Tower Lord
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- 4,49 €
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Description de l’éditeur
In Blood Song, Anthony Ryan introduced readers to “a fascinating world of conflicting religions and the wars fought in the name of those faiths” (Library Journal). Now Ryan’s epic tale continues as Vaelin Al Sorna discovers that there is no escape from the call of destiny…
“The blood-song rose with an unexpected tune, a warm hum mingling recognition with an impression of safety. He had a sense it was welcoming him home.”
Vaelin Al Sorna, warrior of the Sixth Order, called Darkblade, called Hope Killer. The greatest warrior of his day, and witness to the greatest defeat of his nation: King Janus’s vision of a Greater Unified Realm drowned in the blood of brave men fighting for a cause Vaelin alone knows was forged from a lie. Sick at heart, he comes home, determined to kill no more. Named Tower Lord of the Northern Reaches by King Janus’s grateful heir, he can perhaps find peace in a colder, more remote land far from the intrigues of a troubled Realm.
But those gifted with the blood-song are never destined to live a quiet life. Many died in King Janus’s wars, but many survived, and Vaelin is a target, not just for those seeking revenge but for those who know what he can do. The Faith has been sundered, and many have no doubt who their leader should be. The new King is weak, but his sister is strong. The blood-song is powerful, rich in warning and guidance in times of trouble, but is only a fraction of the power available to others who understand more of its mysteries. Something moves against the Realm, something that commands mighty forces, and Vaelin will find to his great regret that when faced with annihilation, even the most reluctant hand must eventually draw a sword.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Ryan draws readers deeper into a dangerous landscape of warring religions, political ambitions, and diverse cultures in the second Raven's Shadow grimdark fantasy (following Blood Song). Vaelin Al Sorna, aka Darkblade, led forces in a bloody war that failed to fulfill King Janus's dream of uniting Asreal and the rival Volarian Empire. Now Vaelin wants nothing further to do with anyone involved. Unfortunately, his plan to peacefully retire as Tower Lord of the remote Northern Reaches is thwarted by schemers on all sides who want to use him and his blood-song power for their own purposes. Dividing the story among several characters, Ryan deftly reveals a chaotic land splintered by ambition and uncertainty. With a twisting, multi-layered plot knitted from complex intrigues and constantly shifting alliances, Ryan builds masterfully from Blood Song, tying up enough loose ends to satisfy while leaving plenty to create suspense for the next installment.
Avis d’utilisateurs
Surprisiling not disappointed
First off, I think that Blood Song was the best fantasy book I ever read and I will never stop recommending it to everyone. I was really scared of reading the sequel because of all the negative reviews I read beforehand but I'm glad I still read the whole thing.
First off, I think that Blood Song was the best fantasy book I ever read and I will never stop recommending it to everyone. I was really scared of reading the sequel because of all the negative reviews I read beforehand but I'm glad I still read the whole thing.
I wanted to rate it 4,5 stars but this sequel deserve 5 stars. Yes, at first it was really confusing and I hated the fact that Vaelin was not the main character anymore. However, the more I read the more I liked the fact that Anthony Ryan made the decision of multi POVs. Honestly it made the book really interesting and the story of the other characters are well thought through in my opinion. I fell in love with the POV of Lyrna, he really emphasised her intelligence and made her character development worth the reading.
That is why, even though it was painful at first to lose the focus on Vaelin, the fact that even if we are not reading his POV, he is still mentioned and this is kind of cool as well. It makes Vaelin even more important in a way. As for Frentis and Reva, I really liked the POV of Frentis to be honest although sometimes his situation made me really sad and Reva was ok, not the best but still good to read.
"Where does the heart of reason lie ? In knowledge, but only when married to compassion."
I wanted to rate it 4,5 stars but this sequel deserve 5 stars. Yes, at first it was really confusing and I hated the fact that Vaelin was not the main character anymore. However, the more I read the more I liked the fact that Anthony Ryan made the decision of multi POVs. Honestly it made the book really interesting and the story of the other characters are well thought through in my opinion. I fell in love with the POV of Lyrna, he really emphasised her intelligence and made her character development worth the reading.
That is why, even though it was painful at first to lose the focus on Vaelin, the fact that even if we are not reading his POV, he is still mentioned and this is kind of cool as well. It makes Vaelin even more important in a way. As for Frentis and Reva, I really liked the POV of Frentis to be honest although sometimes his situation made me really sad and Reva was ok, not the best but still good to read.
"Lord Vaelin could come to us with no men and this was will still be won in a day."
Now that I finished reading this sequel I'm scared of reading Queen of Fire again because all of the disappointed reviews I read. I will still read it because I like to make my own opinion on things but I will still be leaving a review.