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The Crystalline Chronicles #2
The Crystal Archivist
The crystal sleeps...
The road is long...
Dangers lie around every corner.
Dusk and his friends make their way across the Ditanian Empire believing they are no longer being pursued by the Circle of the Dawn, but the road isn't as easy as they expected. The country is wild and unforgiving as winter settles in. Tensions between the friends rise as their trek becomes more and more dangerous the closer they get to Emerald Deep. With some help along the way, Dusk draws ever closer to his destination, but the shadow still looms overhead, silent and unseen.
Book #2 of the Crystalline Chronicles
The Crystal Archivist is a character driven, LGBTQ forward epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, dragons, ancient ruins, and a brand new world that has never been seen. Perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia.
The road is long...
Dangers lie around every corner.
Dusk and his friends make their way across the Ditanian Empire believing they are no longer being pursued by the Circle of the Dawn, but the road isn't as easy as they expected. The country is wild and unforgiving as winter settles in. Tensions between the friends rise as their trek becomes more and more dangerous the closer they get to Emerald Deep. With some help along the way, Dusk draws ever closer to his destination, but the shadow still looms overhead, silent and unseen.
Book #2 of the Crystalline Chronicles
The Crystal Archivist is a character driven, LGBTQ forward epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, dragons, ancient ruins, and a brand new world that has never been seen. Perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia.
- GenresFantasy
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2021
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About the author
Blake R. Wolfe
66 books332 followersBlake R. Wolfe has adored werewolves and monsters since he was a child growing up in a small rural Michigan town. Now he lives near the shores of Lake Michigan with his two partners, two cats that need to be fed every three seconds, and a dog that is very spoiled. He spends most of his free time hiking through the nearby forest, thinking up the next great romance story for his readers.
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--Blake R. Wolfe -- Gay Paranormal Romance
--Atreus Rosewood -- Gay Contemporary Romance
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--Atreus Rosewood -- Gay Contemporary Romance
--Eoghan R. Cunningham -- LGBTQ+ Fantasy
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August 6, 2021
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Dusk has escaped the Circle of the Dawn. Or so he thinks. As he, Tara, and Lex continue their journey to Emerald Deep, they will encounter many challenges. Dusk’s road to freedom is plagued by monstrous beasts and deceptive enemies. And just when he thinks the worst is over, a new threat arises. Dusk will soon learn he can never let his guard down.
I absolutely love Dusk’s character. His appreciation for experiencing something as simple as fishing is so uplifting. He is trying to live his best life even if he is on the run. And the conflict within him is so well written. He wants to trust people and help anyone he can, but there are some hard lessons for him to learn in The Crystal Archivist. I can only hope he hasn’t learned too late.
With this addition to The Crystalline Chronicles, the plot is not played as safe. The characters end up in many more situations where the give and take of battle are better balanced. I appreciated this shift in the conflict. I did find some characters dropped into the background in this one. And while I can see this happening from Dusk’s point of view it felt a bit too abrupt. I wanted a few more tense moments of conversation and body language to gradually build up this plot point.
Regardless, I still enjoyed this story. Watching Dusk evolve as a character is as heartwarming as it is terrifying to see what trouble he can get into. At times I wanted to yell at him for his decisions, but ultimately he just doesn’t know any better yet. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book and how much more Dusk will develop.
Dusk has escaped the Circle of the Dawn. Or so he thinks. As he, Tara, and Lex continue their journey to Emerald Deep, they will encounter many challenges. Dusk’s road to freedom is plagued by monstrous beasts and deceptive enemies. And just when he thinks the worst is over, a new threat arises. Dusk will soon learn he can never let his guard down.
I absolutely love Dusk’s character. His appreciation for experiencing something as simple as fishing is so uplifting. He is trying to live his best life even if he is on the run. And the conflict within him is so well written. He wants to trust people and help anyone he can, but there are some hard lessons for him to learn in The Crystal Archivist. I can only hope he hasn’t learned too late.
With this addition to The Crystalline Chronicles, the plot is not played as safe. The characters end up in many more situations where the give and take of battle are better balanced. I appreciated this shift in the conflict. I did find some characters dropped into the background in this one. And while I can see this happening from Dusk’s point of view it felt a bit too abrupt. I wanted a few more tense moments of conversation and body language to gradually build up this plot point.
Regardless, I still enjoyed this story. Watching Dusk evolve as a character is as heartwarming as it is terrifying to see what trouble he can get into. At times I wanted to yell at him for his decisions, but ultimately he just doesn’t know any better yet. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book and how much more Dusk will develop.
November 27, 2023
Two 1/2 *
February 13, 2021
The Crystal Archivist is an excellent sequel in the Crystalline Chronicles. This continuation of Dusk's quest for freedom and answers to the eye of Tephyss contains more mysteries, mythology and magic. The world building and narrative in this novel are solid and interesting- 100% page turner. I was constantly wondering what would happen next! The character interactions and dialogue make them feel real-so it's easy to invest. I enjoyed the evolution of the protagonist in this chapter of the series. There are highs and lows that deepen the story- I can't wait for book 3.
March 2, 2021
Great series
Love the writing style. Interesting characters. Great young adult book or any fantasy lover. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
Love the writing style. Interesting characters. Great young adult book or any fantasy lover. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
July 26, 2021
Very well written!
It's a refreshing take on the fantasy adventure genre. I appreciate all of the LGBTQ characters introduced that are very relatable. Every book ends on a cliff hanger which makes me want to read the next one even more!
It's a refreshing take on the fantasy adventure genre. I appreciate all of the LGBTQ characters introduced that are very relatable. Every book ends on a cliff hanger which makes me want to read the next one even more!
February 9, 2021
Fast-paced, yet it feels like we’re with Dusk and gang on this journey for much longer. Every scene feels written with purpose. An improvement over book one.
June 7, 2021
Very Disappointing
While the first book was slow, I enjoyed reading it. This book was painful. I am not sure if I will read the next one. I get that this is a set up for what is intended to be an epic ending but it lost me with its cruelty to the main character and to the reader for making me wade through pages and pages of betrayal. If I want to read about manipulators and liars, I will read about the GOP.
While the first book was slow, I enjoyed reading it. This book was painful. I am not sure if I will read the next one. I get that this is a set up for what is intended to be an epic ending but it lost me with its cruelty to the main character and to the reader for making me wade through pages and pages of betrayal. If I want to read about manipulators and liars, I will read about the GOP.
December 9, 2023
There's something very awkward about the writing style - especially the dialogues. Add in a few bad edits when it comes to character development (acting out of character), plot (a few "wait, when did that happen?" moments), and world-building (not all of them are human? Huh?), and I skimmed more than I did in the first book. However, there is something there that keeps me curious to see how this all works out... I just wish the author was taught better... And read more...
October 2, 2021
The LGBT aspect is clearer in that book, even if it is not the main focus of the author. Once more, a lot of very interesting ideas. The second part is not surprising at all but stays pleasant enough. Every reader can see the end coming, but it’s not a disappointment. You’re just curious to discover what will follow, because the world building is still impressive.
March 6, 2022
Decent
Interesting twist but obvious. It's a odd story..seemingly slow but also fast, it sort of reaches..and reaches...but always falling short of that uuummphhh that makes an even better story.
Interesting twist but obvious. It's a odd story..seemingly slow but also fast, it sort of reaches..and reaches...but always falling short of that uuummphhh that makes an even better story.
December 21, 2021
Questions answered
And a few more created. Even more exciting than book 1. Plus it made me sad and angry in parts. A good book gives you many emotions
And a few more created. Even more exciting than book 1. Plus it made me sad and angry in parts. A good book gives you many emotions
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