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Rogue Mage Anthology #2
Tribulations
17 Vignettes and Short Stories set in Faith Hunter’s World of Thorn St. Croix
The Rogue Mage story began with the post-apocalyptic novels BLOODRING, SERAPHS, and HOST, when epic battles between Thorn St. Croix and the forces of Darkness were fought. TRIBULATIONS (Rogue Mage Anthology Vol. II) takes place during and after the series timeline. These stories and vignettes, set in Faith Hunter's Rogue Mage world, are adventures with new characters and old, facing Darkness and an uncertain future.
The relationships between seraphs, kylen, second-unforeseen, mages, seraph-touched, spawn, humans grow deeper, and the battles with dragons and their creatures grow more dangerous. TRIBULATIONS features new short stories from five authors—including Faith Hunter—and vignettes from the Rogue Mage role playing game.
TRIALS and TRIBULATIONS will soon be followed by TRIUMPHANT—the paperback omnibus (both Anthology Volumes I and II in a bound format).
TRIBULATIONS Authors: Faith Hunter, Jean Rabe, Spike Y Jones, Christina Stiles, Lucienne Diver.
The Rogue Mage story began with the post-apocalyptic novels BLOODRING, SERAPHS, and HOST, when epic battles between Thorn St. Croix and the forces of Darkness were fought. TRIBULATIONS (Rogue Mage Anthology Vol. II) takes place during and after the series timeline. These stories and vignettes, set in Faith Hunter's Rogue Mage world, are adventures with new characters and old, facing Darkness and an uncertain future.
The relationships between seraphs, kylen, second-unforeseen, mages, seraph-touched, spawn, humans grow deeper, and the battles with dragons and their creatures grow more dangerous. TRIBULATIONS features new short stories from five authors—including Faith Hunter—and vignettes from the Rogue Mage role playing game.
TRIALS and TRIBULATIONS will soon be followed by TRIUMPHANT—the paperback omnibus (both Anthology Volumes I and II in a bound format).
TRIBULATIONS Authors: Faith Hunter, Jean Rabe, Spike Y Jones, Christina Stiles, Lucienne Diver.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 30, 2016
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February 19, 2020
Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars
I will admit that I was unsure about this book. There were so many pointless and not good shorts in the first collection, and I wasn't sure I wanted to spend my short energy reading through the same. But after a bit of research, I learned that this book would focus much more on Thorn and what happens after Host, which is good, as the series seem unfinished.
There were still short stories by other authors that weren't that relevant to the story overall, but they were for the most part interesting, showing how the world has changes after the happenings in the book. And I will admit that I am now really curious about the RPG. Maybe something to look into to have a change of pase, so to speak, as it's been a lot of DnD over the last few years.
Anyway, the stories about Thorn were good, and they did move the story forward in a way I thought we might actually get some answers at the end of the book. Sure, we got some answers, but also more questions. I can only hope we get a wrap up short or something sometimes in the future, as I don't want this to be the end!
Individual reviews for the other shorts:
RIVER BONES-Jean Rabe
Doesn't really have anything to do with the main story, although it had some hints to it.
Despite being a little slow, it was a good one, tho. Well written.
3/5
A START-Spike Y. Jones
Soooo... This story was pointless
1/5
TWO MULES FOR BROTHER HOPE-Christina Stiles
So this could have been good, but there were tpo many characters, events that didn't have anything to do with the over-all story, and so many contradictions.
And it was basically 30 pages of fighting, which isn't that interesting.
Was fun to see a connection to a story from the first collection, though
2/5
OUR LADY OF THE STONES-Spine Y. Jones
An interesting, short, slice-of-life about Thorn's effect on the rest of the world.
The dialogue was rather confusing, though, which pulls it down a star. I had no idea who said what.
3/5
ROLLING STONE-Lucienne Diver
A story set in Ireland, showing how the battle is fought in the rest of the world. It was interesting and well written, even if I spaced out a little during the fighting.
3.5/5
I will admit that I was unsure about this book. There were so many pointless and not good shorts in the first collection, and I wasn't sure I wanted to spend my short energy reading through the same. But after a bit of research, I learned that this book would focus much more on Thorn and what happens after Host, which is good, as the series seem unfinished.
There were still short stories by other authors that weren't that relevant to the story overall, but they were for the most part interesting, showing how the world has changes after the happenings in the book. And I will admit that I am now really curious about the RPG. Maybe something to look into to have a change of pase, so to speak, as it's been a lot of DnD over the last few years.
Anyway, the stories about Thorn were good, and they did move the story forward in a way I thought we might actually get some answers at the end of the book. Sure, we got some answers, but also more questions. I can only hope we get a wrap up short or something sometimes in the future, as I don't want this to be the end!
Individual reviews for the other shorts:
RIVER BONES-Jean Rabe
Doesn't really have anything to do with the main story, although it had some hints to it.
Despite being a little slow, it was a good one, tho. Well written.
3/5
A START-Spike Y. Jones
Soooo... This story was pointless
1/5
TWO MULES FOR BROTHER HOPE-Christina Stiles
So this could have been good, but there were tpo many characters, events that didn't have anything to do with the over-all story, and so many contradictions.
And it was basically 30 pages of fighting, which isn't that interesting.
Was fun to see a connection to a story from the first collection, though
2/5
OUR LADY OF THE STONES-Spine Y. Jones
An interesting, short, slice-of-life about Thorn's effect on the rest of the world.
The dialogue was rather confusing, though, which pulls it down a star. I had no idea who said what.
3/5
ROLLING STONE-Lucienne Diver
A story set in Ireland, showing how the battle is fought in the rest of the world. It was interesting and well written, even if I spaced out a little during the fighting.
3.5/5
May 21, 2017
Book Review originally published here: http://www.iheartreading.net/book-tou...
Tribulations is the second anthology set in the post-apocalyptic world of Rogue Mage. I previously read and reviewed Trials, the first anthology. I didn’t read the Rogue Mage series itself yet, but look forward to picking it up once I have some spare time.
The collection exists of stories by five authors, and several vignettes from the roleplaying game accompanying the series.
These anthologies really have some quality work. I was shocked by the depth and detail that went into the worldbuilding, the creative cast of characters and the quality writing all authors possessed. I have to admit I liked this anthology even more than the first.
Tribulations is the second anthology set in the post-apocalyptic world of Rogue Mage. I previously read and reviewed Trials, the first anthology. I didn’t read the Rogue Mage series itself yet, but look forward to picking it up once I have some spare time.
The collection exists of stories by five authors, and several vignettes from the roleplaying game accompanying the series.
These anthologies really have some quality work. I was shocked by the depth and detail that went into the worldbuilding, the creative cast of characters and the quality writing all authors possessed. I have to admit I liked this anthology even more than the first.
November 9, 2018
Fantastic
I loved these short stories and I love the series. I want more, please. The characters were entertaining and kickass and the storylines grabbed attention. I really hope Faith Hunter will write more for this series, especially considering how she ended it 😀
I loved these short stories and I love the series. I want more, please. The characters were entertaining and kickass and the storylines grabbed attention. I really hope Faith Hunter will write more for this series, especially considering how she ended it 😀
July 10, 2019
Dang, that was good!
Each of the shorter stories at the beginning leave you wishing for whole book - all well-written and engaging. The longer stories that follow are often interwoven and provide a tapestry of the Rogue Mage world. We.want more, Faith! What happens next?
Each of the shorter stories at the beginning leave you wishing for whole book - all well-written and engaging. The longer stories that follow are often interwoven and provide a tapestry of the Rogue Mage world. We.want more, Faith! What happens next?
June 28, 2018
I want more Thorn St Clair!
August 26, 2023
freaking great
These stories are a must-read for any fan of these characters. Amazing action and character growth. Buy it. Read it.
These stories are a must-read for any fan of these characters. Amazing action and character growth. Buy it. Read it.
January 22, 2017
I'm Left Breathless
I previously read and enjoyed "Trials" the first Rogue Mage Anthology which is the reason I purchased and read "Tribulations." I had no idea that this second Rogue Mage Anthology could outshine the first by at least a magnitude, but it certainly has. Each author's contribution has added to the strength and progress of Thorn St. Croix and her world. I enjoyed every tale, whether brief or longer and still can't choose a favorite, but Faith Hunter's final story has, as always with her stories, left me on the edge of my seat, wanting more and impatiently awaiting the next tale...in this case, an anthology titled "Triumph." Congratulations to all contributors and to Spike Jones, who has brought the entire anthology together impressively.
I previously read and enjoyed "Trials" the first Rogue Mage Anthology which is the reason I purchased and read "Tribulations." I had no idea that this second Rogue Mage Anthology could outshine the first by at least a magnitude, but it certainly has. Each author's contribution has added to the strength and progress of Thorn St. Croix and her world. I enjoyed every tale, whether brief or longer and still can't choose a favorite, but Faith Hunter's final story has, as always with her stories, left me on the edge of my seat, wanting more and impatiently awaiting the next tale...in this case, an anthology titled "Triumph." Congratulations to all contributors and to Spike Jones, who has brought the entire anthology together impressively.
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