This is the second book in the series and I reviewed the first one a few weeks ago. In the second book, the story gets a bit darker. Our hero has to protect the kingdom against overwhelming odds and his allies don’t all support his plans. When the king worries that he has a mad mage on his hands,...
I like the first person perspective, especially from a quirky, cheeky character. The book loses me a little in the plot. The first two books had well structured plots that felt quite smooth and natural. This one feels a little tacked together. It's still an excellent book and the plot works well ...
Seven years have passed since Mordecai's battle with the Shining God, Celior, and since that time his control of his abilities has vastly improved. He has at last envisioned a use for the 'God-Stone', but the gods want vengeance and now seek to destroy everything he has built. The secrets of the ...
As I close the book, i found the ending is not what i would've like.Nonetheless, the author's vision would have to suffice. Its competently done, but went in directions that i would classify as bittersweet. That is, if one cared about his reputation as the savior of Lothion. On the other hand, hi...
Overall, I would say this book is simply an OK read. All the elements of the story are present and seem to have a lot of potential. The problem comes in execution. Things feel rushed, the author tackles character and plot development at warm speed. The first book if roughly 200 pages, in these 20...
This story was heavier than the first one of the series. I mean that in terms of plot--much more troubles and loss. It's also true of the characters--much more anger and pain. But it wasn't so dark that it weighed down the story. I wouldn't recommend it for kids--too many hard issues raised to ma...
amazing.. i love the way how the book is written... i am hooked...can't stop reading.. amazing.. i love the way how the book is written... i am hooked...can't stop reading..
Already rated this book on my 1st read. I won't change it. I love the story, the characters, the (sometimes impossible) magic (but this is fantasy, right ?), the twists, the sarcasms, the sense of humour and of course, the way the story unfolds and the way it is toldThe amount of things I have mi...
i loved this book - enough that before i was through with it i bought books 2 & 3. Fair enough to move to the next one so I can find out where Mordechai is headed.
It came as a surprise then when she heard her secret advisor’s voice shouting at her from within her own mind. Wake up! They can’t hold the shields! Her eyes shot open, but before she even registered what she saw her mind was questing outward, check...
said Cyhan. It was two days since Gram had gotten his invisible tattoo.He looked at his teacher, but since he hadn’t been given permission to speak he waited silently.“Go ahead,” said the older man. “You can speak freely for a while. You’re going to have some questions.”“Ready for what, Zaihair?”...
In between he spent some time making good on his promise regarding woodwork. Fixing fences and some of the minor repairs required for the barn were simple tasks for him in many ways. So long as he had dry wood to work with, he could easily cut it to fit almost any shape or size, saving many hours...
Despite her resolve, Brigid still hissed at the pain as they worked and occasionally let out a yell. She swore and said things that he knew wouldn’t have been allowed if she were still at home, but in Albamarl he couldn’t see any reason to censor her language. Why bother trying to make her talk l...