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Phil Leader (619 KP) rated The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2) in Books

Nov 27, 2019  
The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
J.R.R. Tolkien | 1954 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
8.5 (39 Ratings)
Book Rating
The second part of the original epic fantasy starts where the first part ends. The Fellowship of the Ring is broken and scattered but thanks to Frodo and Sam the Ring is still heading towards Mordor. Meanwhile Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas persue the band of orcs that have captured Merry and Pippin.

This book carries on with the darker tone that The Fellowship Of The Ring developed as it went on though with Tolkien's grasp of narrative, story and saga it is always an engrossing read. More if Middle Earth is explored, from the horror of the Dead Marshes to the rolling plains of Rohan. Tolkien also keeps the twists coming, from alliances forged by desperation to unexpected allies.

This also features the first full scale battle of the saga - Helm's Deep. A desperate defence that in so many ways is the template for all the battles that have come after in fantasy books, a breathless and intense part of the story that really evokes the sense of grim determination in the combatants.

As with the whole of the trilogy, for something that is very much the genesis of a whole style of story telling there is so much that is complete, and still with that sense of massive depth of history that many of its imitators lack.
  
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Morgan Sheppard (992 KP) created a post

Aug 12, 2023  
MARELLA (WRAIDD ELFENNOL #1) is due for re-release on the 1st of September.

If anyone is interested in an ARC then please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/uUTKGwkTYJgyNvhp9

If you read and enjoy and would like to read further in the completed series, please contact me.

Here's the blurb:
In the enchanting world of Wraidd Elfennol, where myths come to life and magic weaves through the very fabric of the island, a youngling’s life is about to be turned upside down.

Marella wants only one thing—to become a Water Weaver, skilled in the arts of scrying. Together with her best friend, Daren, they travel to the main village of Charon to take the Test that will decide their futures.

With her otter Partner, Nixie, by her side, she delves deeper into the traditions that make Wraidd Elfennol what it is. Although only thirteen years old, Marella will have to choose the life path to take with the talents she was born with.

What happens when you don’t get what you wish for?
And what happens if you do?

The Wraidd Elfennol series begins with an enthralling young adult fantasy that will captivate readers as they are transported to a realm where the Elements enchant.

Rewritten and re-released with over 80k words added

#YA
#Epic
#Fantasy
#Myth
#Magic
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Acanthea Grimscythe (300 KP) rated Ninth City Burning in Books

May 16, 2018  
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Ninth City Burning
J. Patrick Black | 2017
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
J. Patrick Black’s debut novel, Ninth City Burning, is an incredibly intense ride alongside humanity’s bid for survival against an alien race seeking Earth’s destruction. Complete with a wide cast of unique characters with their own voices, this novel has earned its place among my favorites.

More often than not, I’m wary of books with shifting first-person. In this case, readers meet seven different points of view – and every single one of those characters have their own voices. I find this impressive, considering the frequency with which Black switches between his cast. (Actually, I find myself wondering how he approached writing the different views, as they are so starkly different.)

For the most part, all but two of these characters feel real. Jax and Naomi are the exception, as they both appear extremely mature for their age. While Jax does have a military upbringing, Naomi is a bit too advanced for a child of a nomadic lifestyle. There’s also a dash of romance in this book that feels a bit too forced.

Ninth City Burning also manages to blur the line between science-fiction and epic fantasy, which is an oddly unique feeling to encounter while reading. Magic and science both play heavy roles in this novel, and I imagine the former of those two, coupled with the camaraderie between the main characters, is precisely why this book is recommended for fans of Harry Potter.

The agonizingly slow build-up to action further lends to the epic fantasy feel of this book, a feat that I remain unsure of presently. While it leads to less action and battle in the meat of the book, it also serves as an opportunity for Black to further unravel this beautiful world he has created.

Ninth City Burning is definitely a book I’ll be recommending to my friends and readers who prefer science-fiction. I would like to thank Blogging for Books for providing me with a copy of this book for the purpose of unbiased review.