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vosteguin09's review
3.75
Hadrian going through midlife crisis. Royce just wanting to be with his best friend. Thrace struggling through depression. Arista just wanting a meeting. This book was somber as much as it was fun. Loved every bit of it
mellhay's review
5.0
Once again Michael Sullivan has delivered an amazing story. I love how these stories are complete in themselves yet there is the underlying thread through them all. Michael gives you all the pieces from the previous books to refresh your memory or if you haven't read them so you know what is happening. You could very well read this book without reading the first two books. BUT I would suggest reading them so you get to know the characters through their growth of trials through each other and to understand the intertwining plot involving religion and politics. As it appears to me the underlining thread is starting to come closer to the surface in the stories now, which is a bonus for me to go along with the individual stories.
Along with old friends I have meet a few new ones I look forward to reading more about in the future books. These characters have come to life for me through these books. There is humor in the characters, which is not over done or forced. There is a respect between characters and caring in that respect which is all earned.
This book has our wonderful thieves; Royce and Hadrian, but also the amazing character Princess Arista. In the story Princess Arista stays true to here character, yet she seems real in that she has her moments of doubts and anxieties in herself and what she is doing - wondering if what she is doing is right for all. Arista is a strong women in these stories and is not a normal princess: in always having beautiful dresses, sitting in the castle doing needlepoint, and not thinking of politics. She is willing to do what it takes to save her country and help others, along with using the magical arts she learned from the powerful wizard Esrahaddan and her professor, in magic, Arcadius.
I have had thoughts and questions on the characters and the plots. In each book Michael has answered these questions and has added to or solved the thoughts on the plots. In doing this I have come to realize the answers are true because I can think back and remember a word here and a sentence there that were used to take me through this remarkable path to the solutions.
I am looking forward to the next book scheduled to come out April 2010. As all my questions are answered, but I have thoughts on where the conspiracy in the politics and church are going.
Along with old friends I have meet a few new ones I look forward to reading more about in the future books. These characters have come to life for me through these books. There is humor in the characters, which is not over done or forced. There is a respect between characters and caring in that respect which is all earned.
This book has our wonderful thieves; Royce and Hadrian, but also the amazing character Princess Arista. In the story Princess Arista stays true to here character, yet she seems real in that she has her moments of doubts and anxieties in herself and what she is doing - wondering if what she is doing is right for all. Arista is a strong women in these stories and is not a normal princess: in always having beautiful dresses, sitting in the castle doing needlepoint, and not thinking of politics. She is willing to do what it takes to save her country and help others, along with using the magical arts she learned from the powerful wizard Esrahaddan and her professor, in magic, Arcadius.
I have had thoughts and questions on the characters and the plots. In each book Michael has answered these questions and has added to or solved the thoughts on the plots. In doing this I have come to realize the answers are true because I can think back and remember a word here and a sentence there that were used to take me through this remarkable path to the solutions.
I am looking forward to the next book scheduled to come out April 2010. As all my questions are answered, but I have thoughts on where the conspiracy in the politics and church are going.
nofys's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? N/A
5.0
seraphimgt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
thebeardrew's review
4.0
I like the characters of Hadrian and Royce and Arista, and they are what made this book so good. There's some good backstory on Hadrian and also some cool mysteries to dig into, but sometimes those plot points felt rushed.
lynx_bookworm's review
4.0
Have been very fortunate to listen to this series Graphic Audio on Scribd (this book is divided in 2 parts), and it adds a very good touch, I feel immersed in the action!
Can't believe it took me this long to start this series, though!
It really is amazing!
Can't believe it took me this long to start this series, though!
It really is amazing!
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
In Avempartha, the wizard hinted about Hadrian and his past. What could be so important about Hadrian’s past. Hadrian’s past is revealed in this book.
The land of Melengar is battling to save their kingdom. Princess Arista and her brother are at odds with each other. Both believe that they know what is needed to save their kingdom. Princess Arista hires Royce and Hadrian to head out across the lands of Melengar to meet with the rebellion leader. It will not be easy as there are others after them. Can the kingdom be saved and when Hadrian’s past is revealed, how will Royce react?
The saga continues with Nyphron Rising. Just like the prior two novels, this saga grows stronger by leaps and bounds. I have become memorized under the spell of Mr. Sullivan. The Riyria Revelations dives into a magical fantasy world that readers will not want to leave. If I ever needed help, I would want Royce and Hadrian on my side. Though, I enjoyed this book, I have to admit that for some reason it took me longer to get into this book then it did the other two novels. It was not for lack of excitement as this book had been of action. There was no real particular reason why. Luckily, this did not deter me from anxiously awaiting the next novel.
The land of Melengar is battling to save their kingdom. Princess Arista and her brother are at odds with each other. Both believe that they know what is needed to save their kingdom. Princess Arista hires Royce and Hadrian to head out across the lands of Melengar to meet with the rebellion leader. It will not be easy as there are others after them. Can the kingdom be saved and when Hadrian’s past is revealed, how will Royce react?
The saga continues with Nyphron Rising. Just like the prior two novels, this saga grows stronger by leaps and bounds. I have become memorized under the spell of Mr. Sullivan. The Riyria Revelations dives into a magical fantasy world that readers will not want to leave. If I ever needed help, I would want Royce and Hadrian on my side. Though, I enjoyed this book, I have to admit that for some reason it took me longer to get into this book then it did the other two novels. It was not for lack of excitement as this book had been of action. There was no real particular reason why. Luckily, this did not deter me from anxiously awaiting the next novel.