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graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Fortune's Fool (Five Hundred Kingdoms, #3) in Books

Feb 15, 2019

As much as I enjoyed the previous two books, I think that this is my favorite of the three. But maybe if I read the others again, I'd change my mind - each time I read one of them! :P Again the book is much better than the synopsis on the book has you believe - they're always a bit misleading or incorrect.

The characters and settings just came to life and the love story was lovely between Katya and Sasha. Yes, the love scene didn't seem like it fit into the book, but the rest was so great I'll forgive that part. The secondary characters just added to the whole story, and I wish that I could visit with them again, even though I know it'll be a different kingdom in the next book. Oh well, I'm sure I'll love any book that Ms. Lackey writes in the Five Hundred Kingdoms Series. :)

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2506 KP) rated The Buccaneers' Code (The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, #3) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Hilary Westfield takes on Captain Blacktooth one last time, this time for leadership of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates. However, there is much more at stake since the Mutineers are plotting once again to take over the kingdom, and this fight might be the only way to stop them. But can Hilary rustle up any kind of pirate crew for the battle?

While I knew the broad outline of the story early on, I had a wonderful time getting to the end. The characters are charming, and the plot moves quickly with a few surprises along the way. I could hardly put the book down. I also loved the humor of the book. I’m sorry to see this series end, but I’m so glad I found it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/09/book-review-buccaneers-code-by-caroline.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Kayrae (3 KP) created a post

Sep 5, 2018 (Updated Sep 5, 2018)

The Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Adult Fantasy

Synopsis:
Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserves a tenuous peace. Yet Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live.

When Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart.

I'm reading this a part of a buddy read! I find the concept very intriguing.
I am only 50 pages in and I'm loving it.
While I have one issue with this book so far I am hoping it works its self out the further I get into it.
We shall see!

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Kayrae (3 KP) Sep 5, 2018

Whoa, How do I resize this picture?

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Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated The Dragon Prince - Season 1 in TV

Nov 24, 2019

The Dragon Prince - Season 1

2018 | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

9.5

(4 Ratings)

TV Season Rating

Amazing Series

Humans have killed the Lord of Dragons with their Dark Magic, and a war between them and the Elves has resulted in fear, bitterness, and prejudice on both sides.
The young princes of the human kingdom discover that the only egg of the Lord of Dragons was not destroyed, but kept hidden, now embark on a quest, together with an elf, to return the egg to its mother, and hopefully, put an end to the fighting that has claimed so many lives.
Cute, witty and heartfelt, the creators of Avatar, the Last Airbender, have made another absolute gem! This one is suitable for kids, as well as animation loving adults. It explores themes of ignorance, loyalty, open mindedness and loss, in a deep and also funny way.
The third series has just come onto Netflix, and I can not wait to het started!!!!

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lurkykitty (3 KP) rated The Queen's Assassin in Books

Mar 26, 2020

The Queen's Assassin

Melissa de la Cruz | 2020 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.0

(2 Ratings)

Book Rating

Fantasy/romance for the younger YA reader

The Queen's Assassin is a fantasy romance geared toward the younger YA reader. It is told from the first person perspective of Shadow, who has grown up with her aunts and wants to join the Guild, an association of assassins and spies, and the third person perspective of Cal, the Queen of Renovia's assassin, dangerous, feared and highly trained. When Shadow is told she has to serve as a lady of the court to fulfil her duty, she rebels, runs away and liberates Cal, who has been imprisoned. She tells him the Queen has ordered her to become his apprentice. Together they work undercover in a neighboring kingdom to identify a dangerous enemy of Renovia. The story and characters were enjoyable, but I wish there had been less emphasis on the romance and more on the magic system. It was good, but not great.