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Cori June (3033 KP) rated Stolen Crown (Book #6) in Books

Sep 6, 2019 (Updated Sep 6, 2019)  
Stolen Crown (Book #6)
Stolen Crown (Book #6)
Dennis L. McKiernan | 2014 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
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How the warrows decide if they will support the usurper or not (1 more)
Dalavar Wolfmage
Unneeded information at the beginning of each chapter (0 more)
Ok I am a bit bias when it comes to this book. There are people who probably would like this I am not one. It wasn't the story I wanted him to write and I'm a bit bitter about it because this is supposedly the last Mithgar story. It is an unnecessary story and could have been an ok to good short story. There is more of the piecemeal to this story than needs be, as we see how each race and kingdom reacts to the High King being overthrown and the villains are a bit comical and in case of Nunde gross (necromancers are disgusting). There is little character development instead it builds upon the history and geography of Mithgar at the beginning of each chapter. Although this is interesting and does pertain to things in the upcoming chapter it is also distracting and feels very detached. Truthfully the writing tone doesn't remind me of McKiernan.
  
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I loved Aurora's voice from the beginning. That first chapter really set the tone for me and I didn't want to put the book down.
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I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.
  

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