a man who was the historian\’s best friend. A woman who the war champion had widowed himself by killing the heir of the emperor. A war champion who was being paroled to fight to the death for the release of a woman from the enemy nation. A war champion who had been imprisoned for years. The story begins as a historian of an empire is taking custody of an enemy nation\’s war champion. Review #3 Audiobook Blood Song (Raven’s Shadow #1) by Anthony Ryan Even though the later books in the series do not deliver, you owe it to yourself not to loose out on the magic of the first. Read the first book, imagine what it could have been, mourn it and move on. It seems to me that when the book was published as one book the author had to make up two new books with new plot twists and it completely belly floppet. This book was self published, and it kind of feels like Blood song had the plot of three books in one, if the book had been expanded and divided into three books it might have delivered more on the promise given.
The later books in the series is a HUUUUUUGE letdown. Interesting plot, intriguing characters, a fresh magic system… I mean, this was the full package! There is no reason in the world not to pick up this book, I promise you that it will pull you in and never let go! Years down the line I still think about it some times, but here comes the warning. Blood song really just have so much going for it. When it was published it was really a delightful and unexpected surprise. Like most other people in here I also loved this book. Review #2 Blood Song (Raven’s Shadow #1) audiobook streamming online Now that I\’ve finished the book, I know I won\’t be reading any more of these. When I was reading the first half of this book, I was excited to have discovered a new series that was well written and fun to read. It really feels like there are two books here, and the second one is still in the draft stage. Then when he has his battle with the Shield, it\’s over almost before it begins. For example, the five years Vaelin spent in prison. Some parts of the story were given lots of detail and other parts–important parts–were skimmed over. It was like a Game of Thrones ambition that fell far short. The editing seemed to take a back seat, the time periods were untidy, narration was hit and miss, and the war and battle sequences were often confusing with so many new names of characters, cities, faiths, it was hard to read. About 60% in to the book is when it started to become chaotic. I loved seeing how his crafty mind worked. Some of the characters are multi-layered.
The descriptions of the Order House, the masters, the aspects, and Vaelin\’s fellow \”brothers\” are so interesting.
I love the premise–how these young boys are trained and have to complete tests to become a part of the Sixth Order, the warriors of the Realm.
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