You should know that this is the first in a series of stories featuring Jake Savage an English archer thrust into the horrors of war during the HundreYou should know that this is the first in a series of stories featuring Jake Savage an English archer thrust into the horrors of war during the Hundred Years War in Fourteenth Century France [Info from author].
My Expectations I expected a short and entertaining story which gives a first impression of the English archer Jake Savage.
The Delivery
Be warned! This is a violent story and not a Sunday afternoon tea time read. I don't know how familiar you are with Hundred Years War. It was a horrible time full of blood, violence and disease. In the end France lost half of its population.
Mark Lord delivers a story which has nothing to do with an adventure an average reader would expect. I have been surprised too. I'm not addicted to violence and I think the story would not work on the way it does without all the violence. Mark Lord gives a very intense and painstakingly depiction of the horrors of war. The setting is an unexpected one and the supernatural sparkle intensifies the atmosphere a lot. The description of the surrounding is well dosed and fit. The story delivers one more example which you find so often in military history: Arrogance combined with power does not always win the day. Jake Savage seems to be a good archer. Compared to his comrades he acts cautious. Beside that he does something which one should not expect from a common soldier: He think and reflects his situation. The pacing is excellent and Mark Lord does not waste a word too much. The end is a tricky one. It is not an expected one and it delivers not the 100% solution. But it is as satisfying as the story itself.
Thumbs up or down I hope there will be more Jake Savage stories (a full novel would be great) soon. Chivalry: A Jake Savage Adventure satisfied my craving for historical fiction with a mystery touch which is taking a greater part within my reading comfort zone of epic fantasy, steampunk and space opera....more
This is more a novella with 80 pages. It starts like a fantasy novel and turns to science fiction. I was not sure whether to quit reading after a few pThis is more a novella with 80 pages. It starts like a fantasy novel and turns to science fiction. I was not sure whether to quit reading after a few pages but fortunately I read the whole story and was not disappointed at the end. There is a big cliffhanger. I think it is a solid start of a new series which promises more....more
When I look at the date I'm pretty sure that this was the last sf book I read and 2011 and it was a good one. I wasChristmas gift from my daughter ...
When I look at the date I'm pretty sure that this was the last sf book I read and 2011 and it was a good one. I was not sure what to expect. I liked the mix of sf and crime noir a lot. This is definitely a character driven story. I did not matter for me that the story line was particularly predictable.
I look forward to read the rest of the trilogy ...more
another great book in the series. Full of magic, supernatural,self-doubt, revenge, friendship, trust, deception and adventure. Characters to love and another great book in the series. Full of magic, supernatural,self-doubt, revenge, friendship, trust, deception and adventure. Characters to love and to hate.
Before you ask why I own a copy of a book which will be published next year let me tell you that I received a review copy.
Finally I gave five stars. MBefore you ask why I own a copy of a book which will be published next year let me tell you that I received a review copy.
Finally I gave five stars. My full review will be up in calendar week 51. hen I will explain my rating in detail.
For me CassaFirE is definitely the cherry I expected. Great characters who are far beyond to be over the top. A main character who develop in depth. The great idea with mirroring themes. the well dosed mixed of action and dialogue. Science which does not overstrain the reader. Mysterious aliens who deny to reveal their identity. A book in best Star Trek tradition.
Absolutely mouth watering, promising, charming. It seems I "met" two new comrades. Absolutely mouth watering, promising, charming. It seems I "met" two new comrades. ...more
What shall I say? The story of Caleath which started in Exiled: Autumn's Peril continues on the high level of the first book. Great characters, a lot oWhat shall I say? The story of Caleath which started in Exiled: Autumn's Peril continues on the high level of the first book. Great characters, a lot of twists and turns, revelations and more. The complicated life of Caleaths got even more complicated. Rosalie Skinner does not hesitate to "kill" characters if necessary.
I can' wait to read Exiled: The Legacy of Lathraine’s Pledge
I will write a full review as soon as possible...more
I own an electronic review copy which means "food" for our eReader. I started to read and I could not stop.I read the book in a few days. It has sometI own an electronic review copy which means "food" for our eReader. I started to read and I could not stop.I read the book in a few days. It has something special. I'm not sure how to describe it. It is compelling. I did not expect that after reading the blurb. Anyway it was a fascinating read. Even there are a few confusing parts I gave five stars.
I look forward to read the next book in the series....more
I would have given 3.4 stars which is not possible.
It is definitely science fiction. But a kind of fiction I read twenty years ago. It is entertaining I would have given 3.4 stars which is not possible.
It is definitely science fiction. But a kind of fiction I read twenty years ago. It is entertaining but far too predictable.
if you don't know how a dream park works you will have more fun....more
I started as a mix of history and fantasy and turned into something different which I can't tell you without giving away too much of the story.
Edric iI started as a mix of history and fantasy and turned into something different which I can't tell you without giving away too much of the story.
Edric is a fascinating character. The story is well done and I can't wait to see how the story will continue.
Great debut. Well done Sabine Atkins. You have a new fan.
Varangian: The Stone of Babylon is an absolutely great blend of history, fantasy, superpowers and time travel which blossoms in an adventurous roller coaster ride of a story starring Edric who is fascinating character because he is intelligent, powerful, honest, sometimes naive, shy and stubborn. He belongs to the kind of characters who are always true to themselves and which you sometimes want to kiss and to slap into the face at the same time. Read my full review over at . The full review will also be published over at Amazon DE, UK, US under hte nickname brienneselwyn.
This is a sf story for more technical orientated readers. The use of abbreviations and titles is sometimes annoying. The end does not fit to the rest oThis is a sf story for more technical orientated readers. The use of abbreviations and titles is sometimes annoying. The end does not fit to the rest of the story. It is too "soft" and evaporating all the a good stuff which has been created before.
As the book ends with the hint that this is the end of book one I assume that there will be a sequel.
It is a solid book with interesting ideas. I would give 3.5 stars which is not possible. Therefore I gave finally 3 stars. ...more
Another surprisingly good read. Interesting characters, magic, action unexpected twists and turns. What can you expect more from a fantasy novel. I lookAnother surprisingly good read. Interesting characters, magic, action unexpected twists and turns. What can you expect more from a fantasy novel. I look forward to read the next book because it ended with a kind of cliff hanger....more
A great start of a fantasy series which is in part predictable but that does not matter when you follow loveable characters full of emotions. An advenA great start of a fantasy series which is in part predictable but that does not matter when you follow loveable characters full of emotions. An adventure in a world with magic. A good mix of action, dialogue and inner thoughts. I look forward to read the next book after the cliffhanger ending of book one.
What shall I say. Are you looking for a fantasy series which is compelling, powerful, fresh and fragile and nevertheless easy to read then you get both my thumbs up for King's Envoy by Cas Peace . If you are looking for a dark,dirty and gritty book then please turn your head in an other direction. Read my over at Edi's Book Lighthouse
- An excellent description of the concept of Honour in 17th century - great description of the impact of the Thirty Years War on a small community - loveable characters you easily can connect with - delivered gamut of emotions - narrative structure above all author A L Berridge Then we have editor Edward Morton, MA, LittD, Cambridge, who collected different sources like the memoirs of a priest, interviews, letters and journals which. The whole story is told from different point of views based on the mentioned sources.
I like books where the main character is not always loveable and where most of the characters are neither black nor white. Mixed with a fascinating baI like books where the main character is not always loveable and where most of the characters are neither black nor white. Mixed with a fascinating background story which is revealed slowly, fantasy and science fiction, supernatural, magic and tech, Autumn's Peril is a great start for a new eight book series.
Can't wait to read Summer's Peril Winter's Curse. Fortunately Rosalie Skinner informed me about the confusion with the titles. You can read her explanation in the comments section... Read my over at Edi's Book Lighthouse.
I liked the story but this Terenzio family confused me often. Who is related to whom and other questions. Will see how the story will continue in the I liked the story but this Terenzio family confused me often. Who is related to whom and other questions. Will see how the story will continue in the next book...more
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