Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne, Book 1, (Paperback)

from elric17

The action is not as fast paced as I prefer, but intriguing political maneuvering and engaging characters, setting up the rest of the series. I don't believe it is Karen's best work, but perhaps the background and detail will payoff in the remainder of the series.

from sffstorm

I had really mixed feelings about this book. The characters were very well done. The detail that the author used was incredible. It was generally a really, really well written book. On the other hand, it take a lot more than great characterizations and descriptions. It was really a 700 page setup...

from bibliogypsy1127

This book is an agonizing read,taking me two weeks to get through the first 200 pages. Not because it is poorly done (quite the opposite), but because it bores me. For someone who doesn't read the genre much, it would probably be a good book. But for me, I read a LOT of fantasy, and this novel br...

from corglacier7

Epic fantasy of the "Game of Thrones" scale. Be prepared for lots of characters, lots of politics, and frank violence, betrayal, and some sexuality. As a reader, I don't mind it, but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. If you like your books somewhat gritty and real, and with a sprawling scale...

from GunnarGrey

Most readers are likely to compare this book to Game of Thrones, but for me it's rather like King Lear: excellent writing, amazing characters, intricate woven plotlines, and lots and lots of blood, most of that unfortunately spurting from the wrong people. No elves or dragons, but some of the mos...