A review by hana83
The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan
5.0
Another great installment in The Riyria Chronicles! Having read [a:Michael J. Sullivan|2063919|Michael J. Sullivan|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1396351926p2/2063919.jpg]'s previous work, I highly recommend Royce's and Hadrian's adventure in Medford.
In this installment, the boys return to Medford to see Gwen and inadvertently stumble upon a plot to kill the royal family. The story re-introduces us to some of the characters found in the Riyria Revelations, such as Viscount Alfred Winslow and young Reuben Hilfred. I greatly enjoyed the backstory of these characters. Also, I found this book a little darker than the others, mainly due to Royce's actions and what we learn about his background. But don't worry, Mr. Sullivan found the right balance in telling this story and there are still light-hearted moments in it which will make you smile!
I am looking forward to the next installment of the Riyria Chronicles [b:The Death of Dulgath|24683898|The Death of Dulgath (The Riyria Chronicles #3)|Michael J. Sullivan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1431440166s/24683898.jpg|44301324]. Can't wait!
In this installment, the boys return to Medford to see Gwen and inadvertently stumble upon a plot to kill the royal family. The story re-introduces us to some of the characters found in the Riyria Revelations, such as Viscount Alfred Winslow and young Reuben Hilfred. I greatly enjoyed the backstory of these characters. Also, I found this book a little darker than the others, mainly due to Royce's actions and what we learn about his background. But don't worry, Mr. Sullivan found the right balance in telling this story and there are still light-hearted moments in it which will make you smile!
I am looking forward to the next installment of the Riyria Chronicles [b:The Death of Dulgath|24683898|The Death of Dulgath (The Riyria Chronicles #3)|Michael J. Sullivan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1431440166s/24683898.jpg|44301324]. Can't wait!