Sovereign's War: Robin Hood: Demon Bane 3

Robin Hood: Demon's Bane #3

by Debbie Viguié, James R. Tuck

THE THIRD BOOK IN THE ROBIN HOOD: BLACK ARROW SERIES! A dramatically different telling of the Robin Hood legend, with dark magic, fantasy, and horror woven into the story.

Genres: Fantasy

323 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2017

About the author

Debbie Viguié is the New York Times Bestselling author of more than three dozen novels including the Wicked series co-authored with Nancy Holder. In addition to her epic dark fantasy work Debbie also writes thrillers including The Psalm 23 Mysteries, the Kiss trilogy, and the Witch Hunt trilogy. Debbie also plays a recurring character on the audio drama, Doctor Geek’s Laboratory. When Debbie isn’t busy writing or acting she enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, visiting theme parks.

Reviews

[Becky Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing ending to a dark and chilling retelling of Robin Hood! Since "Sovereign's War" is the third of the series, it really needs to be read following the other two. I even went back and reread some of book two, just to get back in the flow of of events.

Tuck and Viguié have once again combined to write a gritty, chilling tome full of magic, fey, and destruction. Yet, this, more than any of the others, is also a book of hope seeping into the darkness, and the darkness not being able to withstand it.

I found this terrifying tale to remind me of not only the struggle between Light and Dark, but also many phrases and situations seemed to have Biblical allusions, if one wants to see them.

The good, the bad, the ugly: it's all here in Sovereign's War. Who wins will determine not only the fate of England, but possibly the world.

[Kaylee | The Enchanted Library · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great conclusion to this magical Robin Hood trilogy!

When all seemed lost at the end of the last book, still the survivors had to go on and try to find a way to save England. Soon they find that they must also save their true king, for Richard the Lionheart has been captured by a barbarian king. With their forces spread and the Sheriff growing in power, the small band must make their last stand for England.

As ever, no character is safe from harm in this book. All fight for their lives, with their lives, and you never know when you can have the loss of a beloved character. There was sacrifice and pain, but this book had far more than the others joy and hope. With the hope that the King lives and can be found, and the small joys of new connections and little miracles, there is more to rally around in this book. That hope shines through the whole book, even in the darkest parts, and keeps the characters going. It was an action packed trilogy ender with darkness and fear, but plenty of love and sacrifice willing to win the day.

[Ruby Lowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the series as a whole but this book was my least favourite in the trilogy. I knew there would be clichés as they are robin hood fantasy books but the dark magic, sheriff and regular fights with detailed blood and gore which was all so prominent in the first two books meant I didn't expect as cliché moments in this one. Whilst there was all of the above, I feel the cheesiness was more prominent. In particular the fey. I felt that the importance of their role meant the dark magic was overlooked almost.

There were moments I loved and moments I didn't like. I like how the book concluded but felt it could have been done less cliché and the sheriff had been so vital to the while story I was disappointed by how quick his death was.

I would recommend the series and definitely enjoyed reading it.

[Breanna Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been quite some time since I last sat down and read an entire book in a single day, but I just did it with this conclusion to the trilogy. A dark and magical take on Robin Hood that twists in old and new characters with old and new mythologies. It was a read I could not put down. Well done, and certainly worth the read for any lovers of old magic, harrowing escapes, and a roguish outlaw with a penchant for the bow.

[Laure Estep · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic conclusion to the Demon's Bane trilogy. All the characters have moments to shine, and each of the gang is a hero in his or her own way. Tense, with some great twists on the traditional Robin Hood story. I'm not usually a fan of fantasy stories, but this series was brilliant. The end felt a bit rushed, but all came together beautifully in the end.

[Felix · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Robin Hood trilogy is a great read & the Lady Marion is quite awesome!

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent finale to a reinvigorating retelling of the Hood.

[Stef Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A way better trilogy than I expected when I found them at a discount book store. All 3 are worth the read.

[Kinsey Breland .: avid_midnight_reader :. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the magic system in this trilogy. The good verses evil storyline was engrossing. I usually like to slow my reading of series down and space out each book to last over a longer period of time, but I couldn't help and fly through all three of these books in just a few months. I have never read a version of Robin Hood like this one before and, I have to say, this one by Viguie Debbie and James Tuck was the most imaginative and dark storyline for this character that I have heard of. The ending was filled with action and suspense, and I loved how the fey got involved in helping to end the reign of the demons on the town.

[Nickyrian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Robin Hood is one of the mythological heroes I love to read. Debbie Viguie and James R. Tuck have found a way to retell the fabled hero of England. They somewhat used the old story of him but with a tinge of dark supernatural power and lots of twists and turns. This final installment has definitely given me anxiety for anticipating death is inevitable but not knowing who. When it comes, it hits you straight to your heart. Another good read!