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2012-01-31
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Fantasy. Fiction. Thriller. Historical Fiction. A rising star in the fantasy genre, Michael J. Sullivan has built an ardent following for his Riyria Revelations saga, which draws to its epic conclusion in Heir of Novron. On the holiday of Wintertide, the New Empire plans to burn the Witch of Melengar and force the Empress into a marriage of their own design. But they didn't account for Royce and Hadrian finally locating the Heir of Novron-or the pair's desire to wreak havoc on the New Empire's carefully crafted scheme.
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LibraryThing member sworsnup
This is book three in the series and after not reading the first two I didn’t feel like I was missing too much. The story can stand along from the previous two. The world that was created was stunning and the characters were likeable and multidimensional. I am certainly going back to read the
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LibraryThing member Michaeltflteste
good series of books, but the ending was somewhat anticlimatic
LibraryThing member MelHay
Outstanding journey, that left me in amazement. Wow. Just plain wow. Top Shelf keeper!
2 bks separated
Wintertide:
Royce and Hadrian ride into Aquesta ragged and cold from the journey. Many people are coming to Aquesta for the upcoming Wintertide Celebration, one month away. The news has spread that
I got a chuckle at the beginning of this book with the small group of young thieves we meet. But, by now we are all well acquainted with the characters and ready for Michael to bring them back to life for us. I was excited to be back into this world ~ its comfortable to me and I want to see where we are going with the situations the characters were left in, in Emerald Storm. Again, I couldn't put it down. I just had to know what would happen to these characters left in a little bit of a tight spot.
Michael did a great job of setting up for this book with the previous ones and using what he had available in all aspects of the world. There is nothing new pulled out of thin air or make you wonder 'where did that come from', everything we need and know have been laid out for us, but now tied together to answer questions for us. Many of the smaller unknowns and lose ends are tied up here, within a captivating story in which Michael brings all the characters together and to demise, good or bad.
Percepliquis:
Men are fighting for their kingdom and homes against attackers we have feared would come. Arista's having horrible nightmares, Royce is depressed after the ending in Wintertide, and Hadrian feels guilt. The kingdoms are coming together under the ruling heir, Modina, as predicted, but without the horn it might all be destroyed. Our friends through the series have one last quest, that could be the death of them but with out it they will die anyway, they all want or need to go on, for different reasons but for the same result, to save man kind.
Screaming from the rooftops, MASTERFUL! This is THE way to end a magnificent fantasy series.
Michael weaves all the books together into this one, pulling pieces together and setting the world; past, present and future, in clear view for us. Just amazing the way Michael took two plain and simple thieves, to create an outstanding series and amazing ending.
This one book holds all the missing pieces we didn't realize we were missing, yet piecing all the secreted comments throughout the series together to complete everything. Michael has taken a series to all different levels through out this series, and this book is a fabulous ending to it all!
I laughed and cried and worried. Both for happiness and sadness, of many reasons -- the characters and their hardships and humor. I have to say I LOVED this book, such a perfect ending. I can't describe how well the ending fit for me, all the way to the last sentence. I don't think I can write a review that will give this book it's well deserved justice, or even the series itself. I am just floored with it all; the story, the characters, the depth of the world completed. All of it completed. And an action packed finale.
I was afraid the team wouldn't have their spark, but they had it. Oh they had it. Seeing the characters grow and live through emotions is what makes the book the best, digging deep in us to care. All the characters have their numerous shining moments.
2 bks separated
Wintertide:
Royce and Hadrian ride into Aquesta ragged and cold from the journey. Many people are coming to Aquesta for the upcoming Wintertide Celebration, one month away. The news has spread that
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Modina is to be married and the Nationalist leader Degan Gaunt will be executed, all as part of the celebrations. Melengar has fallen to the Imperial Empire. With this many worries come to mind...How's Gwen? Arista? Alric? So much to happen and worry about and questions to answer.I got a chuckle at the beginning of this book with the small group of young thieves we meet. But, by now we are all well acquainted with the characters and ready for Michael to bring them back to life for us. I was excited to be back into this world ~ its comfortable to me and I want to see where we are going with the situations the characters were left in, in Emerald Storm. Again, I couldn't put it down. I just had to know what would happen to these characters left in a little bit of a tight spot.
Michael did a great job of setting up for this book with the previous ones and using what he had available in all aspects of the world. There is nothing new pulled out of thin air or make you wonder 'where did that come from', everything we need and know have been laid out for us, but now tied together to answer questions for us. Many of the smaller unknowns and lose ends are tied up here, within a captivating story in which Michael brings all the characters together and to demise, good or bad.
Percepliquis:
Men are fighting for their kingdom and homes against attackers we have feared would come. Arista's having horrible nightmares, Royce is depressed after the ending in Wintertide, and Hadrian feels guilt. The kingdoms are coming together under the ruling heir, Modina, as predicted, but without the horn it might all be destroyed. Our friends through the series have one last quest, that could be the death of them but with out it they will die anyway, they all want or need to go on, for different reasons but for the same result, to save man kind.
Screaming from the rooftops, MASTERFUL! This is THE way to end a magnificent fantasy series.
Michael weaves all the books together into this one, pulling pieces together and setting the world; past, present and future, in clear view for us. Just amazing the way Michael took two plain and simple thieves, to create an outstanding series and amazing ending.
This one book holds all the missing pieces we didn't realize we were missing, yet piecing all the secreted comments throughout the series together to complete everything. Michael has taken a series to all different levels through out this series, and this book is a fabulous ending to it all!
I laughed and cried and worried. Both for happiness and sadness, of many reasons -- the characters and their hardships and humor. I have to say I LOVED this book, such a perfect ending. I can't describe how well the ending fit for me, all the way to the last sentence. I don't think I can write a review that will give this book it's well deserved justice, or even the series itself. I am just floored with it all; the story, the characters, the depth of the world completed. All of it completed. And an action packed finale.
I was afraid the team wouldn't have their spark, but they had it. Oh they had it. Seeing the characters grow and live through emotions is what makes the book the best, digging deep in us to care. All the characters have their numerous shining moments.
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LibraryThing member DWWilkin
The series comes to a close and none too soon. Our heroes, who have lived in very interesting times, would only be getting to old to continue on and be at the center of the struggles if things lasted much longer.
But then, considering the scale that Sullivan now throws into the work and other
We have that historically in our own tales. It is why we have archaeologists. A city though such as the famous capital where everyone was conveniently wiped out (A capital? Won't many people be away from a city when things go sour?) and then hidden like a Vernes like Journey to the Center of the Earth causes us to suspend disbelief too much.
It forces a traditional fantasy quest and this series had been elevated above that. Then the enemy, which is very non-traditional, are so damn superior that there will be no way that they can be defeated, even hurt one member of their ranks. So as smart as they, they have to be some of the stupidest adversaries since they have withheld that advantage for a 1000 years and have not used it. Honour is one thing, but would you live for a millenium bound in a terrible place while your adversary grows in power and takes all that is good.
Wrapping up the story in this way seems as a disservice. Sure make the enemy powerful, and attrition its invasion. Overwhelming as it is, but with chances of our team to do heroic acts even as things look bleak. Then bring us to a resolution that hinges on our heroes performing. Making our Heroes the salvation and only chance at the end of the story is trying to cram all the drama of the three books through a very small funnel at the end.
As the first books are good, and Sullivan does build a nice fantasy, the entire trilogy may be read again, but it does end on a disappointed note.
But then, considering the scale that Sullivan now throws into the work and other
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shortcuts, the level of plot and storytelling fall in the last part of the tale. Somethings become too pat, some too far fetched. An entire city can disappear over the course of time.We have that historically in our own tales. It is why we have archaeologists. A city though such as the famous capital where everyone was conveniently wiped out (A capital? Won't many people be away from a city when things go sour?) and then hidden like a Vernes like Journey to the Center of the Earth causes us to suspend disbelief too much.
It forces a traditional fantasy quest and this series had been elevated above that. Then the enemy, which is very non-traditional, are so damn superior that there will be no way that they can be defeated, even hurt one member of their ranks. So as smart as they, they have to be some of the stupidest adversaries since they have withheld that advantage for a 1000 years and have not used it. Honour is one thing, but would you live for a millenium bound in a terrible place while your adversary grows in power and takes all that is good.
Wrapping up the story in this way seems as a disservice. Sure make the enemy powerful, and attrition its invasion. Overwhelming as it is, but with chances of our team to do heroic acts even as things look bleak. Then bring us to a resolution that hinges on our heroes performing. Making our Heroes the salvation and only chance at the end of the story is trying to cram all the drama of the three books through a very small funnel at the end.
As the first books are good, and Sullivan does build a nice fantasy, the entire trilogy may be read again, but it does end on a disappointed note.
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LibraryThing member stefferoo
There are many different kinds of fantasy: epic fantasy, dark fantasy, heroic fantasy, sword and sorcery, etc. It's hard to label the Riyria Revelvations series as any of these, though. If I had to, I think I would coin my own term -- down-to-earth fantasy, a compliment I don't often get a chance
That isn't to say it is not without its surprises. In fact, Heir of Novron is probably the best out of the three omnibuses precisely because it ties together all the threads in the previous books, and more than a few revelations come to light. It's clear the author had the events of all six books mapped out before he even started writing them, and everything that happens is part of an overarching grand plan. So of you're the kind of fantasy reader who prefers tackling series only when they are completed, then this is definitely for you. Likewise, it is doubly recommended if you are sick of long, dragged out multi-volume series that make you question whether or not the author even has a clue where to go with the story.
But back to why I think Heir of Novron is so great: it is actually a collection comprising two books, Wintertide (book 5) and Percepliquis (book 6). Wintertide was as I expected, a "bridge" book that was relatively short, but does its job filling in some of the story and setting up for the grand finale. It is a good book, but like I said, shorter and more to-the-point when it comes to the plot.
Percepliquis, on the other hand...WOW. A classic quest tale of a group of adventurers setting off on a long, harrowing journey, this is also the book that ties everything together and finishes things off with a bang. And here's the thing I've noticed with a lot of fantasy -- the last book doesn't always live up to the rest of the series. But I'm happy to say this was absolutely NOT the case here. In fact, Percepliquis was probably my favorite, the best of all the books. I already mentioned how I liked that everything came together and that there were no loose ends. It is for the most part a happily-ever-after series, perfect if you prefer unambiguous and lighthearted endings. Still, not everything ends up perfectly for all the characters; there were a few setbacks for our protagonists Hadrian and Royce, and a few deaths that I did not see coming at all, a couple of which really upset me, but that only goes to show the depth of the connections I have developed for the characters. And sometimes, bittersweet is best.
And finally, I think my love for this series increased tenfold the moment I came to realize that so many hints had been dropped, so many seeds had planted during the course of the series, finally to come to bloom in the last book. I can't really talk about any of them here, of course, as that would just spoil things, but it was definitely one of those "The Sixth Sense" moments. My mind was just completely blown. I must have asked myself "How the heck could I have missed THAT?!" more than a dozen times. While I don't usually reread books I've finished, a reread may be in order for this series in particular, just because I want to know what else I might have missed the first time around. Now that I have finished the last book and know how everything ends, I have a feeling I may see everything in a different light.
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to bestow. The author set out to tell a great story with great characters; there is no pretension, and what you see is what you get. That in itself really makes this series stand out for me. While dark fantasy is all the rage these days, and as much as I enjoy a good gritty tale myself once in a while, it's still refreshing to be able to read something like this -- an uncomplicated and no-nonsense adventure fantasy.That isn't to say it is not without its surprises. In fact, Heir of Novron is probably the best out of the three omnibuses precisely because it ties together all the threads in the previous books, and more than a few revelations come to light. It's clear the author had the events of all six books mapped out before he even started writing them, and everything that happens is part of an overarching grand plan. So of you're the kind of fantasy reader who prefers tackling series only when they are completed, then this is definitely for you. Likewise, it is doubly recommended if you are sick of long, dragged out multi-volume series that make you question whether or not the author even has a clue where to go with the story.
But back to why I think Heir of Novron is so great: it is actually a collection comprising two books, Wintertide (book 5) and Percepliquis (book 6). Wintertide was as I expected, a "bridge" book that was relatively short, but does its job filling in some of the story and setting up for the grand finale. It is a good book, but like I said, shorter and more to-the-point when it comes to the plot.
Percepliquis, on the other hand...WOW. A classic quest tale of a group of adventurers setting off on a long, harrowing journey, this is also the book that ties everything together and finishes things off with a bang. And here's the thing I've noticed with a lot of fantasy -- the last book doesn't always live up to the rest of the series. But I'm happy to say this was absolutely NOT the case here. In fact, Percepliquis was probably my favorite, the best of all the books. I already mentioned how I liked that everything came together and that there were no loose ends. It is for the most part a happily-ever-after series, perfect if you prefer unambiguous and lighthearted endings. Still, not everything ends up perfectly for all the characters; there were a few setbacks for our protagonists Hadrian and Royce, and a few deaths that I did not see coming at all, a couple of which really upset me, but that only goes to show the depth of the connections I have developed for the characters. And sometimes, bittersweet is best.
And finally, I think my love for this series increased tenfold the moment I came to realize that so many hints had been dropped, so many seeds had planted during the course of the series, finally to come to bloom in the last book. I can't really talk about any of them here, of course, as that would just spoil things, but it was definitely one of those "The Sixth Sense" moments. My mind was just completely blown. I must have asked myself "How the heck could I have missed THAT?!" more than a dozen times. While I don't usually reread books I've finished, a reread may be in order for this series in particular, just because I want to know what else I might have missed the first time around. Now that I have finished the last book and know how everything ends, I have a feeling I may see everything in a different light.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
I have had this book to read for a while. I really have enjoyed all of the previous books in this series. This book did an absolutely wonderful job tying up the series and I really enjoyed it.
I actually read book 5, Wintertide, first and then read Book 6, Percepliquis, a bit later. They are
Book 5: Wintertide
The New Empire plans to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a Wintertide celebration. The celebration will include Modina’s marriage and the execution of both Arista and Degan Gaunt (the suppose Heir of Novron).
A lot major events happen in this book. Basically the Empire is finally starting to stabilize but the actual Heir of Novron is still a mystery.
The biggest surprise in this book was Thrace/Modina finally starting to take some action towards the end of the book. With Modina silent most of the story the focus shifts to Lady Amilia, the poor kitchen girl who has been shoved into dangerous politics and forced to take on responsibilities she never imagined having. Amilia is a wonderful character and she carries the story well. She is tough and smart and has learned a lot, but she still makes some mistakes.
It was fun to see Hadrian forced into the role of a knight competing in a tournament. He was definitely out of his comfort zone here. We get to learn a lot more about why Hadrian is who he is and that story focuses a lot on Hadrian too.
Royce was in the story, but definitely wasn’t the focus. Basically the plot between him and Gwen is developed some and you see him shifting away from Riyria and more towards a normal life.
The plot is epic in porportions and while many questions are answered, there are still many questions to be answered in the final book Percepilquis. For example; Who is the Heir of Novron really? What is this mysterious horn that is supposed to stop a great darkness? What is this great darkness?
This was actually a surprisingly short book considering how long these books normally are.
Book 6: Percepliquis
The Elves are matching on the Kingdom of men and destroying everything in their wake. The only hope is for Arista, Hadrian, and Royce is to journey to the ancient city of Perceliquis and find the Horn there. The Horn is supposed to be the way to defeat the Elves once and for all.
This was a long, long, long book. However I enjoyed every minute of it. The book is split between Arista/Hadrian/Royce journeying to Percepliquis and Modina dealing with the Elven invasion.
I absolutely loved Arista and crew’s journey and adventure. There were so many wonderful discoveries and monster encounters. It made for a fun read. I love that Myron joined them on the journey, he adds a lot of wisdom and humor to the mix.
Royce is still reeling from the events in the Wintertide. As expected he is depressed and a bit hard to deal with.
Hadrian is trying to do his job protecting the Heir of Novron but is finding Degan Gaunt to be a hard man to deal with.
Arista grows a lot in this book and a lot of the book is about her. She really comes into her own and starts to realize her own power and test her limits. She struggles a bit with the strong willed men in her group, but ends up finding a pretty good balance.
Modina is amazing, her transformation to Empress is stunning (and sometimes a bit unbelievable). We rarely see glimpses of the young girl she was.
There are a number of twists and turns at the end. A couple of surprises (one of which I saw coming). Things are tied up in a way that is neat and makes the reader feel happy and fulfilled.
Overall this whole series has been absolutely wonderful. This series is right up there in my list of favorite fantasy series of all time. This is true fantasy and it is done well. There is adventure, intrigue, humor, and heartache. There are strong female and strong male characters. Everything is well balanced and it was just a joy to read. The books are long but they don’t feel long when you are reading them. This whole series is highly, highly recommended to fantasy lovers.
I actually read book 5, Wintertide, first and then read Book 6, Percepliquis, a bit later. They are
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reviewed below separately.Book 5: Wintertide
The New Empire plans to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a Wintertide celebration. The celebration will include Modina’s marriage and the execution of both Arista and Degan Gaunt (the suppose Heir of Novron).
A lot major events happen in this book. Basically the Empire is finally starting to stabilize but the actual Heir of Novron is still a mystery.
The biggest surprise in this book was Thrace/Modina finally starting to take some action towards the end of the book. With Modina silent most of the story the focus shifts to Lady Amilia, the poor kitchen girl who has been shoved into dangerous politics and forced to take on responsibilities she never imagined having. Amilia is a wonderful character and she carries the story well. She is tough and smart and has learned a lot, but she still makes some mistakes.
It was fun to see Hadrian forced into the role of a knight competing in a tournament. He was definitely out of his comfort zone here. We get to learn a lot more about why Hadrian is who he is and that story focuses a lot on Hadrian too.
Royce was in the story, but definitely wasn’t the focus. Basically the plot between him and Gwen is developed some and you see him shifting away from Riyria and more towards a normal life.
The plot is epic in porportions and while many questions are answered, there are still many questions to be answered in the final book Percepilquis. For example; Who is the Heir of Novron really? What is this mysterious horn that is supposed to stop a great darkness? What is this great darkness?
This was actually a surprisingly short book considering how long these books normally are.
Book 6: Percepliquis
The Elves are matching on the Kingdom of men and destroying everything in their wake. The only hope is for Arista, Hadrian, and Royce is to journey to the ancient city of Perceliquis and find the Horn there. The Horn is supposed to be the way to defeat the Elves once and for all.
This was a long, long, long book. However I enjoyed every minute of it. The book is split between Arista/Hadrian/Royce journeying to Percepliquis and Modina dealing with the Elven invasion.
I absolutely loved Arista and crew’s journey and adventure. There were so many wonderful discoveries and monster encounters. It made for a fun read. I love that Myron joined them on the journey, he adds a lot of wisdom and humor to the mix.
Royce is still reeling from the events in the Wintertide. As expected he is depressed and a bit hard to deal with.
Hadrian is trying to do his job protecting the Heir of Novron but is finding Degan Gaunt to be a hard man to deal with.
Arista grows a lot in this book and a lot of the book is about her. She really comes into her own and starts to realize her own power and test her limits. She struggles a bit with the strong willed men in her group, but ends up finding a pretty good balance.
Modina is amazing, her transformation to Empress is stunning (and sometimes a bit unbelievable). We rarely see glimpses of the young girl she was.
There are a number of twists and turns at the end. A couple of surprises (one of which I saw coming). Things are tied up in a way that is neat and makes the reader feel happy and fulfilled.
Overall this whole series has been absolutely wonderful. This series is right up there in my list of favorite fantasy series of all time. This is true fantasy and it is done well. There is adventure, intrigue, humor, and heartache. There are strong female and strong male characters. Everything is well balanced and it was just a joy to read. The books are long but they don’t feel long when you are reading them. This whole series is highly, highly recommended to fantasy lovers.
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LibraryThing member MashaK99
Once in a while, a writer comes along who's entirely on your wave length. Not necessarily the best writer, or most original, or most clever or insightful. Just... someone who writes stories you yourself would write if you could; someone who takes every pet peeve you have with books and throws them
As to the actual book review...if you read the first two volumes, you know what to expect in terms of style; just be prepared for some major twists and surprises and keep tissues on hand just in case. You will be well advised to have previous volumes available to you if you can because a lot of story lines get resolved and you may like looking up the original references to see how they all fit in. This is not one of those trilogies where the author only had material for 1.5 books and felt obligated to make a trilogy because that's what is expected. It's a well crafted, complex story, told in parts. Enjoy!
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out the window; someone who just makes you look forward to curling up with the book at night. Well, Michael J. Sullivan just does it for me, plain and simple. Of course keep in mind that I'm talking about MY taste, MY pet peeves, what makes reading enjoyable for ME. So...those who know me can make their judgement based on that; those who don't, can check out my other reviews and get the idea.As to the actual book review...if you read the first two volumes, you know what to expect in terms of style; just be prepared for some major twists and surprises and keep tissues on hand just in case. You will be well advised to have previous volumes available to you if you can because a lot of story lines get resolved and you may like looking up the original references to see how they all fit in. This is not one of those trilogies where the author only had material for 1.5 books and felt obligated to make a trilogy because that's what is expected. It's a well crafted, complex story, told in parts. Enjoy!
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LibraryThing member wagner.sarah35
A great conclusion to a great series. I truly wish more fantasy series like this one existed. Hadrian and Royce are rich characters and they are supported by a cast of unique secondary characters that also go through significant transformations. I won't spoil the ending, but I was surprised by the
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LibraryThing member jean-duteau
I really liked the tone of Volume 1. Although I can see all of the clues that were laid back at the beginning, I still didn't like this volume of the Revelations because I did not want it to become a empire-spanning epic. As well, the resolution with the Elves just seemed so Deus Ex Machina - they
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were obviously so far advanced over the humans but yet just meekly went back due to this binding duel? It stretched the credulity just a bit. Still a very good series that I would recommend to anyone. But the early books were better - which is why I'm looking forward to the Chronicles! Show Less
LibraryThing member fdholt
We come to books five and six of The Riyria revelations, published as Heir of Novron, with the further adventures of Royce and Hadrian along with Arista, Modina and other familiar friends. Myron as the Monk of Maribor is back, one of my favorite characters. Michael Sullivan has envisioned a fantasy
The book, like the first two volumes contains a map; a glossary of names, places and terms; and a quick reference guide. (See my reviews of Theft of swords and Rise of empire for my comments on these. My opinions have not changed.) You will need all of these to plot where the action is happening and to review characters that reappear in this volume. In fact, I wished for genealogical tables, a concise history of the gods, the events of Novron’s reign, timelines and other important information. I would also have liked a map of Percepliquis.
As to the story itself, I can tell you that the clues to everything that happens are there. I plan to reread the books again in several months since, knowing the ending, I can look for other hints that were missed the first time around. And I can hope that the author will go back to the world of Elan and write about things and places not touched upon in these six books. There is a lot more material just waiting for a story and Michael Sullivan is the one to tell it.
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world that is logical and consistent; characters that behave believably and humanly (or elvishly or whatever else); and a storyline that builds to a logical conclusion.The book, like the first two volumes contains a map; a glossary of names, places and terms; and a quick reference guide. (See my reviews of Theft of swords and Rise of empire for my comments on these. My opinions have not changed.) You will need all of these to plot where the action is happening and to review characters that reappear in this volume. In fact, I wished for genealogical tables, a concise history of the gods, the events of Novron’s reign, timelines and other important information. I would also have liked a map of Percepliquis.
As to the story itself, I can tell you that the clues to everything that happens are there. I plan to reread the books again in several months since, knowing the ending, I can look for other hints that were missed the first time around. And I can hope that the author will go back to the world of Elan and write about things and places not touched upon in these six books. There is a lot more material just waiting for a story and Michael Sullivan is the one to tell it.
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LibraryThing member goth_marionette
This series of books pulled me in from the very first book and would not let go. They are well written with characters that are multifaceted. I have recommended this series to all of my friends and the final book does not let you down. The ending isn't rushed, contrived or lacking. While this
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series is fantasy it reads like a traditional novel. I would recommend this series to readers of fantasy and those that have never tried it before. Take the plunge, it is well worth it. There is a reason that the first printing of these books sell for insane amounts of money. The new combined volumes are much more reasonable so go ahead, try them... I dare you. Show Less
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
The clues were there before and I did guess correctly earlier on about a plot twist, still I did enjoy the read. Not bad but nothing standout here, the characters go through a lot of changes and have to face up to unravelling the twists and turns and plots going on. It's readable but fairly
The Elves are back and are wiping out the humans and some other races aren't sure that it's a bad thing. Royce and Hadrian are against the clock to find the horn and fix things.
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predictable. I still love Royce and Hadrian and Arista entertained.The Elves are back and are wiping out the humans and some other races aren't sure that it's a bad thing. Royce and Hadrian are against the clock to find the horn and fix things.
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LibraryThing member NancyNo5
Loved it!!!!
Love the characters, the plot, the setting, the writing...nothing more to say.
Is it the greatest fantasy ever written? Probably not, but if you want action, adventure, interesting characters, revenge, redemption, moments of shock and surprise, then this is the series to read (of course
Can't wait to read the prequels!
Love the characters, the plot, the setting, the writing...nothing more to say.
Is it the greatest fantasy ever written? Probably not, but if you want action, adventure, interesting characters, revenge, redemption, moments of shock and surprise, then this is the series to read (of course
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let's not forget the two uber hunky guys on the cover!)Can't wait to read the prequels!
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LibraryThing member cbilbo
I'm spiraling into a world of depression now that this series is over. This series was just breath taking. I hate that it finally had to end.
The Heir of Novron had me in tears clutching my heart. All the while I was laughing at the banter between Royce and Hadrian. Never was there a dull moment in
Now that its over, I'm left with wanting to know how everyone is handling the new world. The book ended the series perfectly, but it still leaves you wanting more.
I accidentally stumbled upon this series while looking for another book. All I can say is this was the best accident to have ever happened to me. (I'll be praying that there is something that allows us to see how everyone is holding up!)
The Heir of Novron had me in tears clutching my heart. All the while I was laughing at the banter between Royce and Hadrian. Never was there a dull moment in
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this book...or series. I honestly couldn't put the book down. The times that I was forced to mingle with reality, all I could do was ponder what was about to happen.Now that its over, I'm left with wanting to know how everyone is handling the new world. The book ended the series perfectly, but it still leaves you wanting more.
I accidentally stumbled upon this series while looking for another book. All I can say is this was the best accident to have ever happened to me. (I'll be praying that there is something that allows us to see how everyone is holding up!)
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LibraryThing member cbilbo
I'm spiraling into a world of depression now that this series is over. This series was just breath taking. I hate that it finally had to end.
The Heir of Novron had me in tears clutching my heart. All the while I was laughing at the banter between Royce and Hadrian. Never was there a dull moment in
Now that its over, I'm left with wanting to know how everyone is handling the new world. The book ended the series perfectly, but it still leaves you wanting more.
I accidentally stumbled upon this series while looking for another book. All I can say is this was the best accident to have ever happened to me. (I'll be praying that there is something that allows us to see how everyone is holding up!)
The Heir of Novron had me in tears clutching my heart. All the while I was laughing at the banter between Royce and Hadrian. Never was there a dull moment in
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this book...or series. I honestly couldn't put the book down. The times that I was forced to mingle with reality, all I could do was ponder what was about to happen.Now that its over, I'm left with wanting to know how everyone is handling the new world. The book ended the series perfectly, but it still leaves you wanting more.
I accidentally stumbled upon this series while looking for another book. All I can say is this was the best accident to have ever happened to me. (I'll be praying that there is something that allows us to see how everyone is holding up!)
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LibraryThing member Jefficus
In what may be a first for me, I actually liked the third book in this series the best. The first two books of the Riyria Revelations follow the journeys of characters who, in the end, turned out not to be as important as they first seemed - like any number of TV shows that feature a different
By now, anybody reading the series will realize that Royce and Hadrian are nothing like the cut-throat mercenaries they think themselves to be at the beginning. Indeed they are richer, more generous and more courageous than many of the so called "nobles" they have worked so hard at propping up or tearing down. But the great fun is not in seeing this born out ourselves, as readers, but in seeing the revelation play out in the awareness of the two men themselves, when they are forced to confront and accept their own essential goodness. I haven't enjoyed a character arc like this in a long, long time.
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"guest" star each week, even though the audience is only tuning in to catch the next little moment in the slow tease being played out among the regular cast. Well, in Heir of Novron, the last installment of the series, we finally get to see our two favorite reprobates take the center stage. By now, anybody reading the series will realize that Royce and Hadrian are nothing like the cut-throat mercenaries they think themselves to be at the beginning. Indeed they are richer, more generous and more courageous than many of the so called "nobles" they have worked so hard at propping up or tearing down. But the great fun is not in seeing this born out ourselves, as readers, but in seeing the revelation play out in the awareness of the two men themselves, when they are forced to confront and accept their own essential goodness. I haven't enjoyed a character arc like this in a long, long time.
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LibraryThing member AlaskanBookie
What an awesome story! Great epic adventure that was still going strong right up to the end. If you are into epic adventures this series is definitely worth your time!
LibraryThing member amusing.nickname
I can't review this book(s), because in the end my reaction is purely emotional. Sure there were some niggles here and there, but when I read the last lines and closed the cover, I felt the deepest sense of despair that it was over. I had lost a group of friends and world that I had shared and
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loved all the way from book one, over many months of adventures and late early mornings. Of course, I could always read it again... :) In the end, it was simply about redemption. Not the religious kind, the kind in which you are redeemed within yourself and to those you love. NB. Christians of strong faith should probably stay away, you may end up staying up late nights pondering the allegories. Just made me distrust things even more really, Anyway, all stars, and I'll be naming future animals and inanimate objects after the characters. My car has finally been named - Arista. Show Less
LibraryThing member Robert3167
Excellent sword and sorcery romp with heroes and villains, betrayals and twists right to the end.
LibraryThing member jdifelice
This book was so amazing, I almost have no words. The conclusion to this saga of adventure and magic was so good! The characters just developed even more and their relationships bloomed. The characterization was brilliant. The story just wrapped me in it, like a cuddle and I wanted to keep reading.
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The adventures and challenges these characters had to overcome were beautiful and I really loved this book. This series is definitely one of my favourites now :) Cannot wait to read the prequel series! Show Less
LibraryThing member Alissa-
Wonderful book and outstanding ending of a great trilogy. This series is absolutely precious, with great plot and characters. I got hooked after reading the first book of the Riyria chronicles, which is also the first in chronological order, and I would recommend starting with it because, even
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though you can read them in publishing order, I enjoyed having no prior knowledge of how the future was going to unfold. The writing style is also much enjoyable and sets the story going at the right pace. I highly recommend this book and this series, and thanks to gr community and the author himself who piqued my curiosity and let me get started on Riyria. Also, don't miss the short story on "unfettered anthology", my very first Hadrian and Royce encounter. Show Less
LibraryThing member DavidO1103
Book 3 of The Riyeria Revelations, a superb fantasy series, right up there with Lord of the Rings and Wheel of Time. The Rivera ore Hadrian and Royce, and their relationship is front and center in these rollicking adventures. Brilliantly read.
LibraryThing member bicyclewriter
It's funny how these books have worked with me. I keep being frustrated by how long they are, but on the other hand I enjoy them so much that I'm glad there's lots more left to read. I know these were written as smaller books, and were consolidated into the 3 big books to sell, but I have to say I
The writing was excellent - as in the first two. The story was even better than the first two. And, when it comes to discovering who the real heir is, I have to say I had my suspicions early in the story, (back in the earlier books), but was still taken a bit by surprise.
I've downloaded a short story that he's recently written, and look forward to it. I'll try his next stuff too, to see if I like it as much.
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think I would have enjoyed them more if I'd read them as the series of normal sized books instead of the big monsters that they are.The writing was excellent - as in the first two. The story was even better than the first two. And, when it comes to discovering who the real heir is, I have to say I had my suspicions early in the story, (back in the earlier books), but was still taken a bit by surprise.
I've downloaded a short story that he's recently written, and look forward to it. I'll try his next stuff too, to see if I like it as much.
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LibraryThing member blodeuedd
My thoughts:
I am sad to see it end, but the end came. I still felt like this was one of those "I feel like home" books, because it reminds me of the books I first read and fell in love with. Which makes this the style of fantasy that is my first love, and my true love.
While reading there came a
It was a good ending to this series and at times I giggled cos it was funny, at times I wanted to shout noo! And at times I said I knew it!! Did I really knew it? Well, I claim I did but in the end I have a million different versions of what might be going on, who might be who and all the rest. The book took me for a merry ride and gave me lots of surprises.
And what about our beloved heroes then? Oh I Heart Royce, but then I have always loved elves. I really fell for Hadrian in this one too because he is so chivalrous and sweet. And there were HEAs too, I do love them. Especially with one couple I did not know would meet. There are so many wonderful characters I would love to mention but that would take time. Though when thinking about what I have read I find myself startled cos I realize that I do not like Modina, I liked Thrace, but not Modina, the empress.
It was a wonderful conclusion to a great series and it had me at the edge of my seat. This is what I want my fantasy to be like, a great cast, a great story, a wonderful world and a rich history. In the end I would sure like to read more from this world, and certainly from this author.
Conclusion:
Of course I recommend this series to all. And do not be afraid of the page count, since I know some are. Fantasy books are huge, and this book is actually two books in one if that makes you feel better ;)
I am sad to see it end, but the end came. I still felt like this was one of those "I feel like home" books, because it reminds me of the books I first read and fell in love with. Which makes this the style of fantasy that is my first love, and my true love.
While reading there came a
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point where I just could not get enough, it was when the Percepliquis story started because it meant the end. I could not put the book down, but still I did put it down because at the same time I did not want it to end. I struggled between needing to know! And not wanting to know since then there would be no more. Of course the wanting to know struggle won, that is a given.It was a good ending to this series and at times I giggled cos it was funny, at times I wanted to shout noo! And at times I said I knew it!! Did I really knew it? Well, I claim I did but in the end I have a million different versions of what might be going on, who might be who and all the rest. The book took me for a merry ride and gave me lots of surprises.
And what about our beloved heroes then? Oh I Heart Royce, but then I have always loved elves. I really fell for Hadrian in this one too because he is so chivalrous and sweet. And there were HEAs too, I do love them. Especially with one couple I did not know would meet. There are so many wonderful characters I would love to mention but that would take time. Though when thinking about what I have read I find myself startled cos I realize that I do not like Modina, I liked Thrace, but not Modina, the empress.
It was a wonderful conclusion to a great series and it had me at the edge of my seat. This is what I want my fantasy to be like, a great cast, a great story, a wonderful world and a rich history. In the end I would sure like to read more from this world, and certainly from this author.
Conclusion:
Of course I recommend this series to all. And do not be afraid of the page count, since I know some are. Fantasy books are huge, and this book is actually two books in one if that makes you feel better ;)
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LibraryThing member kinwolf
Ok, let's start by saying this was the weakest of the 3 books. But the ending was highly satisfying.
Why the weakest? All the main protagonists gets "offed" way too easily and quickly(a couple of pages for the bishop and friends, and a couple of paragraph for Luis Guy) It's very anticlimatic. It's
Strangely, again like in book two, we barely see Royce, even though he is... well, I won't spoil it. There is also ALOT of chapters that are mostly nothing more than fillers.
But again, the ending was satisfying. I would actually be very interested in reading what happen afterward. On how they deal with the goblins being south now, how the relation btw elves and human go forward(or not). How the relation with the dwarves also grow, and what underground mysteries might lies with the dwarves. So much potential everywhere. It doesn't have to be Royce + Hadrian, it could be Hadrian + Arista and Magnus(wouldn't change much to the dynamic as, as I mentioned earlier, we barely saw any Royce in book 2 and 3)
So, only 3 stars because the author really took the short, easy, unsatisfying and somewhat unreal path to get rid of many characters and plot lines.(yes, at the end we get to know that Nimbus was probably the mastermind heling the emperess with Saldur & friends, but it's still feel a bit cheap)
Why the weakest? All the main protagonists gets "offed" way too easily and quickly(a couple of pages for the bishop and friends, and a couple of paragraph for Luis Guy) It's very anticlimatic. It's
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like the author thought "this is going nowhere and I need to get to the elven threat, I have to get rid of those characters."Strangely, again like in book two, we barely see Royce, even though he is... well, I won't spoil it. There is also ALOT of chapters that are mostly nothing more than fillers.
But again, the ending was satisfying. I would actually be very interested in reading what happen afterward. On how they deal with the goblins being south now, how the relation btw elves and human go forward(or not). How the relation with the dwarves also grow, and what underground mysteries might lies with the dwarves. So much potential everywhere. It doesn't have to be Royce + Hadrian, it could be Hadrian + Arista and Magnus(wouldn't change much to the dynamic as, as I mentioned earlier, we barely saw any Royce in book 2 and 3)
So, only 3 stars because the author really took the short, easy, unsatisfying and somewhat unreal path to get rid of many characters and plot lines.(yes, at the end we get to know that Nimbus was probably the mastermind heling the emperess with Saldur & friends, but it's still feel a bit cheap)
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