breaking into the house of an incredibly powerful---and more than a little evil--- sorcerer (Tehlm Sevet, the Shadow Master) and from there all the drama ensues. Tehlm is intrigued and strangely disturbed by the youngster, and decides to take him on as an apprentice---and at the same time takes on Kehfrey’s older brother Vik as a lover.
Before you know it, Kehfrey’s entire family is wrapped up in the sorcerer’s affairs and living at his manor with him. Tehlm is on a quest---and more than willing to use them all to recover a vitally important and mysterious object that has been stolen from him…
I found I not only liked Kehfrey, but most of the members of his family, despite the fact that they have many less-than-admirable qualities (and that’s putting it mildly). The character I was most interested in was Vik---but what a mess he’s in. His relationship with Tehlm cannot be considered healthy in any way whatsoever. Tehlm himself is an interesting villain, in that he’s not a purely two-dimensional character like you’ll find in many fantasies. Oh, there’s no question he’s evil, and has done many horrible things. But on the other hand we get a glimpse as to how he became so twisted, and little bits of wry humour and charm shine through occasionally. So he isn’t completely black-hearted---though I still want to warn Vik to stay as far away from him as possible!
While I simply couldn’t put this book down in my hurry to find out what happened next, it’s odd that I enjoyed the tale as much as I did. As a rule I enjoy fantasy stories that are considerably lighter and more upbeat than this one. Some really horrible and gruesome things happen in this story; unpleasant and disturbing in the extreme. And I really do prefer to focus on material that has a more positive and life-affirming feel and message than some of what you’ll find in this book. But---now I’m hooked. This is the first part of a trilogy (and the first of nine books that the author has written about this world so far), and I definitely plan on reading part two. I don’t think the character of Tehlm can be redeemed---he’s just too evil---and so I’m wondering if Kehfrey will have to destroy him in the end. Well, I guess I’ll find out if I keep reading!
February 28, 2013
So... I have to wonder if I read the same book as everyone else who reviewed this. Seriously. Reading about a grown man who is sexually attracted to, and "in love" with, a seven year old boy is disturbing, and not in an interesting way. The frequency with which the author describes the little boy being naked, and how the antagonist "wants" him is just flat gross. That isn't even going into the scene where a grandfather rapes his 4 year old grandson and snaps his neck during the rape. In detail. I think that bears repeating. Graphic details about an old man raping a 4 year old boy. I wanted to pour bleach thorough my ears in an attempt to get the images out of my head.
January 18, 2012
The first Bound in Stone novel starts us on a complex and oft times horrifying journey about an unusually gifted child and a suitably creepy mage. The boy's very likeable family of thieves quickly finds themselves entangled in Marun's twisted plots - coerced against their will into following along a dark path. And it's just the beginning...
I've only read the first book so far. There's no doubt I'll be continuing this saga. K.M. is a master of weaving a spellbinding tale that captures your attention and won't let go. Frontain doesn't flinch in the least penning the darkest, most horrific scenes that won't leave your mind long after you've closed the book; yet you can't look away as you're skillfully led into the next scene still a bit breathless.
The darkness is lightened to a more bearable level by the sheer irreverent jubilance of Kehfrey and his delightful family. The charisma of the characters and the familial love even charm the rare smile from Marun's lips. Those rare moments when Marun shows a bit of lingering humanity makes him a sympathetic and almost likeable villain. It's the wonderful characters (even the ones I don't like) that truly shine in this very well written fantasy novel. I'm very much looking forward to volume two.
Note: the themes and sometimes graphic scenes makes this an adults only novel.
I've only read the first book so far. There's no doubt I'll be continuing this saga. K.M. is a master of weaving a spellbinding tale that captures your attention and won't let go. Frontain doesn't flinch in the least penning the darkest, most horrific scenes that won't leave your mind long after you've closed the book; yet you can't look away as you're skillfully led into the next scene still a bit breathless.
The darkness is lightened to a more bearable level by the sheer irreverent jubilance of Kehfrey and his delightful family. The charisma of the characters and the familial love even charm the rare smile from Marun's lips. Those rare moments when Marun shows a bit of lingering humanity makes him a sympathetic and almost likeable villain. It's the wonderful characters (even the ones I don't like) that truly shine in this very well written fantasy novel. I'm very much looking forward to volume two.
Note: the themes and sometimes graphic scenes makes this an adults only novel.
November 30, 2013
I have to reluctantly say this book was mesmerizing. The M/M component was minimal, and not even a romance. That by itself would normally disqualify the book for me, enough to DNF. Then there's sexual (and otherwise) violence against children (two particularly harrowing instances), another reason for immediate abandonment of the story. The main character is a 7 year old boy, and remains so throughout the book. By the end, the adult MC clearly states he is "in love" with the child, but will not touch him until he is older. Not my cup of tea, at all.
Yet, I couldn't stop reading. I tried, but had to go back and finish. The writing is excellent, the plot twisted and convoluted, the pacing fast and engaging. The author had me sympathizing and eventually liking the "bad guy." Who, of course, is not completely bad, and has a background to more or less justify his behavior. But I didn't know that when I started liking him, which was a bit uncomfortable for me. Isn't that wonderful? When a book can do that to you?
Still, I don't think I'll continue on to read the next book, because the first one delved into stuff I will not willingly read about. I can only imagine the same or worse will happen in the subsequent installments.
So, heed the warnings, this is NOT light and fluffy. This is dark, gory, and graphically handles some disquieting topics. Still want to try it? Enjoy!
Yet, I couldn't stop reading. I tried, but had to go back and finish. The writing is excellent, the plot twisted and convoluted, the pacing fast and engaging. The author had me sympathizing and eventually liking the "bad guy." Who, of course, is not completely bad, and has a background to more or less justify his behavior. But I didn't know that when I started liking him, which was a bit uncomfortable for me. Isn't that wonderful? When a book can do that to you?
Still, I don't think I'll continue on to read the next book, because the first one delved into stuff I will not willingly read about. I can only imagine the same or worse will happen in the subsequent installments.
So, heed the warnings, this is NOT light and fluffy. This is dark, gory, and graphically handles some disquieting topics. Still want to try it? Enjoy!
December 7, 2012
The story is interesting but the POV is all over the place (which added with "the boy" "the sorcerer" etc, makes things confusing). As some others have said, the story is dark but that's not why I cdon't quite love it, mainly is because of the confusing writing and
February 17, 2013
I have read every single book of this series and I LOVE THEM ALL!. I can not wait for the next one to come out. I will warn readers that it does have gay (male on male) sexual content in every story so if this is something that offends or is morally unacceptable then DO NOT read this series, but if you are like me and what you are looking for is a great storyline a fabulous lead character then this series is the series for you. Every book continues on the story, but each book can stand alone as well.
January 12, 2013
So dark, mystical, and alluring. The relationships between all the characters were complex, yet I felt sympathetic with some of them, others I quite honestly hated. At the same time though I could not stop reading this book. I spent an entire night reading it. So ensnared into this fantastical universe with magic, elves, and ghouls and many other creatures. Absolutely loved it! Can't wait to read Volume two!
January 2, 2018
I don't know if I can write an unbiased review, since I have already read all the published books in this series... and loved them!
Kehfrey
Tehlm Sevet
When I found this series and had delved into the complex world within I was shocked to find that this series had not yet gotten the recognition it deserves, and still hasn't. This may be due to the original cover art, which honestly put me off from starting this series for quite a while, the first book sat in my library for ages before I finally gave it a try, and damn! What a find! Anyone who gives this authors works a change will see what a spectacular gem they've found in this series.
If you are planning to start this series know that it does contain elements of horror, non-con, torture, etc.. but they are there to serve a purpose and not just there for the shock value. For me this makes these elements acceptable as part of the narrative since it is there to help with the character development and world building. So, if you can get past these things you are in for a wild ride.
This book is the beginning of an epic Saga. It's hard to give an overview of this story without giving a way key plot points, but I guess a good way to describe this book, and the series as a whole, is of obsession, love, hate, war, power, and so much more.
For me when I read a book I put myself fully into the mind of the character I'm reading and there are some books where a character is so engaging, charismatic, and just plain fun. Kehfrey is one of those characters, which is part of what makes this series work so well.
Kehfrey is by no means the only interesting character, on the contrary most of the characters are exceptional in their own right; dynamic, intricate, and far the from the usual two dimensional characters that are cranked out by the dozen by authors simply to enhance the main character, be comic relief, or just convenient sounding boards.
This series takes character driven storyline and a fascinating and intricate plot and combines them into a Saga that stands head and shoulders above the other fantasy series being published lately.
Kehfrey
Tehlm Sevet
When I found this series and had delved into the complex world within I was shocked to find that this series had not yet gotten the recognition it deserves, and still hasn't. This may be due to the original cover art, which honestly put me off from starting this series for quite a while, the first book sat in my library for ages before I finally gave it a try, and damn! What a find! Anyone who gives this authors works a change will see what a spectacular gem they've found in this series.
If you are planning to start this series know that it does contain elements of horror, non-con, torture, etc.. but they are there to serve a purpose and not just there for the shock value. For me this makes these elements acceptable as part of the narrative since it is there to help with the character development and world building. So, if you can get past these things you are in for a wild ride.
This book is the beginning of an epic Saga. It's hard to give an overview of this story without giving a way key plot points, but I guess a good way to describe this book, and the series as a whole, is of obsession, love, hate, war, power, and so much more.
For me when I read a book I put myself fully into the mind of the character I'm reading and there are some books where a character is so engaging, charismatic, and just plain fun. Kehfrey is one of those characters, which is part of what makes this series work so well.
Kehfrey is by no means the only interesting character, on the contrary most of the characters are exceptional in their own right; dynamic, intricate, and far the from the usual two dimensional characters that are cranked out by the dozen by authors simply to enhance the main character, be comic relief, or just convenient sounding boards.
This series takes character driven storyline and a fascinating and intricate plot and combines them into a Saga that stands head and shoulders above the other fantasy series being published lately.
May 30, 2013
I loved the Volume One. I probably wouldn't have started reading the book, had I realized the seven year old hero of the tale would remain at seven years old throughout the book. But surprisingly, I liked how the author portrayed this very unique seven year old. I found the boy from a family of thieves and whores likable and interesting. His interaction with the captivating evil sorcerer was a delightful read. It was, however, Marun who turned what could have been just an interesting story into a compelling story. I loved this complex villain and his relationship with the hero's older brother.
The story is, however, one of these stories where you just know you are not going to like the ending. I might go ahead and buy the second volume just to have more of Marun, but I doubt that I will buy the final volume because a sorcerer doesn't have a chance against a boy who is the reincarnation of a God. I will be happier making up my own ending in my head and I hope I am going to listen to my own wisdom.
The story is, however, one of these stories where you just know you are not going to like the ending. I might go ahead and buy the second volume just to have more of Marun, but I doubt that I will buy the final volume because a sorcerer doesn't have a chance against a boy who is the reincarnation of a God. I will be happier making up my own ending in my head and I hope I am going to listen to my own wisdom.
December 8, 2024
This story contains incest, pedophilia and rape.
It should have been included in the blurb because I was not prepared and would not have picked it up had I known.
The family of thieves is an interesting one, some are more fleshed out than others, but as the author intended you end up liking Wilf, Kehfrey and Vik.
Kehfrey turns out to be so much more than your average seven year old, with abilities that rivals even the sorcerer and an assassin.
He does what ever he can to keep his family safe after they end up in the clutches of Marun and I'm sure as the series goes on he will do plenty of sacrifices for that.
Vik is the one I feel for, being used as a place holder for his too young brother, taking the brunt of the abuse and is written to like his attacker.
He is also a fifteen year old boy and have far more experience than a young boy should, duped as the family slut.
Wilf is in the same profession as Vik only he brings home coin from women and is cheered on for it.
He is the oldest but also seems the most sheltered of them, and is mostly written to be the bed warmer of Marun's half-elf seer.
Even when he was suppose to keep his family safe he was busy getting busy.
There are eleven more books in this series, I don't want to read them.
Pedophilia is a no for me, and saying a seven year old liked the kiss from a grown man isn't right, and putting doubt in the childs mind if he feels lust.
It kept panning to other male characters lusting for the child. I understood the meaning but I'm sure it could be done in a better way.
Also the whole grandfather and grandson moment.. Just no.
It should have been included in the blurb because I was not prepared and would not have picked it up had I known.
The family of thieves is an interesting one, some are more fleshed out than others, but as the author intended you end up liking Wilf, Kehfrey and Vik.
Kehfrey turns out to be so much more than your average seven year old, with abilities that rivals even the sorcerer and an assassin.
He does what ever he can to keep his family safe after they end up in the clutches of Marun and I'm sure as the series goes on he will do plenty of sacrifices for that.
Vik is the one I feel for, being used as a place holder for his too young brother, taking the brunt of the abuse and is written to like his attacker.
He is also a fifteen year old boy and have far more experience than a young boy should, duped as the family slut.
Wilf is in the same profession as Vik only he brings home coin from women and is cheered on for it.
He is the oldest but also seems the most sheltered of them, and is mostly written to be the bed warmer of Marun's half-elf seer.
Even when he was suppose to keep his family safe he was busy getting busy.
There are eleven more books in this series, I don't want to read them.
Pedophilia is a no for me, and saying a seven year old liked the kiss from a grown man isn't right, and putting doubt in the childs mind if he feels lust.
It kept panning to other male characters lusting for the child. I understood the meaning but I'm sure it could be done in a better way.
Also the whole grandfather and grandson moment.. Just no.
November 25, 2019
Slow burning action adventure.
It took a long tome to get to the meat of the story. With such simular names it was also sometimes a bit confusing. Once the story picked up it did get a lot better. And while it does have m/m couplings I wouldn't necessary call it a m/m romance. The fantasy was nice. The world building was good.
It took a long tome to get to the meat of the story. With such simular names it was also sometimes a bit confusing. Once the story picked up it did get a lot better. And while it does have m/m couplings I wouldn't necessary call it a m/m romance. The fantasy was nice. The world building was good.
March 20, 2018
This book has some highly disturbing parts. That didn't put me off but I wanted to warn others so they know to expect it. This is a mysterious and dark fantasy book. It caught me and won't let go. Can't wait to finish the series.
August 10, 2018
Rape isn't love.
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April 21, 2013For a good 20% or so I felt like I had absolutely no idea what the heck I was reading.
For one thing, the blurb seems to be either talking about a completely different story or something that happens way further on...
There was also an inundation of characters and customs and languages and idk whats. I had a lot of trouble attempting to keep track of everybody...
Hmm...I think this is. The blurb is weird because it puts the focus on Tehlm when the focus is actually on "the child."
All I seemed to get out of the beginning was there was a lot of "shut up"ing going around...
I think the main problem is this is something that actually requires concentration to read. I'm far too sleep-deprived right now to be able to deal with juggling all this information. I mean, I picked up the thread of the story after a while, but I discovered that I only really cared about Vik and all the angsty stuff he was going through, so it was bunches of awk.
Actually, that's not true.
I think I did care a bit about the other characters, too. (But I'll still like Vik the best because he suffers so beautifully...I really, really want for him to
For one thing, the blurb seems to be either talking about a completely different story or something that happens way further on...
There was also an inundation of characters and customs and languages and idk whats. I had a lot of trouble attempting to keep track of everybody...
Hmm...I think this is. The blurb is weird because it puts the focus on Tehlm when the focus is actually on "the child."
All I seemed to get out of the beginning was there was a lot of "shut up"ing going around...
I think the main problem is this is something that actually requires concentration to read. I'm far too sleep-deprived right now to be able to deal with juggling all this information. I mean, I picked up the thread of the story after a while, but I discovered that I only really cared about Vik and all the angsty stuff he was going through, so it was bunches of awk.
Actually, that's not true.
I think I did care a bit about the other characters, too. (But I'll still like Vik the best because he suffers so beautifully...I really, really want for him to
September 23, 2016
Up until about 60%, I actually really liked this book. But then it all went downhill.
First of all, I started noticing the constant head hopping. There were at least 7 or 8 alternating POVs. The POV often changed mid-paragraph.
Then I noticed how inconsistent Vik's characterization is. It's a very weird hate-love relationship between them. One second, Vik is terrified and traumatized and the next, he wants to have sex with Marun. The same is true for most other protagonists, but to a lesser degree.
And then the whole mess started to really begin. Some things made me quite uncomfortable. For one, there's the relationship between Marun and Vik. Vik is only 15 and Marun is an adult. I might have been okay with that, if it had been adressed properly. Instead, Marun starts lusting after Kehfrey, who is only 7. Nothing happens and Marun does realize it's not okay to feel that way about a child. But it still bothered me.
I wasn't too thrilled about the relationship between Marun and Vik. Marun comes off as very abusive at times and that wasn't adressed at all.
I didn't like that Kehfrey turned out to be a natural at everything. Be it drawing or throwing knives, he's excellent at everything. I liked him for the first 60%, but then it just got too much.
The actual fantasy plot was interesting and I'd've loved to read more about that.
Overall, this book was just okay for me. I won't read the next part.
First of all, I started noticing the constant head hopping. There were at least 7 or 8 alternating POVs. The POV often changed mid-paragraph.
Then I noticed how inconsistent Vik's characterization is. It's a very weird hate-love relationship between them. One second, Vik is terrified and traumatized and the next, he wants to have sex with Marun. The same is true for most other protagonists, but to a lesser degree.
And then the whole mess started to really begin. Some things made me quite uncomfortable. For one, there's the relationship between Marun and Vik. Vik is only 15 and Marun is an adult. I might have been okay with that, if it had been adressed properly. Instead, Marun starts lusting after Kehfrey, who is only 7. Nothing happens and Marun does realize it's not okay to feel that way about a child. But it still bothered me.
I wasn't too thrilled about the relationship between Marun and Vik. Marun comes off as very abusive at times and that wasn't adressed at all.
I didn't like that Kehfrey turned out to be a natural at everything. Be it drawing or throwing knives, he's excellent at everything. I liked him for the first 60%, but then it just got too much.
The actual fantasy plot was interesting and I'd've loved to read more about that.
Overall, this book was just okay for me. I won't read the next part.
July 22, 2016
Well then ... I can't clearly describe how I feel about this book. Don't know if I ever can. There's too much in there that I'm not comfortable to read about but then does an author have to comfort me? Sometimes the story only has to capture me although it leads me way outside my comfort zone, force me to read further while my mind wants to break free and read something lighter. That it does.
It's High Fantasy of a dark kind. It's not about romance although at the end the emotions of the characters are a tangled mess and everyone set his mind on the wrong person. The only constant positive aspect is the strong company of the family (although I could slap them all how they treat Vik) and even that is on peril at the end, tainted by the machinations of an evil necromancer.
What made me read further and probably even buy the next part of the series: there aren't many one dimensional characters. Everyone has his own depth and his reasons to linger between good and bad or make his choices eventually. I don't understand them all but that's the other compelling part of the story: I want to understand even though I can't see a HEA coming, not even at the end of the series but then again: it's no romance, so do I need a HEA?
It's High Fantasy of a dark kind. It's not about romance although at the end the emotions of the characters are a tangled mess and everyone set his mind on the wrong person. The only constant positive aspect is the strong company of the family (although I could slap them all how they treat Vik) and even that is on peril at the end, tainted by the machinations of an evil necromancer.
What made me read further and probably even buy the next part of the series: there aren't many one dimensional characters. Everyone has his own depth and his reasons to linger between good and bad or make his choices eventually. I don't understand them all but that's the other compelling part of the story: I want to understand even though I can't see a HEA coming, not even at the end of the series but then again: it's no romance, so do I need a HEA?
March 22, 2016
This book was utterly delightful, perhaps more for me, and avid fan of M/M than it might be for others, but truly, I haven't read anything this fun since Dragons of Autumn Twilight, the Dragonlance Chronicles. I had a very difficult time putting this book down, and never wanted it to end. Kehfrey is very much reminiscent of the Kender,Tasselhoff Burrfoot, just as carelessly skilled and just as charming, but where Tas had the innocent nature of his race built-in, Kehfrey is growing up in a dark world that he comprehends quite well.
Decades after reading Dragons of Autumn Twilight I remember the names of all the primary characters, have solid images of them in my mind, so much that I recently tried to reread the Chronicles, only to discover a lack of writing skill that I had not been aware of when I was younger.
So let me say that I am more than thrilled to meet K.M. Frontain's characters, and I have a strong feeling that they will remain crystal clear in my memory for decades to come. Everything I love is here, and yet with not too much of any one element. Thanks, author, I will be reading more ASAP.
Decades after reading Dragons of Autumn Twilight I remember the names of all the primary characters, have solid images of them in my mind, so much that I recently tried to reread the Chronicles, only to discover a lack of writing skill that I had not been aware of when I was younger.
So let me say that I am more than thrilled to meet K.M. Frontain's characters, and I have a strong feeling that they will remain crystal clear in my memory for decades to come. Everything I love is here, and yet with not too much of any one element. Thanks, author, I will be reading more ASAP.
April 1, 2015
Very Disappointed
The book actually started off well enough and was fast paced enough to keep my interest. Little did I realize what surprises this little novel had in store. The main character really became grating on the nerves and eventually I was treated to some really poor dialogue plus situations that made no sense whatsoever.
The worst, by far, was the prostitution of underage children as well as some rape thrown in for creepy measure. These very serious subjects were put into an unrealistic light and treated as though nothing dire ever really happened at all. In fact, the young rape victim even began to fall for his rapist due to some not very well thought out reasoning. This subject is not something to take lightly but the author tosses these elements around with no apparent care or plan whatsoever.
Do yourself a favor and pass this one by. You'll sleep better at night.
The book actually started off well enough and was fast paced enough to keep my interest. Little did I realize what surprises this little novel had in store. The main character really became grating on the nerves and eventually I was treated to some really poor dialogue plus situations that made no sense whatsoever.
The worst, by far, was the prostitution of underage children as well as some rape thrown in for creepy measure. These very serious subjects were put into an unrealistic light and treated as though nothing dire ever really happened at all. In fact, the young rape victim even began to fall for his rapist due to some not very well thought out reasoning. This subject is not something to take lightly but the author tosses these elements around with no apparent care or plan whatsoever.
Do yourself a favor and pass this one by. You'll sleep better at night.
June 24, 2013
I think it would have been a very good book it wasn't for all the homosexual blah blah blah. It just went on and on and on throughout the book. It was disgusting. The rest of the story line was fresh, creative, and detailed. But with all the homosexual blah blah blah I will not be getting any of the other books.
July 30, 2013
To be honest I kept getting confused because two characters had very similar names, but I kept reading as it was intriguing.
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March 29, 2023
Swept Away!
This one won't be for everyone but I got swept away. Frontain created a powerful fantasy story that is easy to navigate and addicting to read.
This one won't be for everyone but I got swept away. Frontain created a powerful fantasy story that is easy to navigate and addicting to read.
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