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archiegitdog's review against another edition
2.0
ecdereus's review against another edition
4.0
Het is weer een boek boordevol actie, zeker nadat het Verbonden Rijk onverhoeds wordt aangevallen door een groots en indrukwekkend leger uit Volar, koning Malcius en zijn gezin worden gedood, evenals -naar wordt aangenomen- prinses Lyrna, de hoofdstad mede door verraad wordt ingenomen en de stad Alltor zwaar wordt belegerd.
aegonvandelay's review against another edition
Let the guessing games begin. Anyone want to share their theories?
One major topic of discussion would have to be Caenis. I'm sure many readers thought he would be the brother possessed by the one who waits, but as that is not the case, what do you think his deal is? He's very knowledgeable, is not affected by the killing of others, and he loves the royal family. He's all about the faith and the realm. Vaelin said he wondered what would happen if he interpreted the sound Caenis made as a laugh rather than a sigh, which is pretty much the origin for the suspicious analyzing of all of Caenis' moves by the readers. Anthony said that everything will change in Tower Lord, so maybe that means Vaelin doesn't merely part with the Order, but is going to clash with it? Caenis is the only one of the original brothers left in the Order and if Vaelin is fighting him, he's fighting the Order. Whether there's something "Dark" about Caenis or his past is also an interesting question and if anyone has some theories in that regard, feel free to voice them.
The other point I want to discuss is Reva, mentioned in the UK version of the blurb. Vaelin destroyed her family, who is she? The only suggestion I've heard that could possibly fit is one of Hentes Mustor's 3 bastards, but I'm sure there's more to dig up. Whoever she is, it seems clear from the wording that she will reluctantly team up with Vaelin, in one way or another.
A subreddit forum has also been created for discussion.
sandy292love's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
darkskybooks's review against another edition
5.0
As I said in my Blood Song review, these books are not innovative or boundary breaking, but they are extremely well written. I would rather take a well written and enjoyable book over a truly innovative one. Hard to put down and a pleasure to read. I look forward to reading the final book in the trilogy!
app17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dmcke013's review against another edition
3.0
Lord Vaelin Al Sorna is still the principal protaganist of the tale, which - like the previous - is broken down into different subsections, each prefaced by an account from one character in particular (who only really appears to do so).
Again, like the previous, there's probably enough material in here for a couple of books but, unlike that other novel, this focuses more on world-building than on action/adventure. Also leaves a couple of plot-threads hanging wide open for the inevitable sequel!
freki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75