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Thron in Flammen: Roman
by Brian Staveley
This is one of those uncommon times when the sophomore effort is better than the first. This is definitely not a filler book. Where to begin?
I know I like a book/series when I actually care about the fates of most of the characters, when I'm emotionally invested (hello, Ned Stark). I read this immediately after finishing The Emperor's Blades, and I've gone through a roller coaster of emotions for the 3 kids. I thought Valyn was cool, kick-ass, until he became hot-headed fool. Kaden was meek and naive - until he started using his skills and Daes dae'maring his way into Annurian politics. These 2 books felt like WoT-lite. Especially when we come to Adare. Adare reminded me so much of WoT's Elayne - and I hated Elayne. She's in way over her head. She panics, becomes hysterical, and makes the worst decisions. I want her to get bitch-slapped by Annick and/or Triste so badly.
Everyone tries to control their lives, but there are bigger things in play. Everyone's a pawn in the hands of major and lesser gods.
When is book 3 coming out?!
P.S. And all that 'Kent-kissing reminded me of the braid-tugging in WoT. :D
I know I like a book/series when I actually care about the fates of most of the characters, when I'm emotionally invested (hello, Ned Stark). I read this immediately after finishing The Emperor's Blades, and I've gone through a roller coaster of emotions for the 3 kids. I thought Valyn was cool, kick-ass, until he became hot-headed fool. Kaden was meek and naive - until he started using his skills and Daes dae'maring his way into Annurian politics. These 2 books felt like WoT-lite. Especially when we come to Adare. Adare reminded me so much of WoT's Elayne - and I hated Elayne. She's in way over her head. She panics, becomes hysterical, and makes the worst decisions. I want her to get bitch-slapped by Annick and/or Triste so badly.
Everyone tries to control their lives, but there are bigger things in play. Everyone's a pawn in the hands of major and lesser gods.
When is book 3 coming out?!
P.S. And all that 'Kent-kissing reminded me of the braid-tugging in WoT. :D