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The King’s Bastard by Rowena Cory Daniells
Nov. 1st, 2010 11:31 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
Only seven minutes younger than Rolencia’s heir, Byren has never hungered for the throne. He laughs when a seer predicts that he will kill his twin. But the royal heir resents Byren’s growing popularity. Across the land the untamed magic of the gods wells up out of the earth’s heart. It sends exotic creatures to stalk the wintry nights and it twists men’s rights, granting them terrible visions. Those so touched are sent to the Abbey to control their gift, or die. At King Rolen’s court enemies plot to take his throne, even as secrets within his own household threaten to tear his family apart.
Political intrigue and magic combine in this explosive first book in an exciting new fantasy trilogy.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
This fantasy, the first in a trilogy, is a competent affair that mixes sword play, magic and politics well enough to offer something to traditionalists. Personally, I found the story too predictable and some of the plot moving devices were used too often. However there is no faulting the ambition and while I’m undecided on whether to continue with this trilogy, I would check out the author’s next series.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for the free copy of this book.
Only seven minutes younger than Rolencia’s heir, Byren has never hungered for the throne. He laughs when a seer predicts that he will kill his twin. But the royal heir resents Byren’s growing popularity. Across the land the untamed magic of the gods wells up out of the earth’s heart. It sends exotic creatures to stalk the wintry nights and it twists men’s rights, granting them terrible visions. Those so touched are sent to the Abbey to control their gift, or die. At King Rolen’s court enemies plot to take his throne, even as secrets within his own household threaten to tear his family apart.
Political intrigue and magic combine in this explosive first book in an exciting new fantasy trilogy.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
This fantasy, the first in a trilogy, is a competent affair that mixes sword play, magic and politics well enough to offer something to traditionalists. Personally, I found the story too predictable and some of the plot moving devices were used too often. However there is no faulting the ambition and while I’m undecided on whether to continue with this trilogy, I would check out the author’s next series.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for the free copy of this book.
