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Kingmakers #1
Khalshir
A street rat taken in by the infamous Khalshir Guild and ruthlessly trained as a spy and assassin, Rio thinks he’s ready for anything. When he balks at performing his first assassination, his mentor is furious, but gives him a chance to redeem himself: a simple bodyguard assignment, protecting the son of a high-ranking noble.
Second son of one of the most successful businessmen in the kingdom of Tallin, Dani Jherek never expected to become his father’s heir. After a suspicious accident leaves his twin dead, a grief-stricken Dani finds himself struggling not only to fill his brother’s shoes, but to protect a dangerous secret that, if revealed, could mean his execution.
Guarding Dani turns out to be far from simple. Instead of a spoiled, pampered brat, Rio finds himself watching over a beautiful, miserable young man struggling to survive in a dangerous world he doesn’t understand. As Rio spends more time with Dani, he finds himself caught up in a tangled web of conflicting loyalties. When Dani learns the true nature of his father’s business, everything changes, and Rio is forced to make an impossible choice: his loyalty to Guild and family, or his growing feelings for his charge.
~67,000 words
Second son of one of the most successful businessmen in the kingdom of Tallin, Dani Jherek never expected to become his father’s heir. After a suspicious accident leaves his twin dead, a grief-stricken Dani finds himself struggling not only to fill his brother’s shoes, but to protect a dangerous secret that, if revealed, could mean his execution.
Guarding Dani turns out to be far from simple. Instead of a spoiled, pampered brat, Rio finds himself watching over a beautiful, miserable young man struggling to survive in a dangerous world he doesn’t understand. As Rio spends more time with Dani, he finds himself caught up in a tangled web of conflicting loyalties. When Dani learns the true nature of his father’s business, everything changes, and Rio is forced to make an impossible choice: his loyalty to Guild and family, or his growing feelings for his charge.
~67,000 words
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First published March 1, 2018
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Jaye McKenna
24 books132 followersJaye McKenna was born a Brit and was dragged, kicking and screaming, across the Pond at an age when such vehement protest was doomed to be misinterpreted as a “paddy”. She grew up near a sumac forest in Minnesota and spent most of her teen years torturing her parents with her electric guitar and her dark poetry. She was punk before it was cool and a grown-up long before she was ready. Jaye writes fantasy and science fiction stories about hot guys who have the hots for each other. She enjoys making them work darn hard for their happy endings, which might explain why she never gets invited to their parties.
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March 31, 2018
2.5 stars round up for diversity
After a decent start, this read fell flat for me. Not only were the sex scenes faded to the back, but so were some of the action scenes. The romance also felt secondary. I managed to push through because of the really good writing.
After a decent start, this read fell flat for me. Not only were the sex scenes faded to the back, but so were some of the action scenes. The romance also felt secondary. I managed to push through because of the really good writing.
April 9, 2018
I love the world(s) that Jaye Mckenna has created by threading the power and consequences of the mythe through each series, making them related but ultimately distinct. With this one, however, I feel like we've seen a lot of these themes before, and better executed. Oversensitive empaths play major roles in Guardians of the Pattern, with Gremlin's Last Run really defining the standard, but unlike in Gremlin, the empathy in Khalshir really serves no role in the plot whatsoever. It seemed to just exist to sympathize Dani, who, even accounting for his debilitating emotional overloads, was pretty much an unlikable wimp. I can only put up with so much crying and self-pity before I start to get bored with a character, and unfortunately Dani reached my quota fairly early on.
I liked the idea of Rio as an at times unreliable narrator, but I don't think that provided enough meat to keep the character interesting. Let's take at face value the frankly unbelievable idea that an assassin, trained in an assassin's cult for 12 years, would be unable to kill. There have got to be ways to resolve that incongruence other than just doing nothing, which seemed to be Rio's M.O. Fail to complete a mission, then give up. That's not a very good strategy, and I expected more thought to be put into his character.
So in the end, we had two main characters who seemed to only react to situations and were utterly incapable of taking any proactive steps at all. It was kinda boring.
I liked the idea of Rio as an at times unreliable narrator, but I don't think that provided enough meat to keep the character interesting. Let's take at face value the frankly unbelievable idea that an assassin, trained in an assassin's cult for 12 years, would be unable to kill. There have got to be ways to resolve that incongruence other than just doing nothing, which seemed to be Rio's M.O. Fail to complete a mission, then give up. That's not a very good strategy, and I expected more thought to be put into his character.
So in the end, we had two main characters who seemed to only react to situations and were utterly incapable of taking any proactive steps at all. It was kinda boring.
September 29, 2018
3.75 stars
OK, up front. I deducted a whole star for 24-year-old Dani acting like helpless damsel in distress. I wanted him to grow a pair and stand up for himself. And that didn't necessarily mean squaring off with his short-tempered brute of a father. Why wasn't he hatching a secret plan to escape??? To me that was a missed opportunity for the author.
Alright, that said, I basically liked this start to Jaye McKenna's new Kingmakers series. There wasn't much opportunity for world building in the first half of the book as most of the story takes place on the Jherek estate where Dani's love interest is his daytime bodyguard Rio. When it becomes apparent to Dani his father is involved in unsavory business and expects him to join in, he and Rio finally decide it's time to escape. That's where the story finally gets *really* interesting, earns its stars, and prompts my interest in a sequel.
It had its issues, but I'm looking forward to the next book.
OK, up front. I deducted a whole star for 24-year-old Dani acting like helpless damsel in distress. I wanted him to grow a pair and stand up for himself. And that didn't necessarily mean squaring off with his short-tempered brute of a father. Why wasn't he hatching a secret plan to escape??? To me that was a missed opportunity for the author.
Alright, that said, I basically liked this start to Jaye McKenna's new Kingmakers series. There wasn't much opportunity for world building in the first half of the book as most of the story takes place on the Jherek estate where Dani's love interest is his daytime bodyguard Rio. When it becomes apparent to Dani his father is involved in unsavory business and expects him to join in, he and Rio finally decide it's time to escape. That's where the story finally gets *really* interesting, earns its stars, and prompts my interest in a sequel.
It had its issues, but I'm looking forward to the next book.
March 22, 2018
Some spoilers? I tried to keep it not too spoilery.
Despite learning the characters' pasts in the course of the novel, and experiencing their interaction and the ensuing drama, I never felt very invested in either Rio or Dani. Of course, there were aspects of their characters that I appreciated and wasn't expecting, but I never felt strongly toward them one way or another. Unfortunately, apathy isn't the best attitude to have when working through what's supposed to be an adventure romance novel.
I appreciated Dani's insistence to stand up for his morals, particularly against his abusive father, even when it wasn't advisable to do so. He's portrayed as the soft child of a noble -the quintessential second son who's never had the yoke of responsibility on his shoulders. This is executed well as the author manages to make him generally likable. He doesn't descend into spoiled brat territory, and his softness feeds into his moral code and a surprisingly strong backbone when the going gets tough.
What I liked about Rio was that he was also a failure in his responsibilities (which he didn't care for in the first place), much like Dani, and that he was afraid. That probably sounds strange, but it was nice that despite being trained to be a ninja assassin he definitely wasn't an assassin, and doesn't really earn the title of ninja either. He was a dude in over his head with death waiting in the wings. Neither him nor Dani were invincible...or particularly capable when it comes down to it. This meant that the battles had stakes and they were the underdogs. That gave the drama some actual flair.
I enjoyed the revelation about Coryn and the ways in which that put a twist on what I expected to happen. (Wait, NOW I'm getting to actual important spoilers) Probably my favorite moment in the book is when Dani asks if Coryn is going to kill him in order to clear the way so Coryn can "have" Rio. Coryn, who's been nursing an unrequited love for Rio for pretty much their whole lives, is like, "What the hell are you even talking about, idiot?" Instead of holding a "friend-zone" pity party, Coryn acknowledges that (1) Rio has never indicated he's romantically interested in Coryn, (2) Rio loves Dani, (3) Rio is a person, not an object that can be taken or posessed, and (4) that because Coryn loves Rio, he wants him to be happy and he's happy with Dani, so he'll do his best to make sure they are both alive and together. FUCK. YES. Is that so goddamn hard? I don't need an irritating love triangle that shits all over my romance. I need the guy who KNOWS he isn't liked to take a fucking bow and skedaddle. Respect people's feelings. Respect their decisions. Yes, yes, yes.
I think I'd probably read another book in this series. I'd be interested in seeing what Dani and Rio get up to, but I'd also want Coryn to get a happy ending after being left dangling at the conclusion of this novel.
Despite learning the characters' pasts in the course of the novel, and experiencing their interaction and the ensuing drama, I never felt very invested in either Rio or Dani. Of course, there were aspects of their characters that I appreciated and wasn't expecting, but I never felt strongly toward them one way or another. Unfortunately, apathy isn't the best attitude to have when working through what's supposed to be an adventure romance novel.
I appreciated Dani's insistence to stand up for his morals, particularly against his abusive father, even when it wasn't advisable to do so. He's portrayed as the soft child of a noble -the quintessential second son who's never had the yoke of responsibility on his shoulders. This is executed well as the author manages to make him generally likable. He doesn't descend into spoiled brat territory, and his softness feeds into his moral code and a surprisingly strong backbone when the going gets tough.
What I liked about Rio was that he was also a failure in his responsibilities (which he didn't care for in the first place), much like Dani, and that he was afraid. That probably sounds strange, but it was nice that despite being trained to be a ninja assassin he definitely wasn't an assassin, and doesn't really earn the title of ninja either. He was a dude in over his head with death waiting in the wings. Neither him nor Dani were invincible...or particularly capable when it comes down to it. This meant that the battles had stakes and they were the underdogs. That gave the drama some actual flair.
I enjoyed the revelation about Coryn and the ways in which that put a twist on what I expected to happen. (Wait, NOW I'm getting to actual important spoilers) Probably my favorite moment in the book is when Dani asks if Coryn is going to kill him in order to clear the way so Coryn can "have" Rio. Coryn, who's been nursing an unrequited love for Rio for pretty much their whole lives, is like, "What the hell are you even talking about, idiot?" Instead of holding a "friend-zone" pity party, Coryn acknowledges that (1) Rio has never indicated he's romantically interested in Coryn, (2) Rio loves Dani, (3) Rio is a person, not an object that can be taken or posessed, and (4) that because Coryn loves Rio, he wants him to be happy and he's happy with Dani, so he'll do his best to make sure they are both alive and together. FUCK. YES. Is that so goddamn hard? I don't need an irritating love triangle that shits all over my romance. I need the guy who KNOWS he isn't liked to take a fucking bow and skedaddle. Respect people's feelings. Respect their decisions. Yes, yes, yes.
I think I'd probably read another book in this series. I'd be interested in seeing what Dani and Rio get up to, but I'd also want Coryn to get a happy ending after being left dangling at the conclusion of this novel.
August 20, 2018
I am and will remain a fan of Jaye McKenna and am eagerly awaiting Falkrag – Wytchkings 05. On saying that, I cannot in all conscience, rate this book on the basis I love the authors previous works.
This just seemed lacking, a half bite in comparison to the Wytchking books. It felt rushed, as if being published to dead line without love of the narrative.
Maybe this is because it is the first in a series…. Time will tell.
This just seemed lacking, a half bite in comparison to the Wytchking books. It felt rushed, as if being published to dead line without love of the narrative.
Maybe this is because it is the first in a series…. Time will tell.
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May 11, 2022
This book is a LOT better than the blurb and if you liked the Wytch Kings series, you'll love this. Great writing, characters and story. There is no cliffhanger and this is a complete story but I want more, right now. So many secondary characters who need their own stories and I want to hear them.
March 7, 2018
I've loved the Guardians of the Pattern Series which is a great blending of Sci-Fi/Paranormal/Fantasy. And although 'pure' Fantasy is not my favorite genre I really liked Khalshir. I'm looking forward to the next installment!
March 6, 2018
Brilliant
As always another brilliant book by Jaye McKenna the book flows nicely with the dragonwatch series cannot wait for the next instalment brilliant book by an equally brilliant author
As always another brilliant book by Jaye McKenna the book flows nicely with the dragonwatch series cannot wait for the next instalment brilliant book by an equally brilliant author
March 25, 2018
The beginning of another series and a great addition to Jaye McKenna's Mythe/Leythe universe. I am desperately waiting for the next installment of the Wytch King's series and predates this series by several centuries. If you haven't read them, grab them!
December 24, 2020
Rating =3.5
For readers that love fantasy and have never read a book by Jaye; I hope you will pick up her books. But definitely start with the Wytch King books or Guardians of the Pattern series. All 3 series are set in the same world but at very different times periods. The writing is very consistent and strong but not formulaic. This book was just average for Jaye but probably above average in comparison to other m/m.
Blurb = (Scale 1-5)
4
My Genre Scale = (Scale 1-5)
4
Odds if not your genre = (Scale 1-5)
3
Development of: = (Scale 1-5)
*World = 4
*Plot = 3.5
*Characters (scratch below the surface?) = 4
What stood out =
Coryn, brother assassin
Mood Type / Appeal to those looking for = Fantasy
Warnings =
For some, the prince might be a little too much "Chick with Dick". He had previously been very sheltered, so I felt he reacted as set up and created.
Series Notes = 1st of Kingmakers but part of the Mytheverse from other series.
*Reading on? Yes
*Reading back to back? Yes
*Can be easily read without the previous? One does not have to have read the other series to read this.
Rating Notes = (SubPlots & HEA)
Most of my thoughts are discussed above. There is definitely a HFN/HEA. I am really looking forward to Corwyn's story. He was a complex and interesting support character.
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Below are my explanations or thoughts on reviewing!
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1.Obviously no review can take into account all the various personal pet peeves of readers. But, I do try to take into account the common ones often bemoaned by other reviewers
2. If used in this review, the term Brain candy is not necessarily negative. It has its uses and at times it is my preference when I just want to pass some time; so it does not carry a negative connotation for me - unless I'm expecting the next great novel. (What falls under brain candy? The book is meant for pure entertainment to pass time. It may be formulaic, from an author published quickly like monthly, things escalate fast, and are often solved easily etc.. Publishing industries version of pop music. Beach type reads etc... ).
3. Blurb rating purpose:
Like many readers, I do not like to think I'm reading one kind of story; just to end up with another type. But...I also don't think a book should be docked stars for being as stated. If I don't like stories about "_________", and I choose to read one. I shouldn't give it 2 stars based JUST on my preferences. Unless... it wasn't clear in the blurb.
4. Other Factors that effect my perspective when reviewing:
Since 2009, I have exclusively read m/m. My 1st was in 2007. I am a Kindle diehard, and I never do audio for m/m. I read at least 100+ books a year - with an average length of 220± pages; but the total number of books is usually much higher. My Goodreads lifetime rating (at the start of 2020) was a 3.72 average for 1390 books. Which considering, you should be better at picking out books the more you read, I feel is a accurate average. I have over 700 reviews within the m/m genre here on Goodreads.
For readers that love fantasy and have never read a book by Jaye; I hope you will pick up her books. But definitely start with the Wytch King books or Guardians of the Pattern series. All 3 series are set in the same world but at very different times periods. The writing is very consistent and strong but not formulaic. This book was just average for Jaye but probably above average in comparison to other m/m.
Blurb = (Scale 1-5)
4
My Genre Scale = (Scale 1-5)
4
Odds if not your genre = (Scale 1-5)
3
Development of: = (Scale 1-5)
*World = 4
*Plot = 3.5
*Characters (scratch below the surface?) = 4
What stood out =
Coryn, brother assassin
Mood Type / Appeal to those looking for = Fantasy
Warnings =
For some, the prince might be a little too much "Chick with Dick". He had previously been very sheltered, so I felt he reacted as set up and created.
Series Notes = 1st of Kingmakers but part of the Mytheverse from other series.
*Reading on? Yes
*Reading back to back? Yes
*Can be easily read without the previous? One does not have to have read the other series to read this.
Rating Notes = (SubPlots & HEA)
Most of my thoughts are discussed above. There is definitely a HFN/HEA. I am really looking forward to Corwyn's story. He was a complex and interesting support character.
**************
Below are my explanations or thoughts on reviewing!
***************
1.Obviously no review can take into account all the various personal pet peeves of readers. But, I do try to take into account the common ones often bemoaned by other reviewers
2. If used in this review, the term Brain candy is not necessarily negative. It has its uses and at times it is my preference when I just want to pass some time; so it does not carry a negative connotation for me - unless I'm expecting the next great novel. (What falls under brain candy? The book is meant for pure entertainment to pass time. It may be formulaic, from an author published quickly like monthly, things escalate fast, and are often solved easily etc.. Publishing industries version of pop music. Beach type reads etc... ).
3. Blurb rating purpose:
Like many readers, I do not like to think I'm reading one kind of story; just to end up with another type. But...I also don't think a book should be docked stars for being as stated. If I don't like stories about "_________", and I choose to read one. I shouldn't give it 2 stars based JUST on my preferences. Unless... it wasn't clear in the blurb.
4. Other Factors that effect my perspective when reviewing:
Since 2009, I have exclusively read m/m. My 1st was in 2007. I am a Kindle diehard, and I never do audio for m/m. I read at least 100+ books a year - with an average length of 220± pages; but the total number of books is usually much higher. My Goodreads lifetime rating (at the start of 2020) was a 3.72 average for 1390 books. Which considering, you should be better at picking out books the more you read, I feel is a accurate average. I have over 700 reviews within the m/m genre here on Goodreads.
March 30, 2018
(Originally reviewed for Love Bytes reviews.)
I really enjoy this author’s writing. Every time I start one of her books, I know I’m going to walk away happy. That was indeed the case with this new one…although now I want the next one immediately!
In Khalshir, Ms. McKenna introduces us to a new storyline set in the same world as her Wytch Kings series, but set in the future from the timeline of those previous books that I read and reviewed…and loved. Khalshir is set on the other side of the mountains from the kingdoms in the other books, and life there is harder for the magically inclined. The kingdom of Tallin, where our MC Dani lives is very repressive and Dani has recently developed abilities which he will be executed for if they are discovered.
Dani’s father isn’t a good man. He refuses to let Dani travel over the mountains with his mother to the distant land she calls home after Dani’s twin brother is killed in ways their father doesn’t believe were an accident. Instead, he is forcing Dani to learn his business. The only problem, with the newfound empathy, Dani can ‘hear’ the emotions of the people around him. Going into the city is enough to knock him unconscious if he doesn’t take drugs to hide and lessen the effects of the ‘gift’.
Dani’s father has hired two Khalshir Guild guards to guard Dani’s life. But they aren’t as they seem. Particularly Rio. No spoilers, but I really liked this one. I can’t wait to find out what happens to the other character who I was pulling for as well. His tale is obviously next, since there were hints in the epilogue of this one. Drat you Ms. McKenna. Please make it fast!
I highly recommend this one. You do not have to have read her Wytch Kings series, but if you haven’t…I highly recommend those as well.
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I really enjoy this author’s writing. Every time I start one of her books, I know I’m going to walk away happy. That was indeed the case with this new one…although now I want the next one immediately!
In Khalshir, Ms. McKenna introduces us to a new storyline set in the same world as her Wytch Kings series, but set in the future from the timeline of those previous books that I read and reviewed…and loved. Khalshir is set on the other side of the mountains from the kingdoms in the other books, and life there is harder for the magically inclined. The kingdom of Tallin, where our MC Dani lives is very repressive and Dani has recently developed abilities which he will be executed for if they are discovered.
Dani’s father isn’t a good man. He refuses to let Dani travel over the mountains with his mother to the distant land she calls home after Dani’s twin brother is killed in ways their father doesn’t believe were an accident. Instead, he is forcing Dani to learn his business. The only problem, with the newfound empathy, Dani can ‘hear’ the emotions of the people around him. Going into the city is enough to knock him unconscious if he doesn’t take drugs to hide and lessen the effects of the ‘gift’.
Dani’s father has hired two Khalshir Guild guards to guard Dani’s life. But they aren’t as they seem. Particularly Rio. No spoilers, but I really liked this one. I can’t wait to find out what happens to the other character who I was pulling for as well. His tale is obviously next, since there were hints in the epilogue of this one. Drat you Ms. McKenna. Please make it fast!
I highly recommend this one. You do not have to have read her Wytch Kings series, but if you haven’t…I highly recommend those as well.
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March 20, 2018
Rating: 4 stars
A friend lent me her copy of Khalshir and I’m glad she did because I hadn’t realized that a new book had come out by Ms. McKenna. I really liked this book. I didn’t quite like as much as I have the Wytch King series, but it was a close second. I really liked both Dani and Rio as the MCs and Coryn was a really good secondary character. I really, really hope that she writes a book about him as his fate was left ambiguous in the end.
I think my only complaint would be it was a bit predictable in places. Reading this book makes me want to revisit the Wytch King series. If you are a fan of the series, I highly recommend this book. If you are not a fan, I would recommend you start with the Wytch King series before reading this one. It’s not 100% necessary, but I think it will give you a really good back ground into this world.
A friend lent me her copy of Khalshir and I’m glad she did because I hadn’t realized that a new book had come out by Ms. McKenna. I really liked this book. I didn’t quite like as much as I have the Wytch King series, but it was a close second. I really liked both Dani and Rio as the MCs and Coryn was a really good secondary character. I really, really hope that she writes a book about him as his fate was left ambiguous in the end.
I think my only complaint would be it was a bit predictable in places. Reading this book makes me want to revisit the Wytch King series. If you are a fan of the series, I highly recommend this book. If you are not a fan, I would recommend you start with the Wytch King series before reading this one. It’s not 100% necessary, but I think it will give you a really good back ground into this world.
March 5, 2018
I Loved It.
If you have read Jaye’s other books and like her style, then you will surely like this book a lot. If you haven’t read any of Jaye’s books, then you should. They are exceptional.
The blurb gives a pretty good idea as to what the story will contain so I won’t spoil anything.
I can’t wait for the next book! I feel bad that I finished this one so fast! I wanted it to last longer.. le sigh..
I wholeheartedly recommend this book, and Jaye’s other works, especially the Wytch King Series.
If you have read Jaye’s other books and like her style, then you will surely like this book a lot. If you haven’t read any of Jaye’s books, then you should. They are exceptional.
The blurb gives a pretty good idea as to what the story will contain so I won’t spoil anything.
I can’t wait for the next book! I feel bad that I finished this one so fast! I wanted it to last longer.. le sigh..
I wholeheartedly recommend this book, and Jaye’s other works, especially the Wytch King Series.
September 14, 2018
Good, interesting read.
Fantastic details, and very startlingly real descriptions fitting the period, culture and lifestyle conditions. The feelings and potential romantic triangle between Dani, Rio and Coryn were subtle and heartbreaking as we were left with a cliffhanger as to Coryn's fate. Wonderful story.
Fantastic details, and very startlingly real descriptions fitting the period, culture and lifestyle conditions. The feelings and potential romantic triangle between Dani, Rio and Coryn were subtle and heartbreaking as we were left with a cliffhanger as to Coryn's fate. Wonderful story.
February 2, 2019
Enjoyable
This was really an enjoyable book... The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5?? I wasn't buying Roe as an assasin !!! There was nothing killed about him at all and for me it took away from his character.... I liked Dani a lot but we still didn't get any resolution about the twin...was he murdered or not??? If course I will continue this series.. Off to book 2
This was really an enjoyable book... The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5?? I wasn't buying Roe as an assasin !!! There was nothing killed about him at all and for me it took away from his character.... I liked Dani a lot but we still didn't get any resolution about the twin...was he murdered or not??? If course I will continue this series.. Off to book 2
May 16, 2020
3.5 stars
I really liked the plot and the world it takes place in, but I was a bit disappointed by Dani. I had hoped he would learn how to use his powers, not just be crippled by them. Overall, he had to rely on the fact that others liked him or he wouldn't have survived 5 minutes.
And his father was a pretty flat character, 100% evil.
Pretty excited to read the next book.
I really liked the plot and the world it takes place in, but I was a bit disappointed by Dani. I had hoped he would learn how to use his powers, not just be crippled by them. Overall, he had to rely on the fact that others liked him or he wouldn't have survived 5 minutes.
And his father was a pretty flat character, 100% evil.
Pretty excited to read the next book.
May 21, 2018
3.5 Stars
January 9, 2023
Solid start. Good adventure story but the romantic relationship was not very satisfying to read about. Will still continue this series.
April 7, 2026
Great start to a new series. LOVE the cover... and cannot wait for more of Coryn.
March 19, 2018
Warning... biased review... I had the pleasure of beta reading this a couple of times during the editing process
Set a few centuries after the Wytch Kings series and in the neighbouring kingdom of Tallin. Weaving of the mythe is outlawed and anyone with mythe powers is under threat of execution
Dani is the younger twin son of a important noble merchant whose elder brother has died and Dani is suddenly expected to take on his role. Only when his twin died his mythe power woke
Concerned his son's death was no accident Dani's father has hired two members of the Kalshir Guild yo guard him. Rio, fresh from the failure of his first assassination contract is already in trouble with the unforgiving guild and his blood brother Coryn are charged with Dani's safety. But Rio struggles to remain professional as Dani's life comes craving down around him.
Their only option is to escape across The Dragon's Spine to Altan and Dani's mother's family. But no one leaves the Guild that way, it's life time service or forced 'retirement', and Rio' s uncle and mentor is on their tracks
I really like this start to the new series.. and while Dani and Rio's story is all I expected I cannot wait to find out more about Coryn and some of the other minor characters .. particularly the rather ominous sounding Guild leader
Set a few centuries after the Wytch Kings series and in the neighbouring kingdom of Tallin. Weaving of the mythe is outlawed and anyone with mythe powers is under threat of execution
Dani is the younger twin son of a important noble merchant whose elder brother has died and Dani is suddenly expected to take on his role. Only when his twin died his mythe power woke
Concerned his son's death was no accident Dani's father has hired two members of the Kalshir Guild yo guard him. Rio, fresh from the failure of his first assassination contract is already in trouble with the unforgiving guild and his blood brother Coryn are charged with Dani's safety. But Rio struggles to remain professional as Dani's life comes craving down around him.
Their only option is to escape across The Dragon's Spine to Altan and Dani's mother's family. But no one leaves the Guild that way, it's life time service or forced 'retirement', and Rio' s uncle and mentor is on their tracks
I really like this start to the new series.. and while Dani and Rio's story is all I expected I cannot wait to find out more about Coryn and some of the other minor characters .. particularly the rather ominous sounding Guild leader
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