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Elven Winter
An ancient war reignites as the international bestselling fantasy saga continues…
At the height of its power, the elven court of Queen Emerelle relishes in the joyful, wintry Festival of Light. Yet, as tribes gather to reaffirm their loyalty to the queen, treachery festers within the nobility. An assassination attempt leaves Emerelle severely injured and plunges the realm back into the throes of an ancient war.
While an army of trolls ravages the kingdom, the elves seek aid from Alfadas, the human hero who was raised among them. Back in the land of men, Alfadas has settled into a quiet life as his village’s protector. But when his former mentor appears asking for his help, Alfadas is quick to oblige.
Alfadas sets out to defeat the elves’ foes. However, marching to war means abandoning his village—and his wife. And Albenmark isn’t the only world facing monstrous threats…
At the height of its power, the elven court of Queen Emerelle relishes in the joyful, wintry Festival of Light. Yet, as tribes gather to reaffirm their loyalty to the queen, treachery festers within the nobility. An assassination attempt leaves Emerelle severely injured and plunges the realm back into the throes of an ancient war.
While an army of trolls ravages the kingdom, the elves seek aid from Alfadas, the human hero who was raised among them. Back in the land of men, Alfadas has settled into a quiet life as his village’s protector. But when his former mentor appears asking for his help, Alfadas is quick to oblige.
Alfadas sets out to defeat the elves’ foes. However, marching to war means abandoning his village—and his wife. And Albenmark isn’t the only world facing monstrous threats…
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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Bernhard Hennen
152 books466 followersBernhard Hennen, 1966 in Krefeld geboren, ist ausgebildeter Germanist, Archäologe und Historiker. Sein Studium absolvierte er an der Universität Köln.
Schon während des Studiums arbeitete er als Journalist für verschiedene Zeitungen und Radiosender.
1994 verfasste er gemeinsam mit Wolfgang Hohlbein seinen ersten Roman (DAS JAHR DES GREIFEN), der im selben Jahr als bester deutscher Fantasyroman prämiert wurde.
Zurzeit liegen von Bernhard Hennen ca. 25 historische und phantastische Romane, sowie eine Reihe von Kurzgeschichten vor. Mit dem historischen Roman „Die Könige der ersten Nacht“ veröffentlichte er 1999 sein erstes Hardcover, dem in den beiden folgenden Jahren noch zwei weitere folgten. „Die Könige der ersten Nacht“ wurde durch ein Stipendium der Sparkassenstiftung zur Förderung rheinischen Kulturguts unterstützt.
Neben seiner schriftstellerischen Arbeit entwickelte Bernhard Hennen die Storyline für ein Computerspiel und verfasste verschiedene preisgekrönte Abenteuermodule für Fantasy-Rollenspiele unter dem Label „Das Schwarze Auge“.
Bernhard Hennen ist verheiratet, hat eine Tochter und einen Sohn und lebt seit Ende 2000 in seiner Geburtsstadt Krefeld.
Schon während des Studiums arbeitete er als Journalist für verschiedene Zeitungen und Radiosender.
1994 verfasste er gemeinsam mit Wolfgang Hohlbein seinen ersten Roman (DAS JAHR DES GREIFEN), der im selben Jahr als bester deutscher Fantasyroman prämiert wurde.
Zurzeit liegen von Bernhard Hennen ca. 25 historische und phantastische Romane, sowie eine Reihe von Kurzgeschichten vor. Mit dem historischen Roman „Die Könige der ersten Nacht“ veröffentlichte er 1999 sein erstes Hardcover, dem in den beiden folgenden Jahren noch zwei weitere folgten. „Die Könige der ersten Nacht“ wurde durch ein Stipendium der Sparkassenstiftung zur Förderung rheinischen Kulturguts unterstützt.
Neben seiner schriftstellerischen Arbeit entwickelte Bernhard Hennen die Storyline für ein Computerspiel und verfasste verschiedene preisgekrönte Abenteuermodule für Fantasy-Rollenspiele unter dem Label „Das Schwarze Auge“.
Bernhard Hennen ist verheiratet, hat eine Tochter und einen Sohn und lebt seit Ende 2000 in seiner Geburtsstadt Krefeld.
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July 13, 2020
When I reviewed The Elven, the first book in The Saga of the Elven series, I rated it at 4 stars, because the story, the pace, and the character development ranged from a 3 to a 5 during my reading. Author Bernhard Hennen has created a Human world much like the Viking lands, an Elven world and other imaginative worlds, all connected by magical portals and paths, in such a way that I can see it all in my mind, hear the sounds, my imagination filled with the worlds and their inhabitants. This is one of Hennen's finest qualities as a writer.
I strongly recommend you read the first book before this one. Book 2 features lesser known characters barely mentioned in the first book, other than the Elven Queen, Emerelle, and thrusts them into a series of catastrophic events that happened during the centuries of Book 1's main characters' adventures.
Ollowain, the stoic, incomparable swordsman and protector of Queen Emerelle, is thrust into a horrifying war precipitated by the Trolls and aided by Elven traitors. The queen is gravely injured, and Ollowain must secure her safety and lead the war to protect the Elven world. Outwardly reserved and commanding, Ollowain is forced to question his abilities and his singular focus on the queen.
Alfadas, Jarl of Firnstayn in his father Mandred’s absence, was raised in the Elven world by Emerelle and Ollowain. He’s returned to the Human world and is devoted to leading and protecting his people and his beloved wife and children. But Ollowain knows the Elves alone cannot defeat the powerful Trolls and returns to Firnstayn to appeal to Alfadas for assistance. Alfadas agrees to gather a Human army and return to the Elven world to fight the Trolls. Complicating things, his first love and his first heartbreak, the Elven archer Silwyna, accompanies Ollowain.
Orgrim is the Trolls’ best strategic commander but is constantly belittled by the Troll King. The formidable Troll witch Skanga takes him under her wing, teaching and supporting him in his battles with the Elves. Orgrim hates the Elves and dreams of a victory so decisive that the king will be forced to make him a Duke.
All of these characters and many others unite or collide in a story that brims with beauty, battle, and conflict.
Why only 3 stars? For me, this book was not as engaging as the first. Although I have come to care about Ollowain and Alfadas, the author does not develop these and other characters as well as those in his first book. Again, the recounting of their travels sometimes drags on endlessly, with so many details and descriptions of surroundings that I found myself wanting to skim quickly through the mire to get to something that moved the story along. It seemed as though this book was written more as a bridge to the next book in the series. It’s a lot shorter than the first book, and it ends ridiculously abruptly.
Nevertheless, overall it’s a very good series, and I started the third book last night.
I strongly recommend you read the first book before this one. Book 2 features lesser known characters barely mentioned in the first book, other than the Elven Queen, Emerelle, and thrusts them into a series of catastrophic events that happened during the centuries of Book 1's main characters' adventures.
Ollowain, the stoic, incomparable swordsman and protector of Queen Emerelle, is thrust into a horrifying war precipitated by the Trolls and aided by Elven traitors. The queen is gravely injured, and Ollowain must secure her safety and lead the war to protect the Elven world. Outwardly reserved and commanding, Ollowain is forced to question his abilities and his singular focus on the queen.
Alfadas, Jarl of Firnstayn in his father Mandred’s absence, was raised in the Elven world by Emerelle and Ollowain. He’s returned to the Human world and is devoted to leading and protecting his people and his beloved wife and children. But Ollowain knows the Elves alone cannot defeat the powerful Trolls and returns to Firnstayn to appeal to Alfadas for assistance. Alfadas agrees to gather a Human army and return to the Elven world to fight the Trolls. Complicating things, his first love and his first heartbreak, the Elven archer Silwyna, accompanies Ollowain.
Orgrim is the Trolls’ best strategic commander but is constantly belittled by the Troll King. The formidable Troll witch Skanga takes him under her wing, teaching and supporting him in his battles with the Elves. Orgrim hates the Elves and dreams of a victory so decisive that the king will be forced to make him a Duke.
All of these characters and many others unite or collide in a story that brims with beauty, battle, and conflict.
Why only 3 stars? For me, this book was not as engaging as the first. Although I have come to care about Ollowain and Alfadas, the author does not develop these and other characters as well as those in his first book. Again, the recounting of their travels sometimes drags on endlessly, with so many details and descriptions of surroundings that I found myself wanting to skim quickly through the mire to get to something that moved the story along. It seemed as though this book was written more as a bridge to the next book in the series. It’s a lot shorter than the first book, and it ends ridiculously abruptly.
Nevertheless, overall it’s a very good series, and I started the third book last night.
February 7, 2018
The series isn't finished and sort of ended with a cliff hanger. Now I have to wait for the next book to be translated. (I hope it has already been written since this one dates from 2005)
I was a little disappointed that this book was about half the length of the previous one. Even so, it was nice to re-visit some of the characters. The author almost makes one of the trolls tolerable. He seems to have a somewhat moral outlook but then his trollishness takes over and he's back to being pretty much standard issue. It also seems to me that the trolls' powerful shaman could have done a lot more to decimate the elves than what she has managed so far. Just creating creatures that can enter the "safe" paths is pretty darn impressive.
The conflicting opinions concerning the Elf Queen Emerelle are interesting. Her devoted swordmaster, Ollowain, views her through rose-colored glasses. He believes she personifies all that is good and that she is beloved by all. The sorceress Lyndwyn who had saved Emerelle's life characterizes her in an entirely different way. Healing involved taking possession of the Queen's body and soul and she maintains that Emerelle has a very dark side.
The human king Horsa Starkshield is a piece of work. You almost have to admire the lengths he will go to to insure that his son inherits his throne.
I found the author's manipulation of the characters after the trolls had attacked the elves rather brilliant. Nothing like misdirection to add interest.
Here's hoping the next volume is available soon.
I was a little disappointed that this book was about half the length of the previous one. Even so, it was nice to re-visit some of the characters. The author almost makes one of the trolls tolerable. He seems to have a somewhat moral outlook but then his trollishness takes over and he's back to being pretty much standard issue. It also seems to me that the trolls' powerful shaman could have done a lot more to decimate the elves than what she has managed so far. Just creating creatures that can enter the "safe" paths is pretty darn impressive.
The conflicting opinions concerning the Elf Queen Emerelle are interesting. Her devoted swordmaster, Ollowain, views her through rose-colored glasses. He believes she personifies all that is good and that she is beloved by all. The sorceress Lyndwyn who had saved Emerelle's life characterizes her in an entirely different way. Healing involved taking possession of the Queen's body and soul and she maintains that Emerelle has a very dark side.
The human king Horsa Starkshield is a piece of work. You almost have to admire the lengths he will go to to insure that his son inherits his throne.
I found the author's manipulation of the characters after the trolls had attacked the elves rather brilliant. Nothing like misdirection to add interest.
Here's hoping the next volume is available soon.
July 2, 2018
it’s a cliffhanger! I hate cliffhangers!
Its during the time period when Trolls start the war against the Queen. There are too many MCs to follow but once few MCs come together it becomes easy.
Its during the time period when Trolls start the war against the Queen. There are too many MCs to follow but once few MCs come together it becomes easy.
June 12, 2025
I love the books so far
BUT I’m fed up with how it’s translated. Only 2 books are translated into English, only 5 into Dutch, but there are 3 English books because book 2 is split up into two parts. Make it make sense. Elfenwinter is translated into Elven Winter and Elven Queen, but not to be mistaken with Elfenkönigin because it’s not the same book. I’m so utterly confused and I’ll have to read book 3-5 in Dutch 😭😭
BUT I’m fed up with how it’s translated. Only 2 books are translated into English, only 5 into Dutch, but there are 3 English books because book 2 is split up into two parts. Make it make sense. Elfenwinter is translated into Elven Winter and Elven Queen, but not to be mistaken with Elfenkönigin because it’s not the same book. I’m so utterly confused and I’ll have to read book 3-5 in Dutch 😭😭
June 18, 2024
The first book already ruined most of the plot in this book, but I still enjoyed reading it
June 27, 2025
Before I started this book, I wasn't expecting it to take us back to show Alfadas's story but it was really good. I have a feeling the 3rd book will continue during this time period as this one wasn't concluded.
September 7, 2020
The most important thing to know about this book is that it is only the first half of a tale -- you don't want to read it without planning to read Elven Queen. The second most important thing about this book is that the action takes place in the mid to early time of the first book The Elven, so we have some idea how things are going to go.
This setting makes this book a challenge. I found the main character somewhat wimpy and whiny, which may be okay in many stories but in a mythological epic, it hurt the story. There is also too many threads. Still, I enjoyed rereading it in preparation for Elven Queen.
This setting makes this book a challenge. I found the main character somewhat wimpy and whiny, which may be okay in many stories but in a mythological epic, it hurt the story. There is also too many threads. Still, I enjoyed rereading it in preparation for Elven Queen.
February 25, 2018
Great sequel
A thoroughly enjoyable fantasy read. Ostensibly a sequel to 'The Elven' this book starts telling the story of the son of one of the heroes from the first book,but actually takes place during in the time jumps in the first title. The only downside is that it ends on a cliffhanger so you will be left waiting for the next book to be translated from German. If you have read and enjoyed the first book then I highly recommend this.
A thoroughly enjoyable fantasy read. Ostensibly a sequel to 'The Elven' this book starts telling the story of the son of one of the heroes from the first book,but actually takes place during in the time jumps in the first title. The only downside is that it ends on a cliffhanger so you will be left waiting for the next book to be translated from German. If you have read and enjoyed the first book then I highly recommend this.
January 1, 2021
I won this quite a while ago in a Goodreads giveaway, my apologies to the author for taking so long to get to this book. This is the first thing I've read by the author.
I don't think you need to read the previous book(s) to enjoy this book. There are a number of things that all fantasy reads have seen before, but this doesn't detract from the book either. There isn't much of a ramp up to the action. I really enjoyed the characters and the way this world interacts between the different races because it felt real. the story has a good flow and the pacing was spot on for me. I will definitely be picking up other books in the series when I get a chance. Keep in mind that this is epic fantasy, and as such nothing is resolved in this book.
I don't think you need to read the previous book(s) to enjoy this book. There are a number of things that all fantasy reads have seen before, but this doesn't detract from the book either. There isn't much of a ramp up to the action. I really enjoyed the characters and the way this world interacts between the different races because it felt real. the story has a good flow and the pacing was spot on for me. I will definitely be picking up other books in the series when I get a chance. Keep in mind that this is epic fantasy, and as such nothing is resolved in this book.
January 31, 2024
This is a tale that has as its central figure, Alfadas, who is the son of Mandred, who was the main figure of the Elven.
The plot revolves around Albenmark being attacked and Queen Emerelle being the centre of an assassination attempt.
The pace of the story is fairly leisurely while still being absorbing as you are introduced to the world of the Albenmark in more detail and the characters that inhabit it, who are diverse and engagingly portrayed.
The events that make up the plot are well described, nicely thought out and engaging to read whether this is a battle or character scene.
These books are translated into English, but whereas with other translated works I've read it was impossible to tell this was the case.
These are engaging books and well worth reading.
The plot revolves around Albenmark being attacked and Queen Emerelle being the centre of an assassination attempt.
The pace of the story is fairly leisurely while still being absorbing as you are introduced to the world of the Albenmark in more detail and the characters that inhabit it, who are diverse and engagingly portrayed.
The events that make up the plot are well described, nicely thought out and engaging to read whether this is a battle or character scene.
These books are translated into English, but whereas with other translated works I've read it was impossible to tell this was the case.
These are engaging books and well worth reading.
April 29, 2024
At the height of its power, the elven court relishes in the joyful, wintry Festival of Light. Yet, as tribes gather to reaffirm their loyalty, treason festers within the nobility. An assassination attempt leaves the queen severely injured and plunges the realm back into the anguish of an ancient war.
While an army of trolls havocking the kingdom, the elves seek aid from a human hero who was raised among them. Back in the land of men, he has settled into a quiet life as the village’s protector. But when his former mentor appears asking for his help, he is quick to oblige.
The humans set out to defeat the elves’ foes. However, marching to war means abandoning his village—and his significant other. And Albenmark isn’t the only world facing monstrous threats!
While an army of trolls havocking the kingdom, the elves seek aid from a human hero who was raised among them. Back in the land of men, he has settled into a quiet life as the village’s protector. But when his former mentor appears asking for his help, he is quick to oblige.
The humans set out to defeat the elves’ foes. However, marching to war means abandoning his village—and his significant other. And Albenmark isn’t the only world facing monstrous threats!
April 11, 2020
I have to say this is a good and engaging read thanks to the masterful craftsmanship of the novel. Where it looses stars is the storyline abruptly ending at the end of the novel and the actual story line itself. If you enjoyed the first of this series as much as I did, then jumping onto a storyline that parallels part of the storyline in book 1 (The Elven) was a bit of a let down. You know the fate of some key characters and you are denied the thrill of seeing the follow on plots develop from book 1. That said, I will read book 3 for completion and ask any future story timelines be linear to book 1...
May 15, 2022
Scrolling through Amazon reviews, I see three on the first page that together capture how I feel about Book II:
- Important: It's not really a sequel.
- Be prepared for a great ride!
- Not as good as the previous book
It is compelling- the strongly paced and cool writing style continues. As you read, it's about 4-star quality.
But it doesn't follow themes or threads that began in the original, and many of the main characters are not here.
Some are, and the story does follow some interesting threads.
An enjoyable read, but by the end of Book II (and III), I feel that neither is as strong as Book I and it isn't quite as cohesive as a saga.
February 13, 2020
Second book syndrome perhaps
I loved the elven despite being a huge book and taking ages to read. The ending was dissatisfying but I was happy to leave the story there. This book felt unnecessary and I'm not sure adds anything to the original story. However now I have read it I am intrigued by the third book and kind of want to find out what happens. Does this book suffer from second book syndrome; where it doesn't live up to the first and is kinda the lull between that and the third?? I suppose I will only find out by reading the rest of the story.
I loved the elven despite being a huge book and taking ages to read. The ending was dissatisfying but I was happy to leave the story there. This book felt unnecessary and I'm not sure adds anything to the original story. However now I have read it I am intrigued by the third book and kind of want to find out what happens. Does this book suffer from second book syndrome; where it doesn't live up to the first and is kinda the lull between that and the third?? I suppose I will only find out by reading the rest of the story.
May 17, 2021
აქ დამთავრდა ჩემი და ჰენენის ერთი შეხედვით საიმედო ურთიერთობა.
ყველაფერი ის გამორჩეული (ატმოსფერო, რასების და განსაკუთრებით ელფების თავისებურებები და მრავალფეროვნება და ა.შ.) რაც პირველ წიგნში იყო, აქაც მეორდება, მაგრამ სხვა მხრივ ახალი არაფერი. ის კი არა, პირველ წიგნს რა მინუსებიც ჰქონდა, აქ კიდევ უფრო მომრავლდა, გახდა უფრო მოსაწყენი, წინასწარ განჭვრეტადი და ნაკლებად ქარიზმატული, რაც მანდრედის მსგავსი პერსონაჟების არქონის ბრალია - პირველ რიგში.
ყველაფერი ის გამორჩეული (ატმოსფერო, რასების და განსაკუთრებით ელფების თავისებურებები და მრავალფეროვნება და ა.შ.) რაც პირველ წიგნში იყო, აქაც მეორდება, მაგრამ სხვა მხრივ ახალი არაფერი. ის კი არა, პირველ წიგნს რა მინუსებიც ჰქონდა, აქ კიდევ უფრო მომრავლდა, გახდა უფრო მოსაწყენი, წინასწარ განჭვრეტადი და ნაკლებად ქარიზმატული, რაც მანდრედის მსგავსი პერსონაჟების არქონის ბრალია - პირველ რიგში.
March 10, 2022
Pretty much the same as the first book when it comes to how I felt, what I enjoyed, and what I found lacking. This isn't a world, or series, that I will be expending much time on after reading. And I'm not even sure I'll finish the series, since only the first 3 of 7 (8?) books have been translated into English, and no idea when the others will be.
Overall, this is a serviceable book, with a serviceable story.
Overall, this is a serviceable book, with a serviceable story.
September 27, 2020
I rated this novel because it had a page turning effect on me since the b.Loved all of it. Still don't know what happened to Ronderin the other elf that was in love with Norelle. I would recommend it to all fantasy readers. Can't wait to start the third book.
Need to read more books like this one. This one was more enjoyable had more action than the first one.
Need to read more books like this one. This one was more enjoyable had more action than the first one.
May 27, 2021
The Saga of the Elven Book 2
A thoroughly enjoyable follow on book to The Elven which kept me up till all hours reading as couldn't put the book down... Highly recommended if you enjoy fantasy fiction.
A thoroughly enjoyable follow on book to The Elven which kept me up till all hours reading as couldn't put the book down... Highly recommended if you enjoy fantasy fiction.
March 24, 2020
CaptivAting Read
Into a great read here, although it involves loads of characters from different races and areas, it all gels smoothly together.
Into a great read here, although it involves loads of characters from different races and areas, it all gels smoothly together.
April 16, 2020
Eleven Winter
This is a good book that I am enjoying the way it is being told can not wait to see how the rest unfold.
This is a good book that I am enjoying the way it is being told can not wait to see how the rest unfold.
June 30, 2020
Nowhere near the first book. Not what I was expecting but ok.
August 29, 2020
The saga continues and did not disappoint.
New hero's and villains come to light in this book. So different than the first but still engaging none the less.
New hero's and villains come to light in this book. So different than the first but still engaging none the less.
September 20, 2021
DNF. This one didn't grab my attention like the first did. That being said, I think I will re-attempt it in the future.
April 24, 2023
LET DOWN
WAS HOPING FOR THE SAME QUALITY AS ELVEN BUT FALLS SHORT. SEEMS A SHADOW OF ITS PREDECESSOR. ON TO THE QUEEN.
WAS HOPING FOR THE SAME QUALITY AS ELVEN BUT FALLS SHORT. SEEMS A SHADOW OF ITS PREDECESSOR. ON TO THE QUEEN.
July 7, 2023
Huge book! Could not put it down!
January 25, 2020
Engrossing fantasy epic.
February 25, 2024
Good story and a fun read, but author leaves too many loose ends. Book 3 necessary closes the loop.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 14, 2018
Elven Winter was beautifully crafted and so well thought out. I did not realize it was a series – and in another language- until I added it my Goodreads account. There was also a huge gap in-between the first two books and I am willing to bet that the story suffered due to the lack of motivation and changed POV of the author over so much time. Without reading the first one, I felt that I was missing some key elements, but I did not let that detract from my over all feel of the book. I treated it with the same courtesy as a new release that I had never heard of.
The world was totally original and highly developed. I could feel and smell the descriptions that were portrayed in the imagery. I felt ready to ride into battle and slay some Trolls, to defend my kingdom. Bravo on this aspect of the storyline.
The characters were a little rougher around the edges and were harder to love. Especially the Trolls. I know that they are the villains and every story has the need for a good villain to love/hate; that being said, I hated them a bit too much so that aspect was over dramatized.
I did have a connection with Alfadas. I appreciated that he put duty first and left to fight with the Elves even though his wife and village were left to their fates without him. That is true heroism and bravery. He could have easy took the coward way and said ‘No” when the Elves came to call. I believe that made him a key factor in the overall plotline.
The books ended in a huge cliff hanger which normally does not bother me but in this case I am not sure that I will find out what happens because the book might never be translated to English and I would be reading hieroglyphics in German. It left a bad taste in my mouth as I hate when stories are not continued, or the resolution is never found. If I had known about the length of time between books 1 and 2 or the fact that the other books have not been translated, I probably would not have requested the title because I don’t think I did it the justice that it deserves,
The author is a terrific wordsmith and I wish him well. I just hate that we live on different sides of the ocean and his work will not be as appreciated as it should be. Thank you for allowing me to read and review this title.
The world was totally original and highly developed. I could feel and smell the descriptions that were portrayed in the imagery. I felt ready to ride into battle and slay some Trolls, to defend my kingdom. Bravo on this aspect of the storyline.
The characters were a little rougher around the edges and were harder to love. Especially the Trolls. I know that they are the villains and every story has the need for a good villain to love/hate; that being said, I hated them a bit too much so that aspect was over dramatized.
I did have a connection with Alfadas. I appreciated that he put duty first and left to fight with the Elves even though his wife and village were left to their fates without him. That is true heroism and bravery. He could have easy took the coward way and said ‘No” when the Elves came to call. I believe that made him a key factor in the overall plotline.
The books ended in a huge cliff hanger which normally does not bother me but in this case I am not sure that I will find out what happens because the book might never be translated to English and I would be reading hieroglyphics in German. It left a bad taste in my mouth as I hate when stories are not continued, or the resolution is never found. If I had known about the length of time between books 1 and 2 or the fact that the other books have not been translated, I probably would not have requested the title because I don’t think I did it the justice that it deserves,
The author is a terrific wordsmith and I wish him well. I just hate that we live on different sides of the ocean and his work will not be as appreciated as it should be. Thank you for allowing me to read and review this title.
August 4, 2018
I liked the 1st book a little better as that story interwove more (which I like) where this one is more straight forward thus far. It also seemed like the book stopped prematurely where some may call this a cliffhanger I thought my ebook did not load correctly with this abrupt ending. I am disappointed as I cannot find the third book for sale anywhere so I am assuming it has not be translated yet since this book Elven Winter has a publication date of Jan 2018. The story has me hooked and I want to continue the journey. Looking forward to the next translation! If you like elvish, human and other creatures of magic you will enjoy this tale. No spoilers!
October 12, 2018
Random Adrupt Ending
The storyline developed well enough with the character development, but the human portion wasn't as exciting. The reason for the low review however is the random abrupt ending of a minor character getting injured and then story ends. I actually question if there was a glitch in the Kindle app if half me book with missing. But apparently other reviewers have the same issue. It's very odd I've never had a book in this way before. It's not a cliffhanger, it actually feels like a butt got ripped in half randomly and ended.
The storyline developed well enough with the character development, but the human portion wasn't as exciting. The reason for the low review however is the random abrupt ending of a minor character getting injured and then story ends. I actually question if there was a glitch in the Kindle app if half me book with missing. But apparently other reviewers have the same issue. It's very odd I've never had a book in this way before. It's not a cliffhanger, it actually feels like a butt got ripped in half randomly and ended.
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