Also, extra props to her for being this world’s version of a mad scientist. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. The only thing I would warn about is the gore, since that caught my a little by surprise … though it’s a war, so maybe it shouldn’t have. xD “I hate this genre!” *gives the genre books five stars repeatedly* Pffft, no one ever said I knew what I was doing here. I mean, it’s called the Desolations for a reason, right? But a fun one. They’ve witnessed horrors they’ll never forget, such as magic warping men into […] John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. I always heard good things about him, too, which is why I checked out this series. John Gwynne's fantasy trilogy is a stirring epic where loyalty, truth and courage will be tested – and new heroes will be forged as a mighty conflict awaits. They weren’t wrong. And things have … Glad to see your thoughts on these, I’ve heard great things about Gwynne. Listening to someone make a mistake and not correct it was like listening to nails scraping across slate and not asking them to stop. Cullen is … just … Cullen. DEFEND THE LIGHT. At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors they’ll never forget. The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Series Review: Of Blood and Bone by John Gwynne || Betrayal, War, and Gray Characters, Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted…, WWW Wednesday (April 8, 2020) – The Writerly Way, Follow The Bookwyrm's Den on WordPress.com, White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton || An Eerie Supernatural Adventure. Drem leads a simple life as a hunter’s son, traveling from place to place, but his father’s past is a mystery. By midway through this book, the points of view started meeting up, things were rolling, and the plots were converging, and from that point on, I had no problems with any of this. For more from John Gwynne, check out:The Faithful and the FallenMaliceValorRuinWrath. This was due to his father’s position in the RAF. I highly recommend reading them back to back, since this sort of series basically picks up exactly where the last one leaves off. Defend the light . Acclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne returns with the first book in a new trilogy, perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and David Gemmell. A Time of Blood expands that to an all-out war, with detailed fight scene after fight scene and lots of strategy. “I’m stuck,” Drem said, his voice muffled. The Ben-Elim, a fierce race of warrior-angels, burst into the Banished Lands over a hundred and thirty years ago. Do you know whose presence you’re in?! And aren’t we all? The Of Blood and Bone series takes place in the same world as The Faithful and the Fallen, but about 130 years later. . *sobs*. Beneath both of them are the humans, who belong to different clans, groups, factions, whatever you want to call them, all struggling for survival just the same. We get a taste of this in the first book, but … honestly, that was nothing. Is there a more sexy character trait than a loyal warrior? I went in thinking I would enjoy the books, obviously, but I didn’t think I would love them. Hoping to finish tomorrow. First Name (required) Surname (required) Your Email (required) By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website for the specific purpose of sending you a newsletter. DEFY THE DARKNESS. I 100% saw some of them coming, but that didn’t dim my emotions at all when it actually happened because HOW DARE THEY?! It’s been a journey. And you are a problem that I can only see is best solved by taking your head and burying you in a ditch.”. It was hinted at pretty heavily in the first book that this place was no rose garden, and yeah, that’s an understatement. He studied and lectured at Brighton University. Bleda strikes me as a forerunner in this. John Gwynne's fantasy trilogy is a stirring epic where loyalty, truth and courage will be tested – and new heroes will be forged as a mighty conflict awaits. deserved it. Now they rule the Banished lands. Byrne is the leader of the Order of Bright Star, and she is fierce. Geography is very much not my strong suit. Which means the Kadoshim are demons, but they’re … well, no, okay, that one seems to fit pretty well. John Gwynne's stirring epic fantasy trilogy reaches new heights in this second volume, as demons rise up, angels fall and heroes are forged in the fires of war. --Robin Hobb. Booktopia has New John Gwynne Novel #2, Of Blood and Bone by John Gwynne. Set in the same world as the Faithful and the Fallen quartet, the first novel in John Gwynne's Of Blood and Bone series, A Time of Dread, takes place one hundred years after the end of Wrath. John Gwynne’s epic fantasy trilogy reaches an explosive conclusion in this final volume. That never happens for me, because I really struggle with that sort of thing. After completing and adoring all of Gwynne's work I am running out of ways to describe how exceptional a writer he is. And thank goodness for that, because this books are long, but deservedly so. John Gwynne was born in Singapore while his dad was stationed there in the RAF. The tone and direction of the narrative stayed true to Gwynne's approach of escalating the stakes, and ratcheting the tension to a penultimate cliffhanger ending that makes one go "Why are you doing this to me?" There was no grin from him now. Dear John Gwynne, you will never fail to surprise me, and your stories will never fail to make me cry! It’s not just fighting between the obvious groups, either (like, you know, everyone v. the Kadoshim). He's been in a rock 'n' roll band, playing the double bass, traveled the USA and lived in Canada for a time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He’s a single parent, and his son is the whole world to him, and just seeing this father-son dynamic could warm even the coldest heart. Called a ‘Hell of a debut’ by bestselling… It was so much better reading them closely. He takes it in stride. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, running a small family business rejuvenating vintage … “It’s a setback,” she said. Up until he retired that meant a lot of traveling around, generally a move every three years or so. Repeatedly. You do not need to have read the first series in order to read this series. Of Blood and Bone is a new trilogy taking place roughly 130 years after the last events of Wrath (The Faithful and the Fallen, #4). . The name of the game is self-discovery, but as it relates to your future and not your past, like in the previous book. This book treats you to not one character arc, but all the character arcs, and I really enjoyed watching them all play out. Endlessly. I’m not even one for gory, bloody works, and yet, I gave this a pass, because it was worth it. The demon king Asroth has been freed from his iron prison. Mostly, I’m talking about Riv and Drem, who are still young and learning about themselves, but also about how they fit into the world. Riv was always strong, but now she becomes even more so and plays a larger role in things. So, you know, I loved it. Hello, Sign in. That’s pretty much how I live my reading life at this point. Again, this led to some delightful character arcs, and I particularly enjoyed how the characters grow into the new roles and circumstances they find themselves in. Even […]. Defend the light . “How is it?” Sig grunted, jutting her chin at his wounded arm. 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