Fantasy Buddy Reads discussion

Buddy read for book 6 of the Riyria Revelations

Just started a couple of pages in. as always reat beginning gripping from the first sentence:) This one might take a bit longer considering its twice as long as all the other ones

Renamed the discussion to match the rest of the discussions with the title of the book. :)

I also just started, but I'm not far enough in to comment.

That's fine:) well the first chapter is pretty grim

Up to half of xhapter 4.Degan Gaunt is the type of person I'd really like to kick in the face. Complete ass hole. I really liked the conversation Hadrian had with Royce in the tower. It really shows how much they both love each other. (view spoiler)[the elves are going like a storm. It would be really great to hear their side of the story. Ian glad we some more of Myron. He's really great. It's still early in the book but I already feel Ian going to like this one more than wintertide (hide spoiler)]

Jarek wrote: "Up to half of xhapter 4.Degan Gaunt is the type of person I'd really like to kick in the face. Complete ass hole. I really liked the conversation Hadrian had with Royce in the tower. It really show..."

I'm loving seeing more of Myron as well and Degan Gaunt is the biggest asshole in this whole series, in my opinion. He's worse than pampered Alric was, he's worse than Saldur and he's worse than Luis Guy. Mostly because we see more of him and we know (view spoiler)[he isn't the heir, but he's acting like a pompous ass because he thinks he's the emperor (hide spoiler)]. (spoiler for previous books)

Saldur and guy at least were somebody. They were strong and believed I something however bad it might have been. Gaunt is just a sorry pissant excuse for a human being...

Ian up to middle of chapter 10. Does anyone have any idea who are the people from aristas dreams? Either we aren't supposed to know or I missed something:)

Jarek wrote: "Ian up to middle of chapter 10. Does anyone have any idea who are the people from aristas dreams? Either we aren't supposed to know or I missed something:)"

I also don't know..

Half way through chapter 18. I realy cant Begin to describe how freakin awesome and epic this last book is:) (view spoiler)[The whole trip down to persepliquis was just unbelievable. It reminded me a bit of the mines of Moria from the Lord of the rings:) I was just waiting for someone to yell " you shall not pass" or " run you fools!":D The undeground sea...oh my. Just wonderfull. The ghazel..vicious...Arista is in full gandalf mode at this point. Iam still wondering what the dreams are about. I know they are like esrahaddons past memories or something but i still dont know how it all fits in. Alric...showed some bravery but looks pretty gone at this point. Iam loving this last book so much. I can already say this one is my favourite in the series and for sure another 5 star. I also really like the kids gang especially mice. I think he will still play some role here (hide spoiler)]

Jarek wrote: "Half way through chapter 18. I realy cant Begin to describe how freakin awesome and epic this last book is:) [spoilers removed]"

Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[I did notice the similarities to FOTR and that part is very much like the mines of Moria - great parallel! (hide spoiler)]

So I did it again - I just couldn't stop reading! Finished the book :)

Holy shit I love this book! Finished chapter 21 (view spoiler)[Royce is the coolest freaking character ever. Could he be the heir??? But he was there when esrahaddon showed...he saw the guardian and the heir...but the way he commands the " thingy thing"... Man Ian all excited reading this:D. (hide spoiler)]

Jarek wrote: "Holy shit I love this book! Finished chapter 21 [spoilers removed]"

The all-powerful, extremely detailed...(drum roll)...thingy thing! I love that the characters don't always know what to call something or how to say something in beautiful poetry or vocabulary-rich prose. It makes it much more realistic.

I laughed so hard when he said " thingy thing" I almost cried. I sometimes use that " Thingy" when I forget something:D

This was such an amazing read. I cant really Begin to describe it. So much going on so many memorable moments. A great wrap up for the series. (view spoiler)[I didnt think once that mercy is royces and gwens daughter..and that line" show him mercy" omg:) I think it leaves some room for a possible future story. Anyway I had a blast reading this series.It made me feel happy,sad,angry,worried. If a book evokes any kind of emotions than in my opinion the writer succeded. That last page in the book...well that was just epic and gave me a wide smile on my face. Great job Mr Sullivan. I will be reading the Riyria chronicles but need to have a little time off after reading all 6 revelations in just about a months time (hide spoiler)]

I'm gonna put this book on hiatus right now. I had a crazy busy couple of weeks where I just didn't read a thing, and now that things have calmed down I find myself with no major urge to pick it up right now. I was sort of on a roll with the series, but after having that interrupted I felt the burnout of reading the previous five books in a row.

I'll definitely get back to this, but it'll be shelved for the next month or two. I want to enjoy the finalé, but feel like I'm forcing myself to try and read it now.

Sean wrote: "I'm gonna put this book on hiatus right now. I had a crazy busy couple of weeks where I just didn't read a thing, and now that things have calmed down I find myself with no major urge to pick it up..."

Too bad you didn't have a chance to appreciate it, but life does get in the way sometimes. I'll look forward to see what you say when you do get back to it.

Please read it as soon as possible:) this is the best in the series

Yeah, I'm not doubting that it's a good read. I just think I'll enjoy it a bit better after stepping away for a bit.