King of Thorns suffers from middle book disease.... After finishing Prince of Thorns, I was really excited about reading the next book in the series and I picked it up right away. Although, it is based on the same motif (and maybe because of it), I didn't like it as much.1. I don't like Jorg. He ...
What a book and what a trilogy! Jorg Ancrath is such a well thought out and complex character. Capable such atrocities, yet somehow you still find yourself routing for him in his quest to become emperor.Surrounded by a host of supporting characters who represent such diverse personalities which r...
All I can say is that this is one kick-ass fantasy book with amazing characters (and a fantastic cover! Had to throw that in). Prince Jalan, the poser hero who might actually have the makings of a true hero inside, and Snorri, the Viking warrior who is the definition of badass. An awesome start t...
Readers of books in the "fantasy" genre would be forgiven for holding their breath during the first 50 pages of a new book or series, hoping beyond hope that the standard plot devices that seem absolutely mandatory for these works will manifest in an interesting, compelling, or enjoyable fashion....
As a self contained story set in 'The Broken Empire' world, somewhere in the first book 'Prince of Thorns' giving the reader a glimpse into a day in the life of Jorg Ancrath it really delivers. It captures the type of person our Jorg is, how he thinks and the kind of devil may care attitude he em...
That was so beautiful! It reminded me of a series I watch about the east end, Call the Midwife on netflix, a delightful series about the memoirs of a nurse, Jennifer Worth and her life and passion for the people of the east end in the 1950's. This show helped me to picture exactly what me-me an...