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    Flores (2017)

    Flores (2017)

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    In a natural crisis scenario, the entire population of Azores is forced to evict due to an...

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Phil Leader (619 KP) rated Heroes or Theives (Steps of Power #2) in Books

Nov 14, 2019  
Heroes or Theives (Steps of Power #2)
Heroes or Theives (Steps of Power #2)
J.J. Sherwood | 2016 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The second book of Sherwood's epic fantasy series picks up the threads from the first, Kings or Pawns, and follows various characters in the aftermath of Saebellus' victory. Some of these are familiar, such as the defeated general Jikun, others are less so and some are completely new.

Once again the story doesn't follow the usual fantasy template. Where in the first book Saebellus was depicted as the main enemy and villain of the piece here shades of grey are cast on his character and his actions. Jikun himself is struggling to come to terms with his situation and is seemingly willing to risk everything to have some sort of revenge. Selemar is playing a risky political game, trying to invoke unrest whilst also acting as the head of the corrupt council.

Sherwood performs a tricky balancing act well, with so many stories to move forward that are only tangentially connected but each is handled effectively and told with an eye to both detail and character that keeps the reader involved in each of the plot threads.

As with the previous book there is a fair amount of political intrigue, although most is away from the claustrophobic council but is just as deadly for whoever is going to be on the losing side. The characters are constantly developing and the new characters introduced are perfectly judged and naturally intertwine with the story as it moves forward.

With this second work continuing in the excellent style of the first this series is a must read for any lover of fantasy.

Content rating: Some sexual references and language and some violence
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated Mistborn: The Final Empire in Books

Sep 4, 2017  
Mistborn: The Final Empire
Mistborn: The Final Empire
Brandon Sanderson | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.4 (8 Ratings)
Book Rating
Excellent scene-setting and character development for the rest of the series. All in all there is far too much of the book set in attending balls or parties with the scheming and political manoeuvring inherent in some fantasy. The action scenes are excellent and you really start to develop an understanding for alomancy and how each of the metals/skills can be used.
Kelsier is an excellent protagonist and the story revolves around him ... up to a point. Vin is likeable but a lot less so.
An excellent set up for the trilogy and my first foray into the Cosmere, which I am continuing with.