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Skullsworn by Brian Staveley
Pyrre Lakatur doesn't like the word skullsworn. It fails to capture the faith and grace, the peace and beauty of …
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Pyrre Lakatur doesn't like the word skullsworn. It fails to capture the faith and grace, the peace and beauty of …
Where the first book did a great job introducing us to the world is first in this book that we get to see the greater mysteries of the world. Like who is the Sack witch, which role does Alwyn Scribe and Lady Evadine Courlain have in everything that happens. The story is well told, but dark and gritty. I like it better as I felt like Alwyn was more in charge of it here then in the first book the Pariah, and the world has grown on me. If you liked the first book definitively read this one, if you hated it skip this one, and if you're on the fence I'd say give this one a try I think it will surprise you.
Content warning Slight spoilers on a meeting
Wilhulm's reluctance was plain as he cast a dubious eye over the Alundian ranks. "The Duke is not known for his welcoming nature, Evie," he said. "At least let me bring the guard across ..." "There'll be no fighting, Wil," she cut in, kicking her charger into motion. "The day is just too fine for blood."
— The Martyr by Anthony Ryan (Covenant of Steel, #2) (Page 92)
I hope most day's are too fine for blood.
I like this book more than the first one. The story is as good as in the first one, and the way it's told I think flows way better in this one, largely because it doesn't split the story and setting in two the same way which the first book did. Where Ninth House introduced us to many aspects of the world of Lethe is Hell Bent more focused, the collage and collage societies takes more of a back seat in this book, and works beautiful as a setting for the story. While we focus on what's important for Alex Stern, which is to rescue Darlington.
The second book in the Bloodsworn Saga is beautifully paced, well written and it has a good story. While the story is somewhat predictable does it have it's moments that might surprise you. It's all together a book well worth reading.
"What's your name, little vaesen?" Storolf asked the tennúr. "Tannbursta," the tennúr said.
— Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne (Bloodsworn Saga, #2) (Page 392)
So we got a bi character basically named "tooth brush" :D
Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of …
This is a book that I just wanted to continue reading to figure out what's going to happen next. The story is well paced and it even includes some down time moments between the actions which is greatly appreciated. The writing is on point and there are quite a few moments where what a character does and says just makes me smile and laugh.
What if you were imprisoned for all eternity?
In the aftermath of the Ritual of Night, everything has changed.
The …
Last book I wished for more intertwined stories and it really delivers on that front. The story is engaging and it has a couple of interesting surprises in it. I really liked the ending and in some ways would it be nice to end the series here however there are still some loose ends that's needs tidying up in the final book.