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Stavin DragonBlessed #2
Traders and Traitors
Warleader Sixth Stavin Kel'Aniston. In the entire two-hundred and seventeen year history of Kavinston as a free community, no boy had ever won an officer's star on his first expedition. Now Stavin is embarking on his second expedition. The question on everyone's mind was simple: What kind of trouble will Stavin get into this time?
Book Two in the Stavin Kel'Aniston DragonBlessed series. Author's preferred edition.
Discounted for a limited time.
Book Two in the Stavin Kel'Aniston DragonBlessed series. Author's preferred edition.
Discounted for a limited time.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2016
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June 18, 2023
Even better than the first one.
August 13, 2018
Blood thirsty world! I enjoyed it!
October 22, 2016
Enjoyable light swords and sorcery
Coming of age swords and sorcery story that doesn't add anything new to the genre but is light and entertaining. Looking forward to the next book.
Coming of age swords and sorcery story that doesn't add anything new to the genre but is light and entertaining. Looking forward to the next book.
June 27, 2021
It is a new year for Stavin and with it a new trading season. Traveling through the region with a trade caravan is just as dangerous as last year, if not more so with old and new enemies making an appearance including people able to use powerful magic. He sees less action than the previous season, but the quality of those enemies have certainly improved.
The story is told in the same style as book 1 with little apparent overarching plot, although now some of the events seem to be related and something big is apparently brewing. As book 1 it is mostly told from Stavin's point of view with the occassional short switch to for example Stavin's wife at home or a villain or two. Entertaining, and I am looking forward to the bigger plot which I hope is comming because one more trade trip would become repetitive.
The thing that makes me wonder is the position of magic within the world. It is apparently rare, but I found the authorities and Stavin reacting really dismissive to four mages dominating a whole town or mercenaries being enspelled with a suicide spell. I am assuming there are some limitations to it, otherwise anything being able to completely control a town should lead to a witchhunt just to make sure nothing remains. I would also expect traders to refuse to hire Stavin in the future or use him for high risk tasks. He is drawing way too much attention. Dealing with bandits is one thing, but groups of professional mercs and assassins actively hunting down Stavin pose a serious threat to simple merchants.
All in all, an entertaining read that leaves me wondering a bit about some aspects of the world and hoping for a change in pace in book 3.
The story is told in the same style as book 1 with little apparent overarching plot, although now some of the events seem to be related and something big is apparently brewing. As book 1 it is mostly told from Stavin's point of view with the occassional short switch to for example Stavin's wife at home or a villain or two. Entertaining, and I am looking forward to the bigger plot which I hope is comming because one more trade trip would become repetitive.
The thing that makes me wonder is the position of magic within the world. It is apparently rare, but I found the authorities and Stavin reacting really dismissive to four mages dominating a whole town or mercenaries being enspelled with a suicide spell. I am assuming there are some limitations to it, otherwise anything being able to completely control a town should lead to a witchhunt just to make sure nothing remains. I would also expect traders to refuse to hire Stavin in the future or use him for high risk tasks. He is drawing way too much attention. Dealing with bandits is one thing, but groups of professional mercs and assassins actively hunting down Stavin pose a serious threat to simple merchants.
All in all, an entertaining read that leaves me wondering a bit about some aspects of the world and hoping for a change in pace in book 3.
December 8, 2017
Stavin Kel'Aniston continues his upward climb through the ranks, and also into the traders' Guild, as well as mixing with the royalty.
As in the previous book, everything seems to land in his lap following each event, with no sense of anticipation to see how things will turn out.
The fight scenes are done well, and again there are a lot of them as everyone seems to want a go at killing him.
Seems a bit slower than the first book due to larger parts spent travelling between towns (although they usually end up in an attack against him).
At the moment, not sure if I will try book 3 in the series. The characters are written well enough, but it's a case of travel, get attacked, win, get some reward/move up a notch in the social ladder.
As in the previous book, everything seems to land in his lap following each event, with no sense of anticipation to see how things will turn out.
The fight scenes are done well, and again there are a lot of them as everyone seems to want a go at killing him.
Seems a bit slower than the first book due to larger parts spent travelling between towns (although they usually end up in an attack against him).
At the moment, not sure if I will try book 3 in the series. The characters are written well enough, but it's a case of travel, get attacked, win, get some reward/move up a notch in the social ladder.
July 9, 2021
Great story
Oh I love the editing in these books. It is such a pleasure to read or listen to. There is plenty of action, the right amount of world building, comraderie & a bit of romance, a smidgen of magic and very little angst. The audio doesn't completely agree with the text - slightly different versions I think. But, it still flows well & I love the proformer's voice. He has a bit of an accent but it seems to fit well with the story.
Oh I love the editing in these books. It is such a pleasure to read or listen to. There is plenty of action, the right amount of world building, comraderie & a bit of romance, a smidgen of magic and very little angst. The audio doesn't completely agree with the text - slightly different versions I think. But, it still flows well & I love the proformer's voice. He has a bit of an accent but it seems to fit well with the story.
July 2, 2017
A lot like the first book.
This book continued with the same characters in another adventure, but I liked the first one better. There was too much time spent talking.
about how many kills each one had and all the introductions with kal.. This,and WA
and Warmaster so and so made it very slow in places. Hopefully the next book wil
This book continued with the same characters in another adventure, but I liked the first one better. There was too much time spent talking.
about how many kills each one had and all the introductions with kal.. This,and WA
and Warmaster so and so made it very slow in places. Hopefully the next book wil
November 22, 2016
Good read
Read the whole book in one sitting. Can barely wait for the next. I like the story and the book has some good interactions between friends. Was a easy read and went to fast, wanted more.
Read the whole book in one sitting. Can barely wait for the next. I like the story and the book has some good interactions between friends. Was a easy read and went to fast, wanted more.
September 19, 2017
This was a very nice second volume in the story, with Loren K. Jones not getting mired in the setting of the first book but instead branching out and taking the reader on a road trip through the different kingdoms and cultures.
September 9, 2018
I thought the book was fantastic. Love the series. Now finishing up book #3 and eagerly waiting book #4. Looking forward to reading how the characters develop and grow.
Hope book #4 is out soon!
Hope book #4 is out soon!
January 25, 2018
The richer become richer.
This is the second book in the series with lots
of Twists and turns. A lot more people are trying
to kill him on his second caravan.
This is the second book in the series with lots
of Twists and turns. A lot more people are trying
to kill him on his second caravan.
November 9, 2019
Lot's of fun, and good reading :)
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September 14, 2021Excellent
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
February 27, 2017
The first book was a little shallow and everything drops into the Hero's lap almost without asking. Dragon blessed and a Friend.
The second book takes this to the next level. There is little that Ward's him!
Despite all of this, the book is a page turner and my sons have both enjoyed it.
The second book takes this to the next level. There is little that Ward's him!
Despite all of this, the book is a page turner and my sons have both enjoyed it.
March 2, 2017
Exceptional
Sir, once again, you have exceeded my expectations. The pace seemed a bit rapid, however, I was loathe and refused to put this book done until read to completion. Thank you for your hard work, and imagination!
Sir, once again, you have exceeded my expectations. The pace seemed a bit rapid, however, I was loathe and refused to put this book done until read to completion. Thank you for your hard work, and imagination!
November 14, 2016
This book is a step in the right direction, but also features a couple of steps backwards compared to the first edition. There is a constant sense that rewards are being piled up on the protagonist for just standing there and doing things in a highly coincidental fashion. The lack of sophistication in the plot kind of drags down the excellent world-building the author has produced.
November 29, 2016
As good or better than the first.
Often a second book has trouble measuring up to the first, but not in this case. I can barely wait for the next book, looking forward to it. Bravo Zulu.
Often a second book has trouble measuring up to the first, but not in this case. I can barely wait for the next book, looking forward to it. Bravo Zulu.
January 14, 2024
Great series with classic tale of honor and valor
Reading the series again. I try to read once a year. Great story and well paced with good dialogue. Highly recommend the series.
Reading the series again. I try to read once a year. Great story and well paced with good dialogue. Highly recommend the series.
November 24, 2019
Great book
Can read this as a standalone book but great 2nd book in a series. Great characters and a good continuing storyline.
Can read this as a standalone book but great 2nd book in a series. Great characters and a good continuing storyline.
April 1, 2017
Wow good reading!
I will start with what I can say bad about this one and the first book is the names! The names of characters are confusing at times. This is not the first book I have read with confusing names but it does make keeping 2nd and minor characters acknowledged. The names is the only bad and it is more of a minor nuisance and the creator / writers style to put them in place (I assume it is for there enjoyment or a cultural perspective?). A quality book it is as good as the first book. I have purchased the 3rd book and will be reading it next. All around worth the time and cost to read!
I will start with what I can say bad about this one and the first book is the names! The names of characters are confusing at times. This is not the first book I have read with confusing names but it does make keeping 2nd and minor characters acknowledged. The names is the only bad and it is more of a minor nuisance and the creator / writers style to put them in place (I assume it is for there enjoyment or a cultural perspective?). A quality book it is as good as the first book. I have purchased the 3rd book and will be reading it next. All around worth the time and cost to read!
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