pickI got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via L. Ross Coulter .
In a world gripped by the Vitruvian Elite, Will, a young rebel, discovers the greatest battle between darkness and light is within himself. Will he succumb to rage, or will he embrace his compassion? This is a thrilling fantasy adventure that draws you in from the first sentence…
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OMG the tension! I know from experience that Duncan can kill off his Blades and now they‘re going into a parallel Russia where a despot Czar rules and his son, who‘s even worse, is just waiting to take over. The Czarina and her sister, betrothed to the King of Chivial, live on a knife‘s edge
The great February book haul: because it‘s about witches. A February 2024 release!
Penultimate post for the great February book haul…sorry for taking over your Litsy news!!
I am posting one book per day from my extensive, and ever growing, TBR shelves. Some are old and some are new, some were gifts and some I don't remember why I bought them.
Day 35
#ABookADay2024
Starting today, I am posting one book a day from my massive, and ever growing, TBR collection. Some are new and some I've had for years. No description or why I wanted to read the book.
Day 1
#ABookADay2024
I read this book many many years ago and I don‘t really remember it at all. Rereading it for January.
so-so137/150 I will be nice and say that this is "heavily influenced" by Tolkien and Lord of the Rings. It's not a direct ripoff, but there are so many parallels that you can't help but have an overwhelming sense of deja vu. That alone doesn't make it a so-so book, but the writing is bland, more telling than showing. The Brothers Hildebrandt are amazing artists, as seen from the paintings and drawings that illustrate the novel, but as writers ⬇️⬇️
I'm enjoying Polgara's story. Somehow, though they're (the Eddings) rehashing the events for the third time, they've managed to keep a fresh perspective. I did, in the early chapters, get a bit fed-up with the 'twin-speak' between Beldaran and her though, conversely, Beltira and Belkira are now quite loquacious. I still find the Poledra angle a bit puzzling; I think they sort of resurrected her in hindsight at the end of the Mallorean.
My February pick for best read. I adore Renille and Jathondi and would gladly read more books featuring them. 🥰
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