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War has torn Tarsynium asunder. However, the true war lies just ahead... After the defeat of the king’s army at Dunmar City, a letter arrives from the Conclave's High Magus seeking a truce. The Nightingales, in desperate need of friends, leave their mountain stronghold to forge a new alliance with rangers and mages, to unite themselves against the king. But when political intrigues lead our young heroes into a trap, they face a punishment reserved for only the vilest of exile. In order to survive the wastes beyond the Arc of Radiance, Owyn and Zara must rely on each other’s strengths. Together, they must somehow return to their homeland, to unite its warring factions and help change its uncertain fate. They soon learn that the gravest threat lies not in the elements, but in the encroaching demon armies that are drawing ever closer to the kingdom… Grab the fourth book in the Fall of Radiance series. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Sarah J. Maas, and Brandon Sanderson.
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Published June 9, 2020
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Blake Arthur Peel
21 books73 followersBlake Arthur Peel has been coming up with stories ever since he was a kid. He inflicted his scribblings on family members and friends throughout his youth, always drawing maps in the back of notebooks and daydreaming when he probably should have been paying attention. It wasn’t until he was out of college that he finally decided to get serious about pursuing his career as a fantasy author.
His favorite stories have always been about good conquering evil, about fantastic worlds and wondrous magic systems. The works that have most inspired him are The Lord of the Rings, The Dragonlance Chronicles, The Riftwar Saga, The Stormlight Archive, and The Wheel of Time, among many others.
Blake was born and raised in Hemet, California. He loves playing games, being outside, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
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His favorite stories have always been about good conquering evil, about fantastic worlds and wondrous magic systems. The works that have most inspired him are The Lord of the Rings, The Dragonlance Chronicles, The Riftwar Saga, The Stormlight Archive, and The Wheel of Time, among many others.
Blake was born and raised in Hemet, California. He loves playing games, being outside, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Follow him at facebook.com/blakearthurpeel
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September 2, 2020
This series is so good. I'm hesitant to read the last book because I don't want it to end.
August 18, 2024
This book starts off like all of the others, the main characters Owyn and Zara have just survived the massive battle with the army of the King Aethelgar at the Nightingales home, Dunmar City. Initially sent there under a banner of peace to try and bring the Nightingales into an alliance, they were betrayed by a slimy dishonourable excuse of a knight, who only came on the mission to learn the location of Dunmar City, so he could then runaway in the middle of the night, and bring back an army. However, they did not count on the honour of the Rangers, who saved the day.
At the start of Exiled, the Arch Magister offers to meet with the leaders of Dunmar city, to broker a peace deal, but this is nothing but more treachery from Aethelgar, and Owyn and Zara are captured, and, as the title of the book suggests, they are tried and sentenced to Exile.
This book has some unique differences to the other 3 books, for starters, for the first time in a series of this nature, we are really not sure if our 2 Heroes are actually going to live – for no one has ever returned alive from beyond the Arc of Radiance once exiled, for once you are beyond the protection of the barrier, there is no return.
As a result, we get to actually see what is beyond the Arc of Radiance as well, having heard so much about it, the scorched land, the land of Demons, etc, all the tales, but now the Author has dropped his two main characters into the beyond so that we can get a real understanding of what is beyond the Arc, and what awaits the people of Tarsynium if the Arc falls.
One of the other major differences in this book, is that throughout this series, we have only ever had the Points of View of Two Main Characters – Owyn and Zara. In this book we get three – the third being Elias Keen.
In book 3, we learnt a lot about this character, how he was once a Nightingale, (and held an Elite rank in the Nightingales to, one that seems to hold reverence even now, decades later), he left, and became a Ranger, and is now one of he most respected and honoured Rangers in the realm, until now.
But with the ability to actually hear what the character is thinking as the story unfolds, we get a whole new insight into the character like never before, and whilst you might think this could possibly ruin the character, taking away from the mystique of this exceptional character, you would be wrong, as it only adds to it.
Peel has been very clever with Keen’s character, not just opening him up and letting us peer into his head, but rather giving us glimpses of the incredible Ranger, Leader and Warrior he is, and just how unbelievably stunning his character actually his. Peel has done a masterful job with Keen, giving us just the right amount of insight into this Legend, but not too much so as to ruin the appeal.
Meanwhile, the other two are stuck in no mans land, and this is also a fascinating aspect of the story, getting to see what is on the other side. I am not going to give spoilers away, other than to say, Peel has outdone himself with some compelling and creative writing that is utterly captivating, and you will find yourself absolutely glued to the pages of this book.
As with the other books, we get to see deep into the souls of Owyn and Zara, as they are stripped bare in this new place, and it is extraordinary watching the characters develop in this fascinating place.
Peel has totally outdone himself with this book, it is easily the best of the entire series, for its gripping, intense, often brutal storyline. The character work is just outstanding, as with every character, we get to see such depth and detail of their inner workings. As for the world building – Peel has continued to create this masterful location, that originally started inside this shielded bubble, but he has now taken us outside the bubble, to what is on the other side, and his descriptive work, of the landscapes, the Demons, it is breathtaking. Peel is a true artist when it comes to creating and bringing to life these landscapes, so that as you read the story, you can totally immerse yourself into the story, it is just stunning. It would be brilliant to see a compendium of the Demons, he has done such a beautiful job of describing these fantastical creatures in such detail.
This is Fantasy at its absolute best, with Magic, Rangers, Intrigue, Politics, Deception and Treachery, True Friends and Love, and some of the best character writing and world building you are going to read – Don’t miss it, it is an absolute treat!!
At the start of Exiled, the Arch Magister offers to meet with the leaders of Dunmar city, to broker a peace deal, but this is nothing but more treachery from Aethelgar, and Owyn and Zara are captured, and, as the title of the book suggests, they are tried and sentenced to Exile.
This book has some unique differences to the other 3 books, for starters, for the first time in a series of this nature, we are really not sure if our 2 Heroes are actually going to live – for no one has ever returned alive from beyond the Arc of Radiance once exiled, for once you are beyond the protection of the barrier, there is no return.
As a result, we get to actually see what is beyond the Arc of Radiance as well, having heard so much about it, the scorched land, the land of Demons, etc, all the tales, but now the Author has dropped his two main characters into the beyond so that we can get a real understanding of what is beyond the Arc, and what awaits the people of Tarsynium if the Arc falls.
One of the other major differences in this book, is that throughout this series, we have only ever had the Points of View of Two Main Characters – Owyn and Zara. In this book we get three – the third being Elias Keen.
In book 3, we learnt a lot about this character, how he was once a Nightingale, (and held an Elite rank in the Nightingales to, one that seems to hold reverence even now, decades later), he left, and became a Ranger, and is now one of he most respected and honoured Rangers in the realm, until now.
But with the ability to actually hear what the character is thinking as the story unfolds, we get a whole new insight into the character like never before, and whilst you might think this could possibly ruin the character, taking away from the mystique of this exceptional character, you would be wrong, as it only adds to it.
Peel has been very clever with Keen’s character, not just opening him up and letting us peer into his head, but rather giving us glimpses of the incredible Ranger, Leader and Warrior he is, and just how unbelievably stunning his character actually his. Peel has done a masterful job with Keen, giving us just the right amount of insight into this Legend, but not too much so as to ruin the appeal.
Meanwhile, the other two are stuck in no mans land, and this is also a fascinating aspect of the story, getting to see what is on the other side. I am not going to give spoilers away, other than to say, Peel has outdone himself with some compelling and creative writing that is utterly captivating, and you will find yourself absolutely glued to the pages of this book.
As with the other books, we get to see deep into the souls of Owyn and Zara, as they are stripped bare in this new place, and it is extraordinary watching the characters develop in this fascinating place.
Peel has totally outdone himself with this book, it is easily the best of the entire series, for its gripping, intense, often brutal storyline. The character work is just outstanding, as with every character, we get to see such depth and detail of their inner workings. As for the world building – Peel has continued to create this masterful location, that originally started inside this shielded bubble, but he has now taken us outside the bubble, to what is on the other side, and his descriptive work, of the landscapes, the Demons, it is breathtaking. Peel is a true artist when it comes to creating and bringing to life these landscapes, so that as you read the story, you can totally immerse yourself into the story, it is just stunning. It would be brilliant to see a compendium of the Demons, he has done such a beautiful job of describing these fantastical creatures in such detail.
This is Fantasy at its absolute best, with Magic, Rangers, Intrigue, Politics, Deception and Treachery, True Friends and Love, and some of the best character writing and world building you are going to read – Don’t miss it, it is an absolute treat!!
September 2, 2020
I loved the start of the series but, sadly, the storytelling is getting worse and worse. As if teenagers would have this much of an impact or influence in life and death situations. Granted, they might be crucial in certain situations but no leader that has the wellbeing of her/his people in mind would solely entrust the survival of everyone to two youths or their 'intel/insights'. That's just ridiculous. The plot is simple and every adult acts naive beyond belief (except the treacherous, evil ones).
It seems as if nobody makes or has any plans - again, except for the evil characters. It's just reacting and blindly stumbeling through the world. The protagonists might get away with that as this basically are the teenage years. But every adult ist a moron for not using their brains or wisdom. How can the Nightingales have kept their city hidden for that long without having some form of active intelligence network? Where is their spymaster? Where are the people who have plans for when the Nightingales get in trouble of being discovered? Why are they suddenly so trustworthy despite having been betrayed in the past? Why do they trust the assessment of a teenager blindly without preparing for an alternative? Why do they have their own mages but nobody convinces them to defend their own city and leave this to a child that - oh wonder - fails at doing it
Why are they so inept in defending their city? Why isn't the only defending mage supervised by someone who knows which targets are important? Just why? Why don't they ASK that mage what she is capable of in order to determine where she would be of use the most?
So many questions and this is only the first 3rd and, basically, what I'm disappointed about. There is no depth to any action. Everyone just reacts and never reflects on what went wrong and how to improve. Even a young adult book should give the reader something of a learning experience. Otherwise it's just entertainment and a bad one at that.
It seems as if nobody makes or has any plans - again, except for the evil characters. It's just reacting and blindly stumbeling through the world. The protagonists might get away with that as this basically are the teenage years. But every adult ist a moron for not using their brains or wisdom. How can the Nightingales have kept their city hidden for that long without having some form of active intelligence network? Where is their spymaster? Where are the people who have plans for when the Nightingales get in trouble of being discovered? Why are they suddenly so trustworthy despite having been betrayed in the past? Why do they trust the assessment of a teenager blindly without preparing for an alternative? Why do they have their own mages but nobody convinces them to defend their own city and leave this to a child that - oh wonder - fails at doing it
Why are they so inept in defending their city? Why isn't the only defending mage supervised by someone who knows which targets are important? Just why? Why don't they ASK that mage what she is capable of in order to determine where she would be of use the most?
So many questions and this is only the first 3rd and, basically, what I'm disappointed about. There is no depth to any action. Everyone just reacts and never reflects on what went wrong and how to improve. Even a young adult book should give the reader something of a learning experience. Otherwise it's just entertainment and a bad one at that.
August 23, 2024
In the grand literary tradition of characters who are as clueless as a GPS without a satellite connection, we have Owyn from Blake Arthur Peel's 'Exiled.' This is a character who, when faced with the imminent threat of daemon capture and the heavy burden of leading a band of desperate escapees, still finds the time to ask, "Worried about what?" It's the kind of question that makes you wonder if he's really just misunderstood or if he left his common sense in the prequel.
The series boldly promises an adventure filled with intelligence, bravery, and a thesaurus's worth of flattering adjectives. Yet, as we traverse through four books, the only thing that seems to be on an epic journey is the search for the promised intelligence. It's like expecting a gourmet meal and getting a bag of half-popped popcorn kernels—oddly addictive but ultimately unsatisfying and leaving you with the unshakable feeling that you might have cracked a tooth.
But let's not be too harsh. After all, the series does manage to snag a solid three out of five stars, which in the world of sarcastic reviews, is the equivalent of a participation trophy at the 'I Tried' Olympics. It's the kind of rating that says, "Well, at least the cover art was nice," or "I've read worse, but I'm struggling to remember when."
In conclusion, 'Exiled' is the literary equivalent of a rollercoaster that's thrilling in concept but turns out to be a merry-go-round in disguise. It spins you around with promises of excitement and danger, but in the end, you're just dizzy and a little bit disappointed that you didn't get to go upside down. So, if you're in the mood for a tale that's as deep as a puddle in the Sahara, look no further—'Exiled' has got you covered. And to Owyn, our beloved protagonist, we say: may your questions always be as profound as a toddler's and your adventures as predictable as a sitcom rerun. Three stars for effort, and two stars just for showing up.
The series boldly promises an adventure filled with intelligence, bravery, and a thesaurus's worth of flattering adjectives. Yet, as we traverse through four books, the only thing that seems to be on an epic journey is the search for the promised intelligence. It's like expecting a gourmet meal and getting a bag of half-popped popcorn kernels—oddly addictive but ultimately unsatisfying and leaving you with the unshakable feeling that you might have cracked a tooth.
But let's not be too harsh. After all, the series does manage to snag a solid three out of five stars, which in the world of sarcastic reviews, is the equivalent of a participation trophy at the 'I Tried' Olympics. It's the kind of rating that says, "Well, at least the cover art was nice," or "I've read worse, but I'm struggling to remember when."
In conclusion, 'Exiled' is the literary equivalent of a rollercoaster that's thrilling in concept but turns out to be a merry-go-round in disguise. It spins you around with promises of excitement and danger, but in the end, you're just dizzy and a little bit disappointed that you didn't get to go upside down. So, if you're in the mood for a tale that's as deep as a puddle in the Sahara, look no further—'Exiled' has got you covered. And to Owyn, our beloved protagonist, we say: may your questions always be as profound as a toddler's and your adventures as predictable as a sitcom rerun. Three stars for effort, and two stars just for showing up.
March 8, 2024
The best book in the series so far. I'm still wishing there was a sprig of comedy somewhere in this cup of tea but everything else is well done. I am appreciating the journey of Owen and Zara much more in this book. Elias even became more interesting to read as his mostly political road turned into an actual role.
I dug the relationship between Owen and Zara as it continually progressed. The element of belonging and having a need or someone to fight for is something I hold in high regard when reading these books. The lack of comedy, which I thought was going to be coming from Talon, was lackluster, however, its important to help carry the reader through some of the more slower parts.
I didn't dislike the King, mainly due to his inactivity in the book, as much as I should have ( i feel) before he died. I also feel as though I should have liked the High Magi Silvanis more before she was murdered. However, I did like the encounter with the new tribe, that was really fun to read. Overall it has been a good read and I'm hoping the ending really completes the series in this next book.
I dug the relationship between Owen and Zara as it continually progressed. The element of belonging and having a need or someone to fight for is something I hold in high regard when reading these books. The lack of comedy, which I thought was going to be coming from Talon, was lackluster, however, its important to help carry the reader through some of the more slower parts.
I didn't dislike the King, mainly due to his inactivity in the book, as much as I should have ( i feel) before he died. I also feel as though I should have liked the High Magi Silvanis more before she was murdered. However, I did like the encounter with the new tribe, that was really fun to read. Overall it has been a good read and I'm hoping the ending really completes the series in this next book.
June 19, 2022
The shortest of the books in this series, but so far my favorite. This book really established more of the world building of this world, which in general I love getting to see and understand more about fantasy worlds. Being the second to last book, I was worried it would feel too much like it was trying to build up to the final book of the series. However, this wasn’t the case. It did still build up the overarching conflict of the series in this book, but that wasn’t the entire focus of the book. Because of that, I really enjoyed the book as there was more depth to it other than building up the final conflict. The only criticism that I would have is the ending. It leaves off on a cliffhanger, but it is such that I am not worried at all about the characters involved with the cliffhanger. I feel it is very obvious what will happen at the very start of the next book. However, this didn't bother me too much and didn't ruin the ending for me.
May 2, 2024
Finally, some actual imagination seeps in.
**spoilers**
Owen and Zara get exiled. How else would they find the others in the waste and, more importantly, the source crystal that sets up Book 5. Could the shadowing be any more obvious?
The Harbingers, having multiple wizards, who can easily open portals in the radiance shield and let as many demons in as required, hatch a more convulted plan (Why? Coz they did nothing in Book 3 and need something to do)
Elias gets elected as Protector of the rebels (why? How? Coz he's the hidden hero, duh). Then, he does nothing in the entire book while Owen and Zara spend weeks only to come back right in the end.
Owen and Zara find a source crystal and suddenly, with full confidence, take a whole bunch of ppl to the shield hoping to go through. (Why does Zara, a full Mage, with years of training not know how to open a door? Everyone else seems to know)
And again, at the climax, you guessed it. Almost everyone dies but them. Smh!
**spoilers**
**spoilers**
Owen and Zara get exiled. How else would they find the others in the waste and, more importantly, the source crystal that sets up Book 5. Could the shadowing be any more obvious?
The Harbingers, having multiple wizards, who can easily open portals in the radiance shield and let as many demons in as required, hatch a more convulted plan (Why? Coz they did nothing in Book 3 and need something to do)
Elias gets elected as Protector of the rebels (why? How? Coz he's the hidden hero, duh). Then, he does nothing in the entire book while Owen and Zara spend weeks only to come back right in the end.
Owen and Zara find a source crystal and suddenly, with full confidence, take a whole bunch of ppl to the shield hoping to go through. (Why does Zara, a full Mage, with years of training not know how to open a door? Everyone else seems to know)
And again, at the climax, you guessed it. Almost everyone dies but them. Smh!
**spoilers**
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 6, 2020
Fantastic Prelude
I don’t remember the last time I read a series non-stop but it appears as if this will be the time to remember. This series has provided it all and is extremely enjoyable for someone like me who really loves fantasy fiction. One book to go and I can’t wait to start. Seldom do I find such well written and thought provoking stories. The author has wove a story around good vs evil using two young people coming into their own. A ranger and mage destined to show greatness through belief and will alone. A bit of romance doesn’t dampen the storyline at all but adds to the whole scenario and makes it more appreciated. I highly recommend this series.
I don’t remember the last time I read a series non-stop but it appears as if this will be the time to remember. This series has provided it all and is extremely enjoyable for someone like me who really loves fantasy fiction. One book to go and I can’t wait to start. Seldom do I find such well written and thought provoking stories. The author has wove a story around good vs evil using two young people coming into their own. A ranger and mage destined to show greatness through belief and will alone. A bit of romance doesn’t dampen the storyline at all but adds to the whole scenario and makes it more appreciated. I highly recommend this series.
January 9, 2021
Very good read....
Zara and Owyn are at the compound of the Nightingales. They were taken by Elias and his people as prisoners. Talon is with them. They are housed with their escorts in a building and instructed not to wander without an escort. But things aren't as they seem. Elias isn't who he appeared to be. He is both ranger and nightingale.
The king plots to destroy them all and devised a plan to deceive them by pretending to be someone else. This story continues to peak my interest. The characters are exciting and the thickening of the plot is very interesting. I admire Elias and his principles. He is truly a man of honor.
Read on my friends
Zara and Owyn are at the compound of the Nightingales. They were taken by Elias and his people as prisoners. Talon is with them. They are housed with their escorts in a building and instructed not to wander without an escort. But things aren't as they seem. Elias isn't who he appeared to be. He is both ranger and nightingale.
The king plots to destroy them all and devised a plan to deceive them by pretending to be someone else. This story continues to peak my interest. The characters are exciting and the thickening of the plot is very interesting. I admire Elias and his principles. He is truly a man of honor.
Read on my friends
May 12, 2021
Thus far the most original material written in this series as Owyn and Zara find themselves exiled from the land safely under the dome of magic. The outside is desert and almost completely barren, although they do discover human slaves of the demons living a poor existence in the wasteland. Meanwhile, the demon horde gathers and bides its time as they wait for the dome of radiance to fail and allow their entry into the last bastion of mankind to bring war and destruction.
I'm actually looking forward to the final book.
I'm actually looking forward to the final book.
July 2, 2022
Summary: Coming of age, a fairly straight forward premise, at least initially (more to be learnt), interesting magic, reasonable plot, but some convoluted actions to make things work out as needed. Writing is easy and enjoyable, light reading but recommended. Book 4 extends the theme, we learn more ...
Plotline: Fairly straight forward, moves along nicely, engaging the 2 main characters as it does
Premise: Nice little world, lots more to learn
Writing: Descriptive, light, reader is right there in the action
Ending: All good, next book lined up
Pace: Never a dull moment!
Plotline: Fairly straight forward, moves along nicely, engaging the 2 main characters as it does
Premise: Nice little world, lots more to learn
Writing: Descriptive, light, reader is right there in the action
Ending: All good, next book lined up
Pace: Never a dull moment!
March 31, 2021
I bought the 50 hour audiobook with the entire series based on the value per hour and Kate Reading and Michael Kramer narration.
Book 1-3 are ok fantasy audiobooks, standard fare, to be honest I was almost ready to quit after book 3. Book 4 though was fantastic, I’m looking forward to book 5.
Book 1-3 are ok fantasy audiobooks, standard fare, to be honest I was almost ready to quit after book 3. Book 4 though was fantastic, I’m looking forward to book 5.
May 10, 2024
4 stars for this book....but....
I read books to enjoy and relax, and this whole series met my requirements...until the end.
The end; Was it really necessary to wrap it up like that?
What a downer. Extremely unsatisfactory!!
I bet this was done to p*s people off.
I read books to enjoy and relax, and this whole series met my requirements...until the end.
The end; Was it really necessary to wrap it up like that?
What a downer. Extremely unsatisfactory!!
I bet this was done to p*s people off.
September 7, 2020
Cliffhanger ending!!
What an ending! I am so glad the next book is ready because I would probably scream if I had to wait. This is a great series.
What an ending! I am so glad the next book is ready because I would probably scream if I had to wait. This is a great series.
January 2, 2021
Disaster
Heroes lose and evil triumphs. Well written story but a deplorable ending in my opinion. Shocking and unexpected story's end!
Heroes lose and evil triumphs. Well written story but a deplorable ending in my opinion. Shocking and unexpected story's end!
July 2, 2022
Was terrible until they got to the waste. Still could’ve been a little better in set up of the waste natives.
April 20, 2025
Loooved the twist and refreshing to get a different perspective!
August 12, 2022
Just a little better, but still continues with the contrived story.
October 11, 2018
Exiled actually made me gasp out loud in public. It's a series that only gets better by the book.
Civil war and chaos looms, and after the battle with the Nightingales the King as unhinged as ever as he tries to keep control. He's a petty man, and of course it's no spoiler to say what punishment he has in store for our heroes caught between the warring factions. It's up to Zara and Owyn to discover that while there is darkness amidst the light of Tarsynium, there may be light in the darkness outside the Arc.
The personal dramas and new discoveries set beyond the Arc really draw you in to the characters' bleak existence. You can feel their uncertainty, but also their determination. Both Zara and Owyn have grown much more mature since the start of their journey. I love how their easy relationship has evolved without going to extremes. There aren't many characters to follow in this book compared to the previous, so I'm glad they carry the story well. I'll admit I did miss Talon's banter though!
There are battles and ambushes and demons and magic... Things can get quite tense! There are a number of deaths that could be a little shocking, but they're not overly explicit. More blunt and matter-of-fact. Also, fantasy foreign language appears quite often in conversation rather than purely arcane chanting. It's still very much in the non-hormonal YA epic fantasy bracket, but I feel so drawn in by the world of the story and the plight of the characters.
That ending has got me hooked. It's taken the tension from the book 3 and taken it up a notch or 10. I knew it must be coming but even so... I can't wait to see how it ends. Eek!
-I received an ARC copy of this ebook from the author-
Civil war and chaos looms, and after the battle with the Nightingales the King as unhinged as ever as he tries to keep control. He's a petty man, and of course it's no spoiler to say what punishment he has in store for our heroes caught between the warring factions. It's up to Zara and Owyn to discover that while there is darkness amidst the light of Tarsynium, there may be light in the darkness outside the Arc.
The personal dramas and new discoveries set beyond the Arc really draw you in to the characters' bleak existence. You can feel their uncertainty, but also their determination. Both Zara and Owyn have grown much more mature since the start of their journey. I love how their easy relationship has evolved without going to extremes. There aren't many characters to follow in this book compared to the previous, so I'm glad they carry the story well. I'll admit I did miss Talon's banter though!
There are battles and ambushes and demons and magic... Things can get quite tense! There are a number of deaths that could be a little shocking, but they're not overly explicit. More blunt and matter-of-fact. Also, fantasy foreign language appears quite often in conversation rather than purely arcane chanting. It's still very much in the non-hormonal YA epic fantasy bracket, but I feel so drawn in by the world of the story and the plight of the characters.
That ending has got me hooked. It's taken the tension from the book 3 and taken it up a notch or 10. I knew it must be coming but even so... I can't wait to see how it ends. Eek!
-I received an ARC copy of this ebook from the author-
March 18, 2019
So Zara and Owyn are exiled by the King for what he considered their treachery in siding with the nightingales against his own army, they are taken to the wastes and sent out of the protection of the arc of radiance without weapons or magical talisman! This is a very powerful book where we encounter a very different world to that of Tarsynium, the difficulties our two heroes face are tremendous but face them they do and they grow stronger for doing so. The bond between them though tested beyond limits in this harsh environment grows stronger and finally they avow their love for one another. Obviously they have to face the R'laar demons in their own homeland now to the battles are fierce but these two are courageous and still loyal to the Kingdom which saw them exiled. Can they re-enter Tarsynium to save everyone before the Prince of Darkness wipes all of humanity from the face of their world? Obviously since the book ends on yet another cliff hanger i am dying to read the next book in this very thrilling fantasy epic saga!
October 19, 2018
Blake Arthur Peel just keeps getting better and better each book is better than the before it and they have all been excellent . The main characters are some of my favorites , their growth thru the story so far is great they make you care about what happens to them . So my advice is to buy this series you will not be disappointed . Epic Fantasy as it should be written. But beware...you will lose sleep , once you start you won't notice the time until your way up past your bedtime....😀😀😀...🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
November 27, 2018
This series just keeps getting better and better. Once again, it’s like the men of the Night’s Watch battle against the Orcs of Mordor as the Rangers, Nightingales, and Mages take on demons. This book had me holding my breath in all the right places. Just when I think it can’t get any better, my mind gets blown again. I love this series so much!
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