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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
This is a favorite, return-to-multiple-times series. Amaranthe and Sicarius are one of my very favorite couples I've encountered over the years. I love them.
This one's for Basilard! So third novel, and wow, if I had any disappointments with the last novel, this one brought up my love for the series again. The conflict here involves not just external issues, but I really liked the way Basilard's history and beliefs made internal strife. There were some very good questions, given the way Sicarius is and my love for him, that even though I never forget, I still do forget that he's an assassin. And if I'm to seriously consider this novel, outside of all the fun it is, than it is a very good question.
Spoiler
If you found out the man you were working with was responsible for destroying a huge part of your pacifist country's government, what would you do? How does one continue being a pacifist when the whole world is killing and attacking each other? At least for me, I don't know the answer to these. But this novel does a good job in showing possible answers. Basilard and Sicarius' relationship had turning point in the novel, which I loved because Basilard was able to to come to terms with his feelings, and even though he didn't make a definite decision, we also got to see another side of Sicarius. There's a lot Basilard has to be saddened, disappointed and angry about against the world. Yet he still was doing his best to be a good guy, to stay true to the values he's was raised with and be logical about his decisions. Out of the entire group, though he's never able to say a whole lot, he's someone who really is one of the most mature ones. Amaranthe trusts him for many good reasons.
I bought the first three books in a sale for about 2 Euro, thinking I'm getting a complete trilogy. I thought the first book was a bit trashy, although also quite entertaining. The series is a weird mix of Jack Reacher meets the A-Team meets flintlock fantasy. I kept on reading and found that it is hard to put the books down. To my pleasant surprise I found out that there are eight full books and some novellas in this series. I will definitely make my way through the books because while this is definitely not high literature it is an fun waste of time.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
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
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
I love the characters, but this story just a bit too much.
I continue to love the tension between Amaranthe and Sicarius, though...was REALLY worried about Sicarius during this story. Things don't work out too well for him.
He's a deadly weapon, but it looks pretty bleak there for a minute.
The team leader, Amaranthe is trying her hardest to redeem her, her team, Maldynado (the pop and jay), Books (my favourite, other than the two love birds), Basilard (who I knew from the previous book, that THIS would be HIS story) and Akstyr (who's becoming LESS annoying).
She is also trying to redeem the name of Sicarius, too; but that is going to be a WHOLE new battle...for the King is personally offended by a lot of the actions that Sicarius was forced to do by is boss and the prior King.
Loved the naval portion of this story, though...it is increasingly worrisome...when no one truly gets hurt...for they can be healed.
I will pick up the next book, but I think I'm going to read OTHER stories for a while...then return to this tale, again.
I continue to love the tension between Amaranthe and Sicarius, though...was REALLY worried about Sicarius during this story. Things don't work out too well for him.
He's a deadly weapon, but it looks pretty bleak there for a minute.
The team leader, Amaranthe is trying her hardest to redeem her, her team, Maldynado (the pop and jay), Books (my favourite, other than the two love birds), Basilard (who I knew from the previous book, that THIS would be HIS story) and Akstyr (who's becoming LESS annoying).
She is also trying to redeem the name of Sicarius, too; but that is going to be a WHOLE new battle...for the King is personally offended by a lot of the actions that Sicarius was forced to do by is boss and the prior King.
Loved the naval portion of this story, though...it is increasingly worrisome...when no one truly gets hurt...for they can be healed.
I will pick up the next book, but I think I'm going to read OTHER stories for a while...then return to this tale, again.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a little better then book 2 it is still far from being perfect. This time around we get Basilard POV. Which was interesting to read. However is anyone else getting annoyed with the no killing rule? it is now feeling like Amaranthe is a little immaturity in her views of we can not kill anyone especial when it is pointed out every other page how much easier it would be if they could kill people.