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The Book of Maladies #2
Broken
Decades of peace has ended. The real battle is still to come.
Sam and Alec work to understand their connected magic, but the limited supply of easar paper limits them. Worse, Marin has again disappeared, leaving questions unanswered. How can they be ready for another Theln attack if they don’t have an opportunity to train with their abilities?
New power complicates everything. Sam wants to use it to continue taking jobs that will eventually buy her way into the nicer sections of the city, but Alec sees a higher purpose to their magic. When an opportunity Alec thought he would never have is offered, he needs to decide whether to follow his heart or his mind. Sam feels like she should be more than a lowborn, but what is she without her Scribe?
Strange attacks in the city leaves her thinking she and Marin aren’t the only Kavers remaining, but why would Marin keep that from her? Finding the answers she and Alec need puts both of their lives in danger but might be the key to knowing whether she’ll ever be anything more than a lowborn. The safety of the city just might depend on it.
Sam and Alec work to understand their connected magic, but the limited supply of easar paper limits them. Worse, Marin has again disappeared, leaving questions unanswered. How can they be ready for another Theln attack if they don’t have an opportunity to train with their abilities?
New power complicates everything. Sam wants to use it to continue taking jobs that will eventually buy her way into the nicer sections of the city, but Alec sees a higher purpose to their magic. When an opportunity Alec thought he would never have is offered, he needs to decide whether to follow his heart or his mind. Sam feels like she should be more than a lowborn, but what is she without her Scribe?
Strange attacks in the city leaves her thinking she and Marin aren’t the only Kavers remaining, but why would Marin keep that from her? Finding the answers she and Alec need puts both of their lives in danger but might be the key to knowing whether she’ll ever be anything more than a lowborn. The safety of the city just might depend on it.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 23, 2018
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May 2, 2018
A bit of a step down from the first book. The interesting world building and characters are still there but the book is endlessly repetative - the same thoughts and phrases are used constantly to the point that i was grinding my teeth thinking "Okay, i get it". I also felt that the plot was a bit lacklustre and didnt really lead anywhere.
April 20, 2018
This is a wonderful series!
I am very impressed with this author and his ability at world building and character development. He also knows how to put feeling into his character’s relationships. I am curious to know how he will further develop Sam and Alec’s relationship. They seem to be getting closer. I’m looking forward to a little bit more romance between them. Sam is beginning to learn more about her background and where she came from which has been one of her greatest motivations. This is a wonderful series!
I am very impressed with this author and his ability at world building and character development. He also knows how to put feeling into his character’s relationships. I am curious to know how he will further develop Sam and Alec’s relationship. They seem to be getting closer. I’m looking forward to a little bit more romance between them. Sam is beginning to learn more about her background and where she came from which has been one of her greatest motivations. This is a wonderful series!
August 19, 2018
Alec and Sam
This series is taking its time to get the history regarding the Book of Maladies, the Thelns, and the Kavers and Scribes. I think it is a good series but for someone like me who is impatient i struggled to go read through not skim through to find how the pieces to the puzzle fit.
This series is taking its time to get the history regarding the Book of Maladies, the Thelns, and the Kavers and Scribes. I think it is a good series but for someone like me who is impatient i struggled to go read through not skim through to find how the pieces to the puzzle fit.
September 9, 2018
Broken: The Book of Maladies, Book 2
The continuous adventure of San and Alev. Sam and Alex's life are changing. Alev is going to the university and Sam is searching for answers. Will Sam and Alev are their love as everyone else does? Will Sam find all the answers she is look for it will the truth change her? Better then the first.
The continuous adventure of San and Alev. Sam and Alex's life are changing. Alev is going to the university and Sam is searching for answers. Will Sam and Alev are their love as everyone else does? Will Sam find all the answers she is look for it will the truth change her? Better then the first.
October 24, 2018
Compelling story to read, a dept of intel into all characters daily lives makes this a captivating read. Can't wait to start next book in the series once I have finished one.
I would recomend the saga to anyone that like a great story and wiil do so to my daughters as they like the same type of books that I do
I would recomend the saga to anyone that like a great story and wiil do so to my daughters as they like the same type of books that I do
January 10, 2026
Slow. The end picks up some, but it feels disjointed. Also needs a proper edit. Still worth the read, though.
For my clean readers: language-some. Violence-fighting, attempted murder, thievery, and murder. Romance-nothing more than a few confusing thoughts and some hugging.
For my clean readers: language-some. Violence-fighting, attempted murder, thievery, and murder. Romance-nothing more than a few confusing thoughts and some hugging.
July 13, 2018
This series is good, it does keep me reading but I find there are several slow and boring spots through out the books. At least the first 2. But a good read just the same.
November 16, 2018
Probably a bit more interesting in some ways and less in others when compare to the first book. Loved the ending.
August 23, 2020
This book was fine - I'm struggling to care about the story and characters, but lets see where things go.
February 22, 2021
Great storyline and well told.
I gave it four stars because there were a lot of grammatical errors. I'm enjoying the story though. The author is skilled in his art.
I gave it four stars because there were a lot of grammatical errors. I'm enjoying the story though. The author is skilled in his art.
December 12, 2021
Rating: 4.3⭐
Age: Pg-13
Good series
Mrs.C💋
Age: Pg-13
Good series
Mrs.C💋
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July 27, 2022See Tormina (Book 4) for a review of the series
February 8, 2023
Spellbinding
This one will draw you in and keep you up at night reading. Love the characters so far ! Worthy reading indeed.
This one will draw you in and keep you up at night reading. Love the characters so far ! Worthy reading indeed.
July 31, 2018
A good tale
Second in the developing series, this shows continued promise. A bit like JK Rowling, but with more smoke and mirrors. Looking forward to this next one.
Second in the developing series, this shows continued promise. A bit like JK Rowling, but with more smoke and mirrors. Looking forward to this next one.
April 8, 2018
Enjoyed this continuing adventure. Had to skip a paragraph early on, but the rest of the book was great. How aboa ALL great in your next book?
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March 7, 2018Best book yet, this one was exciting start to finish. Some great twists towards the end. Can’t wait to start reading Poisoned.
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