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Ace (2014), Edition: 1st, 512 pages
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"An immensely entertaining novel" (Tor.com) from the author of The Thousand Names... The King of the Vordan is on his deathbed. Soon his daughter, Raesinia will be the first Queen Regnant in centuries--and a target for those who seek to control her. The most dangerous is Duke Orlanko, Minister of Information, and master of the secret police. He is the most feared man in the kingdom, and he knows an arcane secret that puts Raesinia completely at his mercy. But Raesinia has found unlikely allies in the returning war hero Janus bet Vhalnich, and his loyal deputies, Captain Marcus d'Ivoire and Lieutenant Winter Ihernglass. As Marcus and Winter struggle to find their places in the home they never thought they would see again, they help Janus and Raesinia set in motion events that could shatter Orlanko's powers, but perhaps at the price of throwing the nation into chaos. But with the people suffering under the Duke's tyranny, they intend to protect the kingdom with every power they can command, earthly or otherwise.… (more)
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LibraryThing member stefferoo
I used to think military fantasy wasn’t my thing. Ha, what a different person I was then. But is anything even “a thing” with me anymore? Ever since I started reading a lot again for book blogging, it’s become even more apparent that what I like or what I don’t like isn’t so much about
In the end, a novel’s genre or topic doesn’t matter for me, really; it’s characters first and foremost, and that’s the way it has always been. I think this is why I find so many of Wexler’s books enjoyable to read; whether it’s his epic fantasy, urban fantasy, or even middle-grade fantasy, his talents for writing great characters are exceptional. I first fell in love with Captain Marcus d’Ivoire and Winter Ihernglass, his two main protagonists in The Thousand Names, but eventually grew to appreciate many of the supporting characters as well.
I guess that’s why I was initially nervous when I first picked up The Shadow Throne, the sequel that I’d been so impatiently waiting for, and saw that we mostly had a new batch of characters, a new setting, and a whole different kind of war to fight. Sure, I was glad to see that Marcus and Winter were back, but then again, all those wonderful personalities I met in the first book – Fitz, The Preacher, Give-Em-Hell, Graff, Bobby, and pretty much the whole of the Vordanai Old Colonial army – were also largely absent from this one. But thank goodness we still got plenty of Colonel Janus bet Vhalnich, because I honestly don’t know what I would have done without my favorite military genius.
The Shadow Throne picks up directly from where things left off in The Thousand Names – the war in Khandar is won, and Janus, Marcus and Winter return in haste to the capital as heroes – but even so, there were times I felt the sequel read like a whole different story. Nothing terribly wrong with that, though. There’s still plenty of open conflict, but instead of the broad, sweeping battles in the desert, most of it takes place within the city walls of Ohnlei. It’s a very unstable time with the King of Vordan on his deathbed, and men like the dangerous and power-hungry Duke Orlanko are circling like vultures around the young, delicate princess and heir, waiting to manipulate her and seize control.
However, the princess Raesenia is more than she appears. Like, a LOT more. There’s a huge secret about her that gets revealed early on in what might be one of the best and most surprising scenes of the novel. My earlier disappointment about not seeing more of the characters from the first book ended up being rather short-lived, because Raesinia as a new point-of-view character pretty much made up for it single-handedly. Her perspective added a whole new layer to this story, and it’s great to see another strong female character in this series who’s not afraid to buck expectations and take control of her own life. In fact, it’s the women who steal the show in The Shadow Throne. While Marcus continues to hold his own, I have to say Winter and Raesinia’s chapters were the highlight for me in this one. And let’s not forget the deadly assassin Sothe or the girls of the Leatherbacks gang led by their bold leader (whose identity is yet another surprise).
Admittedly, the story was slower to start off and took some time to gain momentum, seeing as it had to introduce new characters and also to set up the political climate in this new environment. I also feel The Thousand Names was a stronger novel, but probably because the themes of it suited me more, whereas The Shadow Throne felt very different in overall tone. It’s more of tale of revolution, with a heavier focus on political intrigue and differences in ideology between Borelgai supporters and those who want to see Vordan free from the clutches of Duke Orlanko’s influence. A lot of the conflict has shifted to another front, with bloody battles in the city streets but also fierce verbal clashes in the shadows of palace chambers, university classrooms, common taprooms and other places where dissidents gather.
The action therefore felt a little more subdued and on a smaller scale in this one, and a couple of action scenes also had to happen “off-screen” due to limitations imposed by only having a handful of POV characters. But this in no way diminished my enjoyment. There’s a grand siege near the middle of the story that had me biting my nails, and I loved me some subterfuge and the bigger role that espionage played in the book. The author made sure that the quieter, more discreet action sequences that took place in the shadows were just as engaging to read as the all-out battles.
So with a novella and two full length novels officially under its belt, can I finally say The Shadow Campaigns is one of my favorite fantasy series out right now? Certainly my favorite military fantasy. I knew from the very start that The Thousand Names would be a tough act to follow and that book two would have big shoes to fill, but The Shadow Throne was no slouch; it delivered exactly what I wanted to see in the sequel – raised stakes, impactful decisions that furthered the plot, and of course, more of Wexler’s outstanding characters!
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the genre or sub-category, but is in the way it’s written. I saw that last year when I read Django Wexler’s The Thousand Names, an epic military flintlock fantasy that invariably clicked with me. In fact, I would say it did more than that; it ended up being one of my top reads for 2013.In the end, a novel’s genre or topic doesn’t matter for me, really; it’s characters first and foremost, and that’s the way it has always been. I think this is why I find so many of Wexler’s books enjoyable to read; whether it’s his epic fantasy, urban fantasy, or even middle-grade fantasy, his talents for writing great characters are exceptional. I first fell in love with Captain Marcus d’Ivoire and Winter Ihernglass, his two main protagonists in The Thousand Names, but eventually grew to appreciate many of the supporting characters as well.
I guess that’s why I was initially nervous when I first picked up The Shadow Throne, the sequel that I’d been so impatiently waiting for, and saw that we mostly had a new batch of characters, a new setting, and a whole different kind of war to fight. Sure, I was glad to see that Marcus and Winter were back, but then again, all those wonderful personalities I met in the first book – Fitz, The Preacher, Give-Em-Hell, Graff, Bobby, and pretty much the whole of the Vordanai Old Colonial army – were also largely absent from this one. But thank goodness we still got plenty of Colonel Janus bet Vhalnich, because I honestly don’t know what I would have done without my favorite military genius.
The Shadow Throne picks up directly from where things left off in The Thousand Names – the war in Khandar is won, and Janus, Marcus and Winter return in haste to the capital as heroes – but even so, there were times I felt the sequel read like a whole different story. Nothing terribly wrong with that, though. There’s still plenty of open conflict, but instead of the broad, sweeping battles in the desert, most of it takes place within the city walls of Ohnlei. It’s a very unstable time with the King of Vordan on his deathbed, and men like the dangerous and power-hungry Duke Orlanko are circling like vultures around the young, delicate princess and heir, waiting to manipulate her and seize control.
However, the princess Raesenia is more than she appears. Like, a LOT more. There’s a huge secret about her that gets revealed early on in what might be one of the best and most surprising scenes of the novel. My earlier disappointment about not seeing more of the characters from the first book ended up being rather short-lived, because Raesinia as a new point-of-view character pretty much made up for it single-handedly. Her perspective added a whole new layer to this story, and it’s great to see another strong female character in this series who’s not afraid to buck expectations and take control of her own life. In fact, it’s the women who steal the show in The Shadow Throne. While Marcus continues to hold his own, I have to say Winter and Raesinia’s chapters were the highlight for me in this one. And let’s not forget the deadly assassin Sothe or the girls of the Leatherbacks gang led by their bold leader (whose identity is yet another surprise).
Admittedly, the story was slower to start off and took some time to gain momentum, seeing as it had to introduce new characters and also to set up the political climate in this new environment. I also feel The Thousand Names was a stronger novel, but probably because the themes of it suited me more, whereas The Shadow Throne felt very different in overall tone. It’s more of tale of revolution, with a heavier focus on political intrigue and differences in ideology between Borelgai supporters and those who want to see Vordan free from the clutches of Duke Orlanko’s influence. A lot of the conflict has shifted to another front, with bloody battles in the city streets but also fierce verbal clashes in the shadows of palace chambers, university classrooms, common taprooms and other places where dissidents gather.
The action therefore felt a little more subdued and on a smaller scale in this one, and a couple of action scenes also had to happen “off-screen” due to limitations imposed by only having a handful of POV characters. But this in no way diminished my enjoyment. There’s a grand siege near the middle of the story that had me biting my nails, and I loved me some subterfuge and the bigger role that espionage played in the book. The author made sure that the quieter, more discreet action sequences that took place in the shadows were just as engaging to read as the all-out battles.
So with a novella and two full length novels officially under its belt, can I finally say The Shadow Campaigns is one of my favorite fantasy series out right now? Certainly my favorite military fantasy. I knew from the very start that The Thousand Names would be a tough act to follow and that book two would have big shoes to fill, but The Shadow Throne was no slouch; it delivered exactly what I wanted to see in the sequel – raised stakes, impactful decisions that furthered the plot, and of course, more of Wexler’s outstanding characters!
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
It took a while to get into but this episode in the series takes place back in the capital city where the story is mostly told from the point of view of Marcus, Winter and Raesina. Raesina is trying to use politics to oust the Last Count from behind the scenes; Marcus is trying to work with the
It has a lot of complicated, but logical within the world, politics and nothing quite works out how a lot of the people involved think it will, I'm really curious about the future and what will happen with all the people involved in this story. Particularly Raestina.
I also liked how there were female characters who were complicated rather than being one-dimensional.
Interesting, ends well but takes a while to get going.
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police and Winter is investigating a strong group of women in the docks. All in all after the setup too place it drew me through but I nearly gave up a few times before it caught me.It has a lot of complicated, but logical within the world, politics and nothing quite works out how a lot of the people involved think it will, I'm really curious about the future and what will happen with all the people involved in this story. Particularly Raestina.
I also liked how there were female characters who were complicated rather than being one-dimensional.
Interesting, ends well but takes a while to get going.
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LibraryThing member nbmars
This flintlock fantasy (meaning a Napoleon-Era-like setting and wars that are fought with muskets, bayonets, and artillery . . . and magic) is the second book in a series that began with The Thousand Names. That book was in many ways a war chronicle. This one turns to the homefront after the
In The Thousand Names we became aware that in this kingdom there were forces of darkness operating, members of a shadowy church employing supernatural powers. They apparently started out as a movement to destroy the evil demons of the world, but ended up very much in their service. These so-called “Black Priests” have mostly died out, but seek a return to power. They have a powerful ally in the kingdom, Duke Orlanko, the Minister of Information. The Duke, sort of a mashup of J. Edgar Hoover and Dick Cheney with even more evil intent, has used his position to bring most of the kingdom under his control.
Opposing the Duke’s efforts are two very powerful and determined women: Raesinia, who wants to return power to the people and end the tyranny of the Duke, and Sothe, who used to work for Orlanko for evil but now works for Raesinia for good.
But this amazing fantasy series gives us more than just these two brave women fighting for the forces of light. There are any number of women who not only aid the movement but help to lead it. Truly one feels like singing “Sisters Doin’ It For Themselves” while reading this book. There is Winter Ihernglass, who joined the army disguised as a boy and got promoted for her resourcefulness and bravery; Jane Verity, her former lover, who now leads a group of women in the capital working for more freedoms and calling themselves “the Leatherbacks”; Cora, a 14-year-old recruit of Raesinia (who leaves the palace at night in disguise to agitate among university students) and has a singular talent for raising funds for the cause; Cyte (short for Cytomandiclea, an ancient queen and heroine of the kingdom) who wants to help however she can; and Abby, who lets principle take precedence over her personal wants.
These women and many others in the story make significant contributions in every aspect of the struggle against Orlanko, a struggle which centers around events reminiscent of the storming of the Bastille and fight for liberty in Revolutionary France.
We also have a return of two endearing male characters from the first book: Captain Marcus d’Ivoire, who is not brilliant, but conscientious and loyal, and Count Colonel Janus bet Vhlanich Mieran, now newly appointed Minister of Justice.
Discussion: Raesinia’s exploits, full of daring, and magic, will keep you on the edge of your seat, and her loyalty to her friends and family will win your heart. Likewise, the bravery of Sothe, Cora, and Winter will inspire your admiration.
Most of the relationships explored in this book are between women, and especially, among Winter, Jane, and Abby. The author has written a military fantasy with the central characters involved in lesbian relationships without making this aspect of the book seem anything other than a romantic involvement of soldiers. The relationships are warm, realistic, without gratuitous prurience, and without dominating the main thrust of the action.
Count Vlahnich is, as in the first book, still a little too prescient to be realistic, but since the character Marcus wonders about this as well, it’s possible we will learn why this is so in the third book.
Evaluation: This isn’t really a standalone book, but should be read after The Thousand Names. I hope that lovers of both fantasy and books with strong female characters will discover this series, because it is quite entertaining, has a number of memorable characters, and most of all, is very unique in its use of females in central roles in a typically male-dominated military setting. (Interesting that there is a male featured on the cover…..)
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military victory obtained in the first book, and to the Royal Palace at Ohnlei, where the king is dying, and his only heir, 20-year-old Raesinia, is scheduled to become Queen.In The Thousand Names we became aware that in this kingdom there were forces of darkness operating, members of a shadowy church employing supernatural powers. They apparently started out as a movement to destroy the evil demons of the world, but ended up very much in their service. These so-called “Black Priests” have mostly died out, but seek a return to power. They have a powerful ally in the kingdom, Duke Orlanko, the Minister of Information. The Duke, sort of a mashup of J. Edgar Hoover and Dick Cheney with even more evil intent, has used his position to bring most of the kingdom under his control.
Opposing the Duke’s efforts are two very powerful and determined women: Raesinia, who wants to return power to the people and end the tyranny of the Duke, and Sothe, who used to work for Orlanko for evil but now works for Raesinia for good.
But this amazing fantasy series gives us more than just these two brave women fighting for the forces of light. There are any number of women who not only aid the movement but help to lead it. Truly one feels like singing “Sisters Doin’ It For Themselves” while reading this book. There is Winter Ihernglass, who joined the army disguised as a boy and got promoted for her resourcefulness and bravery; Jane Verity, her former lover, who now leads a group of women in the capital working for more freedoms and calling themselves “the Leatherbacks”; Cora, a 14-year-old recruit of Raesinia (who leaves the palace at night in disguise to agitate among university students) and has a singular talent for raising funds for the cause; Cyte (short for Cytomandiclea, an ancient queen and heroine of the kingdom) who wants to help however she can; and Abby, who lets principle take precedence over her personal wants.
These women and many others in the story make significant contributions in every aspect of the struggle against Orlanko, a struggle which centers around events reminiscent of the storming of the Bastille and fight for liberty in Revolutionary France.
We also have a return of two endearing male characters from the first book: Captain Marcus d’Ivoire, who is not brilliant, but conscientious and loyal, and Count Colonel Janus bet Vhlanich Mieran, now newly appointed Minister of Justice.
Discussion: Raesinia’s exploits, full of daring, and magic, will keep you on the edge of your seat, and her loyalty to her friends and family will win your heart. Likewise, the bravery of Sothe, Cora, and Winter will inspire your admiration.
Most of the relationships explored in this book are between women, and especially, among Winter, Jane, and Abby. The author has written a military fantasy with the central characters involved in lesbian relationships without making this aspect of the book seem anything other than a romantic involvement of soldiers. The relationships are warm, realistic, without gratuitous prurience, and without dominating the main thrust of the action.
Count Vlahnich is, as in the first book, still a little too prescient to be realistic, but since the character Marcus wonders about this as well, it’s possible we will learn why this is so in the third book.
Evaluation: This isn’t really a standalone book, but should be read after The Thousand Names. I hope that lovers of both fantasy and books with strong female characters will discover this series, because it is quite entertaining, has a number of memorable characters, and most of all, is very unique in its use of females in central roles in a typically male-dominated military setting. (Interesting that there is a male featured on the cover…..)
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LibraryThing member sherribelcher
As her father, King Farus Orboan VIII lies dying, Princess Raesinia Orboan is the next in line to inherit the throne of Vordan. But Raesinia knows that she can only reign successfully if she can oust the Minister of Information, Duke Orlanko.
The Duke is known as the most dangerous man in all of
But Princess Raesinia has her own hidden plans. By day she plays a delicate, empty-headed princess; by night she is Raesinia Smith, one of a small circle working behind the scenes to free Vordan of Orlanko’s influence. Raesinia’s group is slowly gaining influence on the people and when a charismatic young man named Danton is persuaded to join them, they believe that the time has come to put a bigger plan in motion.
Colonel Janus bet Vhalnich was sent to Khandar to suppress the rebellion. Fresh off the heels of that battle, Vhalnich is summoned back to Vordan and appointed the Minister of Justice. Vhalnich is accompanied by Captain Marcus d’Ivoire and Lieutenant Winter Ihernglass. Vhalnich and company are the characters we know from The Thousand Names, book 1 in the series. While Vhalnich remains an enigma to those serving him (and those reading about him), we continue to follow the paths of Marcus and Winter closely. Marcus is returning to his home for the first time in 19 years and he is haunted by loss and betrayal. Winter is trying to come to terms with all of the recent changes in her life and when she takes on a new assignment her past also resurfaces.
New and old characters alike keep this a riveting read from the very beginning and it’s full of political intrigue. I settled into this book and got lost in another world, loving this series!
The Duke is known as the most dangerous man in all of
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Vordan. Underneath his lair lies the Cobweb, a place where the Duke imprisons and tortures those who are a threat. Outside the walls of the Cobweb, Orlanko employs the Concordat, special agents who do his dirty work for him. The Duke also possesses a special secret, one which will allow him to manipulate Princess Raesinia once she is in place on the throne, making him the king in all but name. But Princess Raesinia has her own hidden plans. By day she plays a delicate, empty-headed princess; by night she is Raesinia Smith, one of a small circle working behind the scenes to free Vordan of Orlanko’s influence. Raesinia’s group is slowly gaining influence on the people and when a charismatic young man named Danton is persuaded to join them, they believe that the time has come to put a bigger plan in motion.
Colonel Janus bet Vhalnich was sent to Khandar to suppress the rebellion. Fresh off the heels of that battle, Vhalnich is summoned back to Vordan and appointed the Minister of Justice. Vhalnich is accompanied by Captain Marcus d’Ivoire and Lieutenant Winter Ihernglass. Vhalnich and company are the characters we know from The Thousand Names, book 1 in the series. While Vhalnich remains an enigma to those serving him (and those reading about him), we continue to follow the paths of Marcus and Winter closely. Marcus is returning to his home for the first time in 19 years and he is haunted by loss and betrayal. Winter is trying to come to terms with all of the recent changes in her life and when she takes on a new assignment her past also resurfaces.
New and old characters alike keep this a riveting read from the very beginning and it’s full of political intrigue. I settled into this book and got lost in another world, loving this series!
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LibraryThing member majkia
Rating: Mysteries and Secrets and Magic, oh my!
I'm really enjoying this series. The magic is there, but not in your face and up front. More, the focus is on military SFF and politics. The characters are quite varied and all of them are fully formed and intriguing. The world-building, with much of
Eager to get to the next entry in the series.
I'm really enjoying this series. The magic is there, but not in your face and up front. More, the focus is on military SFF and politics. The characters are quite varied and all of them are fully formed and intriguing. The world-building, with much of
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the world hidden from our view with only hints of what surrounds our current active piece of it, is first rate. Eager to get to the next entry in the series.
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LibraryThing member cavernism
Woah, this sequel was so different from the original - in a great way! This series is so complex but the big machinations are fascinating to read about, because the characters are so fleshed out and wonderful. And we get way more female perspectives narrating this story! I'm so interested to see
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LibraryThing member pwaites
The Shadow Throne is the sequel to The Thousand Names, and compared to it’s predecessor, The Shadow Throne is more focused on political conspiracy than military action. With obvious inspiration taken from the French Revolution, The Shadow Throne depicts a country on the edge of disaster. The king
The Shadow Throne alternates chapters between Marcus, Winter, and Raesinia. All of these characters have goals of their own, even as they are thrust into new situations. Marcus wants to investigate the death of his family and finds himself placed by Janus as the head of the police. Winter wants to find her ex-girlfriend, Jane, but is ordered to go undercover in a mysterious gang led by women. Raesinia all the while is leading a double life – one as the heir to the throne with a dark secret that could destroy her if it is ever exposed, and the other as a member of a conspiracy to end the powerful grip the Duke Orlanko.
Something that really makes me love The Shadow Throne is the strength and presence of the female characters. Winter and Raesinia are both wonderful, and they are far from the only noteworthy female characters. There’s a teenage girl with a gift for economics, a skilled assassin and spy who’s on the run from her former masters, and all the members of the Leatherbacks, the previously mentioned mysterious gang. If you’re looking for a second world, epic fantasy novel with a variety of important female characters (including a lesbian POV character). I will note that the book falters when it comes to race since as far as I know all the characters are white.
I did miss the side characters from the first book, but I got accustomed to the new supporting cast quickly. Wexler has a real gift for creating likable characters. Raesinia in particular was an unexpected delight. A story about a princess who sneaks out to have a secret life among the commoners can become cliched real quickly, but it works in Raesinia’s case. I think this is largely because while Raesinia enjoys the ability the greater freedom and the friendships she makes, she is always out there with a purpose in mind. Raesinia is a shrewd politician who plans to rule as queen in her own right and be no one’s pawn.
I would have liked to see more about the discovery from the end of the previous book. Hopefully it will be picked up again in the next novel. However, The Shadow Throne did deal some more with the magic system of the world, which is based on demons bound to live inside people, and this area was generally strengthened and built up.
While The Shadow Throne is a fairly long book, it’s pacing and my excitement for it meant that I read it in less than twenty-four hours. I think I liked it even more than the first book, and I would recommend both of these to readers looking for epic fantasy with well written female characters.
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is dying, and his only heir is his daughter Raesinia, who is a target for Duke Orlanko, Minister of Information, who wishes to control her and rule from the shadows. In the streets there is unrest and talk of rebellion as the population grows fed up with the tax policies. Meanwhile, Janus, Marcus, and Winter have returned to Vordan.The Shadow Throne alternates chapters between Marcus, Winter, and Raesinia. All of these characters have goals of their own, even as they are thrust into new situations. Marcus wants to investigate the death of his family and finds himself placed by Janus as the head of the police. Winter wants to find her ex-girlfriend, Jane, but is ordered to go undercover in a mysterious gang led by women. Raesinia all the while is leading a double life – one as the heir to the throne with a dark secret that could destroy her if it is ever exposed, and the other as a member of a conspiracy to end the powerful grip the Duke Orlanko.
Something that really makes me love The Shadow Throne is the strength and presence of the female characters. Winter and Raesinia are both wonderful, and they are far from the only noteworthy female characters. There’s a teenage girl with a gift for economics, a skilled assassin and spy who’s on the run from her former masters, and all the members of the Leatherbacks, the previously mentioned mysterious gang. If you’re looking for a second world, epic fantasy novel with a variety of important female characters (including a lesbian POV character). I will note that the book falters when it comes to race since as far as I know all the characters are white.
I did miss the side characters from the first book, but I got accustomed to the new supporting cast quickly. Wexler has a real gift for creating likable characters. Raesinia in particular was an unexpected delight. A story about a princess who sneaks out to have a secret life among the commoners can become cliched real quickly, but it works in Raesinia’s case. I think this is largely because while Raesinia enjoys the ability the greater freedom and the friendships she makes, she is always out there with a purpose in mind. Raesinia is a shrewd politician who plans to rule as queen in her own right and be no one’s pawn.
I would have liked to see more about the discovery from the end of the previous book. Hopefully it will be picked up again in the next novel. However, The Shadow Throne did deal some more with the magic system of the world, which is based on demons bound to live inside people, and this area was generally strengthened and built up.
While The Shadow Throne is a fairly long book, it’s pacing and my excitement for it meant that I read it in less than twenty-four hours. I think I liked it even more than the first book, and I would recommend both of these to readers looking for epic fantasy with well written female characters.
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LibraryThing member malexmave
Again, comparatively standard fare. The story was interesting and at least a little less predictable than some other books I read recently. The setting is cool (we need more fantasy in the gunpowder age). The characters are also quite nice. But all in all, it failed to catch me as much as other
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LibraryThing member infjsarah
Now I enjoyed this one more than the first. Because it is more my kind of story - politics and adventure and magic and fewer battles. Liked the new princess character a lot. But Jane is a pain in the......
Awards
Endeavour Award (Finalist — 2015)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014-07-01
Physical description
512 p.; 6.35 inches
ISBN
0451418069 / 9780451418067
Local notes
The ailing King of the Vordan lies on his deathbed. When he dies, his daughter, Raesinia Orboan, will become the first Queen Regnant in centuries—and a ripe target for the ambitious men who seek to control her. The most dangerous of these is Duke Orlanko, Minister of Information and master of the secret police. Having meticulously silenced his adversaries through intimidation, imprisonment, and execution, Orlanko is the most feared man in the kingdom.
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