Fate of the Tearling is the finale to the Tearling trilogy by Erika Johansen. At the conclusion of book 2, the evil and feared Red Queen has unleashed her armies to march against and crush the Tear. In hopes of saving her people, Queen Kelsea has surrendered herself and her magical sapphires to the enemy. This is a huge epic fantasy, sci-fi and maybe a little horror, with several subplots to keep things interesting. After pages and pages of jumping back and forth between worlds and hoping that some of those dangling plot lines will be addressed, you might be a little disappointed. -- Johansen’s vision—a society tearing itself apart amid the effort to redefine itself—is ambitious, and the conflict is fleshed out through myriad character arcs. . . . wraps up the story quite nicely.” (Publishers Weekly)
Showing posts with label Epic Fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Epic Fantasy. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Fate of the Tearling/Erika Johansen/478 pages
Fate of the Tearling is the finale to the Tearling trilogy by Erika Johansen. At the conclusion of book 2, the evil and feared Red Queen has unleashed her armies to march against and crush the Tear. In hopes of saving her people, Queen Kelsea has surrendered herself and her magical sapphires to the enemy. This is a huge epic fantasy, sci-fi and maybe a little horror, with several subplots to keep things interesting. After pages and pages of jumping back and forth between worlds and hoping that some of those dangling plot lines will be addressed, you might be a little disappointed. -- Johansen’s vision—a society tearing itself apart amid the effort to redefine itself—is ambitious, and the conflict is fleshed out through myriad character arcs. . . . wraps up the story quite nicely.” (Publishers Weekly)
Thursday, November 12, 2015
The Thousand Names: Book 1 of the Shadow Campaigns / Django Wexler / 513 pgs
I love a good epic fantasy. Something that I can lose myself in and forget about the world. Unfortunately I haven't found a well-written one in a while. But I have now. And it is just awesome.
Captain Marcus D'Ivoire has been in the desert country of Khandar for a while looking for a way home. His forces have just been routed in an unexpected uprising and they are encamped in a small fort overlooking the ocean. Marcus has just received orders that a new colonel is on the way.
Winter Ihernglass is just trying to be unnoticed. The platoon's sergeant has a way of 'helping' his soldiers along that leave bruises. When summoned to the new colonel's tent and receiving a field promotion, Winter must try to find the strength to lead the men against impossible odds. These are only two of several story lines through out the book.
There is a feel of old style swashbuckling with swords and muskets but also the use of magic has added a different texture. This is a book that would appeal to the military/adventure reader who loves tactics and the thrill of battle. Then there is the fantasy element with the supernatural abilities of the Steel Ghost, what are the 'thousand names' and what about the priestess who saves Winter's life. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure and look forward to reading the second one. I did listen to this and heartily recommend it to you. The narrator is Richard Poe and he gives everyone a distinct voice so the characters remain recognizable. It is 18 discs but once you get started, time will fly by.
6 Degrees of Reading: Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War by Mark Lawrence, The Republic of Thieves (Gentleman Thieves) by Scott Lynch, Theft of Swords (Vol 1) by Michael J. Sullivan.
Captain Marcus D'Ivoire has been in the desert country of Khandar for a while looking for a way home. His forces have just been routed in an unexpected uprising and they are encamped in a small fort overlooking the ocean. Marcus has just received orders that a new colonel is on the way.
Winter Ihernglass is just trying to be unnoticed. The platoon's sergeant has a way of 'helping' his soldiers along that leave bruises. When summoned to the new colonel's tent and receiving a field promotion, Winter must try to find the strength to lead the men against impossible odds. These are only two of several story lines through out the book.
There is a feel of old style swashbuckling with swords and muskets but also the use of magic has added a different texture. This is a book that would appeal to the military/adventure reader who loves tactics and the thrill of battle. Then there is the fantasy element with the supernatural abilities of the Steel Ghost, what are the 'thousand names' and what about the priestess who saves Winter's life. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure and look forward to reading the second one. I did listen to this and heartily recommend it to you. The narrator is Richard Poe and he gives everyone a distinct voice so the characters remain recognizable. It is 18 discs but once you get started, time will fly by.
6 Degrees of Reading: Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War by Mark Lawrence, The Republic of Thieves (Gentleman Thieves) by Scott Lynch, Theft of Swords (Vol 1) by Michael J. Sullivan.
Friday, February 28, 2014
CAPTIAN'S FURY / Jim Butcher / 451 Pages / Audiobook
Two years after the events of Cursor's Fury, young Tavi, now Captain of the 1st Aleran Legion, is still dealing with the Canim invaders. He will learn the long-hidden truth about his heritage and have to figure out a way to deal, not only the betrayal is uncovers, but also all the consequences of that revelation.
For fans of epic fantasy and well-read audiobooks.
CURSOR'S FURY / Jim Butcher / 442 Pages / Audiobook / Recommended by a FRIEND (two actually!)
Narrator Kate Reading continues to enhance Butcher's storytelling with her deft voice characterizations. I am thoroughly enjoying listening to Reading and owe a BIG Thank You to the two (2) co-workers who kept telling me to give this series a try!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
FURIES OF CALDERON / Jim Butcher / 440 Pages / Audiobook / Christmas Challenge: 8 Maids-a-Milking (animals) & 2 Turtle Doves (flying)
Everyone in the land of Alera, except a young farm boy named Tavi, can control Furies, elemental powers of wind, earth, water, fire, and metal. Tavi and Amara, a spy pretending to be a slave, must work together to defend their country against not only invading barbarian Marat but also from scheming nobles wanting to overthrow the aging High Lord of Alera.
Narrator Reading gives each character their own personality and enhances the author's convincing storytelling style. Fans of Butcher's Dresden Files series or the Inheritance Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin should enjoy the great world-building in this fast-paced, epic fantasy.
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