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A review by elisa_menz
Strange companions by Andrew Claydon
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
We're back on the road with Nick Carnage and company!
There's no shortage of adventure and hilarious situations in this second novel of the Chronicles of the Dawnblade, and poor Nick ends up even more banged up than last time. The old team is quickly reunited with some surprising additions, which I will not reveal to avoid spoilers. I will only say, one has impressive abs, one has feathers, and the third one isn't fun to be around when he sneezes.
I LOVE this story. There's danger, bad people, evil machinations, and a lot to lose if no one stands up and faces these villains. Enters Nicolas, the most reluctant hero of all who's now experiencing PTSD after his last successful near-death experience.
He's excited (kind of) about the prospect of going on a new adventure with Garaz and Auron but he quickly realizes he has to work through a deep-rooted fear which petrifies him when he needs to leap from a charging minotaur's path. Among other deadly things.
Despite his ill-suited state of mind, he survives every challenge with the simple conviction someone has to do something to help people in need. He doesn't believe he's the right pick to do it, but if no one else is nearby there's no chance he'll walk away. Yep, this guy is the ultimate reluctant hero.
The third book of this series, The Odd Sea is coming soon and I'm so ready to learn if Auron will finally move on, if Garaz will perfect his fireball, or if Shift will ever stop teasing Nicolas. I certainly hope Nick Carnage doesn't change.
There's no shortage of adventure and hilarious situations in this second novel of the Chronicles of the Dawnblade, and poor Nick ends up even more banged up than last time. The old team is quickly reunited with some surprising additions, which I will not reveal to avoid spoilers. I will only say, one has impressive abs, one has feathers, and the third one isn't fun to be around when he sneezes.
I LOVE this story. There's danger, bad people, evil machinations, and a lot to lose if no one stands up and faces these villains. Enters Nicolas, the most reluctant hero of all who's now experiencing PTSD after his last successful near-death experience.
He's excited (kind of) about the prospect of going on a new adventure with Garaz and Auron but he quickly realizes he has to work through a deep-rooted fear which petrifies him when he needs to leap from a charging minotaur's path. Among other deadly things.
Despite his ill-suited state of mind, he survives every challenge with the simple conviction someone has to do something to help people in need. He doesn't believe he's the right pick to do it, but if no one else is nearby there's no chance he'll walk away. Yep, this guy is the ultimate reluctant hero.
The third book of this series, The Odd Sea is coming soon and I'm so ready to learn if Auron will finally move on, if Garaz will perfect his fireball, or if Shift will ever stop teasing Nicolas. I certainly hope Nick Carnage doesn't change.