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The Shattered Reigns #2
A Blood of Kings
*Running Time => 16 hrs. and 40 mins.*
Ryn has fallen.
Ester could be dying.
Bonner is too far away to help.
No matter how Declan Idrys looks at his situation, he comes to the same conclusion every time: he is about to die at the hands of the first dark elf seen in 700 years. Fate, fortunately, is not so cruel though, and after barely surviving this initial encounter with the er’endehn of Eserysh, Declan and his friends find themselves in a tentative truce with the war-loving elves. They share a common enemy, after all, and their mutual hate for the Endless Queen and her growing legions is enough for the two groups to set aside their mistrust for one another, if only for now.
Sehranya, however, is not one to rest easy while her enemies join forces, and Declan and his companions soon find themselves assaulted by new horrors as they set out to make at last for the legendary city of Ysenden in truth.
But the Queen has made a mistake. Within Declan the slumbering might of his line is at last stirring, prodded into life by the guiding hands of Bonner yr’Essel. Fire. Power. Strength. Sehranya will rue the day she did not throw everything she had into slaying the one of King’s blood…
Let award-winning voice artist Nick Podehl capture your imagination as you dive into the much-anticipated next installment of The Shattered Reigns, a best-selling fantasy series written by two authors at the top of their game.
©2021 Bryce O'Connor and Luke Chmilenko (P)2021 Podium Audio
Ryn has fallen.
Ester could be dying.
Bonner is too far away to help.
No matter how Declan Idrys looks at his situation, he comes to the same conclusion every time: he is about to die at the hands of the first dark elf seen in 700 years. Fate, fortunately, is not so cruel though, and after barely surviving this initial encounter with the er’endehn of Eserysh, Declan and his friends find themselves in a tentative truce with the war-loving elves. They share a common enemy, after all, and their mutual hate for the Endless Queen and her growing legions is enough for the two groups to set aside their mistrust for one another, if only for now.
Sehranya, however, is not one to rest easy while her enemies join forces, and Declan and his companions soon find themselves assaulted by new horrors as they set out to make at last for the legendary city of Ysenden in truth.
But the Queen has made a mistake. Within Declan the slumbering might of his line is at last stirring, prodded into life by the guiding hands of Bonner yr’Essel. Fire. Power. Strength. Sehranya will rue the day she did not throw everything she had into slaying the one of King’s blood…
Let award-winning voice artist Nick Podehl capture your imagination as you dive into the much-anticipated next installment of The Shattered Reigns, a best-selling fantasy series written by two authors at the top of their game.
©2021 Bryce O'Connor and Luke Chmilenko (P)2021 Podium Audio
17 pages, Audible Audio
First published July 13, 2021
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Bryce writes high fantasy stories with special twists on character and plot. Child of the Daystar, the first installment in his series, The Wings of War, released in December, 2015.
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July 28, 2021
The middle part of this book drug on a bit. The beginning was good. I was NOT, repeat NOT prepared for that ending. How you gonna spring that on people?! I enjoyed this book much more than the first. I suppose world building and back story can be a bit boring, so I can forgive you now. Looking forward to Book 3 already. Also, not so patiently waiting for Warformed 2. *taps nails on table top*
September 9, 2021
No editing and sloppy writing ruin what could have been
No editing and sloppy writing ruin what could have been good storytelling. Singular versus plural, present versus past tense, The authors don't seem to know the difference. Or perhaps care. Words are misspelled, and a spellchecker should have caught that.
Most annoying of all is really egregious word choice and usage. Reek, or wreck? The character Ryn is called Raz once. As instead of his. Quite used where quiet is meant. What is incorrect about the phrase "a satchels"? By used where it should have been but. On and on it goes, every other page. Dual or duel? Years instead of ears -I know what you mean, but can you write it?
I could " allounce" a few typos, but this is ridiculous. Get a proofreader or three. Better yet, hire an editor. God forbid if any of my high school English teachers were turned loose on this!
No editing and sloppy writing ruin what could have been good storytelling. Singular versus plural, present versus past tense, The authors don't seem to know the difference. Or perhaps care. Words are misspelled, and a spellchecker should have caught that.
Most annoying of all is really egregious word choice and usage. Reek, or wreck? The character Ryn is called Raz once. As instead of his. Quite used where quiet is meant. What is incorrect about the phrase "a satchels"? By used where it should have been but. On and on it goes, every other page. Dual or duel? Years instead of ears -I know what you mean, but can you write it?
I could " allounce" a few typos, but this is ridiculous. Get a proofreader or three. Better yet, hire an editor. God forbid if any of my high school English teachers were turned loose on this!
July 31, 2021
Eyera and Orsik
The evil queen and undead pester our heroes throughout this tale. If you're a fan of monsters, you'll enjoy this book. A good proofreader would be a boon to the authors.
The evil queen and undead pester our heroes throughout this tale. If you're a fan of monsters, you'll enjoy this book. A good proofreader would be a boon to the authors.
July 14, 2021
Great continuation of the story
I really enjoyed this book. I love the progression of Declining as he grows into his powers. I just wish we saw growth from Ester, but I guess that is being saved until her mother joins the story!
I also rated that epilogue twist very highly
I really enjoyed this book. I love the progression of Declining as he grows into his powers. I just wish we saw growth from Ester, but I guess that is being saved until her mother joins the story!
I also rated that epilogue twist very highly
December 18, 2021
Excellent book in serious need of editing
I really enjoyed this book and I was pissed when it ended because I wanted more. Always a good sign with a series. I read the first book again as it'd been quite a while and I wanted to refresh my memory. I loved it the first time and loved it the second time. As always with Bryce O'Connor's work these books are immersive and imaginative, character development is fairly solid and it feels mostly fresh. Many fantasy novels could be easily interchangeable. Same characters, same places, same stories—I honestly could not tell one from the other. But his tend to have at least one reason to stand out from the pack.
Unfortunately with the second book one of those reasons was not just that it was an excellent fantasy novel involving dragons and swordplay, but that it displayed a marked lack of editing. I'm growing very tired of seeing this with excellent books from promising writers. They ask us to rate their work and say how difficult it is to get ahead, but they can't be bothered to make sure they do even the most cursory of editing, that they, say, don't misspell their own characters' names multiple times. It's frustrating enough seeing irritating grammatical and spelling errors that could've been corrected by sophisticated software or maybe one person with a bachelor's degree in English, but to misspell character names and places repeatedly is seriously beyond the pale.
I really enjoy this author, and this isn't going to stop me from reading or recommending his books, but unfortunately I'll now be recommending them with a caveat: be prepared to be distracted multiple times by annoying typos and errors.
If you seek to immerse someone in a new and foreign world, it's pretty important to not introduce a character or place name in a created foreign tongue then accidentally misspell that because when our brains see and process words we don't do it one letter at a time, we see the whole word, taht's hwo wr're albe to raed tihs snetence. So if it's a word that is made up and we've newly acclimated our brains to it, then it's suddenly misspelled, not by transposing letters as I just did but by altering letters entirely, it's now a new word and our brains go "huh, what's that word?", and that jars us out of the narrative. Even transposing letters can do this as we're learning the new word because our brain hasn't yet reached the point of understanding immediately on sight.
So, for new struggling authors, maybe while you're considering how to entice readers to rate and recommend your book you should also consider the importance of their overall enjoyment of the novel. It's not just whether the story is good, it's whether that story is well written which absolutely includes grammar and spelling. Editing is not a trivial matter. It's not just "grammar nazis" being uptight and nitpicky. I'm not talking about dangling participles and split infinitives, I'm talking about glaring errors. Gorilla and guerrilla are not the same word. I'd call that an error of note. Just sayin'. So you want people to like and enjoy your work and give you good ratings? Give them a REASON to.
I really enjoyed this book and I was pissed when it ended because I wanted more. Always a good sign with a series. I read the first book again as it'd been quite a while and I wanted to refresh my memory. I loved it the first time and loved it the second time. As always with Bryce O'Connor's work these books are immersive and imaginative, character development is fairly solid and it feels mostly fresh. Many fantasy novels could be easily interchangeable. Same characters, same places, same stories—I honestly could not tell one from the other. But his tend to have at least one reason to stand out from the pack.
Unfortunately with the second book one of those reasons was not just that it was an excellent fantasy novel involving dragons and swordplay, but that it displayed a marked lack of editing. I'm growing very tired of seeing this with excellent books from promising writers. They ask us to rate their work and say how difficult it is to get ahead, but they can't be bothered to make sure they do even the most cursory of editing, that they, say, don't misspell their own characters' names multiple times. It's frustrating enough seeing irritating grammatical and spelling errors that could've been corrected by sophisticated software or maybe one person with a bachelor's degree in English, but to misspell character names and places repeatedly is seriously beyond the pale.
I really enjoy this author, and this isn't going to stop me from reading or recommending his books, but unfortunately I'll now be recommending them with a caveat: be prepared to be distracted multiple times by annoying typos and errors.
If you seek to immerse someone in a new and foreign world, it's pretty important to not introduce a character or place name in a created foreign tongue then accidentally misspell that because when our brains see and process words we don't do it one letter at a time, we see the whole word, taht's hwo wr're albe to raed tihs snetence. So if it's a word that is made up and we've newly acclimated our brains to it, then it's suddenly misspelled, not by transposing letters as I just did but by altering letters entirely, it's now a new word and our brains go "huh, what's that word?", and that jars us out of the narrative. Even transposing letters can do this as we're learning the new word because our brain hasn't yet reached the point of understanding immediately on sight.
So, for new struggling authors, maybe while you're considering how to entice readers to rate and recommend your book you should also consider the importance of their overall enjoyment of the novel. It's not just whether the story is good, it's whether that story is well written which absolutely includes grammar and spelling. Editing is not a trivial matter. It's not just "grammar nazis" being uptight and nitpicky. I'm not talking about dangling participles and split infinitives, I'm talking about glaring errors. Gorilla and guerrilla are not the same word. I'd call that an error of note. Just sayin'. So you want people to like and enjoy your work and give you good ratings? Give them a REASON to.
July 17, 2021
Roller coaster ride
Seems like I read the first book years ago but remembered it well enough to just pick up where I left off without rereading or trying to back reference events from the first book. Great read. Now will I remember where this one left off when the third book comes out, can't wait to see.
Seems like I read the first book years ago but remembered it well enough to just pick up where I left off without rereading or trying to back reference events from the first book. Great read. Now will I remember where this one left off when the third book comes out, can't wait to see.
August 20, 2021
A Gripping Sequel
I wanted to give this book a five but there were too many spelling errors that took me out. I don't remember there being as many errors in Mark of Kings.
Story-wise, it's well paced, gripping and entertaining. I loved all the new characters and continued to love the old ones. Each arc is developing nicely, well, except for maybe Ryn and Bonner (but then how much growth should I expect from seasoned dragons and mages)?
The ending prods you to consider whether the arcane arts are more boon than bane in the grand scheme of things and I look forward to book 3 and the conclusion to this epic and how they wrap up this question even as I fear which beloved characters won't make it to the conclusion.
Please don't let this be more than a trilogy because this was released too long after book 1 and the modern world has warped my ability to be patient about waiting on great reads.
Also if it was the rush that resulted in the level of errors then maybe I can exercise some patience for the third (and I hope final) book.
I wanted to give this book a five but there were too many spelling errors that took me out. I don't remember there being as many errors in Mark of Kings.
Story-wise, it's well paced, gripping and entertaining. I loved all the new characters and continued to love the old ones. Each arc is developing nicely, well, except for maybe Ryn and Bonner (but then how much growth should I expect from seasoned dragons and mages)?
The ending prods you to consider whether the arcane arts are more boon than bane in the grand scheme of things and I look forward to book 3 and the conclusion to this epic and how they wrap up this question even as I fear which beloved characters won't make it to the conclusion.
Please don't let this be more than a trilogy because this was released too long after book 1 and the modern world has warped my ability to be patient about waiting on great reads.
Also if it was the rush that resulted in the level of errors then maybe I can exercise some patience for the third (and I hope final) book.
September 24, 2021
An excellent continuation of Declan’s story, if they survive
Definitely enjoying the MC not being the most powerful around still, but he’s growing fast. Yet, this arc of Declan’s story brings much death and tragedy along in his unintended wake.
He is being hunted and has been continually a target of the Endless Queen, yet they have no clue why.
In addition, Ryn will finally meet up with another of his kind however it may not be even close to his expectations once he learns what his former subordinate has been up to for the last centuries.
The dark elves as as combat oriented as you’d hope but with no magic, just expertise in the martial arts. Hundreds of years of training to reach that expertise leaves their soldiers much stronger, faster, and infinitely more dangerous than any humans. But if you had a hundred years of training before you entered the military, you would expect to have a measure more skill than a human that may live 50-100 years when compared to 500-1000 years…
Definitely enjoying the MC not being the most powerful around still, but he’s growing fast. Yet, this arc of Declan’s story brings much death and tragedy along in his unintended wake.
He is being hunted and has been continually a target of the Endless Queen, yet they have no clue why.
In addition, Ryn will finally meet up with another of his kind however it may not be even close to his expectations once he learns what his former subordinate has been up to for the last centuries.
The dark elves as as combat oriented as you’d hope but with no magic, just expertise in the martial arts. Hundreds of years of training to reach that expertise leaves their soldiers much stronger, faster, and infinitely more dangerous than any humans. But if you had a hundred years of training before you entered the military, you would expect to have a measure more skill than a human that may live 50-100 years when compared to 500-1000 years…
September 23, 2024
This book is significantly better than the first mostly because 80% of the story isn't completely pointless. The one major failure though are the sound effects that are throughout the book. Most seem to be concentrated at the beginning but there are some in the end as well. I don't know why these are here but they are in every book written by Bryce and they really take me out of the story personally. Unfortunately or fortunately I like his books so I'm stuck with them.
The characters do not really seem to grow in anyway except Declan throughout the book. Even the relationships of the characters don't seem to change much. Of course more characters are introduced and their relationships are what are focused on, along with Declan's magical and sword expertise growth, but even these feel like they fall short of what is to be expected or wanted.
The plot keeps up its meticulous planning with the characters always reaction to in world events in the most logical way they can.
The characters do not really seem to grow in anyway except Declan throughout the book. Even the relationships of the characters don't seem to change much. Of course more characters are introduced and their relationships are what are focused on, along with Declan's magical and sword expertise growth, but even these feel like they fall short of what is to be expected or wanted.
The plot keeps up its meticulous planning with the characters always reaction to in world events in the most logical way they can.
August 6, 2021
So much potential
I really enjoyed the overall story arc of this here second book. I enjoyed the main characters and the majority of the new side characters that were introduced. Having side characters that are interesting and not bland is important. I even enjoyed the progress the main characters made in each of their arcs as little as there was.
What I felt held this book back from reaching its potential was the excessive amounts of info dumps. Felt like at every opportunity loads on information was thrown at the reader. This lead to a slow progressing plot that limited character growth through screen time and interaction with the world and other characters. I’ve always been a believer in show don’t tell.
I really enjoyed the overall story arc of this here second book. I enjoyed the main characters and the majority of the new side characters that were introduced. Having side characters that are interesting and not bland is important. I even enjoyed the progress the main characters made in each of their arcs as little as there was.
What I felt held this book back from reaching its potential was the excessive amounts of info dumps. Felt like at every opportunity loads on information was thrown at the reader. This lead to a slow progressing plot that limited character growth through screen time and interaction with the world and other characters. I’ve always been a believer in show don’t tell.
September 10, 2021
I normally participate in reviews for one of these authors on ARCs, but this time they decided to publish without releasing copies for review. Huge mistake in my opinion. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love the series, but what happened to the editing? There are so many misspelled and wrong placed words. At one point the author even puts the name of a character from another book of his. It really is a shame. I cannot in good faith recommend a book with so many editing issues. I have had to reread so many paragraphs because the lack of punctuation makes it very unclear. I do hope the authors get the book edited, because it's such a shame to ruin such a good story by not caring enough to read it before publishing.
September 29, 2021
I actually enjoyed this book more than the first one and the ending was brutal and the last line in the epilogue was a wth moment?!? What devilish twist is this? Which warrants a quick follow-up in this series to answer more questions.
I agree with others that these guys need a great editor/proofreader. Lots of errors in grammar, etc such as Ryn being called Raz. Another time they left Ysenden and marched a day or so to attack wights in the long-abandoned elvish city called Erraven. But as they were about to surround Erraven, it states, "The camp wasn't much more than two miles from the northeast corner of Ysenden". Should be Erraven.
While sometimes the glaring errors took me out of the story, it was only temporary and I still loved the journey the book took me on.
I agree with others that these guys need a great editor/proofreader. Lots of errors in grammar, etc such as Ryn being called Raz. Another time they left Ysenden and marched a day or so to attack wights in the long-abandoned elvish city called Erraven. But as they were about to surround Erraven, it states, "The camp wasn't much more than two miles from the northeast corner of Ysenden". Should be Erraven.
While sometimes the glaring errors took me out of the story, it was only temporary and I still loved the journey the book took me on.
November 9, 2021
A more enjoyable read.
After having read Book 1 of the series and liking it, I feel the more compact nature of this book made it easier to read, along with how it flows, for me at least, makes this book pretty good. I was interested in the characters and the situations they found themselves in, and more creative uses of the characters abilities that I feel were not 100% explored in Book 1. Book 1 also had a LOT to take in and this book does a good job of conveying everything you need to know, even if you haven't read the first one, which is worth a read in itself.
All in all, Bryce and Luke smash this one out the park and I look forward to the rest of the adventure, in due time at the time of this review.
After having read Book 1 of the series and liking it, I feel the more compact nature of this book made it easier to read, along with how it flows, for me at least, makes this book pretty good. I was interested in the characters and the situations they found themselves in, and more creative uses of the characters abilities that I feel were not 100% explored in Book 1. Book 1 also had a LOT to take in and this book does a good job of conveying everything you need to know, even if you haven't read the first one, which is worth a read in itself.
All in all, Bryce and Luke smash this one out the park and I look forward to the rest of the adventure, in due time at the time of this review.
March 31, 2025
(this is a review for both books in the series)
I've gotta say, I loved this series. I would very much like it to continue. Ah well, maybe in like 30 years.
The writing was good. Not exceptional, but still pretty good. The plot moved along nicely, but there were points where we got a bit too much info dumps for my liking.
What I liked most about it were the characters definitely. Its just so nice having rational, slow to anger, actually good people as main characters.
The relationship between Declan and Ester was really sweet, I wish I had more relationships like that in fantasy. I also wish it had a tiny bit more focus in this book, but I'm looking forward to the next one. See you in 4 or 5 years!
I'm off to try out some other series by bryce o'connor now :D
I've gotta say, I loved this series. I would very much like it to continue. Ah well, maybe in like 30 years.
The writing was good. Not exceptional, but still pretty good. The plot moved along nicely, but there were points where we got a bit too much info dumps for my liking.
What I liked most about it were the characters definitely. Its just so nice having rational, slow to anger, actually good people as main characters.
The relationship between Declan and Ester was really sweet, I wish I had more relationships like that in fantasy. I also wish it had a tiny bit more focus in this book, but I'm looking forward to the next one. See you in 4 or 5 years!
I'm off to try out some other series by bryce o'connor now :D
June 13, 2023
Really really great book! It’s always good when you reach the end of a book and it leaves you wanting more. There were a few nagging issues but all in all I really enjoyed it. I think the editor went on vacation when it came time to edit this book because there were loads of grammatical errors that plagued this book. Also, I feel that the book and story ended way too abruptly. I get it that it’s setting up the reader for subsequent stories and that sometimes a book within a series (or trilogy) need that cliffhanger for everything to get interesting. But I felt that it needed a few more prologue chapters to help set up (and finish) this book for the continuation of this series.
July 18, 2021
This book is a delightful 2nd book in this series. Bryce and Luke spin an excellent storyline and the characters are easy to embrace but still complex enough to intrigue the reader. The action is intense but the cultural interplay is also very realistic and diverse.
I have seen the detractors and can honestly say they must not have read the whole story. The betrayals are visceral and the malevolence inherent in the villains is compelling. The heroes are not omnipotent and their struggles mimic real life expansion of knowledge.
Loved it and you will too if you love a good tale.
I have seen the detractors and can honestly say they must not have read the whole story. The betrayals are visceral and the malevolence inherent in the villains is compelling. The heroes are not omnipotent and their struggles mimic real life expansion of knowledge.
Loved it and you will too if you love a good tale.
August 29, 2021
The second installation in the series was quite good though I kind of felt it could have been a bit more. Don't know whether it was because there have been almost no losses on the hero's side of the story, came out on top of everything despite the odds, don't know. Overall I liked it much though, and would recommend it, however I think I liked the first book a bit more. Listened to it on audible and as always loved the narration by Nick Podehl, who makes the story come to life even more. Looking forward to the next part
August 5, 2023
I enjoyed this second book but I personally dislike showing the POV of the "evil side". And some of their side's character motivations were incredibly unclear to me. Now that the constant historical summary is lessened after book one the focus is more on the story and characters which I like. The group reminds me somewhat of David Edding's The Belgariad saga, but I think Declan should have been made younger since he has so much to learn etc. The reveal at the end of this book makes me wish book three will be here soon.
July 23, 2021
Great read. Keeps you wanting more
What an excellent book. Never boring and for someone who devours books I did this at lightspeed. Must admit had been awhile btwn the two books, but enjoyed rereading the 1st. Well paced book getting towards the end & realizing how much story couldn't fit was nearly disappointed then remembered how much action had already kept me glued to book & how in future more books to come, Up there with Anthony Ryan & Robin Hobb's writing
What an excellent book. Never boring and for someone who devours books I did this at lightspeed. Must admit had been awhile btwn the two books, but enjoyed rereading the 1st. Well paced book getting towards the end & realizing how much story couldn't fit was nearly disappointed then remembered how much action had already kept me glued to book & how in future more books to come, Up there with Anthony Ryan & Robin Hobb's writing
July 29, 2021
Bryce O'Connor and Luke Chmilenko continue to deliver exciting fantasy with characters I enjoy. I (nearly) always love the first book in any fantasy or sci-fi series more than the rest because discovering a new world is fascinating to me, but in A Blood of Kings O'Connor and Chmilenko have expanded their world, deepened the various relationships between many of the characters, and introduced new elements that combined to form a sequel that I enjoyed ALMOST as much as the first.
October 26, 2021
A Well-Realised Fantasy
While, almost inevitably, given the vast amount of Tolkien-inspired fantasy around, dealing with familiar tropes, this series has more than enough original touches to make it stand out. It also boasts tight plotting, strong characters, and, above all, good writing. Comparisons, as they say, are odious, but, if you liked David Edding's Belgariad, then it's a strong bet that you'll like this one.
While, almost inevitably, given the vast amount of Tolkien-inspired fantasy around, dealing with familiar tropes, this series has more than enough original touches to make it stand out. It also boasts tight plotting, strong characters, and, above all, good writing. Comparisons, as they say, are odious, but, if you liked David Edding's Belgariad, then it's a strong bet that you'll like this one.
January 27, 2022
A good continuation of the story set up in book one. I did enjoy the first book a little bit more than this one because I really enjoyed the introductions of our main group. That being said, we do get to see some cool secondary characters, strengthening of powers, and great fights with interesting monsters.
February 18, 2022
Must read!!!
Warning, If you read the Iron Prince first prior to reading this series. Take a break from that high and then get into this series. Trust me, I would know...lol... I struggled reading the first book. Declan made me soooo mad at times in the first book because his character did not make any sense. But the second book cleared a lot of that up for me. The second book was AMAZING!!!!!
Warning, If you read the Iron Prince first prior to reading this series. Take a break from that high and then get into this series. Trust me, I would know...lol... I struggled reading the first book. Declan made me soooo mad at times in the first book because his character did not make any sense. But the second book cleared a lot of that up for me. The second book was AMAZING!!!!!
October 12, 2022
There are a handful of grammatical errors as well as typos, but all of that does not matter when paired with the well thought out plot and the plot twist at the end that had my head reeling.
If poor editing can easily throw you off, listen to the audio book. There is a chance the hard copy doesn’t have as many typos, but I read it on my kindle so I’m unsure.
But if you CAN overlook a few mistakes, please read this series. It has great potential to be an epic of this age.
If poor editing can easily throw you off, listen to the audio book. There is a chance the hard copy doesn’t have as many typos, but I read it on my kindle so I’m unsure.
But if you CAN overlook a few mistakes, please read this series. It has great potential to be an epic of this age.
January 8, 2023
Great second installment to this series. Can't wait to read the next one!
As the second installment of a series in this fantasy story, it has evolved most wondrously. The main characters are ones you can identify with and understand the emotions. The drama of the action. It keeps you turning the pages and ends on. Not really cliffhangers as much as just heavy endings making you really want to get to the next book which is what I plan to do next
As the second installment of a series in this fantasy story, it has evolved most wondrously. The main characters are ones you can identify with and understand the emotions. The drama of the action. It keeps you turning the pages and ends on. Not really cliffhangers as much as just heavy endings making you really want to get to the next book which is what I plan to do next
July 14, 2021
I loved this book. It answered questions that left the reader hanging from book one, and, of course, opened some new questions up. The characters are endearing, and the authors really make the reader care about what happens next. This book is a great book two in the series… I am already looking forward to book three! Get this book now or put it on your To Be Read list. You won’t be sorry!
August 7, 2021
I love a book series where things are brought into the light as the journey progresses. A true evil and a mixed band of heroes/heroines with a niave well intended human hero makes for a good tale. Twists and turns and surprises along the way made this a compelling read for me, finishing the book in no time. I eagerly await the 3rd book which unfortunately won't come soon enough.
August 17, 2021
Truly astounding
I’ve been a fan of sagas and worldbuilding since I began reading, and this series ranks in my reads as the favorite. Original idea, original storyline, excellent editing, and one of the best executions of large twists that I’ve seen. I’m hoping the next one comes out sooner, I can’t wait!
I’ve been a fan of sagas and worldbuilding since I began reading, and this series ranks in my reads as the favorite. Original idea, original storyline, excellent editing, and one of the best executions of large twists that I’ve seen. I’m hoping the next one comes out sooner, I can’t wait!
November 6, 2021
I liked it. Like the first, it was good but not fabulous. Parts of the book were amazing, but there were also parts that were kind of odd and uninteresting to me. Also, there are typos, which drives me crazy. If the next book was immediately available I would definitely read it - as is I’m not sure if I’ll still be interested when the next one comes out.
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