PDF Ebook , by Brian Staveley
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, by Brian Staveley
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File Size: 1955 KB
Print Length: 593 pages
Publisher: Tor Books; First edition (January 14, 2014)
Publication Date: January 14, 2014
Language: English
ASIN: B00FCQQCX6
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I just finished the 3rd book in the series and would like to review the entire thing, with no spoilers.TL;DR: The series is fantastic and you should pick it up; If you like Hobb, Martin, Erickson, or Lawrence, you will love this series.The story focuses on three children of an emperor and their need to fight against an antagonist. Each child is shown to be raised in their own sets of difficulties and challenges which are masterly woven in the main thread of the story. The reader is kept guessing at the motive of the main characters until the end of the series, which finishes with a strong conclusion.What really impressed me was the challenges that Kaden face. The monastic order that Staveley wrote about was so very well thought out and actually made me think about emptiness in a new way. He gave several excellent metaphors and examples that really hammer home the point of the order and tie back into the antagonists and the challenges faced by Kaden. Not to gush to much, but this is the kind of self-reflection you get arguing with buddies over lunch, not some standard fantasy tropes.There are some fantastic twists and turns in the series, and each chapter seems well crafted and tied to advancing the plot. There are no long winded descriptions of feast or magi clothing, so rejoice that this is a well edited and crafted series.Scores:Finished - 5: Staveley set out to write an epic and finished it. Who can't appreciate this after seeing Martin, Jordan, and others squander their success. Not only did he start strong, but it had a satisfactory ending.Magic - 5: Magic exists, but it is not a crutch as Erikson uses it. Staveley's magic is limited based on the resources available to the individual mage and the magic never feels like a plot device, rather it is a tool. I found Erickson's use of magic as a convenient plot device to get characters out of a jam. Staveley used magic in a limited fashion, as another knife or sword instead of a crutch.World Building - 5: Wow, Staveley really nailed it in this one. The world is rich with history and he really paid careful attention to the different religious orders, which is where Staveley is unrivaled. There are a handful of Gods that he exposes us to through different characters, and they each have profound statements regarding their individual beliefs. I already mention Kaden's order, but there were some really well written stories of lesson his monastic order teaches that made me say, "Whoa, I could get behind that". On top of his well thought out sects, Staveley nails the history of the main protagonist and antagonist. The different Gods are well done and well integrated with the societies and characters and don't feel preachy while conveying a lot of thought provoking analogies.Pacing - 5: There were very few chapters that felt unnecessary. My least favorite character / child was Adare, but she ended up being a strong female lead and a solid character in the end, especially with the advisers she picks up. There is not a lot of fat on the chapters, and the editor did a great job keeping things running smoothly across three books.Characters - 5: The characters are complex and are driven by the situation they are incubated in. Kaden, again, is a prime example. His upbringing is so different, yet well reasoned, you almost feel the logic seeping through the pages when reading his point of view. This point of view does not seep into the other main characters, such Valyn and Adare, which each have their challenges but each meet them in ways that are consistent with their characters. There are a few different antagonists, and each one has a method to their madness that is tied to the main plot thread.Overall - 5: I really can't think of a fantasy series that I could recommend more. Lawrence would be the closest I can think of, but Staveley's world building is more Erickson, and his descriptions and general feel are more Martin. Anyway, it was a money well spent and is a hallmark of American Fantasy.
Holy Hull. This was an awesome book. It kicks off real simple at first, the emperor is dead, and two of his three children are unaware of it: One trains to be a badass assassin, and the other, the heir, invests his time getting buried alive, haul stones, getting cuffed at the back of his head, and drink tea, to reach a state of Nirvana.The book opens with a prologue that shows you the meaning of rot, and then the following chapter paves way to a graphic scene of a corpse. I should say the chapter had me hooked and I was curious enough to keep on reading until things unraveled.I have no problem with graphic violence in the stuff I read and watch. But what bothered me in “The Emperor’s Blades†is how it’s all the women getting butchered in graphic detail. The inclusion of one kick-ass woman in the book doesn’t help elevate that.Beyond this, the book was a great read. I loved the description and the prose. I loved the pacing, despite being a long book, everything moved at a fast and clear pace.There are three main POVs, each of the emperor’s children, but we spend most of our time with the two boys – the assassin and the monk – and only about three chapters with the eldest, the daughter. Though from a certain perspective I can understand why she had so few chapters and I can only imagine things will change, fast, in the next two books when things get real.As the characters are scattered throughout the empire I felt there was deep immersion and how large the world is. Each one was so different from the others. So different when something shook up the status quo, it felt like a threatening alien presence.After this book I’m pretty much sure I’ll read everything Brian Stavely, the author, writes. For now, onward to Book Two: The Providence of Fire!
This sword and sorcery series follows the struggles of three royal siblings after the death of their father. Kaden, the heir, is being trained by monks on how to disipline his mind off in the isolated mountains. While he finds it odd not to be learning to rule by his father's side, Kaden soon finds the real reason behind the secrecy. Valyn, my personal favorite, is on a far away island learning how to become one of the elite bird riding warrors. His story was by far the most interesting to read, to the point I just wanted to skip to his POV chapters. And Adare, the selfish bratty princess whose chapters I wanted to skip, stayed by her father's side to learn how to rule so that she could help Kaden upon his return. Although the oldest with the royal "fire eyes" like her brother Kaden (Valyn inherited his mother's dark eyes), she cannot inherit the throne since she is female. And she is very bitter about it too. Her paranoid superior attitude actually made things worse in the long haul with her stupidity. I can see why while Kaden and Valyn often remember each other fondly and wish to see each other again soon, sister is... put aside. Adare is the reason I gave this four stars.As great as this book is, it reminds me of Game of Thrones. With Valyn at the equivalent of the Night's Watch and Adare in King's Landing. And while unrest grows between the different power groups, a greater threat remains hidden to most and seeking mankind's destruction.I enjoyed how the three separate plots finally join, most of the characters, and the detailed world in this book. However, as a side note, upon reading the other two books of the series I wished I stopped at this book. So my suggestion is just to stick with this book and imagine the rest of the story.
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