Chronicles of the Necromancer: The Blood King (Series #2) (Paperback)

from surreptitiousevil

Conclusion of the story (first book is "The Summoner"). Most of the book is of similar vein to the previous one - slightly formulaic (hero and sidekick both get their girls, etc) - the end struck me as rushed. Most unfortunately, the slight trick at the denouement failed to excite. An author wort...

from Carnyval

I'm currently in the middle of this book. It's been "okay" so far and not as fast-paced as the first. The beginning was so slow, I was wondering if it was worth trying to finish. However, it does pick up a little after the first quarter of the book.

from SonicQuack

All fantasy stories come in three books right? The Blood King sure felt like middle chapter material with the extended character development that results of army building, journey making and companion saving antics. The group splits in to two, offering parallel plots which are expected to merge a...

from Strider66

Pros: quick read, variety of action, good pay off, complex plans Cons: some unnecessary repetition Tris and his friends have made it to Principality City and gained several powerful allies, but if Tris wants to claim the Margolan throne and right his half-brother's wrongs, he'll have to assemble ...

from incognito

Second in the trilogy. The drama and anticipation built up nicely, but I thought the conclusion itself was kind of abrupt. We'll see if the third book picks up speed or meanders... Even with the pacing, I enjoyed the story and new plot entanglements.