Reviews

Brayan's Gold, by Peter V. Brett

bookfessional's review

4.0

That's more like it.

raygina's review

4.0

I really like this series. The characters are well done, even those we meet in passing. I like this world and can't wait for the next book.

seak's review

4.0

This is a novella set in the Demon Cycle universe (The Warded Man, The Desert Spear) covering a short portion in Arlen's life...you know...before he became superman.

Brayan's Gold occurs during Arlen's time as an apprentice messenger. Messenger's are the brave and daring souls who brave the night and the corelings to deliver messages and other materials. His task, along with his master, Curk, is to escort a wagonload of easily combustible firesticks up into the high mountains to Brayan's Gold, where Count Brayan has found his riches.

Mixing the perilous trail, firesticks, and possibly even the rumored snow demon, Arlen has some work cut out for him, along with some other surprises.

Now, I have to admit, this is one of my all-time favorite series and only two books in at that. There's something about this fear of the night and the demons that stalk and the magic of the wards. I have to have more and more, it's like crack.

So, needless to say, I loved Brayan's Gold.

vaderbird's review

3.0

5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish

cwebb's review

4.0

Also a must-read, to get to know some of the peripheral characters and their relationship to the main guys.

mountainblue's review

5.0

The first book in this series gave me a thirst for more of Arlen's world and this novella gave me exactly what I wanted and more.

I got the graphic audio version of this novella complete with full cast of actors, narration, dramatic sound effects and cinematic music like a 3D movie in my ear! Arlen Bales first journey across the demon infested world as a brand new Apprentice Messenger was full of drama and very satisfying as all the thrills, chills, excitement, romance and betrayals had me at the edge of my seat. This novella also adds an extra layer and dimension to the Demon Cycle world with enough world building left over to keep you wanting more.

But I'm still hungry for more of the Demon Cycle universe with its many killer night time demons,protective magic wards, complex world, excellent world building, many enjoyable and complex characters and heroic protagonist. Luckily the next audiobook is just a click away.

hamja's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

argreenrn's review

4.0

Dang. Now I am out of new Peter Brett material to read. I will just have to wait for book three of the Demon Cycle to come out. Brayan's Gold was a fun, short glimpse of Arlen working as a messenger's apprentice. A must read for anyone that liked The Warded/Painted Man and The Desert Spear.

lubokrah's review

4.0

Vôbec nechápem prečo ma pár rokov dozadu Tetovany nejak neoslovil. Ale toto sa mi páčilo. :)

yuustkaa's review

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0