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Feiwel & Friends (2016), 352 pages
Description
Fletcher is put on trial by the Inquisition where he discovers his tragic origins, then is sent by the king into the Orc jungles where he and loyal friends Othello and Sylva must battle their way to the heart of Orcdom and save Hominum from destruction.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the second book in the Summoner series by Manthau; this series is planned to be a trilogy. This book started out very slow and I struggled a lot to stay engaged in the story.
The first portion of this book is all about Fletcher’s trial to determine whether or not he is a traitor to the
The second half of the book was much faster paced and I enjoyed it more. However I still had some trouble staying interested in the story. There are a lot of characters thrown at the reader and I found it a bit overwhelming; it really kept me from engaging with any of the characters or caring about what happened in the story.
The writing is decent and flows okay, but sometimes was a bit of a chore to read. In general everything about this book was okay, not great, and I didn’t like it as much as the first book in the series.
Overall an okay addition of this series. I was kind of borderline about the first book and I thought this one was worse than the first one. If you absolutely loved the first book, you will probably enjoy this one. I don’t plan on reading anymore of this series.
The first portion of this book is all about Fletcher’s trial to determine whether or not he is a traitor to the
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crown. I thought this was way too slow and boring and could have been shortened quite a bit. Things get more interesting as our heroes finally set off on a quest; but this doesn’t happen until the 2nd half of the book.The second half of the book was much faster paced and I enjoyed it more. However I still had some trouble staying interested in the story. There are a lot of characters thrown at the reader and I found it a bit overwhelming; it really kept me from engaging with any of the characters or caring about what happened in the story.
The writing is decent and flows okay, but sometimes was a bit of a chore to read. In general everything about this book was okay, not great, and I didn’t like it as much as the first book in the series.
Overall an okay addition of this series. I was kind of borderline about the first book and I thought this one was worse than the first one. If you absolutely loved the first book, you will probably enjoy this one. I don’t plan on reading anymore of this series.
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LibraryThing member Clarkcj
The book series does start a little slower as other reviewers say. But I find the series refreshing. While it does have a lot of the similarities of other Fiction & Fantasy books with magic Orcs, Elves, Dwarves it adds a refreshing twist. With the plot line taking its time to build to the climax
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and ensuring that you can take the proper time to get to know the characters and build a relationship with them emotionally while I also do agree there are some unneeded characters, it in the end all adds up and makes sense for what the main characters are going through. Also by writing the book the way the Author does enable the ability to expand the universe and the stories for more than a trilogy. I am really looking forward to the next book. Show Less
LibraryThing member damred
I enjoyed this book a lot, as in the last book it was fast paced, had interesting characters and twists. The battles especially were very interesting and well written.
I've already purchased Battlemage, just waiting on Amazon to ship it to me. I can't wait to get into that book as well.
The only
Also love the cover designs.
I've already purchased Battlemage, just waiting on Amazon to ship it to me. I can't wait to get into that book as well.
The only
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thing I don’t like about this series is there are either to many characters or the side characters aren’t described enough. So many times through the books I’m asking myself who certain characters are.Also love the cover designs.
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LibraryThing member deslivres5
Great second book in the series introduces lots of new demons and has a cliffhanger leaving you wanting more.
LibraryThing member MrNattania72
I thought this started of with a BANG, immediately taking off from page one, right where the first book left us. . Then we come to another pobstacle that Fletcher has to come around and we find out who his identity really is....
But then there is this lull in the store that was painstakingly
LOVING IT
But then there is this lull in the store that was painstakingly
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difficult to get though . Then the mission... Man this was intense as all get out. With a slight romantic feel, a definite nail biter and then the SHOCKER REVEAL.. I found myself shouting at the characters in the book. This book in the series drops you off on a HIGH cliff, that of Mt. Everest, before it ends...LOVING IT
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LibraryThing member kevn57
This is a good fantasy series, the magic system with the summoned demons reminds me of the Japanese video game series "Shin Megami Tensei", the major difference being that so far in the novels you can not fuse two or three of your demons into one single much more powerful demon. I hope that the
When Fletcher rescued the blue gremlin from the fighting pit I immediately thought of dobby the house elf, and in some ways this played out similarly.
I also liked that they brought alchemy into this series in this book it also could lead to some interesting story lines, as in this book it saves the day for another exciting cliffhanging conclusion.
I'll be starting book 3 " The Battlemage" right now as I want to see how the story ends.
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author does this in future volumes I think it could be interesting.When Fletcher rescued the blue gremlin from the fighting pit I immediately thought of dobby the house elf, and in some ways this played out similarly.
I also liked that they brought alchemy into this series in this book it also could lead to some interesting story lines, as in this book it saves the day for another exciting cliffhanging conclusion.
I'll be starting book 3 " The Battlemage" right now as I want to see how the story ends.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2016-05-10
Physical description
352 p.
ISBN
1250076315 / 9781250076311
Local notes
Fletcher is put on trial by the Inquisition and discovers his tragic origins. Soon after, a competitive challenge is given by the King and his council to the graduating students at Vocans--to go behind enemy lines and complete a dangerous mission. The reward--an army of their own and peace between dwarves, elves and men.