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The Ap'Lydin Chronicles #2
The Slaves of the Horned God
The battle for Wishapton has been won but for Bellaydin Ap’Lydin, the victory has come with a deeply personal cost. He will need all his courage to survive the trials ahead; the capital awaits him, and he must navigate the treacherous politics of the royal court. The Horned God’s minions may have retreated but, as Bellaydin will learn, they do not rest.
Meanwhile, Polnygar Ap’Lydin, still on the trail of the fugitive spellweaver Lord Ivellios, finds herself in the mystical desert empire of Qarld. In this unfamiliar place, she must decide who to believe, even as her trust in her own companions is shaken by unexpected revelations. Do the Horned God’s followers still hunt her, or are there deeper and more dangerous threats beginning to surface?
Meanwhile, Polnygar Ap’Lydin, still on the trail of the fugitive spellweaver Lord Ivellios, finds herself in the mystical desert empire of Qarld. In this unfamiliar place, she must decide who to believe, even as her trust in her own companions is shaken by unexpected revelations. Do the Horned God’s followers still hunt her, or are there deeper and more dangerous threats beginning to surface?
448 pages, Paperback
First published November 11, 2017
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Aidan Hennessy
6 books108 followersAidan Hennessy lives in Canberra, Australia, with his wife, three children and two ginger cats. He spends his days fighting that most tenacious of foes, procrastination.
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February 19, 2018
This one gets a 4.5 out of 5-stars rating from me.
Having read The Grey Mage and The Heirs of Lydin a few months back, I was looking forward to seeing where the author would take me next and I'm pleased to say that he didn't disappoint me. The two main characters, (Polnygar and Bellaydin) are followed along separate quests in this book and I found each to have sufficient intrigue to hold my attention. I like the magic content with Polnygar and the Archmage Aelzandar but I think I prefer the story that follows Bellaydin and Geoffrey in this book.
If you're looking for well-formed and described world-building and multiple characters, Elves (Eldara) politics, honour, betrayal and religious sects, then I think this will fit your interests. The listings at the end of the book hint at how much thought and work went into its construction.
Going back to the plot itself, Bellaydin is made a squire and immediately finds himself at odds with a fellow squire, Edgar. Thrown into some difficult circumstances, his relationship with Edgar begins to spiral out of control and impending violence. (I can't say that I was sorry, the author did a good job in making me dislike Edgar, I don't like bullies or people who look down their noses at others). Bellaydin is faced with some tough decisions after a battle when a traitor is exposed. He had to think about Maria's future and his own future standing at court.
Meanwhile, Polnygar and Aelzandar continue to pursue Ivellios and the Tears that he stole from Aelzandar. I didn't find this half of the book to be as interesting, probably because I didn't like the Emir or his attitude towards Polnygar (women in general, sexual equality and all that). Again, the author caused those feelings in me to surface so hats off to him for that!
This very clearly leaves things wide open for the next book and I look forward to reading it in the future.
Having read The Grey Mage and The Heirs of Lydin a few months back, I was looking forward to seeing where the author would take me next and I'm pleased to say that he didn't disappoint me. The two main characters, (Polnygar and Bellaydin) are followed along separate quests in this book and I found each to have sufficient intrigue to hold my attention. I like the magic content with Polnygar and the Archmage Aelzandar but I think I prefer the story that follows Bellaydin and Geoffrey in this book.
If you're looking for well-formed and described world-building and multiple characters, Elves (Eldara) politics, honour, betrayal and religious sects, then I think this will fit your interests. The listings at the end of the book hint at how much thought and work went into its construction.
Going back to the plot itself, Bellaydin is made a squire and immediately finds himself at odds with a fellow squire, Edgar. Thrown into some difficult circumstances, his relationship with Edgar begins to spiral out of control and impending violence. (I can't say that I was sorry, the author did a good job in making me dislike Edgar, I don't like bullies or people who look down their noses at others). Bellaydin is faced with some tough decisions after a battle when a traitor is exposed. He had to think about Maria's future and his own future standing at court.
Meanwhile, Polnygar and Aelzandar continue to pursue Ivellios and the Tears that he stole from Aelzandar. I didn't find this half of the book to be as interesting, probably because I didn't like the Emir or his attitude towards Polnygar (women in general, sexual equality and all that). Again, the author caused those feelings in me to surface so hats off to him for that!
This very clearly leaves things wide open for the next book and I look forward to reading it in the future.
November 15, 2017
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June 6, 2022
Very good, looking forward to the 3rd and final book in the series. 🙂
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