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The Harmatia Cycle #2
Blood of the Delphi
“Praise Harmatia, it is a city of gold and light. Praise it until it crumbles to dust.”
Rufus Merle is a wanted man. After twelve years on the run, raising the infant Prince Joshua in secret, the last of the Delphi line now stands in grave peril. Sick, friendless and out of places to hide, Rufus and Joshua are hunted by dangerous alchemists, a deranged assassin, and a powerful faerie goddess, who will do everything in her power to turn Rufus into a living weapon.
With the net closing around them, and the sparks of unrest and rebellion igniting across the Kingdom, Arlen Zachary is forced to question his own allegiance between the Crown, and the people he swore to protect. As the gods play their hands, and the ancient Sidhe prepare to settle a century old feud, Harmatia trembles under the tyrannical rule of a King, whose only commitment is to the dead.
Rufus Merle is a wanted man. After twelve years on the run, raising the infant Prince Joshua in secret, the last of the Delphi line now stands in grave peril. Sick, friendless and out of places to hide, Rufus and Joshua are hunted by dangerous alchemists, a deranged assassin, and a powerful faerie goddess, who will do everything in her power to turn Rufus into a living weapon.
With the net closing around them, and the sparks of unrest and rebellion igniting across the Kingdom, Arlen Zachary is forced to question his own allegiance between the Crown, and the people he swore to protect. As the gods play their hands, and the ancient Sidhe prepare to settle a century old feud, Harmatia trembles under the tyrannical rule of a King, whose only commitment is to the dead.
561 pages, Paperback
Published November 28, 2017
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M.E. Vaughan
6 books113 followersMadeleine E. Vaughan is an Anglo-French author from the United Kingdom. Head writer and founding member of the Hampshire-based gaming studio Enigmatic Studios, she writes full-time and lectures in Creative Writing.
A keen lover of mythology, Madeleine’s nomadic upbringing has brought her in contact with a wide collection of cultures and folklore, which have strongly influenced her music, art and writing.
Her particular interest in faeries was incited by her mother who, one day, unwittingly implored Madeleine to ‘write something nice for a change, with faeries’. This request birthed the first draft of The Sons of Thestian, and the subsequent start of Madeleine’s career. Faeries, as it turned out—to Madeleine’s delight—are utterly horrible.
www.madeleinevaughan.com
A keen lover of mythology, Madeleine’s nomadic upbringing has brought her in contact with a wide collection of cultures and folklore, which have strongly influenced her music, art and writing.
Her particular interest in faeries was incited by her mother who, one day, unwittingly implored Madeleine to ‘write something nice for a change, with faeries’. This request birthed the first draft of The Sons of Thestian, and the subsequent start of Madeleine’s career. Faeries, as it turned out—to Madeleine’s delight—are utterly horrible.
www.madeleinevaughan.com
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March 3, 2018
EVERYONE DROP WHAT YOU'RE DOING. THIS IS FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME ON KINDLE AND YOU CAN GET THE FIRST BOOK FOR JUST 99c/ 99p!
I'm incredibly wary of sequels. I mean, I know how hard a sequel is to write, but so many authors, especially SFF authors, rush out a second book or, worse, tag on a second book to a successful debut, that just isn't well thought out. As a reader you're left with characters that don't develop and a plot that can seem nonsensical or pointless. Middle book syndrome - we've all seen it.
This is NOT that book.
'The Sons of Thestian' gave us a view of a different kind of epic fantasy and 'Blood of the Delphi' builds on that. Starting (rather bravely) almost thirteen years after the end of book one, this book takes you straight in at the deep end, showing us what kind of life Rufus has been forced to live since. Old favourite characters return - and some not so favourite ones too. New characters move to centre stage. And all of them are great characters, with depth and motive and three dimensions, whether you like them or not. While both Rufus and Fae have changed and grown a lot since book one, perhaps the most distinctive change is in Arlen Zachary, who to be honest I wasn't all that worried about in the first book but now I am in swivets of anxiety about him while I wait for book three. It was good to see more of his backstory but be warned, Vaughan will make you care about him (and all the other characters) and then calmly and coolly rip your still beating heart out of your chest. Approach this book with caution - there will be tears.
The plot combines several viewpoints and consequently several different strands. Sometimes I find that when a fantasy author does this, I want to rush through segments to get to the character viewpoint I am interested in again. (Sorry George R.R. Martin...) This is never the case with Blood of the Delphi, wherever the author takes you is where the action is happening, be it the quiet and disturbing plains of Rufus' inner landscape or La Kalciar under full attack. The subplots, of which there are many, seem at times to depart from the story but they are never a distraction from the main plot and in the end, all serve to support the end game as Vaughan emerges victorious, all threads held firmly in hand. There are gods up to no good behind a layer of political intrigue and wrangling on the mortal realm, while in communities and families and between individuals, there are other, smaller scale but no less important struggles for power and influence.
The pace is good. The dialogue is even more natural and there is a real sense of place. Magmell is almost an unacknowledged extra character. In my humble opinion, the author has really found her voice with this book. I am not happy about certain events but only because she is hurting characters I love - so job well done really. Book three had better no be too far off...
Highly recommend for all fantasy fans and those who enjoyed 'The Sons of Thestian'.
Altogether this is a multifaceted, accomplished and brilliant SFF novel.
I'm incredibly wary of sequels. I mean, I know how hard a sequel is to write, but so many authors, especially SFF authors, rush out a second book or, worse, tag on a second book to a successful debut, that just isn't well thought out. As a reader you're left with characters that don't develop and a plot that can seem nonsensical or pointless. Middle book syndrome - we've all seen it.
This is NOT that book.
'The Sons of Thestian' gave us a view of a different kind of epic fantasy and 'Blood of the Delphi' builds on that. Starting (rather bravely) almost thirteen years after the end of book one, this book takes you straight in at the deep end, showing us what kind of life Rufus has been forced to live since. Old favourite characters return - and some not so favourite ones too. New characters move to centre stage. And all of them are great characters, with depth and motive and three dimensions, whether you like them or not. While both Rufus and Fae have changed and grown a lot since book one, perhaps the most distinctive change is in Arlen Zachary, who to be honest I wasn't all that worried about in the first book but now I am in swivets of anxiety about him while I wait for book three. It was good to see more of his backstory but be warned, Vaughan will make you care about him (and all the other characters) and then calmly and coolly rip your still beating heart out of your chest. Approach this book with caution - there will be tears.
The plot combines several viewpoints and consequently several different strands. Sometimes I find that when a fantasy author does this, I want to rush through segments to get to the character viewpoint I am interested in again. (Sorry George R.R. Martin...) This is never the case with Blood of the Delphi, wherever the author takes you is where the action is happening, be it the quiet and disturbing plains of Rufus' inner landscape or La Kalciar under full attack. The subplots, of which there are many, seem at times to depart from the story but they are never a distraction from the main plot and in the end, all serve to support the end game as Vaughan emerges victorious, all threads held firmly in hand. There are gods up to no good behind a layer of political intrigue and wrangling on the mortal realm, while in communities and families and between individuals, there are other, smaller scale but no less important struggles for power and influence.
The pace is good. The dialogue is even more natural and there is a real sense of place. Magmell is almost an unacknowledged extra character. In my humble opinion, the author has really found her voice with this book. I am not happy about certain events but only because she is hurting characters I love - so job well done really. Book three had better no be too far off...
Highly recommend for all fantasy fans and those who enjoyed 'The Sons of Thestian'.
Altogether this is a multifaceted, accomplished and brilliant SFF novel.
March 21, 2017
I have been excited for this book since I read the first book in the series many many many moons ago. It was a slow burn story that was driven by characters that you were compelled to love. And love them you did so that by the end of book one you were invested and in pain by this world and those in it.
BOtD (as I'll refer to the book from here on out) picks up with intense action while also giving us a huge time jump between the books. We see Rufus stealing away with Joshua at the end of book one and here we find them as they have been living the last dozen or so years. We slowly meet new characters and see what our old favorites are doing, how they have been living since the New King took the throne.
We see from the point of view of a few people, Joshua, Fae and Luca are all favorites but it's seeing the pain in both Rufus and Zachary that really steals the show. Spoiler alert, I've always loved Zachary and now I'm confident so will everyone else. We see them struggle, fight against the world, the gods and a mad king and his family.
While book one was a slow start while we learned the world and ended with a bang this one finds a pacing that expands the world soooo much bigger while giving us loads of drama, action, and enough mystery to keep us guessing. We learn things that expand on plot points from book one and build more mystery for book two and ideas that won't come to light till book three im sure. BOtD makes Mag Mell feel so much bigger, scarier and yet so familiar.
The author has found her voice, she is sure of her world and you can tell this in the self assured way she paints her world and propels her characters forward. This is her tale and we are all just along for this intense ride!
I cannot recommend this book enough. If you liked your visit with The Sons of Thestian before then you need, need to read BOtD.
BOtD (as I'll refer to the book from here on out) picks up with intense action while also giving us a huge time jump between the books. We see Rufus stealing away with Joshua at the end of book one and here we find them as they have been living the last dozen or so years. We slowly meet new characters and see what our old favorites are doing, how they have been living since the New King took the throne.
We see from the point of view of a few people, Joshua, Fae and Luca are all favorites but it's seeing the pain in both Rufus and Zachary that really steals the show. Spoiler alert, I've always loved Zachary and now I'm confident so will everyone else. We see them struggle, fight against the world, the gods and a mad king and his family.
While book one was a slow start while we learned the world and ended with a bang this one finds a pacing that expands the world soooo much bigger while giving us loads of drama, action, and enough mystery to keep us guessing. We learn things that expand on plot points from book one and build more mystery for book two and ideas that won't come to light till book three im sure. BOtD makes Mag Mell feel so much bigger, scarier and yet so familiar.
The author has found her voice, she is sure of her world and you can tell this in the self assured way she paints her world and propels her characters forward. This is her tale and we are all just along for this intense ride!
I cannot recommend this book enough. If you liked your visit with The Sons of Thestian before then you need, need to read BOtD.
February 18, 2017
Firstly, I want to extend a huge thank you to M.E. Vaughan for sending me an e-copy of this book for review! It is always such a pleasure to work with you and read your work.
This review has been really hard to write, not because I have nothing good to say, but rather, there is so much that I don't know where to start! This book was everything I could have wanted in a sequel - heck, in a high fantasy novel period. It was just fantastic from start to finish.
The diversity, first and foremost, was superb. Like the first book in this series, this book was full of characters of color, various sexualities and genders. And, these aren't just aspects of the story that are mentioned but never seen. We get to see healthy same-sex relationships in characters like Emeric and Marcel on the page. While diversity in high fantasy is improving, it still isn't the norm, so this was refreshing and exciting to read.
Onto the plot and pacing. The Sons of Thestian was a little slow to start, but Blood of the Delphi was like white-water rafting. It was thrilling, heart-pounding fun (and sometimes pain) from the beginning! I was never bored or felt like the pace dragged along. The plot was also complex and suspenseful. So much so that I couldn't sit still! I actually had to get up and pace around through parts. I was that invested. However, this was definitely a New Adult high fantasy book, so keep that in mind going into this series since it addressed quite a few sensitive themes. I will be including a trigger warning at the end of this review, just in case.
That was especially important because there was a lot of world-building in this book. The Sons of Thestian mostly explained the magic system and the two main kingdoms of Mag Mell, Bethean and Hartmatia, but in Blood of the Delphi we saw a lot more of the faerie and other human kingdoms within Mag Mell. The religious, political and social structures are also more deeply explained as well. This amount of exposition could have felt heavy, but the slow release of info throughout the book coupled with the nice pace balanced it out.
Lastly, but not least, the characters. I loved all of them. I felt for their struggles, rejoiced at their triumphs. They made me laugh and cry. I just felt connected to them somehow. Many old favorites came back for this one, like Rufus and Fae, and the new characters were just as awesome like Joshua, but one really stole the show for me and that was Arlen Zachary. I didn't even like him in The Sons of Thestian, but with each chapter or scene I read about him, I fell more and more in love with his character. Honestly, I think he may be my very favorite at this point.
But enough of my gushing about Arlen. I also wanted to mention that the relationships between the characters were wonderful. Yes, there was some romance, but it did not outweigh the friendship, familial love and the camaraderie of groups like the Magi. It was nice to read a book that put importance on all kinds of love and relationships.
If you've read this entire review, my love for this book was clear. If not, let me sum it up a bit. This book was the perfect sequel and high fantasy novel. It neither skimped on world-building nor on action, and the diverse characters were a pleasure to know. I loved every page of this book. I strongly recommend it and (or course) the first book in the series and I literally cannot wait for the third book!
Beware of some spoilers ahead.
Trigger warning:
This review has been really hard to write, not because I have nothing good to say, but rather, there is so much that I don't know where to start! This book was everything I could have wanted in a sequel - heck, in a high fantasy novel period. It was just fantastic from start to finish.
The diversity, first and foremost, was superb. Like the first book in this series, this book was full of characters of color, various sexualities and genders. And, these aren't just aspects of the story that are mentioned but never seen. We get to see healthy same-sex relationships in characters like Emeric and Marcel on the page. While diversity in high fantasy is improving, it still isn't the norm, so this was refreshing and exciting to read.
Onto the plot and pacing. The Sons of Thestian was a little slow to start, but Blood of the Delphi was like white-water rafting. It was thrilling, heart-pounding fun (and sometimes pain) from the beginning! I was never bored or felt like the pace dragged along. The plot was also complex and suspenseful. So much so that I couldn't sit still! I actually had to get up and pace around through parts. I was that invested. However, this was definitely a New Adult high fantasy book, so keep that in mind going into this series since it addressed quite a few sensitive themes. I will be including a trigger warning at the end of this review, just in case.
That was especially important because there was a lot of world-building in this book. The Sons of Thestian mostly explained the magic system and the two main kingdoms of Mag Mell, Bethean and Hartmatia, but in Blood of the Delphi we saw a lot more of the faerie and other human kingdoms within Mag Mell. The religious, political and social structures are also more deeply explained as well. This amount of exposition could have felt heavy, but the slow release of info throughout the book coupled with the nice pace balanced it out.
Lastly, but not least, the characters. I loved all of them. I felt for their struggles, rejoiced at their triumphs. They made me laugh and cry. I just felt connected to them somehow. Many old favorites came back for this one, like Rufus and Fae, and the new characters were just as awesome like Joshua, but one really stole the show for me and that was Arlen Zachary. I didn't even like him in The Sons of Thestian, but with each chapter or scene I read about him, I fell more and more in love with his character. Honestly, I think he may be my very favorite at this point.
But enough of my gushing about Arlen. I also wanted to mention that the relationships between the characters were wonderful. Yes, there was some romance, but it did not outweigh the friendship, familial love and the camaraderie of groups like the Magi. It was nice to read a book that put importance on all kinds of love and relationships.
If you've read this entire review, my love for this book was clear. If not, let me sum it up a bit. This book was the perfect sequel and high fantasy novel. It neither skimped on world-building nor on action, and the diverse characters were a pleasure to know. I loved every page of this book. I strongly recommend it and (or course) the first book in the series and I literally cannot wait for the third book!
Beware of some spoilers ahead.
Trigger warning:
-Graphic violence (scenes of torture, fighting and some deaths of minor characters)
-Mentions of past child abuse
-A few instances of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault (one female on male, male on male and male on female). These involve main/POV characters and the male on male instance also has to do with extortion and prostitution.
-Self-harm, suicide themes and suicidal thoughts from a main/POV character
August 25, 2017
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“Praise Harmatia, it is a city of gold and light. Praise it until it crumbles to dust.”
Disclaimer: A free copy of this book was received through the author in exchange for an honest review.
Twelve years have passed since Prince Jionathan traded his life for Sverrin’s. Rufus is on the run, protecting Prince Joshua, the last Delphi prince. They are forced the live their life on the run. In the capital, others question their king. Arlen Zachary has seen things going downhill - Harmatia is not what it once was but there might be time to save it yet.
It was a bit difficult to get back into the series, I had forgotten a bit - but as soon as I was sucked in I was in love all over again. It is so rare that a sequel equals or surpasses the original but for Blood of the Delphi this is certainly the case. Vaughan’s world is more detailed and vivid than ever before and the plot is just as fast-paced and thrilling.
of course, it’s the characters and dialogue where Vaughan really shines. Every character is well thought through, even the villains have a rich character full of motives and for that reason it’s possible to feel their pain. My heart is rarely torn apart but it bleeds for these characters. They are so real and lovable and Vaughan is not afraid to rip them from her readers without mercy.
Touching on characters, no one does representation like Vaughan does. Her characters offer a wide range of diverse sexuality well represented. The characters are explicit about their sexuality and gender - there is not questioning what they are, no headcanons needed but it is not all they are. In a wonderful way, Vaughan has represented an array of sexualities without creating characters that are stereotypes or entirely governed by their sexual preferences. Vaughan includes representation with elegant skill making identities clear without smashing readers in the face with them.
Blood of the Delphi is an epic new adult fantasy that can be enjoyed by readers young and old alike. Vaughan has crafted a complex political world, multiple characters with varied motivations which we see through different POVs and an epic adventure that you’ll be desperate to keep reading. An expertly written high fantasy that I highly recommend. Fantasy is rarely done this well.
“Praise Harmatia, it is a city of gold and light. Praise it until it crumbles to dust.”
Disclaimer: A free copy of this book was received through the author in exchange for an honest review.
Twelve years have passed since Prince Jionathan traded his life for Sverrin’s. Rufus is on the run, protecting Prince Joshua, the last Delphi prince. They are forced the live their life on the run. In the capital, others question their king. Arlen Zachary has seen things going downhill - Harmatia is not what it once was but there might be time to save it yet.
It was a bit difficult to get back into the series, I had forgotten a bit - but as soon as I was sucked in I was in love all over again. It is so rare that a sequel equals or surpasses the original but for Blood of the Delphi this is certainly the case. Vaughan’s world is more detailed and vivid than ever before and the plot is just as fast-paced and thrilling.
of course, it’s the characters and dialogue where Vaughan really shines. Every character is well thought through, even the villains have a rich character full of motives and for that reason it’s possible to feel their pain. My heart is rarely torn apart but it bleeds for these characters. They are so real and lovable and Vaughan is not afraid to rip them from her readers without mercy.
Touching on characters, no one does representation like Vaughan does. Her characters offer a wide range of diverse sexuality well represented. The characters are explicit about their sexuality and gender - there is not questioning what they are, no headcanons needed but it is not all they are. In a wonderful way, Vaughan has represented an array of sexualities without creating characters that are stereotypes or entirely governed by their sexual preferences. Vaughan includes representation with elegant skill making identities clear without smashing readers in the face with them.
Blood of the Delphi is an epic new adult fantasy that can be enjoyed by readers young and old alike. Vaughan has crafted a complex political world, multiple characters with varied motivations which we see through different POVs and an epic adventure that you’ll be desperate to keep reading. An expertly written high fantasy that I highly recommend. Fantasy is rarely done this well.
March 28, 2017
Where to begin?!
M.E. Vaughan has EXCEEDED expectations with this masterpiece of a fantasy tale!
I can't even--
(breaths)
Okay, first thing the characterization of a previous character, whom, in Book 1, I cared little for immediately became a favorite! Arlen effin Zachary is a beautifully tormented character (perhaps even more tormented than my beautiful Rufus?), who is absolutely changed by the end of the book (GODS I WISH I COULD BUT I WON'T SPOIL IT BECAUSE YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK), but the progression is gradual, his torment builds and builds, especially under the watchful eye of the absolutely terrifying Sverrin who, himself, is another tormented character.
What I love about Vaughan's characters is that they are all well-rounded despite their roles, and even if one revolts you, something is uncovered later on that makes you look at that character with new (often sympathetic) eyes. It's a testament to her writing skill that the plot is carried out with this brilliant subtlety and you only wish for it to never end if only because you know something is coming but you do not know what.
It is a brilliantly done second novel that sets up the third excellently as I was breathless at the end, kind of sad at the rather abrupt ending, but only certain that I needed to read Book 3 as soon as possible.
With Fairies, Magic (a la Rufus Merle), tricks, a DRAGON (who doesn't love those?), royal politics, and beautiful friendships abound, Blood of the Delphi is a wonderful journey through Mag Mell, and I'd say my only complaint was that there was only *one* Dragon. ;) Though it's hardly a complaint.
M.E. Vaughan has EXCEEDED expectations with this masterpiece of a fantasy tale!
I can't even--
(breaths)
Okay, first thing the characterization of a previous character, whom, in Book 1, I cared little for immediately became a favorite! Arlen effin Zachary is a beautifully tormented character (perhaps even more tormented than my beautiful Rufus?), who is absolutely changed by the end of the book (GODS I WISH I COULD BUT I WON'T SPOIL IT BECAUSE YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK), but the progression is gradual, his torment builds and builds, especially under the watchful eye of the absolutely terrifying Sverrin who, himself, is another tormented character.
What I love about Vaughan's characters is that they are all well-rounded despite their roles, and even if one revolts you, something is uncovered later on that makes you look at that character with new (often sympathetic) eyes. It's a testament to her writing skill that the plot is carried out with this brilliant subtlety and you only wish for it to never end if only because you know something is coming but you do not know what.
It is a brilliantly done second novel that sets up the third excellently as I was breathless at the end, kind of sad at the rather abrupt ending, but only certain that I needed to read Book 3 as soon as possible.
With Fairies, Magic (a la Rufus Merle), tricks, a DRAGON (who doesn't love those?), royal politics, and beautiful friendships abound, Blood of the Delphi is a wonderful journey through Mag Mell, and I'd say my only complaint was that there was only *one* Dragon. ;) Though it's hardly a complaint.
March 14, 2017
I would first of all like to extend my sincerest apologies to Madeleine as it has taken me an absolute AGE to read this book....she should have had this review far before this...so I’m sorry :)
Now for the fangirling....OH MY GOOOOODDDDD. This book....THIS BOOK! It’s so rare that a sequel is better than the original but this surpassed all of my expectations.
The beginning I had my heart in my mouth for the first third of the book worrying about the characters!! goodness me my heart was hurting!
SO much world building, so many awesome characters return (especially Fae I’m soooooo glad she’s back :D) and one or two new ones ( I LOVE Joshua) Vaughan’s writing continues to be exemplary....the characters are well written and EVEN well developed!!! YES!!! CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT....ZACHARY LOOKIN’ AT YOU! cos seriously I didn’t know it would happen but the Zachary feels hit me right in the heart *applause* (also...THAT ENDING :O)
It was also soo much fun to spend some time with the Sidhe...it was great to see how their world worked and Korrick and Boyd were great additions to the character set.
Rufus is still bae <3 and the dynamic between him and Joshua is just so endearing .....kind of the antithesis of that between Daniel and Zachary...and the scenes where they were together were my favourite. The magic in here is just wonderful....just the right amount to keep me wanting more, and honestly the world building just keeps on getting better and better. not only that but the TENSION!! oh my lord...Sverrin is a nasty piece of work and I read the last parts without breathing.
I must also mention how freaking diverse Vaughan has made these books...there are different species and so many different LGBTQIA+ characters it’s remarkable! massive kudos to you! Also TINY SPOILER COMING UP.......... IT HAS A DRAGON!!!!
Again there a mysteries...and questions to be answered which I love about these books...Morrigan for example...she’s a little creepy but I can’t quite work her out ( AGAIN WITH THE ENDING!) ....and all in all it thoroughly deserves its 5 star rating. I absolutely love this book (however long it took me to read it) and I cannot wait for number three :D :D Well Done M.E. Vaughan!!!
I love this story....and I’m so looking forward to the next one so make sure you catch up on the series so you too can look forward to the concluding chapter in the Harmatia Cycle :D
Now for the fangirling....OH MY GOOOOODDDDD. This book....THIS BOOK! It’s so rare that a sequel is better than the original but this surpassed all of my expectations.
The beginning I had my heart in my mouth for the first third of the book worrying about the characters!! goodness me my heart was hurting!
SO much world building, so many awesome characters return (especially Fae I’m soooooo glad she’s back :D) and one or two new ones ( I LOVE Joshua) Vaughan’s writing continues to be exemplary....the characters are well written and EVEN well developed!!! YES!!! CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT....ZACHARY LOOKIN’ AT YOU! cos seriously I didn’t know it would happen but the Zachary feels hit me right in the heart *applause* (also...THAT ENDING :O)
It was also soo much fun to spend some time with the Sidhe...it was great to see how their world worked and Korrick and Boyd were great additions to the character set.
Rufus is still bae <3 and the dynamic between him and Joshua is just so endearing .....kind of the antithesis of that between Daniel and Zachary...and the scenes where they were together were my favourite. The magic in here is just wonderful....just the right amount to keep me wanting more, and honestly the world building just keeps on getting better and better. not only that but the TENSION!! oh my lord...Sverrin is a nasty piece of work and I read the last parts without breathing.
I must also mention how freaking diverse Vaughan has made these books...there are different species and so many different LGBTQIA+ characters it’s remarkable! massive kudos to you! Also TINY SPOILER COMING UP.......... IT HAS A DRAGON!!!!
Again there a mysteries...and questions to be answered which I love about these books...Morrigan for example...she’s a little creepy but I can’t quite work her out ( AGAIN WITH THE ENDING!) ....and all in all it thoroughly deserves its 5 star rating. I absolutely love this book (however long it took me to read it) and I cannot wait for number three :D :D Well Done M.E. Vaughan!!!
I love this story....and I’m so looking forward to the next one so make sure you catch up on the series so you too can look forward to the concluding chapter in the Harmatia Cycle :D
October 30, 2019
I think that M E Vaughan may possibly be one of my new favourite fantasy authors. I am spellbound by this series, and I need the next book as soon as possible! Like, I don’t care if it’s ready, I just need it now.
Blood of the Delphi is the sequel to The Sons of Thestian (TSoT) and I loved it just as much. The story begins twelve years after the events of TSoT with Rufus and Joshua on the run with the help of the Delphi Knights, Jionat imprisoned in the catacombs under the spell, Arlen and his brothers questioning the decisions that led them down this path, Far returned to the Neve, and Sverrin in his place as King.
Despite being set so far forward, I don't feel that any of the in-between story is lost. As the characters reconnect we find out the key points of the last twelve years, and the story is all the richer for it. I mean, really, there’s only so much traipsing around that you can watch Rufus and Joshua do before it becomes monotonous. I will say that I am semi-devastated that Rufus and Luca didn't spend the last twelve years chasing each other through an apple orchard and producing little magi babies that are fluent in six languages and violin experts but, realistically, I knew it was never going to happen (and it wouldn’t be realistic if it did). But a girl can dream!
Once again, my heart broke in this story. Just for a very different character than I thought it would be. Which I really liked! I am a sucker for a good plot twist (in case you hadn’t noticed) and this delivers in spades. There is definite set up for the next novel, as there are introductions to characters that have very little to do with this story (that we can tell for now); however, unlike in King’s Cage (*shudders*) there was an actual point to this story and it wasn’t just filler. Which is kind of what you want from a book…
The characters absolutely grow and change in this story. In fact, we see very minor characters from TSoT become more significant here, creating this whole additional depth to the original story. There are definitely things coming together, like a Kaz-Brekker-plan unfurling, but I just can’t see where it will go yet! Enough hints without giving away all its secrets… I love it!
Suffice to say, I am hoping Vaughan releases book three soon - and she should know that I would be happy to receive an unedited ARC, you know, to help her with the process… ;)
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Blood of the Delphi is the sequel to The Sons of Thestian (TSoT) and I loved it just as much. The story begins twelve years after the events of TSoT with Rufus and Joshua on the run with the help of the Delphi Knights, Jionat imprisoned in the catacombs under the spell, Arlen and his brothers questioning the decisions that led them down this path, Far returned to the Neve, and Sverrin in his place as King.
Despite being set so far forward, I don't feel that any of the in-between story is lost. As the characters reconnect we find out the key points of the last twelve years, and the story is all the richer for it. I mean, really, there’s only so much traipsing around that you can watch Rufus and Joshua do before it becomes monotonous. I will say that I am semi-devastated that Rufus and Luca didn't spend the last twelve years chasing each other through an apple orchard and producing little magi babies that are fluent in six languages and violin experts but, realistically, I knew it was never going to happen (and it wouldn’t be realistic if it did). But a girl can dream!
Once again, my heart broke in this story. Just for a very different character than I thought it would be. Which I really liked! I am a sucker for a good plot twist (in case you hadn’t noticed) and this delivers in spades. There is definite set up for the next novel, as there are introductions to characters that have very little to do with this story (that we can tell for now); however, unlike in King’s Cage (*shudders*) there was an actual point to this story and it wasn’t just filler. Which is kind of what you want from a book…
The characters absolutely grow and change in this story. In fact, we see very minor characters from TSoT become more significant here, creating this whole additional depth to the original story. There are definitely things coming together, like a Kaz-Brekker-plan unfurling, but I just can’t see where it will go yet! Enough hints without giving away all its secrets… I love it!
Suffice to say, I am hoping Vaughan releases book three soon - and she should know that I would be happy to receive an unedited ARC, you know, to help her with the process… ;)
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - 9/10 hearts
July 27, 2017
First of all, I would like to thank M.E. Vaughan for giving me an advanced ebook copy, and to offer my deepest apologies for making her wait for this review! Considering that it took me three days to read it, and two the second time around, the wait you've had is abominable. My apologies again.
Having absolutely adored The Sons of Thestian, I had high expectations for the sequel, and I'm very pleased to say that they have been exceeded. Blood of the Delphi builds and develops upon the foundations laid in TSoT with new characters and new depths to the old, and this level of detail combined with the volume of empathy that Vaughan's writing style evokes causes me to laugh and cry every time.
The plot is fast-paced and constantly flowing, making it an enjoyable read that is in no way forced, but instead entices the reader further into the world of Harmatia. Coupled with a fantastical landscape and a diverse range of characters, not to mention key character development plot points, BotD has shot to one of my favourite books. This is because it contains things all good books should have: 1. an immersive setting; 2. multi-faceted and well-thought-out characters; 3. a balanced mix and flow of narrative and dialogue; 4. language and style that evoke emotion for a character's plight or circumstance; 5. potential for more without the threat of being too much; 6. a map or family tree at the front.
Like TSoT, BotD is a book I will always recommend but I do have just one request for the author: for the love of all that is good, LEAVE RUFUS ALONE! You've put him through enough; leave the poor man be!
Having absolutely adored The Sons of Thestian, I had high expectations for the sequel, and I'm very pleased to say that they have been exceeded. Blood of the Delphi builds and develops upon the foundations laid in TSoT with new characters and new depths to the old, and this level of detail combined with the volume of empathy that Vaughan's writing style evokes causes me to laugh and cry every time.
The plot is fast-paced and constantly flowing, making it an enjoyable read that is in no way forced, but instead entices the reader further into the world of Harmatia. Coupled with a fantastical landscape and a diverse range of characters, not to mention key character development plot points, BotD has shot to one of my favourite books. This is because it contains things all good books should have: 1. an immersive setting; 2. multi-faceted and well-thought-out characters; 3. a balanced mix and flow of narrative and dialogue; 4. language and style that evoke emotion for a character's plight or circumstance; 5. potential for more without the threat of being too much; 6. a map or family tree at the front.
Like TSoT, BotD is a book I will always recommend but I do have just one request for the author: for the love of all that is good, LEAVE RUFUS ALONE! You've put him through enough; leave the poor man be!
July 4, 2017
4.5 stars
This book was considerably darker than the first book with darker themes like torture. Just like the first book, the pace was fast and new revelations kept occurring at every turn that left me gripping my phone. And once again, my new favourite character suffers the most.
Joshua was just adorable yet with the right head to become a leader. I've also grown to like Fae more in this book and it was interesting to see her family. As for bad guys, more have appeared in this book and the final confrontation to all those hurdles will probably occur in the next book. There was love in the book from friendship to family though not so much in terms of romance.
I shall wait in anticipation to see the end of this tale.
This book was considerably darker than the first book with darker themes like torture. Just like the first book, the pace was fast and new revelations kept occurring at every turn that left me gripping my phone. And once again, my new favourite character suffers the most.
Joshua was just adorable yet with the right head to become a leader. I've also grown to like Fae more in this book and it was interesting to see her family. As for bad guys, more have appeared in this book and the final confrontation to all those hurdles will probably occur in the next book. There was love in the book from friendship to family though not so much in terms of romance.
I shall wait in anticipation to see the end of this tale.
June 1, 2018
M.E. Vaughan has a way of getting me so wrapped up in her stories that nothing else seems important. After the first book finished, I couldn’t wait to read the second and it didn’t disappoint! After a quarter of the book, I couldn’t stop reading. The story is so good and there’s so much going on. These stories focus on a small group of characters and what’s going on the world around them. It’s truly impressive how she wraps everything together and has built such a massive world. She also has done an amazing job at diversifying her characters in such a seamless way that doesn’t feel forced like a lot of authors. If you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I would highly encourage this read. Can’t wait for the next book.
July 17, 2017
This is a stunning sequel to The Sons of Thestian. The prose and dialogue is edgier, the characters have real depth and the story develops in such as way as to have you clutching the edge of your seat. There is pathos, violence, passion and some stomach churning moments. It left me breathless and I can't wait for number three.
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March 3, 2017I finished this book in about three days (probably would have finished it sooner if real life hadn’t interfered). I was so excited for this sequel to Sons of Thestian and it did not disappoint. Once again the characters are written wonderfully and the character development is fantastic (I had to remind myself on several occasions that none of the characters were real and that this wasn’t real life). There is a lot going on in this book but it all weaves together wonderfully to create an intricate plot that keeps your attention throughout the book. I wasn’t ready to come to the end of the book and I am already waiting anxiously for the next one!
February 28, 2017
Blood of the Delphi is astounding - it blows Sons of Thestian out of the water. It's everything a sequel needs to be: keeping all the charm of the original book, while expanding on everything in new and brilliant ways. Old characters are developed further, to the point where even some loathed villains become sympathetic. The plot explodes beyond anything from the first book, and we get to see even more of the world of Mag Mell.
If you read Sons of Thestian and the ending left you wanting more, I highly recommend Blood of the Delphi.
(Full disclosure: I was lucky enough to work on this book, and Sons of Thestian Second Edition, as editor. That said, I'd never have chosen to edit these books if I didn't love Harmatia Cycle when I first read it.)
If you read Sons of Thestian and the ending left you wanting more, I highly recommend Blood of the Delphi.
(Full disclosure: I was lucky enough to work on this book, and Sons of Thestian Second Edition, as editor. That said, I'd never have chosen to edit these books if I didn't love Harmatia Cycle when I first read it.)
January 9, 2024
Every now and then there comes a book that is so good you simply can't put it down. Both The Sons of Thestian which was the first book in The Harmatia Cycle and Blood of the Delphi did that for me. I will say that I did receive a free copy in return for an honest review but this book was honestly perfect.
Vaughan, again, did an excellent job of building on this complex world she created without making it overwhelming. Blood of The Delphi gave us a closer look at the politics of Mag Mell, the various faerie kingdoms, and the multitude of Gods and Goddesses worshiped by the characters in her novel.
This book picks up twelve years after The Sons of Thestian so I was eager to see what Arlen Zachary, Rufus and all of the others had gotten up to since we last saw them. I just want to give Arlen and Rufus a big hug after everything they have had to endure. Vaughan makes their inner conflict, pain, and happiness feel so real and we really get to know more about these two throughout the story. While I have always loved Rufus, I wasn't sure how I felt about Arlen after the first book but now I absolutely LOVE him, I even love his name!
Aside from Rufus and Arlen we also touch base with a lot of familiar characters such as Luca and Fae. I really enjoyed getting to learn more about them and how they have grown within the past twelve years. There were also some excellent new characters added to the mix such as little Joshua who is absolutely precious and Daniel who I grew to love even more by the end of the book.
Although there is some romance sprinkled throughout the novel (which I do love) Vaughan really emphasizes the importance of love in the form of family and friendship. This allowed for some truly heart-warming, and gut-wrenching, moments but it also contributed a lot to the characters because we got to learn so much more about them based on their interactions with the people they love. I also just have to mention how excellent Vaughan is with representation in her books. She features a lot of well-developed characters with various sexualities, skin colors, and abilities which is refreshing to see in a high fantasy novel.
It is hard to review this book without giving away spoilers which, in my opinion, is a good thing. There were so many moments that made me gasp out loud, and so many things connected that I did not even think were loose ends. To sum it up, reading Blood of the Delphi felt like an extravagant chess game, with all the players being moved into place so that the last few chapters were quite the "check" and I am SO READY for the "checkmate."
Vaughan, again, did an excellent job of building on this complex world she created without making it overwhelming. Blood of The Delphi gave us a closer look at the politics of Mag Mell, the various faerie kingdoms, and the multitude of Gods and Goddesses worshiped by the characters in her novel.
This book picks up twelve years after The Sons of Thestian so I was eager to see what Arlen Zachary, Rufus and all of the others had gotten up to since we last saw them. I just want to give Arlen and Rufus a big hug after everything they have had to endure. Vaughan makes their inner conflict, pain, and happiness feel so real and we really get to know more about these two throughout the story. While I have always loved Rufus, I wasn't sure how I felt about Arlen after the first book but now I absolutely LOVE him, I even love his name!
Aside from Rufus and Arlen we also touch base with a lot of familiar characters such as Luca and Fae. I really enjoyed getting to learn more about them and how they have grown within the past twelve years. There were also some excellent new characters added to the mix such as little Joshua who is absolutely precious and Daniel who I grew to love even more by the end of the book.
Although there is some romance sprinkled throughout the novel (which I do love) Vaughan really emphasizes the importance of love in the form of family and friendship. This allowed for some truly heart-warming, and gut-wrenching, moments but it also contributed a lot to the characters because we got to learn so much more about them based on their interactions with the people they love. I also just have to mention how excellent Vaughan is with representation in her books. She features a lot of well-developed characters with various sexualities, skin colors, and abilities which is refreshing to see in a high fantasy novel.
It is hard to review this book without giving away spoilers which, in my opinion, is a good thing. There were so many moments that made me gasp out loud, and so many things connected that I did not even think were loose ends. To sum it up, reading Blood of the Delphi felt like an extravagant chess game, with all the players being moved into place so that the last few chapters were quite the "check" and I am SO READY for the "checkmate."
June 2, 2023
What a wild ride!! I missed Jionat so so SO much, but we get to meet Joshua and there's a lot of Arlen in the book and much much much stuff happening.
I am actually really really grateful that this book has rlly good trans rep (both in the way how the character was written, how people around him acted and how the reaction to him coming out was shown), a lesbian princess (also an abuse survivor), an ace character who will surely kick anyone's ass if they tried anything, bisexual main character who does seem to have a clear preference, but still falls for people of different genders. Also the friendships written in this (the Night Patrol squad and the Delphi/Sidhe squad) are so full of different intricacies, feel so real (people act differently around different people; Rufus is like a father to Joshua, then like a brother, treats Fae with respect, but also jokes around with her, forms a new relationship with Boyd which is calm and soft, but they could probably kill each other in seconds).
The story itself was just amazing. Like gah!! I, for about half of the book, thought that this was the second book in duology, but then Joshua didn't tell the thing Jionat foresaw and I realised that there's going to be more books. And I was pleasantly surprised. I love that we saw more Zachary in this one! I think him and Rufus are my favourites, both so morally grey and lovely.
This series is an autobuy. I need to know what happens next.
To add onto that, I need someone to write a modern Zachary/Rufus in which they went to high school together or something and then remeet in their late 30s, early 40s and both are raising sons/brothers. Please, anyone?
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Reread in May-June 2023.
Although still enjoyable, I do not know if I'd rave this much this time. Not bad by any means, no, much-much better than the first book, which is showcased by how quickly I actually managed to read it. The characters have more depths to them and are more morally grey, which I like. I remembered a few things from six years ago but had forgot enough of it to be surprised (pleasantly) by most of the book.
Whereas I was not sure if I would continue reading after the first book, I do look forward to the day in which the third book releases, so that I can see the story to the end.
(PS. Vengeance for Zachary! Burn the king! Let him rot!)
I am actually really really grateful that this book has rlly good trans rep (both in the way how the character was written, how people around him acted and how the reaction to him coming out was shown), a lesbian princess (also an abuse survivor), an ace character who will surely kick anyone's ass if they tried anything, bisexual main character who does seem to have a clear preference, but still falls for people of different genders. Also the friendships written in this (the Night Patrol squad and the Delphi/Sidhe squad) are so full of different intricacies, feel so real (people act differently around different people; Rufus is like a father to Joshua, then like a brother, treats Fae with respect, but also jokes around with her, forms a new relationship with Boyd which is calm and soft, but they could probably kill each other in seconds).
The story itself was just amazing. Like gah!! I, for about half of the book, thought that this was the second book in duology, but then Joshua didn't tell the thing Jionat foresaw and I realised that there's going to be more books. And I was pleasantly surprised. I love that we saw more Zachary in this one! I think him and Rufus are my favourites, both so morally grey and lovely.
This series is an autobuy. I need to know what happens next.
To add onto that, I need someone to write a modern Zachary/Rufus in which they went to high school together or something and then remeet in their late 30s, early 40s and both are raising sons/brothers. Please, anyone?
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Reread in May-June 2023.
Although still enjoyable, I do not know if I'd rave this much this time. Not bad by any means, no, much-much better than the first book, which is showcased by how quickly I actually managed to read it. The characters have more depths to them and are more morally grey, which I like. I remembered a few things from six years ago but had forgot enough of it to be surprised (pleasantly) by most of the book.
Whereas I was not sure if I would continue reading after the first book, I do look forward to the day in which the third book releases, so that I can see the story to the end.
(PS. Vengeance for Zachary! Burn the king! Let him rot!)
February 22, 2017
This book absolutely killed me. I love it, and it will most likely be one of my favourite, if not THE favourite book of 2017. Full review can be found here: https://rickusbookshelf.wordpress.com...
February 7, 2023
Such an amazing book, one of those you just cant put down! Really good writing, how the stories interlock with each other and keep you guessing form one chapter to the next.
February 27, 2019
4.5 stars
Just three words what the fu... I need the third book NOW. How can I live with that ending?
Just three words what the fu... I need the third book NOW. How can I live with that ending?
June 22, 2020
Zachary wins at whole parenting thing.
January 9, 2018
I started reading the Harmatia Cycle because I was craving a mythical storytelling.
This series certainly offer that to you. I am doing a combined review of both books at once.
In the first book, it was interesting yet at the same time, wearying since everyone wanted to die for literally everyone else. That narrative got very repetitive up till the end.
For the second book, the storyline dragged out quite a bit. Rufus’ angst along with Zachary’s “I don’t care about you” demeanour starts to grate on your nerves.
On the plus side; beautiful buildup of the world.
This series certainly offer that to you. I am doing a combined review of both books at once.
In the first book, it was interesting yet at the same time, wearying since everyone wanted to die for literally everyone else. That narrative got very repetitive up till the end.
For the second book, the storyline dragged out quite a bit. Rufus’ angst along with Zachary’s “I don’t care about you” demeanour starts to grate on your nerves.
On the plus side; beautiful buildup of the world.
March 9, 2020
I liked this better than the first one (though I liked the first one, too). The characters, which really carried the first book, were even better developed, but the plot was actually existent and very interesting. This book is much more complex, developed, and serious--it is much less light-hearted. It also explores Rufus's bisexuality more frequently and explicitly than in the first book, and there is also an asexual character (though nobody who is not already aware of asexuality would really realize it).
November 10, 2017
This was even better then the first! I almost rated 5 stars but I just can’t get over the poor editing. Missing words, misspellings and incorrect punctuation made the fast moving story and spiderweb of characters confusing at times
December 3, 2022
This was good, but took me forever to read, and really made me fall behind on my challenge this year.
And when I got to the end, it still hasn’t finished! So I guess I’m going to have to buy the next one now!
And when I got to the end, it still hasn’t finished! So I guess I’m going to have to buy the next one now!
April 9, 2018
Not a very good stand-alone but I'm reasonably sure that I'm supposed to read the first book before starting this. I had a hard time connecting to the characters that weren't Rufus and Joshua. Even with the glossary provided, I had trouble keeping track of who's who and their relationship with everyone else.
August 3, 2020
I'll start off by saying that after the way the first book ended, I was unsure what to expect from this book. I wasn't expecting the time jump, which can be quite difficult to work with as I feel you can lose the reader's engagement with the story and leave them confused. However, this book is a good example of how to work with a time jump and still keep the reader interested and eager to find out what's been going on.
I found that I was briefly thrown by the time jump, but because of the instant action I was immediately engaged with the story again, and I enjoyed having the events of the time jump gradually revealed throughout that book.
The changing points of view kept me wanting to read late into the night, because I was desperate to know what would happen to each character. At no point was I ever put off by the changes in point of view; I never got to a character and thought 'no I don't care what's happening to you'. M.E. Vaughan has a way of very quickly getting the reader invested in a character, even if you don't know a huge amount about them, and even if you find their motives questionable.
I really enjoyed getting to learn more about some of the characters from the first book, and seeing other sides to them, and I also enjoyed the new characters, and hope that we'll learn more about some of them in the next book too!
I found that I was often unsure where the plot was going, but I found that it didn't bother me at all. I felt this way a lot during the first book but was satisfied in the end, so trusted that would be the case this time too. I was expecting something major to happen towards the end of the book, and without spoiling it, something big does happen. However, it wasn't what I expected although I was surprised at myself for not seeing it coming. The book does have a satisfying ending, in my opinion, even if I did want to scream during the last 50 pages.
Overall, I definitely recommend this series. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but there's just something about the way Vaughan writes her characters that captivates me, and that's probably the main thing I like about these books. These books are also good for diverse characters, with poc and lgbt representation, which I've had some trouble finding in fantasy stories.
I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next book to be honest!
I found that I was briefly thrown by the time jump, but because of the instant action I was immediately engaged with the story again, and I enjoyed having the events of the time jump gradually revealed throughout that book.
The changing points of view kept me wanting to read late into the night, because I was desperate to know what would happen to each character. At no point was I ever put off by the changes in point of view; I never got to a character and thought 'no I don't care what's happening to you'. M.E. Vaughan has a way of very quickly getting the reader invested in a character, even if you don't know a huge amount about them, and even if you find their motives questionable.
I really enjoyed getting to learn more about some of the characters from the first book, and seeing other sides to them, and I also enjoyed the new characters, and hope that we'll learn more about some of them in the next book too!
I found that I was often unsure where the plot was going, but I found that it didn't bother me at all. I felt this way a lot during the first book but was satisfied in the end, so trusted that would be the case this time too. I was expecting something major to happen towards the end of the book, and without spoiling it, something big does happen. However, it wasn't what I expected although I was surprised at myself for not seeing it coming. The book does have a satisfying ending, in my opinion, even if I did want to scream during the last 50 pages.
Overall, I definitely recommend this series. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but there's just something about the way Vaughan writes her characters that captivates me, and that's probably the main thing I like about these books. These books are also good for diverse characters, with poc and lgbt representation, which I've had some trouble finding in fantasy stories.
I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next book to be honest!
January 1, 2024
Blood of the Delphi blew me away.
Vaughan is incredibly talented at writing dialogue. I believe I said that in my review of the first book, but I’ll say it again here because it’s true. Different characters speak in different tones of voice, using slang/terms unique to their country, species, upbringing, or personality.
Building on that, everyone, even seemingly insignificant characters and events from the first book, have a part to play and I love, love, LOVE that sense of continuity. Vaughan is able to take characters that were villains and make them sympathetic while keeping them true to who they are, a difficult task given the events of The Sons of Thestian, and had me mentally screaming, “NO!” as fate caught up with a particular individual who shall not be named, because, to quote River Song, "Spoilers!"
Again, there were a few grammatical mistakes, but overall, the second installment in The Harmatia Cycle was a well-written and carefully paced adventure that has left me eagerly awaiting the third book.
Vaughan is incredibly talented at writing dialogue. I believe I said that in my review of the first book, but I’ll say it again here because it’s true. Different characters speak in different tones of voice, using slang/terms unique to their country, species, upbringing, or personality.
Building on that, everyone, even seemingly insignificant characters and events from the first book, have a part to play and I love, love, LOVE that sense of continuity. Vaughan is able to take characters that were villains and make them sympathetic while keeping them true to who they are, a difficult task given the events of The Sons of Thestian, and had me mentally screaming, “NO!” as fate caught up with a particular individual who shall not be named, because, to quote River Song, "Spoilers!"
Again, there were a few grammatical mistakes, but overall, the second installment in The Harmatia Cycle was a well-written and carefully paced adventure that has left me eagerly awaiting the third book.
March 8, 2017
I think I'm a little bit broken right now... I'm not sure how I'm supposed to wait to find out what's gonna happen.. HOW CAN YOU LEAVE IT LIKE THAT? I can't vent my feelings without giving things away... *Broken squee* Poor little characters... You're in for a roller coater
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