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The Rebellion Chronicles #3
Horsemen's War
It’s a dark day for the earth realms. Will it be the last?
Sorcerer Nate Garrett lost much in the battle that devastated Asgard, but the war against darkness is far from over. He’s spent a year searching for Arthur, hell-bent on stopping the evil leader of Avalon and rescuing his friend Tommy from his clutches. Nate’s investigation brings him to Washington, DC, where he finds the city under siege. Just when all hope seems lost, Layla Cassidy and her team arrive to join the fight, but Avalon’s deadly plan to conquer the earth realm is underway.
Meanwhile, Mordred is on a quest to find allies in the upcoming war against Avalon, hoping to find Arthur and stop him before it’s too late.
As the rebellion forces close in on Arthur, each of them know this could be their last fight. But with Arthur massing an unstoppable army of his own, will Nate’s fury be enough to defeat him once and for all?
Sorcerer Nate Garrett lost much in the battle that devastated Asgard, but the war against darkness is far from over. He’s spent a year searching for Arthur, hell-bent on stopping the evil leader of Avalon and rescuing his friend Tommy from his clutches. Nate’s investigation brings him to Washington, DC, where he finds the city under siege. Just when all hope seems lost, Layla Cassidy and her team arrive to join the fight, but Avalon’s deadly plan to conquer the earth realm is underway.
Meanwhile, Mordred is on a quest to find allies in the upcoming war against Avalon, hoping to find Arthur and stop him before it’s too late.
As the rebellion forces close in on Arthur, each of them know this could be their last fight. But with Arthur massing an unstoppable army of his own, will Nate’s fury be enough to defeat him once and for all?
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35 books1,901 followersSteve is a bestselling author of Urban Fantasy. His book, Scorched Shadows, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Award for best novel.
Steve was born in a small village called Mexborough, South Yorkshire, but now lives with his wife and three young daughters in Southampton
Steve was born in a small village called Mexborough, South Yorkshire, but now lives with his wife and three young daughters in Southampton
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December 12, 2020
Of the trilogy of novels that have closed out this series, this is easily the best, but unfortunately that isn’t saying much.
This was not the ending I hoped for when the Hellequin Chronicles ended with Scorched shadows. That was a series of 7 books that were all incredibly enjoyable and well written. Most of all, they firmly set up Nate as the protagonist of this series and set up the promises that needed to be kept in the books that followed. Since then, it has felt like the author has just been diluting down the great story he had written until we eventually get to this weak final instalment.
We finish this series with three protagonists and a large number of important secondary characters. With every new character that was introduced into a position of importance, there was less time available to make them as important to the series as they needed to be to compete with Nate, and therefore less importance in this reader’s eyes. The result of this is that when they start to close out the story arcs that were begun in the earlier novels, there was less of an emotional impact for each event.
This becomes a major problem when it turns out that this series has been diluted down so much that Nate only actually closes out one important story arc (that I can think of) himself, leaving everything else to the other characters. This means that of the 3 protagonists in this series, the one that has been the overarching protagonist for the majority of these books actually had the least to do.
Even JK Rowling understood that when all was said and done, it needed to be Harry at the heart of the events that actually mattered to the series. Sure the other characters had things to do, but Harry was the focal point of the story and therefore the most important things were up to Harry to take the lead in. This is why Hermione never actually rises to primary protagonist status despite overshadowing Harry throughout the entire series. While she was always the better and more capable wizard, she was not the protagonist and therefore to get full emotional impact and fulfil the promises of the series, Harry was always at the heart of every climax.
Over the years of reading this series I have been dying to see the following things:
- Nate facing off with Merlin and making him pay for everything that he has been put through over all of these novels
- Nate facing off with Arthur for the same reason
- Nate facing off with Hera for the same reasons
- There’s actually a whole list of these but I think you get my point.
My final thing I’ve wanted to see throughout this series is Nate fulfilling his potential. Throughout the entire series we have been promised him becoming something that is so much more than what we have seen, and this is the biggest disappointment to me. The half a chapter where he ‘realises’ that potential was simply not enough to fully explore why his was a story that needed to be told and to live up to the promises of the series.
So overall, this was a big disappointment to me. I shouldn’t be surprised as I haven’t enjoyed anything the author has written since he finished the Hellequin chronicles, but I’ve been holding out hope that there might be something that could be rescued from this mess. I think this is where me and this author part ways as I assign this series to the company of so many fantasy series that could have been great if only they could stick the landing.
As a final point, if you want to see what it looks like when a similar series delivers on the promises set up by it’s author in a truly satisfying way, check out the latest Alex Verus book, and that series as a whole. It’s well worth a read.
This was not the ending I hoped for when the Hellequin Chronicles ended with Scorched shadows. That was a series of 7 books that were all incredibly enjoyable and well written. Most of all, they firmly set up Nate as the protagonist of this series and set up the promises that needed to be kept in the books that followed. Since then, it has felt like the author has just been diluting down the great story he had written until we eventually get to this weak final instalment.
We finish this series with three protagonists and a large number of important secondary characters. With every new character that was introduced into a position of importance, there was less time available to make them as important to the series as they needed to be to compete with Nate, and therefore less importance in this reader’s eyes. The result of this is that when they start to close out the story arcs that were begun in the earlier novels, there was less of an emotional impact for each event.
This becomes a major problem when it turns out that this series has been diluted down so much that Nate only actually closes out one important story arc (that I can think of) himself, leaving everything else to the other characters. This means that of the 3 protagonists in this series, the one that has been the overarching protagonist for the majority of these books actually had the least to do.
Even JK Rowling understood that when all was said and done, it needed to be Harry at the heart of the events that actually mattered to the series. Sure the other characters had things to do, but Harry was the focal point of the story and therefore the most important things were up to Harry to take the lead in. This is why Hermione never actually rises to primary protagonist status despite overshadowing Harry throughout the entire series. While she was always the better and more capable wizard, she was not the protagonist and therefore to get full emotional impact and fulfil the promises of the series, Harry was always at the heart of every climax.
Over the years of reading this series I have been dying to see the following things:
- Nate facing off with Merlin and making him pay for everything that he has been put through over all of these novels
- Nate facing off with Arthur for the same reason
- Nate facing off with Hera for the same reasons
- There’s actually a whole list of these but I think you get my point.
My final thing I’ve wanted to see throughout this series is Nate fulfilling his potential. Throughout the entire series we have been promised him becoming something that is so much more than what we have seen, and this is the biggest disappointment to me. The half a chapter where he ‘realises’ that potential was simply not enough to fully explore why his was a story that needed to be told and to live up to the promises of the series.
So overall, this was a big disappointment to me. I shouldn’t be surprised as I haven’t enjoyed anything the author has written since he finished the Hellequin chronicles, but I’ve been holding out hope that there might be something that could be rescued from this mess. I think this is where me and this author part ways as I assign this series to the company of so many fantasy series that could have been great if only they could stick the landing.
As a final point, if you want to see what it looks like when a similar series delivers on the promises set up by it’s author in a truly satisfying way, check out the latest Alex Verus book, and that series as a whole. It’s well worth a read.
March 14, 2024
Horsemen's War
By Steve McHugh
The last book in the trilogy and it wraps up everything perfectly! Lots of action, battles, magic, and terrific fantasy.
By Steve McHugh
The last book in the trilogy and it wraps up everything perfectly! Lots of action, battles, magic, and terrific fantasy.
December 2, 2020
So, we’ve reached the end of the line for this truly epic series with Horsemen’s War. I’ve been equal parts excited beyond measure, and gutted because I know it’s the end. I am desperately clinging on to hope that we’ll get more from Nate and this universe in the future...well, that and I’m already onto to book 5 of The Hellequin Chronicles (which will be closely followed by The Avalon Chronicles and the rest of The Rebellion Chronicles), Lies Ripped Open, in my umpteenth re-read. It’s a world that has truly become somewhere I can retreat to and happily forget everything else. Steve McHugh has cemented his place as my favourite author with this book. To be able to handle such a big universe, with a huge cast of characters, and to end a thirteen book series so well shows how talented he is. I recommend his books whenever I get the opportunity, and have helped a number of people fall in love with his writing.
Once again this book has multiple narrators, but still manages to be coherent and not overwhelming. Nate is still the primary narrator, with Mordred and Layla narrating smaller sections as McHugh juggles battles across different realms, on multiple fronts. Most of our favourite characters get a look in, but because McHugh, and Nate, have such a massive job in this book we may not get as much as we’d love. Worry not though, the same humour and relationships are here, and we are swept along at a rip roaring pace to a great finale.
What stood out to me in this book, and I suspect I may notice this in my current re-read as I get later through the books, is a growing anger towards the world we have been living in. Many times throughout the book I felt myself cheering at the confrontation of misogyny and privilege, power and cruelty. I happened to be reading this while the US Presidential Election was rumbling on and I felt that many of my feelings towards the process, and my feelings about this awful year in general, were echoed here. It honestly pulled me in even deeper than usual, and I loved how real it felt in consequence. Other readers may take different things away, as is the way with all books and their readers, but this truly resonated with me, and impressed me greatly.
I’ve said in previous reviews that one of the reasons I love to read McHugh’s books is the lack of objectification, of anyone. Nobody, male, female or fox (oh how I love that fox-man), is described or boiled down to their sexual attributes and it is still so refreshing to read. McHugh doesn’t over describe either, so while we may get a short description to refresh our memories, we aren’t regaled with paragraphs of useless fluff. It means that he is able to pack in so much more plot and character development, while still being able to paint the picture he wishes.
I won’t get into the plot. I don’t want to spoil anything, because it is worth going into the book blind and truly enjoying the conclusion McHugh has created for his world. Suffice to say that the only complaint I have is that it’s over.
Once again this book has multiple narrators, but still manages to be coherent and not overwhelming. Nate is still the primary narrator, with Mordred and Layla narrating smaller sections as McHugh juggles battles across different realms, on multiple fronts. Most of our favourite characters get a look in, but because McHugh, and Nate, have such a massive job in this book we may not get as much as we’d love. Worry not though, the same humour and relationships are here, and we are swept along at a rip roaring pace to a great finale.
What stood out to me in this book, and I suspect I may notice this in my current re-read as I get later through the books, is a growing anger towards the world we have been living in. Many times throughout the book I felt myself cheering at the confrontation of misogyny and privilege, power and cruelty. I happened to be reading this while the US Presidential Election was rumbling on and I felt that many of my feelings towards the process, and my feelings about this awful year in general, were echoed here. It honestly pulled me in even deeper than usual, and I loved how real it felt in consequence. Other readers may take different things away, as is the way with all books and their readers, but this truly resonated with me, and impressed me greatly.
I’ve said in previous reviews that one of the reasons I love to read McHugh’s books is the lack of objectification, of anyone. Nobody, male, female or fox (oh how I love that fox-man), is described or boiled down to their sexual attributes and it is still so refreshing to read. McHugh doesn’t over describe either, so while we may get a short description to refresh our memories, we aren’t regaled with paragraphs of useless fluff. It means that he is able to pack in so much more plot and character development, while still being able to paint the picture he wishes.
I won’t get into the plot. I don’t want to spoil anything, because it is worth going into the book blind and truly enjoying the conclusion McHugh has created for his world. Suffice to say that the only complaint I have is that it’s over.
January 24, 2021
The perfect ending to one of my favorite series... 😊
November 24, 2020
This book is nothing short of a masterpiece.
The book starts off at a rapid pace and I'm shocked and pleased to say, that there were no points where it slowed down and felt like filler.
This book brings to an end a really long and twisting series, that I stumbled across so many years ago.
You can tell Steve's writing and editing have really developed along the series and with so many elements in this book (it switches POV from chapter to chapter, which can be tricky to pull off well).
I don't want to even risk one tiny bit of spoilers, but you will cheer every bad guys death and weep with every allies passing.
This is one of a few times where the author got the ending right and didn't leave me feeling angry at the ending!
The book starts off at a rapid pace and I'm shocked and pleased to say, that there were no points where it slowed down and felt like filler.
This book brings to an end a really long and twisting series, that I stumbled across so many years ago.
You can tell Steve's writing and editing have really developed along the series and with so many elements in this book (it switches POV from chapter to chapter, which can be tricky to pull off well).
I don't want to even risk one tiny bit of spoilers, but you will cheer every bad guys death and weep with every allies passing.
This is one of a few times where the author got the ending right and didn't leave me feeling angry at the ending!
December 5, 2020
Let me first say that this is not a book that you should pick up and read if you are not already invested in this series. Will you be able to figure things out? Probably. But, it will make a whole heck of a lot more sense if you have a little more history. This book states that it is book 3 in the Rebellion Chronicles, but what you might not know is there are 3 total series that chronicle the life of Nathanial Garrett and the fight with Avalon. There are 6 books in the Hellequin Chronicles and I think 3 books in the Avalon Chronicles. So, this is the 13th book and I think the FINAL book in the fight of Nate and his gang against Arthur and the evil Avalon. 13 books. And there is lots and lots of history that get us to this point.
Okay, about this book. This book is done with a couple of different POV's. We have Nate, of course, and Layla Cassidy (who was kind of the main focus of The Avalon Chronicles) and Mordred - or should I say King Mordred? The only way I can think of to describe this book is that this is it. The big fight, the finale. There are a LOT of characters in this book. Since it is the finale, Steve McHugh has brought everyone to the fight. There is a glossary in the front of the book and I took one look at that and thought, "wow, that's a lot of people". But, it is nice to see everyone come together to try to defeat the Big Bad. And what a fight it was.
Without giving away any spoilers, 95% of this book is a battle. Granted, not the same battle, but there is fighting on different realms - some at the same times, some not. To me, I could have done with a little less fighting. What I enjoyed was seeing the relationships - some that have been through the fire - that have developed over the many years. I mean, look at Nate and Mordred - the bitterest of enemies for so long (and another example of not being able to fully understand everything that is going on without the history of the previous books), and now, the closest of friends. Relationships I think, to me were the cornerstone of what kept readers coming back for more, especially when it looked like there was no hope.
So, if you have been a reader of this series, this is a must read. This is what everything has been leading up to. Was it everything I could have hoped for? Yes and no. It is the end of an era, which is good, but if I could have one wish, it would have been a little less battle. But, I signed up for this in the beginning and I kept reading knowing that eventually there was going to be a battle between Merlin, Mordred, Arthur and Nate (along with everyone else). And it lived up to the hype.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. My opinions are entirely my own.
Okay, about this book. This book is done with a couple of different POV's. We have Nate, of course, and Layla Cassidy (who was kind of the main focus of The Avalon Chronicles) and Mordred - or should I say King Mordred? The only way I can think of to describe this book is that this is it. The big fight, the finale. There are a LOT of characters in this book. Since it is the finale, Steve McHugh has brought everyone to the fight. There is a glossary in the front of the book and I took one look at that and thought, "wow, that's a lot of people". But, it is nice to see everyone come together to try to defeat the Big Bad. And what a fight it was.
Without giving away any spoilers, 95% of this book is a battle. Granted, not the same battle, but there is fighting on different realms - some at the same times, some not. To me, I could have done with a little less fighting. What I enjoyed was seeing the relationships - some that have been through the fire - that have developed over the many years. I mean, look at Nate and Mordred - the bitterest of enemies for so long (and another example of not being able to fully understand everything that is going on without the history of the previous books), and now, the closest of friends. Relationships I think, to me were the cornerstone of what kept readers coming back for more, especially when it looked like there was no hope.
So, if you have been a reader of this series, this is a must read. This is what everything has been leading up to. Was it everything I could have hoped for? Yes and no. It is the end of an era, which is good, but if I could have one wish, it would have been a little less battle. But, I signed up for this in the beginning and I kept reading knowing that eventually there was going to be a battle between Merlin, Mordred, Arthur and Nate (along with everyone else). And it lived up to the hype.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. My opinions are entirely my own.
December 30, 2020
*Source* Publisher
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 4.0
*Thoughts*
Horseman's War is the third and final installment in author Steve McHugh's The Rebellion Chronicles. This book also wraps up the authors long string of series going back to the Hellequin Chronicles and the Avalon Chronicles. Let me just reiterate that for readers who haven't started these series. This is not a standalone. This is book 3 in the Rebellion Chronicles. There are 7 books in the Hellequin Chronicles and 3 books in the Avalon Chronicles which is mostly Layla’s series. So, this is the 13th and FINAL book in the fight of Nate and his gang against Arthur and the evil Avalon who is close to claiming all the known worlds.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 4.0
*Thoughts*
Horseman's War is the third and final installment in author Steve McHugh's The Rebellion Chronicles. This book also wraps up the authors long string of series going back to the Hellequin Chronicles and the Avalon Chronicles. Let me just reiterate that for readers who haven't started these series. This is not a standalone. This is book 3 in the Rebellion Chronicles. There are 7 books in the Hellequin Chronicles and 3 books in the Avalon Chronicles which is mostly Layla’s series. So, this is the 13th and FINAL book in the fight of Nate and his gang against Arthur and the evil Avalon who is close to claiming all the known worlds.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
December 6, 2020
5 stars all the way a great book and a wonderful series I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes urban fanasty
November 17, 2020
The end of the story arc was an intense adrenalin dump. Non stop action in the war with Arthur. Very satisfying end with all storylines tied up. I really enjoyed it, and now I can catch my breath. A stellar series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC from Netgalley.
November 12, 2020
A fantastic end to a series of stories full of drama and tension filled action. All the main characters had their moment to shine and the villains all got the ending they deserved.
March 27, 2021
What a Horrible Book for Ending this Series ...
Jesus ...
Book one was excellent. But quite frankly as the series progressed they simply got worse! This last book really proves that the author was bored & just wanted to finish & move on ...
Which is a bloody shame!
As per the last five or so books again this was poorly written & reminds me of a bright 11 or 12 year old writing this series & not an adult author - it’s a horrific read in places & whoever was proof reading this was obviously just as bored with this series or was sleeping with the author!
It is quite frankly horrific!
This final book is confusing, the story jumps around everywhere like it was written on the fly with no planning. Action sequences & to an extent some of the storyline just doesn’t make sense. You re-read whole sections or pages two or three times & or still doesn’t make sense!
Their author still writes like a kiddie with lots of AND this, AND that AND the other ... and, and, and, and, and.
Characters do lots of running too still! They ran here, the jogged to the next location, he ran at full pelt ...
As for Nate having gained in power ... where?
He seems to have the DC comics TV series handicap where they get their arse handed to them a lot until just right at the end! There were so many ways he could have taken Arthur ... but again zero creativity from the author!
God I could go on about the poor Tommy arc! What happened to the Wraith & what was that crap about pushing a sphere of magic into Nate !?!!
If you haven’t read the series don’t bother as this book is just the final nail in the coffin & what started out as decent but is now just pure cr*p!
Jesus ...
Book one was excellent. But quite frankly as the series progressed they simply got worse! This last book really proves that the author was bored & just wanted to finish & move on ...
Which is a bloody shame!
As per the last five or so books again this was poorly written & reminds me of a bright 11 or 12 year old writing this series & not an adult author - it’s a horrific read in places & whoever was proof reading this was obviously just as bored with this series or was sleeping with the author!
It is quite frankly horrific!
This final book is confusing, the story jumps around everywhere like it was written on the fly with no planning. Action sequences & to an extent some of the storyline just doesn’t make sense. You re-read whole sections or pages two or three times & or still doesn’t make sense!
Their author still writes like a kiddie with lots of AND this, AND that AND the other ... and, and, and, and, and.
Characters do lots of running too still! They ran here, the jogged to the next location, he ran at full pelt ...
As for Nate having gained in power ... where?
He seems to have the DC comics TV series handicap where they get their arse handed to them a lot until just right at the end! There were so many ways he could have taken Arthur ... but again zero creativity from the author!
God I could go on about the poor Tommy arc! What happened to the Wraith & what was that crap about pushing a sphere of magic into Nate !?!!
If you haven’t read the series don’t bother as this book is just the final nail in the coffin & what started out as decent but is now just pure cr*p!
May 4, 2021
I skimmed it because there was nothing to actually read but I have come this far so I have to reach the last page.
Last 6 books (2 trilogies) felt like they have been written by different author than the one who wrote Hellequin Chronical. Strong emotions were never the authors strong suit but building a story was, but these books lost even that. It seemed like check box was being ticked of instead story moving stragically.
Last 6 books (2 trilogies) felt like they have been written by different author than the one who wrote Hellequin Chronical. Strong emotions were never the authors strong suit but building a story was, but these books lost even that. It seemed like check box was being ticked of instead story moving stragically.
December 20, 2020
With Horsemen's War, the fight against the tyranny and suppression of Avalon that started in the fabulous Hellequin Chronicles comes to an epic conclusion. I have adored the characters that have been with Nate and I'll miss them so much!
The book starts with a heartfelt moment between Nate and Tommy, in 1798 Virginia, USA. I love Steve McHugh writing style. His handling of huge cast is amazing and I love how he seamlessly incorporates the past into the present to develop the story marks him as a talented author.
Another thing about McHugh is that he writes great action scene and the Horsemen's War is full of it. At times it just felt too much. I know the stakes - It's the last stand of the Rebellion against the might of Avalon. Arthur has very nearly established himself as the sovereign ruler of all realms and anyone who shows even slightest bit of resistance is ruthlessly executed. However, I felt the action scenes were too drawn out at times. It made our heroes look a bit weak. They all can't seem to catch a break. The nonstop action made interaction between characters rushed. They were either rushing to fight someone or rushing to help a friend fight someone. Hopping from one destination to another. I missed the connection between the cast that I've very much enjoyed in the other books.
Like the other books in the Rebellion Chronicles the story is told from three perspectives - Nate, Mordred and Layla. For me, it has always been about Nate and his point of view.
Mordred starred as a despicable creature in the Hellequin Chronicles but later redeemed himself. I never thought I would remotely feel any sympathy for him. But that's how amazing a storyteller McHugh is, he totally turned my feelings towards Mordred.
Layla, sadly have been my least favorite and seems like it will remain that way. I never connected with her.
The bulk of the story is told from Nate's perspective. I was also sad about how less Tommy had to contribute. Even after reading the epilogue the story somehow felt unfinished to me. Or I might be feeling that way because I'm not ready to let go of Nate and friends. I will sorely miss them so this last book is a bittersweet read for me.
Lastly, Steve McHugh mentioned that he has finished Nate's story where Arthur is concerned and will hopefully one day return to this world to write more. Until that happens I'm going to live wishing everyday to read about Nate and the gang again. Also I'm looking forward to what new treat he has in store for us.
The book starts with a heartfelt moment between Nate and Tommy, in 1798 Virginia, USA. I love Steve McHugh writing style. His handling of huge cast is amazing and I love how he seamlessly incorporates the past into the present to develop the story marks him as a talented author.
Another thing about McHugh is that he writes great action scene and the Horsemen's War is full of it. At times it just felt too much. I know the stakes - It's the last stand of the Rebellion against the might of Avalon. Arthur has very nearly established himself as the sovereign ruler of all realms and anyone who shows even slightest bit of resistance is ruthlessly executed. However, I felt the action scenes were too drawn out at times. It made our heroes look a bit weak. They all can't seem to catch a break. The nonstop action made interaction between characters rushed. They were either rushing to fight someone or rushing to help a friend fight someone. Hopping from one destination to another. I missed the connection between the cast that I've very much enjoyed in the other books.
Like the other books in the Rebellion Chronicles the story is told from three perspectives - Nate, Mordred and Layla. For me, it has always been about Nate and his point of view.
Mordred starred as a despicable creature in the Hellequin Chronicles but later redeemed himself. I never thought I would remotely feel any sympathy for him. But that's how amazing a storyteller McHugh is, he totally turned my feelings towards Mordred.
Layla, sadly have been my least favorite and seems like it will remain that way. I never connected with her.
The bulk of the story is told from Nate's perspective. I was also sad about how less Tommy had to contribute. Even after reading the epilogue the story somehow felt unfinished to me. Or I might be feeling that way because I'm not ready to let go of Nate and friends. I will sorely miss them so this last book is a bittersweet read for me.
Lastly, Steve McHugh mentioned that he has finished Nate's story where Arthur is concerned and will hopefully one day return to this world to write more. Until that happens I'm going to live wishing everyday to read about Nate and the gang again. Also I'm looking forward to what new treat he has in store for us.
November 22, 2020
Every saga must end. I started reading Steve McHugh with the Crimes Against Magic
The Hellequin Chronicles, Book 1 back in 2016. I've been an admitted fan ever since. When I read the afterward from Steve in the book where talks about how hard it was to truly close this chapter in his writing life, I agreed with him as a reader. Four years after I started the first book, I've gone through all three of the interrelated series. I start this review by acknowledging that I'm a fan and have been for a number of years. When given the opportunity to read the Horsemen's War as an advanced reading copy, I jumped at the opportunity because I have been such a huge fan of the series.
Thankfully, the final book in this series doesn't let you down. Whether you're wanting to find out what's going on with Nate, Layla, Modred, or Tommy, this book is going to do a good job wrapping up all of the open questions from the previous books in the series.
I don't want to give anything away in my review, but there are definitely a few twists and turns that you won't be ready for, but thankfully Remy will always be there with a quick quip to make you laugh out loud while ready.
I can't encourage people who are fans of Urban Fantasy enough to read this series. This last book puts a great ending on an amazing series. I definitely will miss reading about this specific set of characters, but I think it ends the way it should end.
The Hellequin Chronicles, Book 1 back in 2016. I've been an admitted fan ever since. When I read the afterward from Steve in the book where talks about how hard it was to truly close this chapter in his writing life, I agreed with him as a reader. Four years after I started the first book, I've gone through all three of the interrelated series. I start this review by acknowledging that I'm a fan and have been for a number of years. When given the opportunity to read the Horsemen's War as an advanced reading copy, I jumped at the opportunity because I have been such a huge fan of the series.
Thankfully, the final book in this series doesn't let you down. Whether you're wanting to find out what's going on with Nate, Layla, Modred, or Tommy, this book is going to do a good job wrapping up all of the open questions from the previous books in the series.
I don't want to give anything away in my review, but there are definitely a few twists and turns that you won't be ready for, but thankfully Remy will always be there with a quick quip to make you laugh out loud while ready.
I can't encourage people who are fans of Urban Fantasy enough to read this series. This last book puts a great ending on an amazing series. I definitely will miss reading about this specific set of characters, but I think it ends the way it should end.
December 27, 2020
A solid 4.5 stars. It misses out on the 5 star rating due to the not so satisfying ending of some of the main bad guys.
March 4, 2021
A satisfying ending to a good seriea
January 7, 2021
Good ending to the series. Drug on a tiny bit in the middle, but overall satisfying.
December 17, 2020
The conclusion to the long Avalon war series that started with McHugh's Hellequin series (7 books), the Avalon Chronicles (3 books), and the Rebellion Chronicles (3 books) (along with a number of novellas).
Like the most recent entries in the series, this one involves three protagonists -- Mordred, Layla, and Nate -- but Nate is the more equal pig here. The book is almost all battle scenes, culminating in a final fight between Nate and Arthur. Readers of the entire series will likely find it a breathless and satisfying conclusion.
Like the most recent entries in the series, this one involves three protagonists -- Mordred, Layla, and Nate -- but Nate is the more equal pig here. The book is almost all battle scenes, culminating in a final fight between Nate and Arthur. Readers of the entire series will likely find it a breathless and satisfying conclusion.
April 3, 2021
I’m glad I finished out the series but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the others.
I became hooked on the hellequin chronicles, the depth of character development, the back stories, mix of skills I wasn’t familiar with, seeing so many worlds (god from Olympia, Greece etc mixing with shifters, magic users etc) not to mention the twists and turns. Then we had the spins off where we followed Layla’s and her friends journey.
Through all of this we were building towards the final showdown with Avalon and Arthur and boy did we get that.
We follow Nate as his magic returns, Mordred as he steps into his destiny and Layla as she holds it all together. Surprisingly I found this dynamic worked well. After all they were a team each handing different aspects of the fight.
But there was TOO much happening at once without the richness we had in other books. Almost like the author wanted to get all the remaining plot ideas out there regardless of how weak/left of field. This meant we jumped from one thing to another overly quickly. If we took out 1/3 of these “storyline’s” then this series could have been on par with the earlier series.
For example Nate is reunited with his father - we don’t see the actual reunion but pick up at some point down the road, same for his mother, the children - after a brief “surprise” they are packed off the shadow falls then forgotten about till the fighting is over. Men as protective as Nate and Tommy couldn’t forget that easily especially when Shadowfalls is attacked by hordes. I understand Tommy’s captured isn’t really covered but the ending is confusing one minute he’s attaching Nate them saving him. Not to mention the appearance of Judgement, War & bizarrely Nate monster in human form etc
Perhaps I’ve become overly jaded with the series.
I got the series through kindle unlimited so had the pleasure of listening to the narrator, they were fabulous. I liked how they stayed true to the different accents through the series and shifts (Diana in human and shifter form sounds different), that’s a long time to stay consistent.
I became hooked on the hellequin chronicles, the depth of character development, the back stories, mix of skills I wasn’t familiar with, seeing so many worlds (god from Olympia, Greece etc mixing with shifters, magic users etc) not to mention the twists and turns. Then we had the spins off where we followed Layla’s and her friends journey.
Through all of this we were building towards the final showdown with Avalon and Arthur and boy did we get that.
We follow Nate as his magic returns, Mordred as he steps into his destiny and Layla as she holds it all together. Surprisingly I found this dynamic worked well. After all they were a team each handing different aspects of the fight.
But there was TOO much happening at once without the richness we had in other books. Almost like the author wanted to get all the remaining plot ideas out there regardless of how weak/left of field. This meant we jumped from one thing to another overly quickly. If we took out 1/3 of these “storyline’s” then this series could have been on par with the earlier series.
For example Nate is reunited with his father - we don’t see the actual reunion but pick up at some point down the road, same for his mother, the children - after a brief “surprise” they are packed off the shadow falls then forgotten about till the fighting is over. Men as protective as Nate and Tommy couldn’t forget that easily especially when Shadowfalls is attacked by hordes. I understand Tommy’s captured isn’t really covered but the ending is confusing one minute he’s attaching Nate them saving him. Not to mention the appearance of Judgement, War & bizarrely Nate monster in human form etc
Perhaps I’ve become overly jaded with the series.
I got the series through kindle unlimited so had the pleasure of listening to the narrator, they were fabulous. I liked how they stayed true to the different accents through the series and shifts (Diana in human and shifter form sounds different), that’s a long time to stay consistent.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2021
A perfect ending to an amazing series.
Thank you Steve for this fantastic finale to thr Rebellion trilogy. It has been a whirlwind story starting at Crimes Against Magic and ending here. This story has it all: action , adventure, humor, pathos, drama, and phenomenal writing. Thank you for giving us such an incredible adventure. I can't wait for your next story. I know you're just getting started.
Thank you Steve for this fantastic finale to thr Rebellion trilogy. It has been a whirlwind story starting at Crimes Against Magic and ending here. This story has it all: action , adventure, humor, pathos, drama, and phenomenal writing. Thank you for giving us such an incredible adventure. I can't wait for your next story. I know you're just getting started.
April 2, 2021
It's over and the good guys won. Of course, there was no doubt because this was a formulaic fill in the blank rip off of the worst kind.
There were no surprises. Most of the good guys survived and all the bad guys died. Everyone pretty much got their happy endings.
The whole series in one big cliché. People like Layla overcoming obstacles to become basically a superhero. Nate fulfilling his destiny by killing Arthur. Mordred getting revenge by killing Merlin. Nate and Selene bringing new life into a world wracked by death.
The only real problem, other than the book series being predictable as all get go, is the author's treatment of Tommy. He was one of the few characters that actually had some depth and the author goes and leaves Tommy's situation unresolved.
My biggest complaint is how everything is ripped like paper. His claws ripped through the stone like paper. Her blade tore through the enemy like paper. I really wanted to do a word search and fine out exactly how many times he used the phrase in the series. I'm betting hundreds.
Don't waste your time.
There were no surprises. Most of the good guys survived and all the bad guys died. Everyone pretty much got their happy endings.
The whole series in one big cliché. People like Layla overcoming obstacles to become basically a superhero. Nate fulfilling his destiny by killing Arthur. Mordred getting revenge by killing Merlin. Nate and Selene bringing new life into a world wracked by death.
The only real problem, other than the book series being predictable as all get go, is the author's treatment of Tommy. He was one of the few characters that actually had some depth and the author goes and leaves Tommy's situation unresolved.
My biggest complaint is how everything is ripped like paper. His claws ripped through the stone like paper. Her blade tore through the enemy like paper. I really wanted to do a word search and fine out exactly how many times he used the phrase in the series. I'm betting hundreds.
Don't waste your time.
August 17, 2022
Wow this book took me way too long to read.
I was disappointed where I really shouldn't have been.
The series is addictive and I loved the Hellequin series, but it was struggling to keep up for some time, even though there are parts that I absolutely loved.
This book read as one big fight scene. And I'm all for a good fight scene, but story is very important. The lack of emotion really let it down.
But it closed off all the loose ends ( I think ) and deserves the 3 stars of "I liked it"
Goodbye Nate
I was disappointed where I really shouldn't have been.
The series is addictive and I loved the Hellequin series, but it was struggling to keep up for some time, even though there are parts that I absolutely loved.
This book read as one big fight scene. And I'm all for a good fight scene, but story is very important. The lack of emotion really let it down.
But it closed off all the loose ends ( I think ) and deserves the 3 stars of "I liked it"
Goodbye Nate
November 15, 2020
Let me first say that this is not a book that you should pick up and read if you are not already invested in this series. Will you be able to figure things out? Probably. But, it will make a whole heck of a lot more sense if you have a little more history. This book states that it is book 3 in the Rebellion Chronicles, but what you might not know is there are 3 total series that chronicle the life of Nathanial Garrett and the fight with Avalon. There are 6 books in the Hellequin Chronicles and I think 3 books in the Avalon Chronicles. So, this is the 13th book and I think the FINAL book in the fight of Nate and his gang against Arthur and the evil Avalon. 13 books. And there is lots and lots of history that get us to this point.
Okay, about this book. This book is done with a couple of different POV's. We have Nate, of course, and Layla Cassidy (who was kind of the main focus of The Avalon Chronicles) and Mordred - or should I say King Mordred? The only way I can think of to describe this book is that this is it. The big fight, the finale. There are a LOT of characters in this book. Since it is the finale, Steve McHugh has brought everyone to the fight. There is a glossary in the front of the book and I took one look at that and thought, "wow, that's a lot of people". But, it is nice to see everyone come together to try to defeat the Big Bad. And what a fight it was.
Without giving away any spoilers, 95% of this book is a battle. Granted, not the same battle, but there is fighting on different realms - some at the same times, some not. To me, I could have done with a little less fighting. What I enjoyed was seeing the relationships - some that have been through the fire - that have developed over the many years. I mean, look at Nate and Mordred - the bitterest of enemies for so long (and another example of not being able to fully understand everything that is going on without the history of the previous books), and now, the closest of friends. Relationships I think, to me were the cornerstone of what kept readers coming back for more, especially when it looked like there was no hope.
So, if you have been a reader of this series, this is a must read. This is what everything has been leading up to. Was it everything I could have hoped for? Yes and no. It is the end of an era, which is good, but if I could have one wish, it would have been a little less battle. But, I signed up for this in the beginning and I kept reading knowing that eventually there was going to be a battle between Merlin, Mordred, Arthur and Nate (along with everyone else). And it lived up to the hype.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. My opinions are entirely my own.
Okay, about this book. This book is done with a couple of different POV's. We have Nate, of course, and Layla Cassidy (who was kind of the main focus of The Avalon Chronicles) and Mordred - or should I say King Mordred? The only way I can think of to describe this book is that this is it. The big fight, the finale. There are a LOT of characters in this book. Since it is the finale, Steve McHugh has brought everyone to the fight. There is a glossary in the front of the book and I took one look at that and thought, "wow, that's a lot of people". But, it is nice to see everyone come together to try to defeat the Big Bad. And what a fight it was.
Without giving away any spoilers, 95% of this book is a battle. Granted, not the same battle, but there is fighting on different realms - some at the same times, some not. To me, I could have done with a little less fighting. What I enjoyed was seeing the relationships - some that have been through the fire - that have developed over the many years. I mean, look at Nate and Mordred - the bitterest of enemies for so long (and another example of not being able to fully understand everything that is going on without the history of the previous books), and now, the closest of friends. Relationships I think, to me were the cornerstone of what kept readers coming back for more, especially when it looked like there was no hope.
So, if you have been a reader of this series, this is a must read. This is what everything has been leading up to. Was it everything I could have hoped for? Yes and no. It is the end of an era, which is good, but if I could have one wish, it would have been a little less battle. But, I signed up for this in the beginning and I kept reading knowing that eventually there was going to be a battle between Merlin, Mordred, Arthur and Nate (along with everyone else). And it lived up to the hype.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. My opinions are entirely my own.
January 5, 2021
Finished. How can I have finished this.... How can the series be over? I can't fathom a reading life without more Nate and Mordred... *Wanders off to cry in a corner* Yes, yes, I know I had plenty of books in this universe, so I'm lucky! But still these characters feel like a part of me, and now they're gone...
Anyhow. As amazing as the whole universe is, I kinda want to strangle Steve McHugh for killing off so many of my friends. Did it fit and make the book better? Yes. Did it mean the stakes were high and I was on the damn edge of my seat all the way through? Also yes. But wow, I need chocolate and booze now. Plenty of both.
This is the final culminating of all the different story lines and all the points of view characters. They all tie up nicely and there's no lingering feeling of unanswered questions. Instead there's more action and twists than anyone could ever hope for.
If I had to find any fault at all it would be just how overpowered the main characters have become by now. But since I love some heavy magic being flung around, I personally didn't mind.
Aside from that it is one awesome read that had me gasp, laugh, snort, holding my breath, shed a tear or two (which is incredibly rare for me) and I might even have scared the husband with a sudden yell...
What makes this series so very special is it's characters. They feel so real to me, and are so amazingly unique and different. I love the inclusiveness and the mix of good intentions and leaving a pile of bodies anyway. The way they have all out war and seeing friends and family harmed is handled very realisticaly.
Pragmatism, sarcasm and banter is my favourite. And here you get them combined with everything from full on good guys, horrible villains, grey characters, and everything in between. It's one of the incredibly rare series that has not one single moment we're I had to roll my eyes in annoyance at a character. Only from them making really bad jokes, that are intended to be bad though, so it's a happy eye roll.
As this is half a novel itself, I'll cut myself short here and just say - if you like urban fantasy do yourself a favour and go get a copy of "Crimes against Magic" and then have the adventure of a lifetime!
Anyhow. As amazing as the whole universe is, I kinda want to strangle Steve McHugh for killing off so many of my friends. Did it fit and make the book better? Yes. Did it mean the stakes were high and I was on the damn edge of my seat all the way through? Also yes. But wow, I need chocolate and booze now. Plenty of both.
This is the final culminating of all the different story lines and all the points of view characters. They all tie up nicely and there's no lingering feeling of unanswered questions. Instead there's more action and twists than anyone could ever hope for.
If I had to find any fault at all it would be just how overpowered the main characters have become by now. But since I love some heavy magic being flung around, I personally didn't mind.
Aside from that it is one awesome read that had me gasp, laugh, snort, holding my breath, shed a tear or two (which is incredibly rare for me) and I might even have scared the husband with a sudden yell...
What makes this series so very special is it's characters. They feel so real to me, and are so amazingly unique and different. I love the inclusiveness and the mix of good intentions and leaving a pile of bodies anyway. The way they have all out war and seeing friends and family harmed is handled very realisticaly.
Pragmatism, sarcasm and banter is my favourite. And here you get them combined with everything from full on good guys, horrible villains, grey characters, and everything in between. It's one of the incredibly rare series that has not one single moment we're I had to roll my eyes in annoyance at a character. Only from them making really bad jokes, that are intended to be bad though, so it's a happy eye roll.
As this is half a novel itself, I'll cut myself short here and just say - if you like urban fantasy do yourself a favour and go get a copy of "Crimes against Magic" and then have the adventure of a lifetime!
August 8, 2021
This was a satisfying completion to a 13-book series. I've enjoyed many of the stories, with a few not so much. Horsemen's War brings the overarching stories of Nate Garrett, Layla Cassidy, and Mordred to their finales. There is a lot going on as the three and their teams, friends and family battle to finally depose Arthur and Merlin from their control of what was once the shining world of Avalon.
Time to rest from this kind of fantasy after sprinting through 12 of the 13 (I had read the first book of the Hellequin series a few years ago). It's a genre I will definitely be back to many times.
Time to rest from this kind of fantasy after sprinting through 12 of the 13 (I had read the first book of the Hellequin series a few years ago). It's a genre I will definitely be back to many times.
January 27, 2021
I only discovered this series when I read Scorched Shadows a few years ago and although that was the end of the Hellequin Chronicles - the first of the three Chronicles series - I immediately became a fan and have been hooked ever since. Horsemen's War is the third book in the Rebellion Chronicles and the final book of the whole series so I had mixed feelings approaching it. I was excited to discover how the story (so far) ends for Nate, Mordred and Layla but must admit to reading it more slowly than usual because I didn't want it to end. I will desperately miss this eclectic group of characters - but what a way to go out!
The extensive scope of the novel finds the rebellion forces - led by a reluctant King Mordred - facing Arthur's across various realms. As with previous books, the narration is shared between Nate, Mordred and Layla, although most is told through Nate's perspective. The three storylines are equally compelling and they flow into one another effortlessly; I never experienced that jolt which sometimes occurs in books with multiple narratives. As this is the culmination of three series, there is a large cast of well-established characters now and they all appear again although understandably, some have more scenes than others. Action-packed from the start, as this brutal, extended war reaches its final battle, the bloody, magic-fuelled clashes and rising casualties on both sides meant I almost had to read with my hands over my eyes. Fortunately, you can always rely on Steve McHugh to lighten the mood with some much-needed humorous exchanges, with my favourite, foxman Remy leading the way as always with some well-observed, inventive swearing.
The relationships between the rebellion forces are an important part of the story and they are tested to the limit here. Over the course of the series, particularly important bonds have formed between some of the characters and for all their courageous steadfastness, their fear for their loved ones becomes almost overwhelming as Arthur and his cronies seem more dangerous than ever. The inevitable losses are perhaps harder to bear than ever and although Arthur's genocidal plotting has long cast a dark shadow over the realms, the cruel torture of Tommy is especially upsetting. I genuinely had no idea who would survive and while there are moments when it appears that the Rebellion is winning, there is always a terrible sense of foreboding which meant I would have read through my fingers if I could...
The world-building is superb, of course with the vivid evocation of space bringing each location to life. The Realm of Dust is especially chilling but even the more familiar Earth Realm settings are constructed in full, exciting technicolour. Although set in an alternative reality, Horsemen's War feels remarkably prescient; I read it during the recent Capitol coup attempt and it was impossible not to make comparisons between the fictional megalomaniac and his real-life counterpart.
Perhaps this is what really lies behind the success of this entire series - for all the gods, wizards, were-creatures, dragon-kin, umbras, dwarves, elves and that unforgettable three-foot vulpine mischief-maker, these wonderful characters are entirely relatable and their resolute belief that evil cannot be allowed to prevail is a stirring beacon of hope during these fractured, uncertain times. Horsemen's War is a gripping, emotional rollercoaster of a conclusion to what has been an outstanding series. I'm desperately sad to have reached the end but so excited to read whatever Steve McHugh writes next.
The extensive scope of the novel finds the rebellion forces - led by a reluctant King Mordred - facing Arthur's across various realms. As with previous books, the narration is shared between Nate, Mordred and Layla, although most is told through Nate's perspective. The three storylines are equally compelling and they flow into one another effortlessly; I never experienced that jolt which sometimes occurs in books with multiple narratives. As this is the culmination of three series, there is a large cast of well-established characters now and they all appear again although understandably, some have more scenes than others. Action-packed from the start, as this brutal, extended war reaches its final battle, the bloody, magic-fuelled clashes and rising casualties on both sides meant I almost had to read with my hands over my eyes. Fortunately, you can always rely on Steve McHugh to lighten the mood with some much-needed humorous exchanges, with my favourite, foxman Remy leading the way as always with some well-observed, inventive swearing.
The relationships between the rebellion forces are an important part of the story and they are tested to the limit here. Over the course of the series, particularly important bonds have formed between some of the characters and for all their courageous steadfastness, their fear for their loved ones becomes almost overwhelming as Arthur and his cronies seem more dangerous than ever. The inevitable losses are perhaps harder to bear than ever and although Arthur's genocidal plotting has long cast a dark shadow over the realms, the cruel torture of Tommy is especially upsetting. I genuinely had no idea who would survive and while there are moments when it appears that the Rebellion is winning, there is always a terrible sense of foreboding which meant I would have read through my fingers if I could...
The world-building is superb, of course with the vivid evocation of space bringing each location to life. The Realm of Dust is especially chilling but even the more familiar Earth Realm settings are constructed in full, exciting technicolour. Although set in an alternative reality, Horsemen's War feels remarkably prescient; I read it during the recent Capitol coup attempt and it was impossible not to make comparisons between the fictional megalomaniac and his real-life counterpart.
Perhaps this is what really lies behind the success of this entire series - for all the gods, wizards, were-creatures, dragon-kin, umbras, dwarves, elves and that unforgettable three-foot vulpine mischief-maker, these wonderful characters are entirely relatable and their resolute belief that evil cannot be allowed to prevail is a stirring beacon of hope during these fractured, uncertain times. Horsemen's War is a gripping, emotional rollercoaster of a conclusion to what has been an outstanding series. I'm desperately sad to have reached the end but so excited to read whatever Steve McHugh writes next.
December 21, 2025
Oh, so bummed that this is the end of the story concerning Nate/Arthur/Mordred. Of course with a group of supernatural folks, there are always possibilities for more stories. And I will read them for sure if the author chooses to write them.
This story takes place in many realms, but most familiar to us humans is Washington D.C. And, dude, D.C gets ripped apart! But before this we start out on a mission with our favorite characters on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic. It's surrounded by sirens controlled by Poseidon who is enjoying his boat ride with the corpses of the passengers the sirens feed upon. Some of the crew is left alive to serve Poseidon. It's pretty gruesome, but the interaction between Nate and Poseidon is soooo funny (I had the Kanye episode of South Park on while reading... had to stop because I was hysterical from laughing.) I really appreciate this author's ability to make me laugh out loud.
As the story progresses we end up with the final boss fight, and the way the tides turned at the last minute when the battle became a draw.
I loved these characters, and their interactions. Mordred and Nate give me the warm fuzzies. And the more I read about Mordred, how devastating the torture was to his kind heart.
Really good. A series I will read again, but McHugh has other books I want to read as well. There are other good things I want to say, but I have to get to work.
This story takes place in many realms, but most familiar to us humans is Washington D.C. And, dude, D.C gets ripped apart! But before this we start out on a mission with our favorite characters on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic. It's surrounded by sirens controlled by Poseidon who is enjoying his boat ride with the corpses of the passengers the sirens feed upon. Some of the crew is left alive to serve Poseidon. It's pretty gruesome, but the interaction between Nate and Poseidon is soooo funny (I had the Kanye episode of South Park on while reading... had to stop because I was hysterical from laughing.) I really appreciate this author's ability to make me laugh out loud.
As the story progresses we end up with the final boss fight, and the way the tides turned at the last minute when the battle became a draw.
I loved these characters, and their interactions. Mordred and Nate give me the warm fuzzies. And the more I read about Mordred, how devastating the torture was to his kind heart.
Really good. A series I will read again, but McHugh has other books I want to read as well. There are other good things I want to say, but I have to get to work.
December 15, 2020
Where to start? This was definitely a different kind of fantasy. Mordred, Hades, Persephone, and of course Nate, were all the good guys and King Arthur and Merlin were the bad guys. It was a really good series.
This one was built around the deaths of Arthur and Merlin and all their minions.
No romance and the F-bomb was used 64 times.
As for the narration: Steve West and Simon Mattacks were great BUT Moira Quirk was just awful! Every man and woman sounded just alike. You had to pay close attention to who the book said was talking or you thought it was a girl. Good grief, this is is almost 2021 and STILL the female narrators had the men sounding like woman. Pathetic.
This one was built around the deaths of Arthur and Merlin and all their minions.
No romance and the F-bomb was used 64 times.
As for the narration: Steve West and Simon Mattacks were great BUT Moira Quirk was just awful! Every man and woman sounded just alike. You had to pay close attention to who the book said was talking or you thought it was a girl. Good grief, this is is almost 2021 and STILL the female narrators had the men sounding like woman. Pathetic.
March 24, 2021
A fitting end to wonderful story.
Honestly theres not really much I can say that hasn't already been said. These books and thus world for my have been amazing to immerse myself in. This world has had my total attention since I read the first chapter of Crimes Against Magic. Rereading them constantly, always picking up new bits of the story. When this realeased I started to read but decided I would start from the first book again and read them in the order that Steve suggested. An absolute marathon of emotions, from heartbreak and joy. I won't lie this book brought tears of joy and tears of sadness to my eyes along with laugh out loud moments which got me a few odd looks at work and even at home. Steve thank you for sharing, thank you for the journey. I am unbelievably sad this Nate's story has ended and I really do hope somewhere down the line that he returns. But to quote an unnamed hero from another universe, "part of the journey is the end" and what an end it was.
Honestly theres not really much I can say that hasn't already been said. These books and thus world for my have been amazing to immerse myself in. This world has had my total attention since I read the first chapter of Crimes Against Magic. Rereading them constantly, always picking up new bits of the story. When this realeased I started to read but decided I would start from the first book again and read them in the order that Steve suggested. An absolute marathon of emotions, from heartbreak and joy. I won't lie this book brought tears of joy and tears of sadness to my eyes along with laugh out loud moments which got me a few odd looks at work and even at home. Steve thank you for sharing, thank you for the journey. I am unbelievably sad this Nate's story has ended and I really do hope somewhere down the line that he returns. But to quote an unnamed hero from another universe, "part of the journey is the end" and what an end it was.
March 3, 2021
Rating: 4 stars
This is a continuation of an epic story which began with Crimes Against Magic (Hellequin Chronicles, #1). Nathan Garrett (Hellequin) is the main character. This is the 13th book in the series that I've read which includes the Hellequin, Avalon and Rebellion Chronicles.
In these books, all myths and legends are partially based in fact. There are were-animals, shapeshifters, gods, giants, unicorns, sorcerers, witches, dwarves, elves, etc. while reading this series you will get to know Merlin, Arthur, Mordred, Hades, Medusa, Odin, Valkyrie and many more.
The series should be read in order to understand who is who and why anyone does anything. Horsemen's War is the finale to the war between Avalon (the supporters of Arthur) and all who oppose Arthur. There are many battles and many deaths.
There is no cliffhanger in this book. Although there is a possibility of future books featuring the characters of this universe, there are no screaming loose ends.
This is a continuation of an epic story which began with Crimes Against Magic (Hellequin Chronicles, #1). Nathan Garrett (Hellequin) is the main character. This is the 13th book in the series that I've read which includes the Hellequin, Avalon and Rebellion Chronicles.
In these books, all myths and legends are partially based in fact. There are were-animals, shapeshifters, gods, giants, unicorns, sorcerers, witches, dwarves, elves, etc. while reading this series you will get to know Merlin, Arthur, Mordred, Hades, Medusa, Odin, Valkyrie and many more.
The series should be read in order to understand who is who and why anyone does anything. Horsemen's War is the finale to the war between Avalon (the supporters of Arthur) and all who oppose Arthur. There are many battles and many deaths.
There is no cliffhanger in this book. Although there is a possibility of future books featuring the characters of this universe, there are no screaming loose ends.
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