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The Devotee - The Way Of The Heart: The Worlds of Kemir: book 2 of 4
Her road lies from the capital of the Southern Province to the heart of Kemir, through ice-covered passes of the North to the wooded hills of the West. She left powerful enemies behind, and her real friends are by her side. She follows her own way, aware of who she was by birthright. She is Layniza Cromund, the Princess of Kemir, and this road is the way of her heart.
- GenresFantasy
405 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2017
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February 20, 2019
In this second book of her Kemir series, Ms Grinberga continues the story of Layne Vayris. The next three paragraphs contain spoilers if you have not read the first book.
Layne finds her healing skills put to the test as a plague follows the nomad war, brought back to the city by the soldiers. She finds herself not only working in the hospital, but in charge of it as more and more people succumb to the disease. She, with the help of Sayari Risaal, a third-year academy student, is able to make use of her connections to commandeer supplies and manpower.
With Sayari's help, and that of Antor Cromund, the Master of White magic, Ilsar Sharrez, the Master of Dark magic, Etar Haas, the former Governor-General of Hallberg, and Chiaro Vaz, the master of dragon magic, and her friend and fellow-student, Triss, she manages to get herself and the city through a couple of crises before the opportunity arises to participate in a tournament before the king in Gridar, the capital.
On top of all of this, she is trying to find the best way of dealing with her feelings for Etar Haas, while coming to terms with the connection her dragon, Arisha, has to Chiaro Vaz. The dilemma is affecting her ability to bond with her dragon properly and risking both of their lives.
As with the first book, I enjoyed the story immensely. Ms Grinberga is a good storyteller, and her action scenes are enthralling. I did wonder whether she experienced a modicum of fatigue with the story, as the second half of the book felt a little rushed and the some of the political and strategic sequences which might have been dealt with in some depth were glossed over. My one other query was a plot resolution which felt like it had been lifted from another series of books, which again made me wonder if there was writer's fatigue in play (no details as it will give spoilers to the story).
However, I am very glad I read this book. I loved the different cultural viewpoint that Ms Grinberga brought to what could have been a stereotypical tale. Her third book, “Cruel Games”, deals with Sayari Risaal, Layne’s friend, and her trials in work and love.
Layne finds her healing skills put to the test as a plague follows the nomad war, brought back to the city by the soldiers. She finds herself not only working in the hospital, but in charge of it as more and more people succumb to the disease. She, with the help of Sayari Risaal, a third-year academy student, is able to make use of her connections to commandeer supplies and manpower.
With Sayari's help, and that of Antor Cromund, the Master of White magic, Ilsar Sharrez, the Master of Dark magic, Etar Haas, the former Governor-General of Hallberg, and Chiaro Vaz, the master of dragon magic, and her friend and fellow-student, Triss, she manages to get herself and the city through a couple of crises before the opportunity arises to participate in a tournament before the king in Gridar, the capital.
On top of all of this, she is trying to find the best way of dealing with her feelings for Etar Haas, while coming to terms with the connection her dragon, Arisha, has to Chiaro Vaz. The dilemma is affecting her ability to bond with her dragon properly and risking both of their lives.
As with the first book, I enjoyed the story immensely. Ms Grinberga is a good storyteller, and her action scenes are enthralling. I did wonder whether she experienced a modicum of fatigue with the story, as the second half of the book felt a little rushed and the some of the political and strategic sequences which might have been dealt with in some depth were glossed over. My one other query was a plot resolution which felt like it had been lifted from another series of books, which again made me wonder if there was writer's fatigue in play (no details as it will give spoilers to the story).
However, I am very glad I read this book. I loved the different cultural viewpoint that Ms Grinberga brought to what could have been a stereotypical tale. Her third book, “Cruel Games”, deals with Sayari Risaal, Layne’s friend, and her trials in work and love.
March 24, 2018
Good book just needs polish
The character development and struggle is a need to read to find out more. The time And word flow are somewhat sporadic, with flashbacks.... but the detail and explanations are worth the confusion. The magic concept is delivered at a nice unique angle and race characteristics make for entertaining characters. Love the strong female character and the guys always trying to be the knight in shining armour and the love the wish they had or would receive. Loved both books can't wait to read what the author comes out with next.
The character development and struggle is a need to read to find out more. The time And word flow are somewhat sporadic, with flashbacks.... but the detail and explanations are worth the confusion. The magic concept is delivered at a nice unique angle and race characteristics make for entertaining characters. Love the strong female character and the guys always trying to be the knight in shining armour and the love the wish they had or would receive. Loved both books can't wait to read what the author comes out with next.
September 13, 2017
Good read
Any series that has me curious as to the outcome is a good one to me. I do wish the romance was further fleshed out, but I loved the characters and the structure of this fictional world. I'd definitely read something from her again.
Any series that has me curious as to the outcome is a good one to me. I do wish the romance was further fleshed out, but I loved the characters and the structure of this fictional world. I'd definitely read something from her again.
September 23, 2017
Wonderful book
Loved the way you ended this series. How about a series for Daryan, Sharrez, Osgood or Sayari? Also your technique for easing the reader into details was great - for example segment moving reader from chapter 13 to 14.
Look forward to more -Toni
Loved the way you ended this series. How about a series for Daryan, Sharrez, Osgood or Sayari? Also your technique for easing the reader into details was great - for example segment moving reader from chapter 13 to 14.
Look forward to more -Toni
March 14, 2021
Excellent 2nd book
Truly love this series, the book was nice and lengthy, well made world, well made characters, magic, supernaturals, action, twist and turns. Love the main characters, each are unique, especially love Layne. Has some spelling errors but still a good read
Truly love this series, the book was nice and lengthy, well made world, well made characters, magic, supernaturals, action, twist and turns. Love the main characters, each are unique, especially love Layne. Has some spelling errors but still a good read
September 13, 2017
good series
this is A good series. great story. no cliff hanging in the end. highly recommended. start reading the first book before reading this second book.
this is A good series. great story. no cliff hanging in the end. highly recommended. start reading the first book before reading this second book.
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