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dalidja's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
vosteguin09's review against another edition
3.5
Bite size fantasy with little tidbits of the overarching story?!??? AND loving funny main characters?? I can’t adore this series enough
nofys's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Animal death
samuraibunny's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Listened to the graphic audio version. Good romp. You get a sprinkle more background here
elwoodradley's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this. It builds on The Crown Conspiracy and Sullivan starts slowly revealing little hints about characters backgrounds, the world they inhabit, the lore, etc. and I personally just absolutely love it. If the following books are as good as the first 2, this will easily become one of my favorite series.
thebeardrew's review against another edition
4.0
Just as fun as the first book. There are a few small but unexpected twists in the story that I liked. I'll keep reading because I like Hadrian and Royce.
lynx_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I'm really enjoying this series, and listening to the Graphic Audio audiobook, makes the experience even better!
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Skilled thief, Royce Melborn and his good friend and mercenary, Hadrian Blackwater are back. After barely escaping from Essendon Castle, Royce and Hadrian have had enough excitement for a while. They were set up by the wizard, Esrahaddon.
While walking, Royce and Hadrian come upon a girl being robbed by a man. They rescue her. The girl is from the village of Dahlgren. She asks for Royce and Hadrian’s help. She tells them she will pay them. Her village is being attacked by a demon, who is a minion of Uberlin. Royce and Hadrian travel to the village to help. Once again the wizard, Esrahaddon appears. Only this time he hints to Royce to check into Hadrian’s past.
Avempartha is book two in this six part saga by author, Michael J. Sullivan. When I first read Mr. Sullivan’s debut novel, The Crown Conspiracy, I had no expectations. After finishing the book, I wanted more and couldn’t wait to read the next book. This series just keeps getting better and better. Royce and Hadrian at first appearances may not seem like heroes but watch out as they will amaze you with their skills, smarts, courage, and bravery. Avempartha is darker and edgier then the first novel. If you are up for the challenge to try out a new author and discover for yourself what many other readers are already raving about, then you have got to check out The Riyria Revelations saga.
While walking, Royce and Hadrian come upon a girl being robbed by a man. They rescue her. The girl is from the village of Dahlgren. She asks for Royce and Hadrian’s help. She tells them she will pay them. Her village is being attacked by a demon, who is a minion of Uberlin. Royce and Hadrian travel to the village to help. Once again the wizard, Esrahaddon appears. Only this time he hints to Royce to check into Hadrian’s past.
Avempartha is book two in this six part saga by author, Michael J. Sullivan. When I first read Mr. Sullivan’s debut novel, The Crown Conspiracy, I had no expectations. After finishing the book, I wanted more and couldn’t wait to read the next book. This series just keeps getting better and better. Royce and Hadrian at first appearances may not seem like heroes but watch out as they will amaze you with their skills, smarts, courage, and bravery. Avempartha is darker and edgier then the first novel. If you are up for the challenge to try out a new author and discover for yourself what many other readers are already raving about, then you have got to check out The Riyria Revelations saga.
seraphimgt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Sexual violence
hellsfire's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't particularly like the first book in this series. I liked the two thieves and that was about it. But people told me to give the series another chance because it gets better. So I did. I am looking for a good long fantasy series that I haven't read. That said, I actually enjoyed this one less than the previous book. The first book had interesting supporting characters that don't play much of a role here except for one whom I didn't like.
As before, I liked reading about Royce and Hadrian. In fact, I would love to read a fun fantasy series involving that pair. If it was like Hudson Hawk that would be awesome. Sadly, that is all I enjoyed.
I had two major problems with this book. I don't remember if I had these problems with the first book. The first problem was the info dumping. There was a lot of it. Sometimes it was disguised as dialog while other times it was not. Sometimes the info dump had nothing to do with the the book. In the beginning there was one pertaining to Royce's past. It could have been cut or the scene tightened as it had nothing to do with the book. I have no doubt it will play a part later. Also, characters would tell each other things they already knew.
My second problem, which is somewhat related to the first, had to do with all the name dropping. Sullivan painted a very detailed world. Everything was named, whether it be minor characters, historical figures, cities, races, etc. A few of those things I understood, but I would have liked it more had everything not been named in such detail especially if it was minor or didn't play into things in the current book.
While I am curious as to where this series goes, I won't be reading any more of the series. I tried and gave it two books and I just couldn't get into it.
As before, I liked reading about Royce and Hadrian. In fact, I would love to read a fun fantasy series involving that pair. If it was like Hudson Hawk that would be awesome. Sadly, that is all I enjoyed.
I had two major problems with this book. I don't remember if I had these problems with the first book. The first problem was the info dumping. There was a lot of it. Sometimes it was disguised as dialog while other times it was not. Sometimes the info dump had nothing to do with the the book. In the beginning there was one pertaining to Royce's past. It could have been cut or the scene tightened as it had nothing to do with the book. I have no doubt it will play a part later. Also, characters would tell each other things they already knew.
My second problem, which is somewhat related to the first, had to do with all the name dropping. Sullivan painted a very detailed world. Everything was named, whether it be minor characters, historical figures, cities, races, etc. A few of those things I understood, but I would have liked it more had everything not been named in such detail especially if it was minor or didn't play into things in the current book.
While I am curious as to where this series goes, I won't be reading any more of the series. I tried and gave it two books and I just couldn't get into it.