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The Dragonslayer Trilogy #2
Knight of the Silver Circle
DRAGONS HAVE RETURNED AFTER A THOUSAND YEARS, BUT GREATER DANGERS LURK IN THE SHADOWS. . . .
As the lines between enemy and ally blur, Guillot dal Villerauvais is drawn farther into the life and service he had left far behind. Solène attempts to come to terms with the great magical talent she fears is as much a curse as a blessing, while the Prince Bishop’s quest for power twists and turns, and takes on a life of its own.
With dragons to slay, and an enemy whose grip on the kingdom grows ever tighter, Gill and his comrades must fight to remain true to themselves, while standing at the precipice of a kingdom in peril.
As the lines between enemy and ally blur, Guillot dal Villerauvais is drawn farther into the life and service he had left far behind. Solène attempts to come to terms with the great magical talent she fears is as much a curse as a blessing, while the Prince Bishop’s quest for power twists and turns, and takes on a life of its own.
With dragons to slay, and an enemy whose grip on the kingdom grows ever tighter, Gill and his comrades must fight to remain true to themselves, while standing at the precipice of a kingdom in peril.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published November 19, 2019
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Duncan M. Hamilton
26 books1,093 followersHi, thanks for visiting my page. I’m Duncan, a fantasy and science fiction author from Ireland. I love to blend my passion for Medieval and Renaissance history with the freedom of fantasy environments to create fast paced heroic fantasy adventures with compelling characters and high stakes—exactly the types of stories that I love to read, so I hope you’ll like them too.
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I’m delighted to announce my most recent trilogy with Tor, Dragonslayer - a heroic fantasy tale about redemption, revenge, and megalomania. Oh, and dragons. Plenty of dragons! The entire trilogy - Dragonslayer, Knight of the Silver Circle, and Servant of the Crown - is now out in the wild, and available to purchase. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it.
My next trilogy is already well under way, and I've a couple of new projects that occur in different worlds (and genres!) that I'm very excited about, and hope to start releasing this coming Spring 2021.If that’s too long to wait, then please check out my other books, all of which are currently available!
Society of the Sword
The Tattered Banner was one of Buzzfeed's 12 Greatest Fantasy Books of 2013!
In a world where magic is outlawed, ability with a sword is prized above all else. For Soren this means the chance to live out his dreams.
Plucked from a life of poverty, he is given a coveted place at Ostenheim's Academy of Swordsmanship, an opportunity beyond belief.
Opportunity is not always what it seems however, and gifts rarely come without conditions. Soren becomes an unwitting pawn in a game of intrigue and treachery that could cost him not just his dreams, but also his life.
Wolf of the North
It has been generations since the Northlands have seen a hero worthy of the title. Many have made the claim, but few have lived to defend it. Timid, weak, and bullied, Wulfric is as unlikely a candidate as there could be.
A chance encounter with an ancient and mysterious object awakens a latent gift, and Wulfric’s life changes course. Against a backdrop of war, tragedy, and an enemy whose hatred for him knows no bounds, Wulfric will be forged from a young boy, into the Wolf of the North. This is his tale.
If that’s not enough, I’ve a standalone novel, and some shorter work to give you a taste of what I write. You can get a free digital copy of the Marcher Lord if you sign up for my news letter!
You can find more of my online hangouts and my work at the links below. Don’t forget to sign up for my news letter if you want to keep up to date on all my news and new releases!
I’m delighted to announce my most recent trilogy with Tor, Dragonslayer - a heroic fantasy tale about redemption, revenge, and megalomania. Oh, and dragons. Plenty of dragons! The entire trilogy - Dragonslayer, Knight of the Silver Circle, and Servant of the Crown - is now out in the wild, and available to purchase. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it.
My next trilogy is already well under way, and I've a couple of new projects that occur in different worlds (and genres!) that I'm very excited about, and hope to start releasing this coming Spring 2021.If that’s too long to wait, then please check out my other books, all of which are currently available!
Society of the Sword
The Tattered Banner was one of Buzzfeed's 12 Greatest Fantasy Books of 2013!
In a world where magic is outlawed, ability with a sword is prized above all else. For Soren this means the chance to live out his dreams.
Plucked from a life of poverty, he is given a coveted place at Ostenheim's Academy of Swordsmanship, an opportunity beyond belief.
Opportunity is not always what it seems however, and gifts rarely come without conditions. Soren becomes an unwitting pawn in a game of intrigue and treachery that could cost him not just his dreams, but also his life.
Wolf of the North
It has been generations since the Northlands have seen a hero worthy of the title. Many have made the claim, but few have lived to defend it. Timid, weak, and bullied, Wulfric is as unlikely a candidate as there could be.
A chance encounter with an ancient and mysterious object awakens a latent gift, and Wulfric’s life changes course. Against a backdrop of war, tragedy, and an enemy whose hatred for him knows no bounds, Wulfric will be forged from a young boy, into the Wolf of the North. This is his tale.
If that’s not enough, I’ve a standalone novel, and some shorter work to give you a taste of what I write. You can get a free digital copy of the Marcher Lord if you sign up for my news letter!
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January 14, 2020
KNIGHT OF THE SILVER CIRCLE
MAGICAL BEASTS
RELENTLESS VILLAINS
&
UNLIKELY HEROES!
I enjoyed this sequel to Dragonslayer as it continues much in the same author's voice I fell in love with in the first book. I can't put my finger on it, but something about the setting of lush green mountains and medieval villages plus the cast of flawed, magical and backstabbing characters feels perfectly binge-worthy to me and I could just stay in that world or be the fly on the wall.
Gill and Solène are to be celebrated as heroes upon their return, after all, they are bringing the head of the slain dragon back to the city. When the paths lead them apart, Solène will return to her place and refine her magical craft, whereas Gill enjoys an evening of fame...short-lived, for there have been new sightings of 3 young dragons ravaging and creating chaos in neighboring towns.
They thought it was all over. Who is to slay these new dragons now? Of course Gill, the newly revered dragonslayer. As the new events propel the plot forward, Solène assumes a double role, playing to the muse of the villain Prince Bishop while trying to divert and protect the secrets she holds.
Certain he will never see Solène again, yet with a renewed purpose, Gill goes after the dragons, while the Bishop sends his own daughter, a trained assassin into the midst of the action in his ploy of betrayal.
The meddle ensues in unforeseen events with a striking twist and decoy. Can Gill use his secrets to his advantage or will he risk exposure to the enemy?
You'll just have to find out!
The use of magical artifacts, the dragon's pov and an unforeseen twist, make this a well thought out and entertaining novel to enjoy. Hamilton definitely upted the intrigue and added more depth to the baseline of magic established in Dragonslayer in this sequel. Personally, I enjoy slow burn novels as much as I do fast-paced ones and I didn't mind how the tension in Knight of the Silver Circle gradually built in intensity. It's all part of the journey reading this series and I can't wait to find out where this is going!
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November 14, 2019Not a review - just a placeholder where I can post some updates to keep you all informed of how things are progressing!
3-4-18 Working on the copy edit at the moment, another layer of polish where the the flow of the writing is tweaked, and a little more attention is paid to ensuring all the punctuation is formatted correctly (I write in British English, while the book will be formatted for US English punctuation style - although spelling remains in British English).
19-12-18 Knight of the Silver Circle is progressing well, being at the line edit stage of the process. This is where the language used is polished up, with the major story and character elements already taken care of in the developmental edit. Things like repeated words, and grammar errors (not too many I hope!) get the pointy end of the sword at this stage, hopefully leaving a smooth, and enjoyable reading experience!
14-11-19 Only a few days to go now until Knight of the Silver Circle, Dragonslayer Book 2, is released on Tuesday November 19!
3-4-18 Working on the copy edit at the moment, another layer of polish where the the flow of the writing is tweaked, and a little more attention is paid to ensuring all the punctuation is formatted correctly (I write in British English, while the book will be formatted for US English punctuation style - although spelling remains in British English).
19-12-18 Knight of the Silver Circle is progressing well, being at the line edit stage of the process. This is where the language used is polished up, with the major story and character elements already taken care of in the developmental edit. Things like repeated words, and grammar errors (not too many I hope!) get the pointy end of the sword at this stage, hopefully leaving a smooth, and enjoyable reading experience!
14-11-19 Only a few days to go now until Knight of the Silver Circle, Dragonslayer Book 2, is released on Tuesday November 19!
November 8, 2019
Knight of the Silver Circle is a great sequel to Dragonslayer. I love both the books but for differing reasons.
If Dragonslayer is about setting up the plot and the world, Knight of the Silver Circle is about the consequences of the return of the dragons. As always, the characters are excellent - a hallmark of Duncan Hamilton - they have believable motivations and the interactions are fun. The story is as captivating as ever though there is one predictable twist in it.
In conclusion, this series is definitely worth reading and you should not miss reading it.
If Dragonslayer is about setting up the plot and the world, Knight of the Silver Circle is about the consequences of the return of the dragons. As always, the characters are excellent - a hallmark of Duncan Hamilton - they have believable motivations and the interactions are fun. The story is as captivating as ever though there is one predictable twist in it.
In conclusion, this series is definitely worth reading and you should not miss reading it.
December 31, 2019
As always this review can also be found on my blog The Tattooed Book Geek: https://thetattooedbookgeek.wordpress...
I had a few issues with the first book in the Dragonslayer trilogy, Dragonslayer. It was a solid if somewhat unspectacular offering in the fantasy genre. But, it was still a fun read with promise and there was enough in it that made me want to continue on with the trilogy. After finishing Knight of the Silver Circle, which is a vast improvement, I can honestly say that I am pleased that I did. With Knight of the Silver Circle, I feel that Hamilton has delivered on the potential that Dragonslayer showed and given us what a sequel should be. Building upon the foundations, broadening the scope, expanding upon and further developing both the characters and the story. There are also more dragons this time around too and, well, simply, dragons are cool!
Knight of the Silver Circle follows on directly after the conclusion of Dragonslayer. With dragons now returned to the land of Maribaya Gill finds himself taking on the original role of the Chevaliers of the Silver Circle from long ago and steps into the role of dragonslayer. Gill’s sense of duty, honour and the remnants of his pride won’t allow him to stand idly by and watch as innocent people are killed and villages are razed to the ground. When he is asked by a mayor of a nearby village for aid, he accepts, recruiting a squire and a couple of bannerets to his cause and to aid him in fighting the newly returned dragons.
Once again the story unfolds through multiple perspectives. Solene with her natural affinity to magic, to the Fount is powerful and she continues to learn more about magic in her efforts to control her usage of it. Amaury, the Prince Bishop will do anything to consolidate his power in Mirabay. His ambition continues to grow and he is more cunning and devious with his scheming than in Dragonslayer. I felt that in Knight of the Silver Circle that he really comes into his role as the villain of the trilogy as we see what lengths he will go to in order to achieve his goals and that he will bring his plans to fruition by any means necessary. Gill has regained his focus, seeing and thinking clearly and not through the blurry haze of drink. He is closer to the man that he used to be in his younger days before age, disgrace, grief, loss, pain and an over-reliance on drink turned him into a shadow of his former self, a husk of the once-great swordsman and a brittle and broken man. Instead of wallowing in the depths of his own despair he is living, he is redeeming himself and he is trying to be and do better. His skill with a sword is returning, he is helping people and he has a purpose. However, his battle with the bottle, the spectre of the drunk that he has pulled himself away from being is still ever-present in him and it is a war that will see him stumble, fall and rise again along the way.
Along with the returning characters we are also treated to some new characters (Ysabeau dal Fleurat was a personal favourite of mine) who add extra and are all well incorporated into the story too. Just like in Dragonslayer we are also given the perspective of a dragon, this time around, Pharadon. Through Pharadon we learn much more about dragonkind and that they are complex creatures with their own culture. Some are base, animalistic, savage and act on their instincts to eat, kill and destroy. While many others are enlightened, intelligent and possess thought and wisdom.
There is action, betrayal, lost histories and forgotten knowledge, magical artefacts, political scheming and twists all found within the story. Knight of the Silver Circle is easy to read, fast-paced, the writing flows well and the pages flew by as I devoured the story. Being ‘easy to read‘ isn’t meant as a slight, it’s sometimes what you need. A book that isn’t too deep or hard to follow and that after a tough day you can pick up and relax with for some exciting escapist fun.
Dragons, knights, magic and a medieval-inspired setting are all the core ingredients of classic fantasy and that’s what Knight of the Silver Circle is a hugely entertaining classic fantasy adventure.
I had a few issues with the first book in the Dragonslayer trilogy, Dragonslayer. It was a solid if somewhat unspectacular offering in the fantasy genre. But, it was still a fun read with promise and there was enough in it that made me want to continue on with the trilogy. After finishing Knight of the Silver Circle, which is a vast improvement, I can honestly say that I am pleased that I did. With Knight of the Silver Circle, I feel that Hamilton has delivered on the potential that Dragonslayer showed and given us what a sequel should be. Building upon the foundations, broadening the scope, expanding upon and further developing both the characters and the story. There are also more dragons this time around too and, well, simply, dragons are cool!
Knight of the Silver Circle follows on directly after the conclusion of Dragonslayer. With dragons now returned to the land of Maribaya Gill finds himself taking on the original role of the Chevaliers of the Silver Circle from long ago and steps into the role of dragonslayer. Gill’s sense of duty, honour and the remnants of his pride won’t allow him to stand idly by and watch as innocent people are killed and villages are razed to the ground. When he is asked by a mayor of a nearby village for aid, he accepts, recruiting a squire and a couple of bannerets to his cause and to aid him in fighting the newly returned dragons.
Once again the story unfolds through multiple perspectives. Solene with her natural affinity to magic, to the Fount is powerful and she continues to learn more about magic in her efforts to control her usage of it. Amaury, the Prince Bishop will do anything to consolidate his power in Mirabay. His ambition continues to grow and he is more cunning and devious with his scheming than in Dragonslayer. I felt that in Knight of the Silver Circle that he really comes into his role as the villain of the trilogy as we see what lengths he will go to in order to achieve his goals and that he will bring his plans to fruition by any means necessary. Gill has regained his focus, seeing and thinking clearly and not through the blurry haze of drink. He is closer to the man that he used to be in his younger days before age, disgrace, grief, loss, pain and an over-reliance on drink turned him into a shadow of his former self, a husk of the once-great swordsman and a brittle and broken man. Instead of wallowing in the depths of his own despair he is living, he is redeeming himself and he is trying to be and do better. His skill with a sword is returning, he is helping people and he has a purpose. However, his battle with the bottle, the spectre of the drunk that he has pulled himself away from being is still ever-present in him and it is a war that will see him stumble, fall and rise again along the way.
Along with the returning characters we are also treated to some new characters (Ysabeau dal Fleurat was a personal favourite of mine) who add extra and are all well incorporated into the story too. Just like in Dragonslayer we are also given the perspective of a dragon, this time around, Pharadon. Through Pharadon we learn much more about dragonkind and that they are complex creatures with their own culture. Some are base, animalistic, savage and act on their instincts to eat, kill and destroy. While many others are enlightened, intelligent and possess thought and wisdom.
There is action, betrayal, lost histories and forgotten knowledge, magical artefacts, political scheming and twists all found within the story. Knight of the Silver Circle is easy to read, fast-paced, the writing flows well and the pages flew by as I devoured the story. Being ‘easy to read‘ isn’t meant as a slight, it’s sometimes what you need. A book that isn’t too deep or hard to follow and that after a tough day you can pick up and relax with for some exciting escapist fun.
Dragons, knights, magic and a medieval-inspired setting are all the core ingredients of classic fantasy and that’s what Knight of the Silver Circle is a hugely entertaining classic fantasy adventure.
January 21, 2020
Good series! I love Hamilton's writing style, and his characters are well-rounded. The ending of this second in the series came as pleasant surprise.
September 30, 2019
I was given and advanced copy of this book to read and give an unbiased review
This second book of the trilogy was a lot of fun nd I imagine Gill, the protagonist, as a Bruce Willis type character that has a moral code and enough honor to guide him through situations that he would have botched as a young sword fighter who was the best in the land.
The last book finished with a fight Gill barely survived and he and Solene formed a great team that brought magic back to the order that had rotted away from the inside. This second book picks up directly after the fight and both are thrown right back into the grinder...which they will face separately when the split up. There are more dragons, though, and Gill is asked to help with that problem because he’s the only one who can. He employs some swords and a squire, who seek glory and a better life respectively, but have no idea what they’re up against. Can Gill prepare them in time so they will survive?
If you’ve read Hamilton’s previous titles, you will appreciate the same world as his other books. It’s a huge relief to not have to re-learn a world/currency/enemies/timeline! Also, the character development is as excellent as previous stories. The pace of a trilogy has to be carefully managed and Hamilton does a great job of generating expectation in the first book, as well as introducing us to the major players. In the second book, some die while others live and developed more and it’s done in a surprising manner a few times! A character or two will be sorely missed, and the person we love to hate gets more...hateful.
I really enjoyed this part of the story and found that I didn’t even look at the page numbers until the sudden end, which of course was way too soon! The author deserves his five stars for this book because of his consistency and quality. Well done!
This second book of the trilogy was a lot of fun nd I imagine Gill, the protagonist, as a Bruce Willis type character that has a moral code and enough honor to guide him through situations that he would have botched as a young sword fighter who was the best in the land.
The last book finished with a fight Gill barely survived and he and Solene formed a great team that brought magic back to the order that had rotted away from the inside. This second book picks up directly after the fight and both are thrown right back into the grinder...which they will face separately when the split up. There are more dragons, though, and Gill is asked to help with that problem because he’s the only one who can. He employs some swords and a squire, who seek glory and a better life respectively, but have no idea what they’re up against. Can Gill prepare them in time so they will survive?
If you’ve read Hamilton’s previous titles, you will appreciate the same world as his other books. It’s a huge relief to not have to re-learn a world/currency/enemies/timeline! Also, the character development is as excellent as previous stories. The pace of a trilogy has to be carefully managed and Hamilton does a great job of generating expectation in the first book, as well as introducing us to the major players. In the second book, some die while others live and developed more and it’s done in a surprising manner a few times! A character or two will be sorely missed, and the person we love to hate gets more...hateful.
I really enjoyed this part of the story and found that I didn’t even look at the page numbers until the sudden end, which of course was way too soon! The author deserves his five stars for this book because of his consistency and quality. Well done!
July 8, 2025
Hamiltons storytelling is getting so much better, the stories he's telling seem to be much better. And finally the sequel outshines the opener.
August 30, 2020
Not as good as the first. I think the first also was inflated star wise as Id just come off reading a very complicated book. It probably reflected my mood at the time
August 31, 2020
I am willing to be enlightened, but I guess that will be in the next book.
Will our main characters survive?
Will our main characters survive?
July 31, 2020
Duncan Hamilton satisfies again, book two of this epic story continues to deliver, as events continue to accelerate, Duncan deftly manages this story with precision. I thoroughly enjoyed this book two, of this non stop action thriller series, and cannot wait to finish this trilogy, asap! Work well done, again, Thank you, Duncan Hamilton.
December 9, 2019
Gill and Solene are heroes, and they have a dragon's head to prove it. They answered the call and killed the mighty Alpheratz, and now they are going to be famous. And rich. The Prince Bishop will not be able to touch them. But their dreams of fame and fortune are suddenly interrupted when the mayor of a nearby town seeks them out to tell them her town has been attacked. Not just by one dragon this time, but three. As Gill takes on the role of Dragonslayer once again, Solene decides to return to Mirabay to search for more answers that magic can provide.
Meanwhile, the Prince Bishop continues to scheme ways in which he can take credit for the dragon slayings and increase his circle of power. Word gets out about the new dragons, enticing hundreds of warriors to show up for the hunt and forcing Gill to find them quickly before others get killed. As the story unfolds more secrets from the past are revealed, and we learn about a lot about the history between humans and dragons in Mirabaya. Turns out things are not always as they seem.
Knight of the Silver Circle follows the events of the same characters as its predecessor, Dragonslayer, in the aftermath of Gill and Solene killing the dragon Alpheratz. They are are expecting to return to the capital as heroes, but instead are pulled into another dragon-hunting quest. As their newest adventure gets started, it feels almost as though Knight of the Silver Circle is going to be a repeat of Dragonslayer: Gill fighting dragons and his own internal demons, Solene struggling to control her magical powers and constantly searching for a solution, both of them resisting the political games being played in the capital, and Prince Bishop scheming to get more power.
Dragonslayer was the beginning to a story with much potential, and Knight of the Silver Circle was full of opportunities to fulfill that promise. This book was supposed to open up this world the author created, give the reader more insight into the history of interactions between human and dragon, expand on the magic system, evolve the characters into something more. Through the first half of the book it appears that is not going to happen, and the fear is that the reader is going to be left with all that possibility on the tip of their tongue.
But, then the author pulls the trigger, and Knight of the Silver Circle begins to deliver. We find some of the dragons are DIFFERENT. Solene's journey into the fount suddenly becomes much more important. A new-ish character arrives to stir the pot. The Prince Bishop ups the ante big time. Gil reconnects with his past. And it all comes together in a surprising way, each storyline crescendoing harmoniously to a final climax that makes it worth the wait.
As for areas of improvement, I am still waiting on that strong female character. Solene is still at the whims of men around her, and the same goes for the other female characters that have large-ish roles in this book. I have not decided if Gil's progression (or lack, thereof) is a blessing or a curse. In Knight of the Silver Circle, almost every other characters furthers his/her/their storyline by getting more powerful, more dangerous, or evolving. Gil's character does not really have anywhere to go, but maybe that is okay. It might be what helps this story avoid getting into too much power creep.
Overall, Knight of the Silver Circle is a very good sequel to Dragonslayer. It is exactly what I was looking for as a reader: the story gets bigger and deeper, the characters continue to grow (for the most part), and the dragons are even more remarkable. There stakes are higher in this book, which is why fans of Dragonslayer will like it even more. I recommend it for all fantasy readers, especially those looking for a well-crafted adventure fantasy. I look forward to seeing how this story continues to grow in the finale, Servant of the Crown, which is scheduled for release in March 2020.
Meanwhile, the Prince Bishop continues to scheme ways in which he can take credit for the dragon slayings and increase his circle of power. Word gets out about the new dragons, enticing hundreds of warriors to show up for the hunt and forcing Gill to find them quickly before others get killed. As the story unfolds more secrets from the past are revealed, and we learn about a lot about the history between humans and dragons in Mirabaya. Turns out things are not always as they seem.
Knight of the Silver Circle follows the events of the same characters as its predecessor, Dragonslayer, in the aftermath of Gill and Solene killing the dragon Alpheratz. They are are expecting to return to the capital as heroes, but instead are pulled into another dragon-hunting quest. As their newest adventure gets started, it feels almost as though Knight of the Silver Circle is going to be a repeat of Dragonslayer: Gill fighting dragons and his own internal demons, Solene struggling to control her magical powers and constantly searching for a solution, both of them resisting the political games being played in the capital, and Prince Bishop scheming to get more power.
Dragonslayer was the beginning to a story with much potential, and Knight of the Silver Circle was full of opportunities to fulfill that promise. This book was supposed to open up this world the author created, give the reader more insight into the history of interactions between human and dragon, expand on the magic system, evolve the characters into something more. Through the first half of the book it appears that is not going to happen, and the fear is that the reader is going to be left with all that possibility on the tip of their tongue.
But, then the author pulls the trigger, and Knight of the Silver Circle begins to deliver. We find some of the dragons are DIFFERENT. Solene's journey into the fount suddenly becomes much more important. A new-ish character arrives to stir the pot. The Prince Bishop ups the ante big time. Gil reconnects with his past. And it all comes together in a surprising way, each storyline crescendoing harmoniously to a final climax that makes it worth the wait.
As for areas of improvement, I am still waiting on that strong female character. Solene is still at the whims of men around her, and the same goes for the other female characters that have large-ish roles in this book. I have not decided if Gil's progression (or lack, thereof) is a blessing or a curse. In Knight of the Silver Circle, almost every other characters furthers his/her/their storyline by getting more powerful, more dangerous, or evolving. Gil's character does not really have anywhere to go, but maybe that is okay. It might be what helps this story avoid getting into too much power creep.
Overall, Knight of the Silver Circle is a very good sequel to Dragonslayer. It is exactly what I was looking for as a reader: the story gets bigger and deeper, the characters continue to grow (for the most part), and the dragons are even more remarkable. There stakes are higher in this book, which is why fans of Dragonslayer will like it even more. I recommend it for all fantasy readers, especially those looking for a well-crafted adventure fantasy. I look forward to seeing how this story continues to grow in the finale, Servant of the Crown, which is scheduled for release in March 2020.
March 22, 2020
Originally published at Reading Reality
I want to call Guillot dal Villerauvais an antihero, because if there’s one thing the man does not want to be, it’s a hero. He’s been there and done that and knows, for sure, for certain and for true, that the so-called glory is empty. As tempting as the adulation still is, he’s all too aware that it’s a cup of poison.
And so much of his personal behavior since he left the capital in disgrace five years ago has been, well, let’s call it less than heroic that it feels wrong for him to accept any of it. He knows he has plenty to atone for – and that killing the dragon that destroyed his village is just a drop in a very large bucket.
But now that he’s needed, truly needed – and feels guilty as hell about why he’s needed even though it isn’t his fault – he’s there. On the front line. In front of the damn dragon. Or in this book, dragons, plural.
Once Gill learns that the dragon he killed wasn’t the only one left in the world after all, he sets out to kill the not one but three that seem to have followed in its wake. After all, he’s the only “experienced” dragonslayer in Mirabaya – or anywhere else – in more than a thousand years.
He’ll just have to put that experience to work – again, and again, and again.
But without the help of his unsung assistant, the sorceress Solène. Solène unlocked the secrets that gave the original Knights of the Silver Circle their power. Solène can’t control her magic – to the point where that lack of control will kill her.
So she leaves Gill with the magical cup, the words to say, and a hope and a prayer that it will be enough to see him through.
While the Prince Bishop plots back in the capital to steal the glory that Gill has no use for, the cup that makes it all possible, and the kingdom if he can manage it.
He almost certainly can. He’ll just need a little bit of magic – along with a ruthless desire to let nothing stand in his way. Not even the king he’s supposed to serve.
Escape Rating A+: So far, this series has turned out to be a joy and a delight. I loved Dragonslayer, to the point where I couldn’t stand to wait for the utterly marvelous audiobook to play out and switched to the ebook just to see what happened that much faster. As I did this time around, switching from audio to text at about the 40% mark.
It’s obvious that I have no more patience waiting to see how a good book tells its story than the Prince Bishop does waiting for all of his many, many plans to ripen to fruition.
Like the first book in the series, this second book tells its rather epic story in a relatively short number of pages while keeping its large scope. At the same time, it hews to its sword and sorcery roots by switching perspectives from the swordsman Gill to the burgeoning sorceress Solène to the power-hungry politician Amaury with all the aplomb of the ablest swashbuckler.
But the washed-up, wasted, struggling Gill is the true hero and the true focus. Solène has her own story, but a big part of our interest in her revolves around her aid to Gill. And Amaury, well, Amaury is the villain and nemesis that every good hero needs. Smart, politically savvy, utterly ruthless and completely without remorse.
A big part of this entry in the series, which is a middle book that manages totally NOT to feel like one, is on the dragon hunt. Several of them, appropriately, as there are not one but three dragons this time around. There’s plenty of glory to be had, and plenty of men looking to grab it. That they are underprepared and less than successful is no surprise but adds plenty of drama and action to the story.
At the same time, there’s an underlying truth to this part of the saga that reminds me in a very peculiar way of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. If you’re not familiar, that’s the one with the whales. And Mirabaya or at least its Prince Bishop, like the Earth of that movie, is about to discover that the thing that can save them is the thing that they’ve been so successful at destroying.
The ways in which that destruction will bite someone, or several someones, in the ass will be revealed in the final book in the trilogy, Servant of the Crown. Which I can’t wait to start in the morning.
I want to call Guillot dal Villerauvais an antihero, because if there’s one thing the man does not want to be, it’s a hero. He’s been there and done that and knows, for sure, for certain and for true, that the so-called glory is empty. As tempting as the adulation still is, he’s all too aware that it’s a cup of poison.
And so much of his personal behavior since he left the capital in disgrace five years ago has been, well, let’s call it less than heroic that it feels wrong for him to accept any of it. He knows he has plenty to atone for – and that killing the dragon that destroyed his village is just a drop in a very large bucket.
But now that he’s needed, truly needed – and feels guilty as hell about why he’s needed even though it isn’t his fault – he’s there. On the front line. In front of the damn dragon. Or in this book, dragons, plural.
Once Gill learns that the dragon he killed wasn’t the only one left in the world after all, he sets out to kill the not one but three that seem to have followed in its wake. After all, he’s the only “experienced” dragonslayer in Mirabaya – or anywhere else – in more than a thousand years.
He’ll just have to put that experience to work – again, and again, and again.
But without the help of his unsung assistant, the sorceress Solène. Solène unlocked the secrets that gave the original Knights of the Silver Circle their power. Solène can’t control her magic – to the point where that lack of control will kill her.
So she leaves Gill with the magical cup, the words to say, and a hope and a prayer that it will be enough to see him through.
While the Prince Bishop plots back in the capital to steal the glory that Gill has no use for, the cup that makes it all possible, and the kingdom if he can manage it.
He almost certainly can. He’ll just need a little bit of magic – along with a ruthless desire to let nothing stand in his way. Not even the king he’s supposed to serve.
Escape Rating A+: So far, this series has turned out to be a joy and a delight. I loved Dragonslayer, to the point where I couldn’t stand to wait for the utterly marvelous audiobook to play out and switched to the ebook just to see what happened that much faster. As I did this time around, switching from audio to text at about the 40% mark.
It’s obvious that I have no more patience waiting to see how a good book tells its story than the Prince Bishop does waiting for all of his many, many plans to ripen to fruition.
Like the first book in the series, this second book tells its rather epic story in a relatively short number of pages while keeping its large scope. At the same time, it hews to its sword and sorcery roots by switching perspectives from the swordsman Gill to the burgeoning sorceress Solène to the power-hungry politician Amaury with all the aplomb of the ablest swashbuckler.
But the washed-up, wasted, struggling Gill is the true hero and the true focus. Solène has her own story, but a big part of our interest in her revolves around her aid to Gill. And Amaury, well, Amaury is the villain and nemesis that every good hero needs. Smart, politically savvy, utterly ruthless and completely without remorse.
A big part of this entry in the series, which is a middle book that manages totally NOT to feel like one, is on the dragon hunt. Several of them, appropriately, as there are not one but three dragons this time around. There’s plenty of glory to be had, and plenty of men looking to grab it. That they are underprepared and less than successful is no surprise but adds plenty of drama and action to the story.
At the same time, there’s an underlying truth to this part of the saga that reminds me in a very peculiar way of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. If you’re not familiar, that’s the one with the whales. And Mirabaya or at least its Prince Bishop, like the Earth of that movie, is about to discover that the thing that can save them is the thing that they’ve been so successful at destroying.
The ways in which that destruction will bite someone, or several someones, in the ass will be revealed in the final book in the trilogy, Servant of the Crown. Which I can’t wait to start in the morning.
July 31, 2020
I just burned through this one today in one sitting and I thought it was better than the previous volume in the series.
At the end of the last book Guillot managed to slay the dragon not realizing that it was a sentient creature, and we find out that three eggs hatched on some mountain cave, so now there's three juvenile dragons to worry about. Granted, they're young and not as big, but they're still a threat. And what's worse, another ancient dragon has wakened from his centuries-long slumber and is starts tracking the hatchlings.
Solene decides to leave Guillot in order to go back to the capital and learn to control her magic to avoid burning out and killing herself, but teaches him how to use the cup by himself like the ancient Knights of the Silver Circle did, and just in time because he's soon recruited by the village being attacked by the three young dragons.
So he enlists a banneret and is talked into accepting a stable boy as his squire before setting forth to kill the beasts, which he manages to do but not before suffering a couple of betrayals and having the cup stolen from him by agents of the Prince Bishop.
For her part, Solene is tasked by the villain to research how to use the cup and who the "enlightened" who taught the first human mage were, not realizing that they were dragons in human form. For his part, Pharadon the ancient dragon takes human form to investigate Guillot and decides he's not an evil man and is undeserving of revenge for killing the dragons, but he manages to convince him to spare the last one, a golden female, whom he intends to enlighten, that is to say, make sentient.
All the while, the Prince Bishop's political machinations continue and he attempts to steal the credit for the dead dragons for his order by proclaiming, against the king's wishes, that the Order of the Golden Spur is the new defenders of the realm, and when it backfires, has his rivals within and without the order murdered and takes over the kingdom by causing the king to have a stroke by using the cup to enhance his magical abilities.
Everything comes to a head when the team of Spurriers he sent to kill the three dragons and murder Guillot track the remaining dragons using the cup's powers to a hidden ancient temple that holds a node of magical a power and another cup and a battle ensues, which ends with al Spurriers dead and Pharadon joining forces with Solene and Guillot in order to find the cup and enlighten the golden female before it's too late and she must remain a beast forever.
I'm stoked for the final volume. I honestly can't wait for Guillot to fucking kill the Prince Bishop and his cronies, and for the dragons to go live in peace in some far off peak.
At the end of the last book Guillot managed to slay the dragon not realizing that it was a sentient creature, and we find out that three eggs hatched on some mountain cave, so now there's three juvenile dragons to worry about. Granted, they're young and not as big, but they're still a threat. And what's worse, another ancient dragon has wakened from his centuries-long slumber and is starts tracking the hatchlings.
Solene decides to leave Guillot in order to go back to the capital and learn to control her magic to avoid burning out and killing herself, but teaches him how to use the cup by himself like the ancient Knights of the Silver Circle did, and just in time because he's soon recruited by the village being attacked by the three young dragons.
So he enlists a banneret and is talked into accepting a stable boy as his squire before setting forth to kill the beasts, which he manages to do but not before suffering a couple of betrayals and having the cup stolen from him by agents of the Prince Bishop.
For her part, Solene is tasked by the villain to research how to use the cup and who the "enlightened" who taught the first human mage were, not realizing that they were dragons in human form. For his part, Pharadon the ancient dragon takes human form to investigate Guillot and decides he's not an evil man and is undeserving of revenge for killing the dragons, but he manages to convince him to spare the last one, a golden female, whom he intends to enlighten, that is to say, make sentient.
All the while, the Prince Bishop's political machinations continue and he attempts to steal the credit for the dead dragons for his order by proclaiming, against the king's wishes, that the Order of the Golden Spur is the new defenders of the realm, and when it backfires, has his rivals within and without the order murdered and takes over the kingdom by causing the king to have a stroke by using the cup to enhance his magical abilities.
Everything comes to a head when the team of Spurriers he sent to kill the three dragons and murder Guillot track the remaining dragons using the cup's powers to a hidden ancient temple that holds a node of magical a power and another cup and a battle ensues, which ends with al Spurriers dead and Pharadon joining forces with Solene and Guillot in order to find the cup and enlighten the golden female before it's too late and she must remain a beast forever.
I'm stoked for the final volume. I honestly can't wait for Guillot to fucking kill the Prince Bishop and his cronies, and for the dragons to go live in peace in some far off peak.
November 20, 2019
As the lines between enemy and ally blur, Guillot dal Villerauvais is drawn farther into the life and service he had left far behind. Solène attempts to come to terms with the great magical talent she fears is as much a curse as a blessing, while the Prince Bishop’s quest for power twists and turns, and takes on a life of its own.
With dragons to slay, and an enemy whose grip on the kingdom grows ever tighter, Gill and his comrades must fight to remain true to themselves, while standing at the precipice of a kingdom in peril.
The Dragonslayer Trilogy:
1. Dragonslayer
2. Knight of the Silver Circle
3. Servant of the Crown
This book was received from the Author, and Publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own
Dragons have returned after a thousand years, but greater dangers lurk in the shadows...
Knight of the Silver Circle, by Duncan M. Hamilton is the next installment in highly anticipated, The Dragonslayer Trilogy. Guillot dal Villerauvais is drawn farther into the life and service he had left far behind. Solène attempts to come to terms with the great magical talent she fears is as much a curse as a blessing,
Knight of the Silver Circle is an incredible epic fantasy, the author delivers an atmospheric, stunning adventurous storyline, the pacing and execution is excellent. Wonderfully engaging with creative multiple POVs makes for an enjoyable read.
People in nearby towns are terrified, and one mayor has searched out Guillot to ask for help. It seems some of the dragon eggs have hatched and the babies are growing quickly. Amaury, the Prince Bishop, is still thirsting for for power and wrecking havoc through out kingdom. His character is more developed and refined in this book. All the characters become more fleshed out. The atmospheric fantasy world building is stellar. The plot line has some intriguing twist, with betrayals. Engaging political intrigue along with some key elements surface within the novel.
Hamilton leads the reader as the book progresses and really takes off on a spellbinding aventures tale.
A exceptional written fantasy novel, that I was completely immersed in. I completely unprepared for the ending, and can’t wait for the last book in this mind blowing fantasy series.
With dragons to slay, and an enemy whose grip on the kingdom grows ever tighter, Gill and his comrades must fight to remain true to themselves, while standing at the precipice of a kingdom in peril.
The Dragonslayer Trilogy:
1. Dragonslayer
2. Knight of the Silver Circle
3. Servant of the Crown
This book was received from the Author, and Publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own
Dragons have returned after a thousand years, but greater dangers lurk in the shadows...
Knight of the Silver Circle, by Duncan M. Hamilton is the next installment in highly anticipated, The Dragonslayer Trilogy. Guillot dal Villerauvais is drawn farther into the life and service he had left far behind. Solène attempts to come to terms with the great magical talent she fears is as much a curse as a blessing,
Knight of the Silver Circle is an incredible epic fantasy, the author delivers an atmospheric, stunning adventurous storyline, the pacing and execution is excellent. Wonderfully engaging with creative multiple POVs makes for an enjoyable read.
People in nearby towns are terrified, and one mayor has searched out Guillot to ask for help. It seems some of the dragon eggs have hatched and the babies are growing quickly. Amaury, the Prince Bishop, is still thirsting for for power and wrecking havoc through out kingdom. His character is more developed and refined in this book. All the characters become more fleshed out. The atmospheric fantasy world building is stellar. The plot line has some intriguing twist, with betrayals. Engaging political intrigue along with some key elements surface within the novel.
Hamilton leads the reader as the book progresses and really takes off on a spellbinding aventures tale.
A exceptional written fantasy novel, that I was completely immersed in. I completely unprepared for the ending, and can’t wait for the last book in this mind blowing fantasy series.
October 14, 2025
A solid book two! Not quite as good as the first in my opinion, but still good.
This one feels a little different from the first book, which I appreciate. The first was a relatively traditional dragon slaying tale, while this one leans more into political machinations and subversion of what I might have expected this story to play out like. The political aspects were not quite my favorite part of the first book, but I did enjoy them here, and seeing the way things proceed after the events of Dragonslayer was interesting. As for the subversion, this book does quite a few things I didn’t expect, especially concerning the way the dragons are handled. The first book provides some dragon POVs here and there, “humanizing” them a little bit, but this one takes it a couple steps further in some ways that I found really exciting—it makes me very curious to see how things will go in book three. The action here is well done also, as it was in its predecessor. The character dialogue is great, although I didn’t find the characters themselves as compelling as I did in book one, I think.
I do think this one is a little weaker than the first book, though, which is unfortunate. Mostly that comes down to having really enjoyed both the plot and characters in that book, while here I didn’t feel quite the same connection. The plot did hook me more as it went on, especially due to some of the fun curveballs that get thrown your way—but the characters didn’t feel as compelling to me as they did last time. This one also felt a bit slower to me, which isn’t necessarily an issue, but it wasn’t quite as engaging a read.
Still, this was a pretty good time. I’m certainly interested in reading the third book and seeing how it wraps things up, as this one gives some really fun setup and twists tot the story.
Rating: 7.5/10
This one feels a little different from the first book, which I appreciate. The first was a relatively traditional dragon slaying tale, while this one leans more into political machinations and subversion of what I might have expected this story to play out like. The political aspects were not quite my favorite part of the first book, but I did enjoy them here, and seeing the way things proceed after the events of Dragonslayer was interesting. As for the subversion, this book does quite a few things I didn’t expect, especially concerning the way the dragons are handled. The first book provides some dragon POVs here and there, “humanizing” them a little bit, but this one takes it a couple steps further in some ways that I found really exciting—it makes me very curious to see how things will go in book three. The action here is well done also, as it was in its predecessor. The character dialogue is great, although I didn’t find the characters themselves as compelling as I did in book one, I think.
I do think this one is a little weaker than the first book, though, which is unfortunate. Mostly that comes down to having really enjoyed both the plot and characters in that book, while here I didn’t feel quite the same connection. The plot did hook me more as it went on, especially due to some of the fun curveballs that get thrown your way—but the characters didn’t feel as compelling to me as they did last time. This one also felt a bit slower to me, which isn’t necessarily an issue, but it wasn’t quite as engaging a read.
Still, this was a pretty good time. I’m certainly interested in reading the third book and seeing how it wraps things up, as this one gives some really fun setup and twists tot the story.
Rating: 7.5/10
November 25, 2019
I received a copy from the publisher for review.
Going with a 3.75 star rating. I stated this in the last review for book one, but I just don't care for books that contain a lot of inner dialogue and thought. I prefer books that have more character interaction. Just my own personal taste.
Guillot aka Gill is still awesome. He's straightforward, lazy and funny. He reminds me of a lazy version of Geralt. He was a lot more focused this time around and did things with a lot more care. I enjoyed watching him slay dragons, help the villagers and work with other people. Gill still rocks for me.
Solene is bae! I just adore her and her heart. She's seriously the only pure hearted character in this trilogy. She tries hard to learn about her magic, help Gill and survive in the craziness of her world. I can't wait to see how powerful she becomes and if she really goes along with the enlightenment.
Amaury aka Prince Bishop is still an infuriating man and his daughter is annoying. He is a great villain for the trilogy. I'm interested in seeing how far his scheme goes and how many people continue to die for his stupidity. After what he did to the king -- I just need him to die.
Pharadon was my new favorite character in this book! First off he was a cool darn dragon, but the ability to change into human form and speak was insane! He was sensible and well rounded. There is a lot of promise with him and I'm stoked to see what happens next and for the pretty golden dragon.
Overall, it was good dragon novel. I'm intrigued by the addition of Pharadon and him working with Gill. I will definitely be reading the conclusion of this trilogy to see how everything ends for the characters.
Going with a 3.75 star rating. I stated this in the last review for book one, but I just don't care for books that contain a lot of inner dialogue and thought. I prefer books that have more character interaction. Just my own personal taste.
Guillot aka Gill is still awesome. He's straightforward, lazy and funny. He reminds me of a lazy version of Geralt. He was a lot more focused this time around and did things with a lot more care. I enjoyed watching him slay dragons, help the villagers and work with other people. Gill still rocks for me.
Solene is bae! I just adore her and her heart. She's seriously the only pure hearted character in this trilogy. She tries hard to learn about her magic, help Gill and survive in the craziness of her world. I can't wait to see how powerful she becomes and if she really goes along with the enlightenment.
Amaury aka Prince Bishop is still an infuriating man and his daughter is annoying. He is a great villain for the trilogy. I'm interested in seeing how far his scheme goes and how many people continue to die for his stupidity. After what he did to the king -- I just need him to die.
Pharadon was my new favorite character in this book! First off he was a cool darn dragon, but the ability to change into human form and speak was insane! He was sensible and well rounded. There is a lot of promise with him and I'm stoked to see what happens next and for the pretty golden dragon.
Overall, it was good dragon novel. I'm intrigued by the addition of Pharadon and him working with Gill. I will definitely be reading the conclusion of this trilogy to see how everything ends for the characters.
August 13, 2022
Just as perfect as the first book!
It's always a relief when sequels don't disappoint, especially with one I enjoyed as much as Dragonslayer. Book two was a smooth continuation of the first book that really delved deeper into the plot of dragons and the mystery regarding the magic of the Fount. One of my favorite parts about the series is how well the book flows in between the different points of view. Even if each POV only has a few paragraphs, it doesn't feel jarring or out of place. It all works together very well.
Like I mentioned with the first book, there's not any specific, mind-blowingly "out of the box" storyline. It's just a classic tale done very well. The things that make it stand out are the writing tone (which I love) and the characters. Gill is definitely my favorite, but each character is written very well, with their own distinct voice and background.
Can't wait to see what happens in book three!
It's always a relief when sequels don't disappoint, especially with one I enjoyed as much as Dragonslayer. Book two was a smooth continuation of the first book that really delved deeper into the plot of dragons and the mystery regarding the magic of the Fount. One of my favorite parts about the series is how well the book flows in between the different points of view. Even if each POV only has a few paragraphs, it doesn't feel jarring or out of place. It all works together very well.
Like I mentioned with the first book, there's not any specific, mind-blowingly "out of the box" storyline. It's just a classic tale done very well. The things that make it stand out are the writing tone (which I love) and the characters. Gill is definitely my favorite, but each character is written very well, with their own distinct voice and background.
Can't wait to see what happens in book three!
March 19, 2021
3.5/5 Book 2 of the Dragonslayer Trilogy was better than the 1st. If it wasn’t for several POV characters being an absolute drag and pace killer it could have been even better.
The highlight is once again the chapters with the dragons. We have another dragon POV this time with Pharadon and his were my favorite. The fact that there’s more than just one dragon this time around also is an improvement and the battles between the humans and dragons are pretty good as well.
However the chapters or segments featuring Amaury, in my opinion, really drag down the narrative and I found myself constantly zoning out and having to reread chunks of those segments. The other antagonist POVs are also just as bland.
I’ll finish the trilogy and note that it does have the potential to be a 4 Star book if Hamilton concentrates a bit more on the action and a bit less on the antagonists.
The highlight is once again the chapters with the dragons. We have another dragon POV this time with Pharadon and his were my favorite. The fact that there’s more than just one dragon this time around also is an improvement and the battles between the humans and dragons are pretty good as well.
However the chapters or segments featuring Amaury, in my opinion, really drag down the narrative and I found myself constantly zoning out and having to reread chunks of those segments. The other antagonist POVs are also just as bland.
I’ll finish the trilogy and note that it does have the potential to be a 4 Star book if Hamilton concentrates a bit more on the action and a bit less on the antagonists.
January 14, 2020
The second installment to the Dragonslayer series was quite enjoyable. Some chapters were just alright and I had little trouble staying interested, while others I blew through and then couldn’t stop. The villain continues to grow as one of my most hated villains. He doesn’t have that Sauron or Vader vibe of “you love them but you hate them cause how bad they are”. Amaury is just a jag and can’t wait for (hopefully) his inevitable downfall. Gill and Solene shine through again while the introduction of new characters is exciting. Ysa definitely has the potential to become something great.
March 21, 2020
The second in the series was just as good as the first. I get the feeling I'm reading the original Star Wars trilogy. The first, we are introduced to the Protagonist and the Antagonist. They have history. The Second was the filler where the protagonist has a moral decision between good and evil and antagonist appears to come out on top. No doubt the third will have an exciting culmination with Gill coming out on top. They are good quick reads, about 300 pages each, so I will know in about 2 days. I have thoroughly enjoyed both books thus far.
February 4, 2023
So glad I continued... I mean dragons turned into humans! With the ever-thickening plot and the thoroughly engrossing politics, of course, I have to finish the series.
March 19, 2025
This might be a western ?
August 16, 2020
I didn't like this one as much as the last one. I found it to be a little bit of a slog. There was a lot of set up for not a lot of payoff, which I imagine happens in the third book.
April 19, 2024
This is some of the best material I’ve read in a long time. I’m amazed by Hamilton’s ability to weave synchrony into this story. Onto part three!
November 3, 2019
The 2nd installment does not disappoint, another page Turner from start to finish. More dragons, a definite bonus in my view and a few twists along the way that keep it wonderfully interesting.
I loved learning more about our hero and heroine and how their stories are evolving bring on the third installment so I can find out what happens next.
I loved learning more about our hero and heroine and how their stories are evolving bring on the third installment so I can find out what happens next.
November 4, 2019
I was given an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. This book was a great follow up to Dragonslayer. The character development was on point and the action definitely kept the pages turning.
October 28, 2019
This is just so perfect!! After having things set up in the Dragonslayer we follow Gill and Solene as they go their separate ways to try and find fulfillment in their lives. Solene is trying to learn how to control her power so that she doesn’t burn out her magic. Gill is asked to slay more dragons in a border village. They both encounter perils, mysteries to be uncovered, and startling truths. The villain, Amaury is still at his machinations and becomes even more daring and hateful in his quest for power. I seriously hope that he gets what is coming to him, a full on karmic slam. I loathe him and that is the sign of a well written villain. Gill had finally come to terms with his past, as has Solene. I’m hoping that in the next book they are able to full grasp their full potential and change the world for the better. I’m seriously looking forward to the next novel. I want it now!!
October 31, 2019
Spoiler free review. This was a great book and awesome follow up to the first book in the series. Gil continues to fight to protect the kingdom from dragons. This book picks up right from where the first left off and continues the story. I really like the characters and the interactions between them. I’m also a fan of political intrigue which plays a role in this story. Great story and not predictable.
October 16, 2019
I received a pre-release copy of this book for my unbiased review. Having read and enjoyed both of the other 2 series by Hamilton I have to say this one did not disappoint. I enjoy the main character immensely he is just imperfect enough to be believable and in an under-dog sort of way I cheer for his successes. This second in the series allowed for more expansion into the secondary characters including the dragons. Hamilton gives them a depth I enjoy; they aren’t all good and they aren’t all bad. I can’t wait for the next in the series. Happy reading!
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