It's smoother and faster, with a much more straightforward narrative, and it contains all the things I loved best about book 1 (snark!
The plot is edge-of-the-seat, too. [the beautiful redhead that Xaltorath showed Kihrin in his vision, and whom he met in the Afterlife Was this better than the first book? [the beautiful redhead that Xaltorath showed Kihrin in his vision, and whom he met in the Afterlife If you wondered what my reading plans are after finishing Oathbringer it's reading book one of this series so I can get to the ARC before release dayHave you ever wished you could save the world ? and as sequels go, it’s really good.....i loved loved loved book 1 and i came for kihrin....this book was not about kihrin it was about janel. . Yeah. janel is so-so, her story however was mindnumbingly boring. But it wouldn't be the Chorus of Dragons series if Kihrin caught a break, soon enough he finds himself roped into killing a dragon - among other things.I absolutely loved The Ruin of Kings, so to get an early copy into my hands was a gift from the gods. Well Kihrin almost destroyed his when he released not just slaves but Demons as well. By the same token, I have no intentions of trying to remember what I felt about this book in May when it's October.Was this better than the first book? Where the two men, what with being best friends and all, naturally squabble over the woman, cause why not? The second installment in Lyons’ Chorus of Dragons saga (The Ruin of Kings, 2019) continues the grand-scale fantasy adventure with a parallel story revolving largely around the demon-tainted noblewoman Janel Theranon, whose heroic exploits helped trigger a revolution. (No spoilers)I almost never write a review before finishing but at the halfway mark, I feel compelled to warn readers that this series is tedious and convoluted; I was eager to read about the characters from the first novel but the cast from the first novel is sidelined to focus on another aspect of the story. Let's be honest here Janel is awesome ok she's not perfect but I'd certainly buy her a pint ! plus: incredible action scenes, the badass horse-girl protagonist of my heart, some AMAZINGLY compelling villains, and the burgeoning spark of a three-way romantic tangle in which I am now deeply invested.The book gods heard my confused yet impressed rage and clearly wanted to put me out of my misery—I have an ARC! Yeah. ""What's that," asked the author. A ridiculously huge thank you to the publisher & the author. )When I read The Ruin of Kings back in March I called it the best epic fantasy I have read in ages, a complex story that was so much more than the sum of its parts. Well Kihrin almost destroyed his when he released not just slaves but Demons as well. In Lyon's second Chorus of Dragons book, The Name of All Things, is recorded this time by Senera, one of Relos Var's associates, and the majority consists of Janel and Qown telling Kihrin their story, in a bid to gain his assistance. I am fully aware that I am probably the first person to finish this book who isn't a personal friend of Jenn Lyons or an employee at Tor--at the very least I am the first person to write a written review and I would never, ever forgive myself for spoiling a sinNote: I requested this ARC directly from Tor on the first day I saw it was available through Edelweiss (I just wanted a hard copy so I didn't get it directly through Edelweiss). Yeah. I'm not entirely sure that this book actually progresses the overall plot much but it certainly was interesting to read. ""What's that," asked the author. This is the second book in this series and as it follows Kihrin on his journey we learn about others who have a vested interest in Kihrin and a rather special blade he carries. It was infuriatingly obtuse, clever, and convoluted—and yet I loved it. I really enjoy the way these are written - with footnotes that are an aside commentary. I will be investing in physical copies and I am very happy to hear at least 5 are planned in the series!Jenn Lyons lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, three cats, and a lot of opinions on anything from the Sumerian creation myths to the correct way to make a martini.
"What's that," asked the author. Janel believes that Relos Var possesses one of the most powerful artifacts in the world―the Cornerstone called the Name of All Things. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. maybe.Note: I requested this ARC directly from Tor on the first day I saw it was available through Edelweiss (I just wanted a hard copy so I didn't get it directly through Edelweiss).
no one is more upset about this low rating than me, trust me. footnotes! Start by marking “The Name of All Things (A Chorus of Dragons, #2)” as Want to Read: Turning from such obvious trades, she is now a video game producJenn Lyons lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, three cats, and a lot of opinions on anything from the Sumerian creation myths to the correct way to make a martini. more snark!) I couldn’t forget it. Yes. And that 3rd book cover is amaze balls! janel is so-so, her story however was mindnumbingly boring. This is the second book in this series and as it follows Kihrin on his journey we learn about others who have a vested interest in Kihrin and a rather special blade he carries. I couldn’t forget it. Unless it's just me.. which honestly, I'm okay with.I almost never write a review before finishing but at the halfway mark, I feel compelled to warn readers that this series is tedious and convoluted; I was eager to read about the characters from the first novel but the cast from the first novel is sidelined to focus on another aspect of the story.
I don't think it's fair to mention anything specific when this book doesn't hit shelves until October. A ridiculously huge thank you to the publisher & the author. Turning from such obvious trades, she is now a video game producJenn Lyons lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, three cats, and a lot of opinions on anything from the Sumerian creation myths to the correct way to make a martini. The only book to have challenged it (so far, at least) for year’s best is The Priory of the Orange Tree, but that’s a serious toss-up. Yes. What will I do now until The Memory of Souls comes out?Aww no, I never wanted The Name of All Things to end! Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.