very satisfying but is it all over?
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I loved The Summoner and this follow up is just as good. The main characters all get their desserts, sweet or just, depending on whether they are good or evil. And that sums up a good tale, really, the triumph of good over evil - and the villains are truly nasty and unlikeable - through protagonists that seem real or with whom one can identify. Okay, I didnt give it 5 stars because there was just a teeny bit too much syrup in the mix, but then again, if you want hard, read Joe Abercrombie's trilogy. If you liked Wurtz and Feist's Empire trilogy, you'll want to read this. I was puzzled that this was presented as a duology(?), but at 600+ pages per volume, you get your money's worth and the story has enough in it to lead into a longer series if Gail Martin so decides. I look forward to Ms Martin's next book, wherever it leads.
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An ok book, not as good as the first one
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This story lacks the vigour, pace and imagination of the first book in the series. It feels as though the story has been padded out to achieve a deadline and had less enthusiasm from the author than the first book.
I have around 3 chapters to go to finish it and I will do so, however, it is proving necessary to force myself to complete the book. Perhaps the finale will change my view, if it does I'll come back and amend this.
That all aside, it is readable if you have read the first one but I would have preferred to buy this second hand! Sorry Gail, I guess I'll never know if my assessment is correct.
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outstanding work yet again
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I've been following this new author for a while now - and this book is just great - I really good read for long train journeys with an epic ending.
If you enjoy great stories, then I'd recommend this book completely.
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Necromancer Chronicles Book Two
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Margolan, so prosperous and peaceful under King Bricen's rule, has been reduced to starvation in less than a year. Everyone knows of the usurpation of the crown of Margolan by "Jared the Tyrant". He and his fire mage, Foor Arontala, have also broken the truce with the Blood Council and are hunting down all vayash moru (vampires). Things are going from bad to worse as the night of the Hawthorn Moon approaches. On that night, half a year from now, Jared and Arontala plan to feed all the souls captured in the Soulcatcher orb to the Obsidian King. Once accomplished, the Obsidian King will have the power needed to break free of the prison, which the Summoner named Bava K'aa had thrown him into, and evil will claim the entire Winter Kingdom.
He is Prince Martris "Tris" Drayke, son of Bricen of Margolan, Summoner and mage-heir of Bava K'aa. However, anyone looking at him would never imagine that he was more than a simple peasant enduring hard times, just like everyone else. The Sisterhood grudgingly agree to train Tris for his upcoming battles, but there is no guarantee that he will survive the training. Arontala is not only a strong fire mage, but is using blood magic (via sacrifices) to increase his power. Arontala will also draw power from the Obsidian King once he is freed.
Tris may very well be the strongest Summoner since Bava K'aa, but it is still going to be a royal battle indeed.
***** I thought this was going to be a trilogy or series, but the author may very well stop the adventure right here. The two books together are absolutely perfect. However, if she so chooses, Gail Z. Martin may continue the tale in another part of the kingdom. She could use the same characters or some of the secondary characters or even have completely new ones. I eagerly await this author's next title to see if the Winter Kingdom's story continues or not. As for the story itself, The Summoner and The Blood King may very well be the best fantasy story I have had the pleasure of reading in quite awhile. I do not doubt that the author, Gail Martin, will become a huge success in her chosen field. I foresee awards in her future and a large group (gaggle?) of fans, of which I now rank among. *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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GOOD FANATSY ,BUT VERY RUSHED ENDING
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AFTER READING THE 1ST BOOK THE SUMMONER.I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO READING THE 2ND BOOK.TH EBOOK STARTED GOOD BUILDING THE STORY AND THE CHARACTERS.BY THE END OF THE BOOK I WAS LEFT A LITTLE BEWILDERED I MUST ADMIT THAT I THOUGHT THE ENDING WAS VERY RUSHED AND ENDED ABIT POOR.
THIS IS JUST MY OPINION.ALSO I THOUGHT THERE WAS GOING TO BE MORE THAN 2 BOOKS!!!!
IA GOOD BOOK BUT IF YOU WANT A GOOD FANATSY BOOK TRY JAMES CLEMENCE (WITCH FIRE ,WITCH WAR etc)
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