gumiho0712's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
hana83's review against another edition
5.0
Another awesome read! Our kind-hearted thieves are back! The story picks up about two years later in Colnora. Thrace, a farmer’s daughter from Dahlgren hires Hadrian and Royce to steal a sword to help her father. Intrigued by the job and by the possibility of meeting up with another familiar character, they take on the job for almost nothing.
While the main story follows the adventures of the two thieves, another thread follows Princess Arista, now the Ambassador of Melengar. The story alternates between the two until the storyline merges.
As the story unfolds, we gain more insight into the lead characters’ lives through subtle hints and some obvious revelations. We learn more about the origins of Hadrian’s amazing sword skills. We begin to understand why Royce is such a good thief and why he can open locks easily. Although I enjoyed Hadrian’s and Royce’s action based storyline a bit more than Arista’s storyline, I know it built the necessary background information about the church and the players within it. A picture begins to form for us of the conflict and the intrigues played between the church and Esrahaddon.
Some of my questions from the first book were answered, others still remain, and a few new ones come up. So, needless to say, I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
While the main story follows the adventures of the two thieves, another thread follows Princess Arista, now the Ambassador of Melengar. The story alternates between the two until the storyline merges.
As the story unfolds, we gain more insight into the lead characters’ lives through subtle hints and some obvious revelations. We learn more about the origins of Hadrian’s amazing sword skills. We begin to understand why Royce is such a good thief and why he can open locks easily. Although I enjoyed Hadrian’s and Royce’s action based storyline a bit more than Arista’s storyline, I know it built the necessary background information about the church and the players within it. A picture begins to form for us of the conflict and the intrigues played between the church and Esrahaddon.
Some of my questions from the first book were answered, others still remain, and a few new ones come up. So, needless to say, I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
nightsong0123's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jastinamor's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
storiesofnima's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
jarichan's review against another edition
4.0
Auch der zweite Band um das Gauner-Duo Hadrian und Royce ist wieder ein kurzweiliges Abenteuer und ein richtiger Page-Turner. Wahrlich, die Seiten fliegen nur so dahin.
Spannend finde ich Sullivans Talent, mit den Erwartungen des Lesers zu spielen. Aus vielen Genrewerken kennt man gewisse Stereotypen, denen gefolgt wird. Sullivan macht das auch und biegt dann einfach plötzlich links ab. Ohne gross zu blinken, versteht sich.
Die Figuren werden weiterentwickelt und man erfährt auch ein paar neue, spannende Sachen. Auch fand ich die Vorstellung des Turms im Wasserfall sehr schön gezeichnet. Ich habe jetzt noch das Rauschen des Wassers im Ohr.
Spannend finde ich Sullivans Talent, mit den Erwartungen des Lesers zu spielen. Aus vielen Genrewerken kennt man gewisse Stereotypen, denen gefolgt wird. Sullivan macht das auch und biegt dann einfach plötzlich links ab. Ohne gross zu blinken, versteht sich.
Die Figuren werden weiterentwickelt und man erfährt auch ein paar neue, spannende Sachen. Auch fand ich die Vorstellung des Turms im Wasserfall sehr schön gezeichnet. Ich habe jetzt noch das Rauschen des Wassers im Ohr.
zackgraff's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize "The Theft of Swords" was actually two separate books until I read them both. Oops.
I do see now why the two books are wrapped into a single package called "The theft of swords".
As our lovable duo, Royce and Hadrian, are again hired to retrieve a stolen sword with legendary powers. Avempartha is a fantastic continuation of the Riyria Revelations series, sprinkled with the same magic that made the first book a delight.
I do see now why the two books are wrapped into a single package called "The theft of swords".
As our lovable duo, Royce and Hadrian, are again hired to retrieve a stolen sword with legendary powers. Avempartha is a fantastic continuation of the Riyria Revelations series, sprinkled with the same magic that made the first book a delight.
mlklein1's review against another edition
4.0
The second in a longer series, Avempartha delivered for me. Sullivan is an excellent story teller - he weaves intricate tales and by the end you realize he's given you all the pieces if you were paying attention. Yet he still manages to surprise. Some of the artful pieces stretched across this entire book - others go back into the first book in the series, The Crown Conspiracy.
One thing Michael did in Avempartha that I am really in awe of was creating a new, dispicable villain. I'm not talking about the beast - sure that's scary and well developed, no I'm talking about a human character introduced in this novel who absolutely made my skin crawl every time he appeared. He wasn't overdone like a badly written Hollywood villain; he was just the right mixture of menace, ability, and mystery. I won't say anything more about him b/c I don't want to spoil the book, but I think I may have actually hissed out loud every time his name appeared.
A very enjoyable, quick, and exciting read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the installment - out this Fall as I understand.
One thing Michael did in Avempartha that I am really in awe of was creating a new, dispicable villain. I'm not talking about the beast - sure that's scary and well developed, no I'm talking about a human character introduced in this novel who absolutely made my skin crawl every time he appeared. He wasn't overdone like a badly written Hollywood villain; he was just the right mixture of menace, ability, and mystery. I won't say anything more about him b/c I don't want to spoil the book, but I think I may have actually hissed out loud every time his name appeared.
A very enjoyable, quick, and exciting read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the installment - out this Fall as I understand.