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stephbookshine's review against another edition
4.0
*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
Legacy of the Sentinels is a high sci-fi/fantasy book, the second in the Anmorian Legends series. Personally I think it would be best to read Wrath of the Exiled first (which I didn’t), as there is a lot of worldbuilding and character development hinted at in this instalment and I think that this book was harder to get into for lack of that background.
Once you do get going however, this story is packed with action, magical and weapon-based, and heroic sacrifice. The characters are a noble band of warriors and sages and the overall arc is one of good vs. evil. We see the main characters repeatedly tried and tested, tempted and tormented, in a constant attempt to turn or break them. They (especially Rezaaran) must repeatedly prove their virtue in all aspects to prove worthy of the legendary heroic path assigned to them.
There is also a strongly spiritual element to the story, with faith repeatedly explored: faith in oneself, faith in one’s companions, faith in a higher power or destiny. This is also mirrored in the virtue-testing of the characters and in the constant battle, not just with external forces, but against the darkness within every individual.
This is a very complex novel. The story spans space and dimensions, and there are multiple locations, masses of named characters (some inhabiting the same physical body), Archlords, Sentinels, Guardians, different races, titles and creatures. I imagine that reading book one would give you a head start on familiarity with the worldbuilding here, but for newcomers like myself, concentration is required in order to follow the intricacies of the story.
The Anmorian Legends series is a true epic; fusing sci-fi technology and space exploration, fantasy magic and creatures, and spiritual philosophies. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a weightier read set in an entirely new universe.
Beyond this place of wickedness, wrath, and horror, Rezaaran sensed a flicker of hope that the Light would return. It resided in the presence of Kashari. She was the custodian of this realm, the mentor and dear friend who had saved him numerous times through her surreptitious interventions, never once asking for gratitude or recognition but selflessly fulfilling her role. It was now his turn to reciprocate the kindness the Elder Mage had shown him.
Rezaaran set off at a run down the ramparts, his bare feet noisily splashing through puddles as he sprinted to the courtyard – where he sensed Yudhara.
– D. N. Pillay, The Anmorian Legends: Legacy of the Sentinels
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2019/08/16/the-anmorian-legends-legacy-of-the-sentinels-d-n-pillay/
Legacy of the Sentinels is a high sci-fi/fantasy book, the second in the Anmorian Legends series. Personally I think it would be best to read Wrath of the Exiled first (which I didn’t), as there is a lot of worldbuilding and character development hinted at in this instalment and I think that this book was harder to get into for lack of that background.
Once you do get going however, this story is packed with action, magical and weapon-based, and heroic sacrifice. The characters are a noble band of warriors and sages and the overall arc is one of good vs. evil. We see the main characters repeatedly tried and tested, tempted and tormented, in a constant attempt to turn or break them. They (especially Rezaaran) must repeatedly prove their virtue in all aspects to prove worthy of the legendary heroic path assigned to them.
There is also a strongly spiritual element to the story, with faith repeatedly explored: faith in oneself, faith in one’s companions, faith in a higher power or destiny. This is also mirrored in the virtue-testing of the characters and in the constant battle, not just with external forces, but against the darkness within every individual.
This is a very complex novel. The story spans space and dimensions, and there are multiple locations, masses of named characters (some inhabiting the same physical body), Archlords, Sentinels, Guardians, different races, titles and creatures. I imagine that reading book one would give you a head start on familiarity with the worldbuilding here, but for newcomers like myself, concentration is required in order to follow the intricacies of the story.
The Anmorian Legends series is a true epic; fusing sci-fi technology and space exploration, fantasy magic and creatures, and spiritual philosophies. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a weightier read set in an entirely new universe.
Beyond this place of wickedness, wrath, and horror, Rezaaran sensed a flicker of hope that the Light would return. It resided in the presence of Kashari. She was the custodian of this realm, the mentor and dear friend who had saved him numerous times through her surreptitious interventions, never once asking for gratitude or recognition but selflessly fulfilling her role. It was now his turn to reciprocate the kindness the Elder Mage had shown him.
Rezaaran set off at a run down the ramparts, his bare feet noisily splashing through puddles as he sprinted to the courtyard – where he sensed Yudhara.
– D. N. Pillay, The Anmorian Legends: Legacy of the Sentinels
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2019/08/16/the-anmorian-legends-legacy-of-the-sentinels-d-n-pillay/
mharrison13's review against another edition
3.0
This is book 1 in a story that spans across the galaxies and follows a young mage who starts the story as a slave but is soon told it is his destiny to become the strongest war mage, and the only one who would be capable of destroying the evil that has run amok for the last few centuries.
I received this book directly from the author, but all opinions are my own.
I thought the magic, the different worlds, the history, and the war were all thought out very well. I found the battles to be fascinating.
Sometimes the pacing of the story felt a little slow, especially towards the beginning of the book. Also, the story telling wasn’t always consistent. You spend most of the book from Rezaraan’s (the main character’s) perspective, but later the author throws in some other viewpoints. The epilogue is in first person but the whole of the story was in third person.
The characters and romance felt a little flat. At first I did not care for Rezaraan, but he did grow on me. He was just too perfect, too kind, too smart, too strong from the start; but it did make me mad when the inevitable fall from glory occurred. Mostly I was mad because it was such a contradiction of his character prior to that point. The transition was not smooth and therefor not as believable.
Overall though, I was very glad to experience this story. The creative worlds, aliens, and magic system make this good versus evil story well worth picking up.
I received this book directly from the author, but all opinions are my own.
I thought the magic, the different worlds, the history, and the war were all thought out very well. I found the battles to be fascinating.
Sometimes the pacing of the story felt a little slow, especially towards the beginning of the book. Also, the story telling wasn’t always consistent. You spend most of the book from Rezaraan’s (the main character’s) perspective, but later the author throws in some other viewpoints. The epilogue is in first person but the whole of the story was in third person.
The characters and romance felt a little flat. At first I did not care for Rezaraan, but he did grow on me. He was just too perfect, too kind, too smart, too strong from the start; but it did make me mad when the inevitable fall from glory occurred. Mostly I was mad because it was such a contradiction of his character prior to that point. The transition was not smooth and therefor not as believable.
Overall though, I was very glad to experience this story. The creative worlds, aliens, and magic system make this good versus evil story well worth picking up.
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