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The Tomes of Kaleria #2
First of Tomes
Apparently, time-travel spells have a sense of humor and don’t take direction well. Mei Li could’ve done with knowing that beforehand, and fully blames Shunlei for not forewarning her.Instead of going back a few years to rescue the missing tomes, Mei Li finds herself thousands of years in the past, with the original events she needs to learn about still ten years into the future. She is stuck in a hurry-up-and-wait pattern she doesn’t appreciate.It doesn’t help that this world is full of its own problems, and Mei Li has more than enough of those already. Now she must face shape shifting demons, volatile water deities, and a murderous sword on a rampage all while trying to figure out WHY the spell sent her here in the first place.There are a few side benefits. Mei Li gets to meet younger Shunlei—or Shunlei the Red. Seeing him as a young dragon is fun. It’s also fascinating being with the first group of magical troubleshooters, the original founders before the Tomes system ever existed.And when the past starts to intertwine with the future in ways she could never have predicted, Mei Li prays she’s able to navigate it without ruining the future. If she does, she fully plans on blaming Shunlei for that as well.
289 pages, Paperback
First published July 10, 2020
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About the author
Honor Raconteur
62 books841 followersEver since I was a toddler, I have been making up stories. I’d entertain anyone willing to listen to my wild fantasies about unicorns and gargoyles and amazing people. At 13, I started writing the stories down. At 23, I finished the first book that was, in my opinion, good enough to publish.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
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August 23, 2025
Loved reading this book again, knowing what's coming, it was just so much fun to read, and I needed that!
*Four Read July 30th, 2023*
Loved reading this book again, it sucks that this is the only book with these characters, but it was so great to read!
*Third Read September 4th, 2022*
Loved reading this book again, even knowing what was going to happen! It was such a great read!
*Second Read July 22nd, 2021*
This was such a great read again! And now I know that it's only going to be a trilogy, which makes me sad, but I love everything about this series, and I can't wait for book 3!
*First Read July 10th, 2020*
Yes, wow, loved this book so much! It was a fantastic sequel, I loved spending more time with these characters, though there's a whole bunch of new ones that we only just met in the last chapter of Tomes Apprentice! Loved this book, and I can't wait for more from this series!
*Four Read July 30th, 2023*
Loved reading this book again, it sucks that this is the only book with these characters, but it was so great to read!
*Third Read September 4th, 2022*
Loved reading this book again, even knowing what was going to happen! It was such a great read!
*Second Read July 22nd, 2021*
This was such a great read again! And now I know that it's only going to be a trilogy, which makes me sad, but I love everything about this series, and I can't wait for book 3!
*First Read July 10th, 2020*
Yes, wow, loved this book so much! It was a fantastic sequel, I loved spending more time with these characters, though there's a whole bunch of new ones that we only just met in the last chapter of Tomes Apprentice! Loved this book, and I can't wait for more from this series!
July 12, 2020
Another great story from a beloved author. Worth reading, but make sure to get book one first. I really enjoyed the answers to most of the questions from before her time traveling and really love younger Shunlei. Dragons are plain awesome. Recommended.
November 30, 2021
A nice continuation of the story that was started in the first book. That's how this installment read to me, anyway. It felt like a part 2 as opposed to a book 2. Still clean, cute, and a nice break after all the Thanksgiving festivities. :)
November 19, 2021
An excellent follow-up to the first book. I was so interested in how Mei Li's story would resolve that I finished it in one sitting.
June 2, 2024
In my happy place, reading a new Raconteur story.
Bottom line, highly recommend this book. Start reading now and don't worry if you haven't read book one yet.
Enjoyed this tremendously. Read it through first then went back to the first book and started from the beginning. Even better then, reading the two books back to back and catching the hints in each.
The two stories don't have to be read in order to be enjoyed. The cast of each is unique with Mei and Shunlei the only constants. Though the dynamic between Mei and Shunlei is different in each, friends still but older and younger in one and similar in age in the other.
It will be very interesting to see where and when book 3 takes the story.
Plus how many books will be needed to tell the whole tale. I'm thinking a minimum of four to properly take care problems in each time and resolve dangling threads. Looking forward to finding out.
With Tomes #2, Raconteur continues to deliver a series that I love and enjoy. An auto buy author for me.
One last time, it's fine to jump into the series here and then go back and read book one.
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Bottom line, highly recommend this book. Start reading now and don't worry if you haven't read book one yet.
Enjoyed this tremendously. Read it through first then went back to the first book and started from the beginning. Even better then, reading the two books back to back and catching the hints in each.
The two stories don't have to be read in order to be enjoyed. The cast of each is unique with Mei and Shunlei the only constants. Though the dynamic between Mei and Shunlei is different in each, friends still but older and younger in one and similar in age in the other.
It will be very interesting to see where and when book 3 takes the story.
Plus how many books will be needed to tell the whole tale. I'm thinking a minimum of four to properly take care problems in each time and resolve dangling threads. Looking forward to finding out.
With Tomes #2, Raconteur continues to deliver a series that I love and enjoy. An auto buy author for me.
One last time, it's fine to jump into the series here and then go back and read book one.
cross posted goodreads, amazon, bookbub.
May 29, 2024
Mei Li was not able to find out how to deal with the problems her world is having in the present, and they have not been able to find her Master, or any of the missing Tomes that contain the answers to their problems. Obviously, there is only one thing to do. Go back in time to before the answers were lost and find out for herself what the solution is.
Of course if it was that easy, it wouldn't be much of a story. Instead of going back a few dozen years, and reading the answers for herself, the spell makes a different decision.
It was great reading about a younger Shunlei, and seeing how Mei deals with a complete mess up of her plans.
Of course if it was that easy, it wouldn't be much of a story. Instead of going back a few dozen years, and reading the answers for herself, the spell makes a different decision.
It was great reading about a younger Shunlei, and seeing how Mei deals with a complete mess up of her plans.
October 11, 2020
Fun with Dragons and Magic
The plot is fun. The characters are interesting. If only there was an editor to clean up the grammar issues! I am not a huge fan of self published books, for that reason, but the story line of these books is imaginative and well done. The culture of the world is a bit muddy, with ancient Asian influence suddenly jarringly juxtaposed with modern American. The magic system is interesting and more consistent than the culture. Still, a very entertaining read.
The plot is fun. The characters are interesting. If only there was an editor to clean up the grammar issues! I am not a huge fan of self published books, for that reason, but the story line of these books is imaginative and well done. The culture of the world is a bit muddy, with ancient Asian influence suddenly jarringly juxtaposed with modern American. The magic system is interesting and more consistent than the culture. Still, a very entertaining read.
January 30, 2021
A mediocre dragon story
I made it through the second book in the series because the author has a great idea for a story. But I was tired of reading the same concept s over and over. Okay I got it why the heroine finds herself in this situation. It seemed like she was padding her word count . I stuck with the story because I like to read about dragons and I like the human dragon interaction story the author had but a weak heroine was no fun.
I made it through the second book in the series because the author has a great idea for a story. But I was tired of reading the same concept s over and over. Okay I got it why the heroine finds herself in this situation. It seemed like she was padding her word count . I stuck with the story because I like to read about dragons and I like the human dragon interaction story the author had but a weak heroine was no fun.
January 12, 2025
A delightful continuation to Mei Li's story. Time travel. Adventure. Important difficult-to-impossible tasks/quests. Magical problem solving. Dragon taming. Fun. Feel-good. Love!
(A much cleaner copy when it comes to typos/homonyms/word choice than any of her earlier books. Yay!)
(A much cleaner copy when it comes to typos/homonyms/word choice than any of her earlier books. Yay!)
August 20, 2023
Content:
Language: None.
Violence: High mild. There's a lot of fighting of demons/dragons/creatures in this. There is some blood, not graphic, burns, bruises, perilous situations etc.
Sexual: Low Moderate. There is a wedding night scene in this one that doesn't fade to black, but isn't graphically described. It mentions libido and 'learning how they like to be touched' and that one character now 'understands why people fixate on lovemaking'. The scene starts off with the two married people tugging each other's clothes off and saying they 'want each other'. Again, nothing is described past what I've mentioned here.
I like me a good time travel romance as much as the next sci fi/fantasy fan, and was quite happy to start this second installment in the series. I enjoyed seeing Shunlei as a young enthusiastic dragon who latches on to the first human to ever fully accept him: Mei Li. I can't help but feel, even though it's out-right stated, that their romance is rather forced. Shunlei falls for her simply because she's so incredibly supportive, accepting and confident he'll accomplish his goals for the dragons (of course because she already knows he does, which is cheating in my opinion). Mei Li is sort of sticking her head in the sand and is pretty oblivious because she convinces herself that Shunlei's wife is going to show up at any minute...ahem. yeah.
There are quite a few issues I have with the romance. One: age gap. I'm okay with age gaps if they don't creep over the 15 year mark. We all know at this point that Mei Li is going to return to future Shun Lei at some point and that's a 5000 year age gap. It makes me uncomfortable. And also, he's a dragon, that's his 'natural form' and the way it's handled is just...weird? Because it's stated in the book, that people don't know dragons can take human form, it just put the thought in my head and made me wince. And...that wedding night scene. It killed the book for me. I don't even like fade to black, and it didn't fade. Granted it wasn't erotic or graphic by ANY means. But I still don't need to know that Mei enjoyed herself or that her libido was perking up halfway through the wedding ceremony. It got an incredibly heavy sigh from me. Romance to me, is about emotional connection. The physical connection that comes after that emotional connection, or meeting of the minds, is something I have no business 'watching'. I don't like reading it in any way, shape, or form. Makes me feel like a creeper.
So, I might take a break before heading to the last book and finishing up the series. I'm just...disappointed. I need to cleanse my palate before going forward.
Language: None.
Violence: High mild. There's a lot of fighting of demons/dragons/creatures in this. There is some blood, not graphic, burns, bruises, perilous situations etc.
Sexual: Low Moderate. There is a wedding night scene in this one that doesn't fade to black, but isn't graphically described. It mentions libido and 'learning how they like to be touched' and that one character now 'understands why people fixate on lovemaking'. The scene starts off with the two married people tugging each other's clothes off and saying they 'want each other'. Again, nothing is described past what I've mentioned here.
I like me a good time travel romance as much as the next sci fi/fantasy fan, and was quite happy to start this second installment in the series. I enjoyed seeing Shunlei as a young enthusiastic dragon who latches on to the first human to ever fully accept him: Mei Li. I can't help but feel, even though it's out-right stated, that their romance is rather forced. Shunlei falls for her simply because she's so incredibly supportive, accepting and confident he'll accomplish his goals for the dragons (of course because she already knows he does, which is cheating in my opinion). Mei Li is sort of sticking her head in the sand and is pretty oblivious because she convinces herself that Shunlei's wife is going to show up at any minute...ahem. yeah.
There are quite a few issues I have with the romance. One: age gap. I'm okay with age gaps if they don't creep over the 15 year mark. We all know at this point that Mei Li is going to return to future Shun Lei at some point and that's a 5000 year age gap. It makes me uncomfortable. And also, he's a dragon, that's his 'natural form' and the way it's handled is just...weird? Because it's stated in the book, that people don't know dragons can take human form, it just put the thought in my head and made me wince. And...that wedding night scene. It killed the book for me. I don't even like fade to black, and it didn't fade. Granted it wasn't erotic or graphic by ANY means. But I still don't need to know that Mei enjoyed herself or that her libido was perking up halfway through the wedding ceremony. It got an incredibly heavy sigh from me. Romance to me, is about emotional connection. The physical connection that comes after that emotional connection, or meeting of the minds, is something I have no business 'watching'. I don't like reading it in any way, shape, or form. Makes me feel like a creeper.
So, I might take a break before heading to the last book and finishing up the series. I'm just...disappointed. I need to cleanse my palate before going forward.
August 17, 2021
Best Trilogy I have Read In Possibly Forever
I can not sing the praises of this trilogy or the author enough!
Grabs you from the start and doesn’t want to let go.
My only regret is the fact that the two so far, have been way too short to my liking. I do feel there’s a couple places she could have expanded upon, without dragging the story out. There would have been no need for fillers, as so many authors are prone to do. Especially in the world of Ebooks.
I had actually stopped reading any fantasy books involving dragons because I have been so disappointed and turned off by their lack of originality.
I am positively ecstatic that I didn’t allow my prejudice to stop me from picking this up.
I did feel the end was a little rushed on this one, and could easily have been expanded upon here as well, with no compromise to the integrity of the story.
I am immensely looking forward to the next book, yet I’m deeply saddened, knowing this wonderful story is about to come to an end. But as they say, all good things, must come to an end. And I’d much rather see it end, then to get dragged out and destroyed by unnecessary additions to the story.
Honor Raconteur has absolutely gained a new follower and fan, and so I take heart knowing there is more of her amazing writing skills to be enjoyed.
I can not sing the praises of this trilogy or the author enough!
Grabs you from the start and doesn’t want to let go.
My only regret is the fact that the two so far, have been way too short to my liking. I do feel there’s a couple places she could have expanded upon, without dragging the story out. There would have been no need for fillers, as so many authors are prone to do. Especially in the world of Ebooks.
I had actually stopped reading any fantasy books involving dragons because I have been so disappointed and turned off by their lack of originality.
I am positively ecstatic that I didn’t allow my prejudice to stop me from picking this up.
I did feel the end was a little rushed on this one, and could easily have been expanded upon here as well, with no compromise to the integrity of the story.
I am immensely looking forward to the next book, yet I’m deeply saddened, knowing this wonderful story is about to come to an end. But as they say, all good things, must come to an end. And I’d much rather see it end, then to get dragged out and destroyed by unnecessary additions to the story.
Honor Raconteur has absolutely gained a new follower and fan, and so I take heart knowing there is more of her amazing writing skills to be enjoyed.
June 10, 2023
It just gets better!!! For a middle book it's amazing!
This is a fantastic second book in the Time series. Let me explain why I loved it:
- The pacing is perfect. Everything moved well and I didn't feel rushed at all, even with the relationship.
- the continual world building is fantastic, you learn right along with the characters and each tidbit makes the book experience richer.
- I love seeing the foreshadowing from book one setting up everything for this book. This book had so many puzzle pieces clicking into place, while setting us up with more questions for book 3.
- seeing the magic all the time in this book was so fun. It's a bit whimsical while also having rules so it makes sense when it solves problems. Its a great magic system that I love
- SHUNLEI okay honestly. Who can't help but love this dragon? He's amazing and adorable. I love him and his character and seeing him develop in this book.
- Mei Li and her emotional decision she had to make. Beautifully done. I'm glad she took time to think things through, and I loved the writing surrounding that whole scene. So good.
- the Romance. All the heart eyes. I love that it's clean, with basically a fade to black scene at the end. Perfect bit of romance in this book that doesn't completely distract from the storyline but instead adds wonderfully to it.
This is a fantastic second book in the Time series. Let me explain why I loved it:
- The pacing is perfect. Everything moved well and I didn't feel rushed at all, even with the relationship.
- the continual world building is fantastic, you learn right along with the characters and each tidbit makes the book experience richer.
- I love seeing the foreshadowing from book one setting up everything for this book. This book had so many puzzle pieces clicking into place, while setting us up with more questions for book 3.
- seeing the magic all the time in this book was so fun. It's a bit whimsical while also having rules so it makes sense when it solves problems. Its a great magic system that I love
- SHUNLEI okay honestly. Who can't help but love this dragon? He's amazing and adorable. I love him and his character and seeing him develop in this book.
- Mei Li and her emotional decision she had to make. Beautifully done. I'm glad she took time to think things through, and I loved the writing surrounding that whole scene. So good.
- the Romance. All the heart eyes. I love that it's clean, with basically a fade to black scene at the end. Perfect bit of romance in this book that doesn't completely distract from the storyline but instead adds wonderfully to it.
December 24, 2023
This is the second of a series featuring mage Mai Lei and dragon Shunlei. In the first, Mai and Shunlei meet and work togheter, with a handful of others, to solfe magical problems in their world. It's exacerbated by the loss of virtually all the records that explain how to deal with the various imps, demons, and minor deities causing trouble. So Mai Lei decides to use a time travel spell to go into the past to recover the records. And that's where we start.
But Mai hasn't gone just a few years into the past, to before th records were lost, but, rather, 5000 years in the past to before when most of the records were even written. And about the first person she meats is a much younger Shunlei -- this is even before dragons and humans have become allies. Mai has to be very careful what she says, of course, but her burgeoning relationship with the young dragon helps her understand some things she'd taken for granted in her own time. AND, she knows she will have not just a few weeks, but many years to live in the past.
Again, she meets friends who treat each other with respect and work hard to help each other, which is refreshing. There's no dark secret or debilitating angst to deal with, just honest disagreements resolved reasonably. And, of course, she keeps learning more about the magical threats to her own time.
But Mai hasn't gone just a few years into the past, to before th records were lost, but, rather, 5000 years in the past to before when most of the records were even written. And about the first person she meats is a much younger Shunlei -- this is even before dragons and humans have become allies. Mai has to be very careful what she says, of course, but her burgeoning relationship with the young dragon helps her understand some things she'd taken for granted in her own time. AND, she knows she will have not just a few weeks, but many years to live in the past.
Again, she meets friends who treat each other with respect and work hard to help each other, which is refreshing. There's no dark secret or debilitating angst to deal with, just honest disagreements resolved reasonably. And, of course, she keeps learning more about the magical threats to her own time.
May 29, 2021
I had a hard time getting invested in this story. It's nearly impossible for a writer to maintain any sort of dramatic tension in a stable time-travel story where the main character knows that every problem will be solved /somehow or other/ (because the character memorized the historical records which said the problems were handled by her team, and here she is with the group to solve them, and the spell won't let her mess up the timeline.) There was no chance of any of the party members facing true adversity, so the tasks the characters handled felt more like they were working their way through a list of chores, rather than dealing with dangerous and terrifying magic. Also, Mei Li had a bit of an "Ayla" thing going on (the Clan of the Cave Bear character who invented LITERALLY EVERYTHING in those books) - all of her knowledge modern magics and sealing techniques made her the overpowered bearer of neatly gift-wrapped solutions.
I still adore the dragons, and the variety of magical problems were wonderfully described - I just wish there had been ANY uncertainty as to the outcomes. The only part of this story that wasn't predictable was that it ended far sooner than I expected it to. I hope book 3 can up the stakes again and throw us a curveball or two!
I still adore the dragons, and the variety of magical problems were wonderfully described - I just wish there had been ANY uncertainty as to the outcomes. The only part of this story that wasn't predictable was that it ended far sooner than I expected it to. I hope book 3 can up the stakes again and throw us a curveball or two!
August 8, 2020
Not much I can say about this book without spoiling the first, since it literally picks up with the last chapter, repeated as the first chapter of this book.
Why I started this book: Tomes Apprentice ended so abruptly, that I got whiplash.
Why I finished it: Interesting set up for a series, but I'm wondering how long this will last.
Why I started this book: Tomes Apprentice ended so abruptly, that I got whiplash.
Why I finished it: Interesting set up for a series, but I'm wondering how long this will last.
December 26, 2023
I am not a fan of time travel stories - very few turn out to be original or historically accurate. This one is both, within the context of the Kaleria universe. More than that, although the quest is serious, the author does not allow the characters to take themselves too seriously - unless that advances the story. I found the quest to be tiring, hilarious, thrilling, farcial, action-packed, silly, headache-inducing and generally as close to life as that kind of situation can get. I recommend this to young adult fans of Sharon Rose's Castle in the Wilde series or Megan Whalen Turner's Attolia series.
I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a copy from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 4, 2020
Great sequel
I love almost all of her books. She is a great author. This series is so fun. My only problem is that it is not being written fast enough. For people like me that are skeptical of 5 star reviews, I don't know the author and am in no way connected to her. I'm an avid reader and my son turned me on to her writing through Imagineer. If you like this book then pretty much all of her writing will resonate with you and you will be happy to have found a good author.
I love almost all of her books. She is a great author. This series is so fun. My only problem is that it is not being written fast enough. For people like me that are skeptical of 5 star reviews, I don't know the author and am in no way connected to her. I'm an avid reader and my son turned me on to her writing through Imagineer. If you like this book then pretty much all of her writing will resonate with you and you will be happy to have found a good author.
June 23, 2021
Second Book of Tomes
I enjoyed both books and eagerly await the third book. I usually rate books but rarely review them. Most reviews are helpful in getting me to read a few pages of the book to see if I like the authors writing style. I can usually tell if I am interested in a page or two. This author is good at hooking you and not having to resort to characters that you want to kill. I thoroughly enjoy her style, making me look forward to the next book in the arc.
I enjoyed both books and eagerly await the third book. I usually rate books but rarely review them. Most reviews are helpful in getting me to read a few pages of the book to see if I like the authors writing style. I can usually tell if I am interested in a page or two. This author is good at hooking you and not having to resort to characters that you want to kill. I thoroughly enjoy her style, making me look forward to the next book in the arc.
February 4, 2022
Much Better than Book 1
The problems I had with the last book in terms of inconsistent characterization and long episodes of thinking weren’t a problem in this book. I feel that Honor hit her stride in this one.
I did wish that more time passed by the end, but I’m glad the relationship between Mei Li and Shunwei progressed as far as it did. And their relationship makes a bit more sense in this book than it did in the last, though Shunwei seems a bit too childlike at times.
The problems I had with the last book in terms of inconsistent characterization and long episodes of thinking weren’t a problem in this book. I feel that Honor hit her stride in this one.
I did wish that more time passed by the end, but I’m glad the relationship between Mei Li and Shunwei progressed as far as it did. And their relationship makes a bit more sense in this book than it did in the last, though Shunwei seems a bit too childlike at times.
July 11, 2020
I love this story
I like the romance between Mei and Shunlai. Although I do think it is funny how long it takes Mei to realize what's going on.
The magic and action scenes are great too.
My only complaint is that this book seemed too short! It does end in a good place, but I want more story!
I like the romance between Mei and Shunlai. Although I do think it is funny how long it takes Mei to realize what's going on.
The magic and action scenes are great too.
My only complaint is that this book seemed too short! It does end in a good place, but I want more story!
July 31, 2020
Wonderful book
This is a truly lovely continuation of the first book in series. Mei Li is a great,well rounded character and her relationships with Shunlei and the rest of the team developing are fun to observe. Add some magical trouble for them to fight and it makes for a great magical adventure story. I can't wait to see what happens to them so next.
This is a truly lovely continuation of the first book in series. Mei Li is a great,well rounded character and her relationships with Shunlei and the rest of the team developing are fun to observe. Add some magical trouble for them to fight and it makes for a great magical adventure story. I can't wait to see what happens to them so next.
September 19, 2020
Extraordinary
So much fun experiencing the world with Mei & Shunlei. I love the magic, the very special dragon, the scholarship, battle buddies & the adventures. It's clean but not childish. The characters are diverse but not so monolithic - people who are as complex as anyone is - but doing heroic deeds in the midst of living their lives.
So much fun experiencing the world with Mei & Shunlei. I love the magic, the very special dragon, the scholarship, battle buddies & the adventures. It's clean but not childish. The characters are diverse but not so monolithic - people who are as complex as anyone is - but doing heroic deeds in the midst of living their lives.
October 17, 2020
Simply wonderful
Had just consumed book one and had to stop the world from turning, so I could read book two. I don't know how Honor can consistently keep writing excellent books. Have been impatiently waiting for the next Imagineer and now Tome three will have to be eagerly waited on. Good thing about COVID gives one enough time to read without interruptions.
Had just consumed book one and had to stop the world from turning, so I could read book two. I don't know how Honor can consistently keep writing excellent books. Have been impatiently waiting for the next Imagineer and now Tome three will have to be eagerly waited on. Good thing about COVID gives one enough time to read without interruptions.
July 12, 2021
Good (spoilers)
The story was good. I am glad that Mei Li finally realized that she was Shunlei’s wife. It took her forever to realize that, despite all of the hints that she had been given. As with the first book, the time travel aspect of this book doesn’t make any sense. I guess it’s better to just not question it.
The story was good. I am glad that Mei Li finally realized that she was Shunlei’s wife. It took her forever to realize that, despite all of the hints that she had been given. As with the first book, the time travel aspect of this book doesn’t make any sense. I guess it’s better to just not question it.
October 16, 2021
Traditional Honor Raconteur
The author’s fantasy tales are pleasant adventures and the characters always good guys or bad guys with an almost Western code of good behaviour and ethics.
This features dragons as well as mages, with time travel thrown in.
Very readable, enjoyable and without challenges or unnecessary violence.
The author’s fantasy tales are pleasant adventures and the characters always good guys or bad guys with an almost Western code of good behaviour and ethics.
This features dragons as well as mages, with time travel thrown in.
Very readable, enjoyable and without challenges or unnecessary violence.
July 13, 2020
Enjoyed the story
The author has written another fine story, which is to be expected. Since it’s been awhile since Tomes Apprentice came out, it took me a bit to get back into the story. I did notice a few word errors, but all in all this was a very enjoyable read.
The author has written another fine story, which is to be expected. Since it’s been awhile since Tomes Apprentice came out, it took me a bit to get back into the story. I did notice a few word errors, but all in all this was a very enjoyable read.
July 13, 2020
An amazing sequel
I loved this book so much. The cliffhanger from the first book resolves nicely and the interesting timekine. An absolute joy to read and I can't wait for the next
I loved this book so much. The cliffhanger from the first book resolves nicely and the interesting timekine. An absolute joy to read and I can't wait for the next
July 15, 2020
Awesomeness!
I LOVED it! Time travel, dragons, magic and more dragons. Did I mention dragons? Great job on the second book in this series. Now let’s see if we can get the little people in the author’s head to concentrate on Imagineers.🙃
I LOVED it! Time travel, dragons, magic and more dragons. Did I mention dragons? Great job on the second book in this series. Now let’s see if we can get the little people in the author’s head to concentrate on Imagineers.🙃
September 4, 2020
Some things are predictable
A trip will never be as short as you think. Love is often oblivious. Things happen for a reason. The only bad thing about this book is I have to wait for the next one. Looking forward to seeing old friends again in the next book.
A trip will never be as short as you think. Love is often oblivious. Things happen for a reason. The only bad thing about this book is I have to wait for the next one. Looking forward to seeing old friends again in the next book.
December 28, 2020
This book was the perfect sequel to the first. It confirmed some of my theories and answered questions nearly flawlessly. This series is definitely my favorite and this book only added to my love of it given to me by the first.
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