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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
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emotional
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Magic-Scars the second great installment in The Crown of Stones series. Beginning a few years after the first book ends and picking up after all Ian had been through in book one, having everything taken from him, I just couldn’t tear myself away from this book. I’m certainly looking forward to book number three.
This is the second book in the trilogy so if you haven’t read the first, I would strongly advise you to as the events in this book follow on from the first.
The story starts a few years after the last ended, and I’m thrilled to say we see the return of some great characters for more action (including my favourite Jarryd).
The time between the two books has given the characters more backstory and has affected each in their own way. This adds more depth to them and reveals more about who they are and what we may expect from them as the book progresses.
I will say that I enjoyed seeing even more of Troy in this book, and what he could have been if his circumstances had been different. His character develops further as the story progresses and understanding him better has given me a deeper appreciation for his behaviours (though I still wanted to scream at him more times than I can count).
My emotions were hit hard in this book, and I have a feeling this will continue into the last book as well. The author does a great job of manipulating my feelings and revealing information when it will have a greater impact which is a great skill that I admire.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one, more so than the first which is unusual for me, so I have high hopes for the final instalment of the trilogy!
I thoroughly enjoyed this one, more so than the first which is unusual for me, so I have high hopes for the final instalment of the trilogy!
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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:
Yes
Magic Scars is Book Two in The Crown of Stone Series. It continues the story of Ian Troy, a Shinree, who has now been captured by his enemy King Draken of Langor and sent to prison. While imprisoned he was drugged so that he was unable to use his magic. Ian has lost not only his memories because of the drugs but has also lost his will after being tortured. He has no fight left and is a shell of his former self.
When Ian is rescued by an unlikely ally, he must fight to regain his memories and strength. As his body slowly purges itself of the drug, he comes to realize that the world he left is not the same. Those he left behind has been subjected to horrors at the hands of King Draken. A rebellion is underway, and Ian must find and repair The Crown of Stones so that its magic can be used. Ian is the only one who can save them which places immense responsibility on his shoulders. His addiction to magic and connection to The Crown of Stones lead him to search for answers. In his search, Ian uncovers some ancient secrets that have implications for not only him but also his entire race.
Another great book in this series that was hard to put down. The writing and attention to detail are so vivid that it feels as though you are there with the characters. Ian is someone that is very complex and although has a dark past you cannot help but feel bad for him. You want to see things work out for him in a positive way. Ian is in a struggle to overcome who he was in the past versus who he is now. The pain, sorrow, conflict, and guilt over past actions are a challenge for him. Another great book full of action, suspense, drama, intrigue, and magic. Now onto Book Three!
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It's two years later and Ian Troy wakes up in a prison cell. He's been tortured and drugged, all to keep him from using his magic. Little did he know the price he'd have to pay for all this magic!! There are a lot of people wanting or needing him to be free so he's not without some help.
I struggle to write reviews on epic books because I never want to give anything away. Just know that you should read this but be prepared for the journey ahead!
I struggle to write reviews on epic books because I never want to give anything away. Just know that you should read this but be prepared for the journey ahead!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When reading a book that is entirely based in another world, when an author has created races of people, magic and non-magic, I am usually bitterly disappointed when those stories come to an end. CL Schneider not only created a detailed world for her characters, she continued their stories and moved the plot along, intricately connecting pieces along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed Ian Troy’s second installment as he battles himself internally and seeks absolution and answers along the way.
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The story of The Crown of Stones continues as Ian comes to accept who he is and what he is. There are times he loses his way, but he is still one with a conscience and is still trying to do what he feels is right. This was a tough one to get through, Ian is flawed and there are a lot of things not going how he planned.
Content Warnings: rape, abuse, sex, language, violent battles
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
C. L. Schneider delivers again with Magic Scars, the second book in The Crown of Stones Series! The same memorable, imaginative, wonderfully flawed characters are present in this book. If possible, this book had me more emotionally invested, but also more exhausted. The intensity of the feelings in this book are stronger, the need to triumph more urgent. The vividly detailed world-building is built upon in this second book, and expanded upon. I found myself picturing the countryside, the mountains, the battles. This is such a great book and I cannot wait for the next one!
I said it with the first Book and I will say it again I was completely hooked from start to finish! In fact I think this book had me even more hooked because i literally could not put it down. Again I don't want to go into too much detail about storyline as I don't want to give too much away but I will say we see Ian again after 2 years of being drugged, tortured and imprisoned. How quickly and completely this author gets me so fully immersed in this world is truly amazing. I could so easily imagine everything that was happening and envision it so clearly thanks to the fantastic writing of this author. I am not wasting a single minute before moving on to book 3.
dark
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:
Complicated
The world building in the second book was just as good as the first! The places the characters go are so well thought out and described, I feel like I was right there with the characters. The castles, the prison, the ancient cities are all vividly written. I like that this book is told in the first person so you really get to know the main character, Ian Troy, even better in this one. Ian is coming off of the drug used to keep his magic suppressed and is having a lot of flashbacks to his time before being in prison and since then, it fills in holes in the story well. I really liked Captain Krillos in this book and the banter that he has with Ian. There were many of the same characters from the first book with even more added in this one. The story line is soooo good and kept me up late into the night reading so I could see what happened next. There is action, magic, death, romance, and so much more. I can’t wait to read the next book!
adventurous
medium-paced
What an amazing continuation from the first on the series. The world building and character development is top notch.
Ian Troy has been imprisoned, drugged and when finally freed finds the world has changed, the Shinree are not slaves but not free either. Ian needs to find out who he is, who he can trust and what hope can do.
The story is certainly not without its angst, fights and magic. This words that the author has shared with us will keep you hooked as this epic fantasy story keeps evolving.