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Ridan Publishing (2011), 48 p.
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Eleven years before they were framed for the murder of a king, before even assuming the title of Riyria, Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater were practically strangers. Unlikely associates, this cynical thief and idealist swordsman, were just learning how to work together as a team. In this standalone first installment of The Riyria Chronicles, Royce is determined to teach his naive partner a lesson about good deeds. Join Royce and Hadrian in this short story about one of their earliest adventures.
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LibraryThing member MelHay
Hadrian always a soft heart stops to see what the ragged dressed woman, tripping through the brush, is calling to him and Royce, his partner of just about a year, for help. There is an unknown man in her barn and she fears for her life. Hadrian wants to go take care of the problem, Royce is ready
I'm not going to say to much as it's such a short read and if I do I just might give it all way. I want you to go read this quick read for yourself and enjoy it.
First and foremost, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE SERIES TO READ THIS. Actually, you could read this to get a taste of Hadrian and Royce.
I loved getting to see these two characters again, Hadrian and Royce. I love them, Hadrian and his big soft heart and Royce with his syndicalism of the two. But the two together are fun. There are jokes, the familiarity of the two carrying on together, and a great story as well. I love the way Royce is and the mystery with him. Even knowing Royce after five books of the series I still love the mystery here. And do want to know more!
The nice thing about this short story is mention of some of the future characters in the series. You are introduced to some names and who they are, which will give you a little background for when you read the series. And yes, I think once you read this short story you will want the series. Michael has created amazing characters and a great world here that all should read. I do hope you go check this out.
Also included with this short story is the first chapter of Theft of Swords, to be released in November, then the next two books each month after.
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to move on but lets Hadrian learn a lesson on people.I'm not going to say to much as it's such a short read and if I do I just might give it all way. I want you to go read this quick read for yourself and enjoy it.
First and foremost, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE SERIES TO READ THIS. Actually, you could read this to get a taste of Hadrian and Royce.
I loved getting to see these two characters again, Hadrian and Royce. I love them, Hadrian and his big soft heart and Royce with his syndicalism of the two. But the two together are fun. There are jokes, the familiarity of the two carrying on together, and a great story as well. I love the way Royce is and the mystery with him. Even knowing Royce after five books of the series I still love the mystery here. And do want to know more!
The nice thing about this short story is mention of some of the future characters in the series. You are introduced to some names and who they are, which will give you a little background for when you read the series. And yes, I think once you read this short story you will want the series. Michael has created amazing characters and a great world here that all should read. I do hope you go check this out.
Also included with this short story is the first chapter of Theft of Swords, to be released in November, then the next two books each month after.
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LibraryThing member fdholt
With the publishing of the six books of The Riyria revelations in three volumes, there is not much else for an author to do but go back and fill in gaps in the story. So Michael J. Sullivan does it and does it beautifully. We found out how our two main characters in the series, Hadrian and Royce,
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meet another character for the first time. The author uses his wonderfully crafted world of Elan as a frame but can’t really explain in all in this brief short story. Although you need not read the novels to enjoy the story, it can be a help. If you haven’t read any of the series, reading this story will encourage you to read on. If you are “hooked” like me, going back to Elan was a pleasure worth reading. Show Less
LibraryThing member AVoraciousReader
*Book source ~ Many thanks to the author for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
In the world of Riyria Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater are unlikely partners. Royce is a thief and assassin and Hadrian is an honorable soldier determined to see the good in people and to help
Ok, I have no idea how these two guys became partners in the procurement business in the first place, but I am officially hooked on this world and on Royce and Hadrian in particular. There isn’t a lot of world-building in this short tale, but what there is only makes me want more. The hook is the back and forth between Royce and Hadrian. The dialogue and dynamics between the two is awesome. I am seriously chomping at the bit to read more and I’m thankful there are several stories about them out there for me to devour.
In the world of Riyria Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater are unlikely partners. Royce is a thief and assassin and Hadrian is an honorable soldier determined to see the good in people and to help
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where he can. Royce decides to teach his new partner a lesson in trusting strangers.Ok, I have no idea how these two guys became partners in the procurement business in the first place, but I am officially hooked on this world and on Royce and Hadrian in particular. There isn’t a lot of world-building in this short tale, but what there is only makes me want more. The hook is the back and forth between Royce and Hadrian. The dialogue and dynamics between the two is awesome. I am seriously chomping at the bit to read more and I’m thankful there are several stories about them out there for me to devour.
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LibraryThing member KVHardy
This is my first foray into this author's work, and the first time I've read anything labelled as Fantasy in many a moon. I've no knowledge whatsoever of the Riyria world or series, so frankly, I was glad that this was a quick dip into this particular pool. After all, no one wants to jump in if the
I loved this. Royce and Hadrian are great together, and seem to have that kind of relationship I find entertaining and interesting - they seem to like and dislike each other all at the same time. I won't say more as I don't want to spoil it for anyone. What this story's relation is to the rest of the books is unknown to me, but I'm rather interested in finding out.
Over the years I've fallen off the strict fantasy/scifi boat mostly because I don't have much interest in the hardware or detailed warfare that is usually in the books that I've picked up. Character always seems secondary. I'm likely wrong and might have just picked up the wrong books, but it's been my experience. I'm beginning to get the same feelings for the romance genre, and I'm sad about that. This short story, however, definitely puts the emphasis on character. I almost felt like "squeeing" last night when that came across (I refrained because my teenagers think I'm weird enough as it is...lol...)
I'm off to try the next book! Wow. Can't believe I found a fantasy book I like. :-D
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water is too cold (not at my age, anyway).I loved this. Royce and Hadrian are great together, and seem to have that kind of relationship I find entertaining and interesting - they seem to like and dislike each other all at the same time. I won't say more as I don't want to spoil it for anyone. What this story's relation is to the rest of the books is unknown to me, but I'm rather interested in finding out.
Over the years I've fallen off the strict fantasy/scifi boat mostly because I don't have much interest in the hardware or detailed warfare that is usually in the books that I've picked up. Character always seems secondary. I'm likely wrong and might have just picked up the wrong books, but it's been my experience. I'm beginning to get the same feelings for the romance genre, and I'm sad about that. This short story, however, definitely puts the emphasis on character. I almost felt like "squeeing" last night when that came across (I refrained because my teenagers think I'm weird enough as it is...lol...)
I'm off to try the next book! Wow. Can't believe I found a fantasy book I like. :-D
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LibraryThing member BookaholicCat
4 ½ Stars - Audiobook
Great audio, now I want to listen to The Riyria Revelations.
Great audio, now I want to listen to The Riyria Revelations.
LibraryThing member RobinLythgoe
The story (when you finally get to it past the introduction), is… cute.
It’s a nice little “day-in-the-life” of two men—three, if you count their rescue project—that gives a lighthearted look at their relationship. There’s more talking/explaining than showing, and I found the tale a
“It's a good thing there was a moat right under the window.”
Royce stopped. “There was?”
All in all, I am still I am looking forward to reading the series.
It’s a nice little “day-in-the-life” of two men—three, if you count their rescue project—that gives a lighthearted look at their relationship. There’s more talking/explaining than showing, and I found the tale a
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bit short on both plot and tension. I found the ending too coincidental and convenient to be particularly satisfying, but I did enjoy the banter, the humor, and the unusual character of the viscount. The contrast between the two main characters made an interesting study, and it’s clear that the author knows these two very well.“It's a good thing there was a moat right under the window.”
Royce stopped. “There was?”
All in all, I am still I am looking forward to reading the series.
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9781465836403