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3.87 AVERAGE

adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

This is the 2nd of the Krondor's Sons branch of Feist's The Riftwar Cycle. If you're reading this review having not read any of the other books in the series, please stop now and go and read them in order. I personally think it would be too confusing and there would be too many gaps to enjoy this as a standalone. 

Following the story of Aruther's youngest son, Nicolas, it's not my favourite of the series. Yet it's still entertaining and contains all the swashbuckling goodness of the other books set in Midkemia. The plot of the Pantathians is developed further and there's quite a lot of great magical weirdness for fans. 

This is by far the better of the two books in the Krondor's Sons series in my opinion. The mix of humour, the resurgence of Pug, dragons, and sea-style adventure won me over. This book focuses on Nicholas, the youngest son of Prince Arutha, who is a bit of an underdog in the family (of course) -- but who makes personal and heroic strives throughout the novel.

Feist's use of supporting characters to reach my heart and to add a sense of humor occurs once again in this book. Readers are once again regaled with the laughter, sarcasm, and adventure attitude of Amos Task. Nakor - the rather odd magician who is always making the best of things- also makes another appearance in this book, he also proves that despite his joking attitude his 'tricks' are worth their weight in gold at times.
adventurous dark 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: Yes

Nicholas, crippled son of the Prince of the West and third in line to the throne, is learning to be a man at his uncle's frontier court in Crydee, when the town is sacked and prisoners taken to a nearby chain of pirate islands. What follows is a chase and a voyage much farther, to a land much rougher and with its own hostile politics. And just below the surface, pantathian serpent priests and their latest disgusting magic.

Not as good as its predecessor, [b:Prince of the Blood|13878|Prince of the Blood (Krondor's Sons, #1)|Raymond E. Feist|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388194833l/13878._SY75_.jpg|747434], but still another fun outing in Midkemia, and a nice set-up for the Serpentwar Saga. I didn't remember this one as well as I did Prince of the Blood, after my last read-through of Feist's books about 15 years ago, but Nakor remains one of the better characters in Midkemia.


I have been Buddy-Reading this series over the last couple of months with a ‘book-club’ friend who had not read Raymond E. Feist’s work before. As I have been a long-time fan of his work, I have compared it to The Lord of the Rings books but have actually enjoyed this series more. When I mentioned this to my friend, she immediately wanted to read the series, and convinced me to read them with her- not that it was a big ask 😊.
It is an epic fantasy saga- with wonderful world building and scene setting, and dynamic, vivid and detailed descriptions that will transport you right into the story.
Take some time to explore Mr. Feist’s work, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed- and the best part is that all the books are available now to read- no waiting for books to be released! #WINNING

lack of developed female characters, very very confusing parts, probably my least fav of his books

3.5 I liked Nicholas and I liked Harry and I loved reading the journey they went on and discovering new lands. An enjoyable and fun novel to read with, of course, a happy ending!
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

 Another fun read from Feist. It started out a bit too YA for me, but then I got I latched on to the characters, and Feist them well.

The youngest Prince of Kondor is sent to his uncle's Dutchy to experience life away from Court, where things will not be so easy on him. Chaos ensues when the Dutchy is attacked by unknowns, and Prince Nicholas' cousin is kidnapped. Nicky and his Squire Harry set off with Admiral Amos across the great Seas to the other side of the world. Lots of action and a few new characters. Ticking off another series in the Feist Catalog.
 

This book was bloody brilliant a swashbuckling pirating adventure with some great companionship and friendships. The story was fast paced and entertaining. The main character nicholas starts off bumbling and unsure of himself and grows into a man over the course of the story. There was some interesting magic and discoveries that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend this book and I'm really glad I carried on with my feist reading.