The story was just mediocre for fantasy. Instantaneous love with no substance, shallow characters, and an acceptable magic system. I almost give it 1 star because of the author's poor use of metaphor/simile. If I remember correctly, there's a part where an army of rebels is gathering and he de...
I don't know whether I will seriously recommend this book - some interesting moments where our hero Daven basically becomes a dragon and have to fight the dark urge of death and destruction. The opening paragraphs are really bad - love sick teenager is infatuated with Isabelle, but at last, he ha...
The Lord of Cara It was not as reckless a maneuver as the one I'd attempted in our tower. Perhaps the balcony here was higher than my room's window, but my target was more substantial than empty air. Instead I aimed for the balcony next door, outside the room Caleb was in. It was barely three pac...
He had an opportunity here to lead the farmboy, Auric, back to Ezio’s trap, without having to kill anyone in their sleep, but if he arrived too soon, the trap would not be ready. He had his doubts this Auric could be anywhere near as fearsome as Taker painted him, but he was not prepared to run t...
Martin Door 6. Martin Door Three hours later her boss's voice came through her headset, "Pratt," and she nearly jumped. She glanced at her watch, and remembered for the first time since she'd stepped in the door that she was supposed to be at work. She stammered the word "connect" just in time to...
The lady led this time, picking a path with easy familiarity but little care for stealth. At the third turn, Corin had to catch her waist and drag her back behind a wall while half a dozen guards passed on patrol. Instead of thanks, she grunted her indignation, and set off again a moment later. &...
Kellen shouted. “She’s a justicar. Run!” He shoved Corin hard to get him started, then raised his sword and threw a cut toward her neck. She moved faster than a mortal should have been capable of. Corin breathed a curse as he watched her duck the expert slash, withdraw half a step, and draw her o...