Reviews for Child of flame

The average rating for Child of flame based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-10-21 00:00:00 Chris Hellgren "I see your crown, brighter than the stars. You have wandered off the path meant for you, and you must return." Third book is normally where most of the series end or at least slow down in a preparation for a grand finale. In the Crown of Stars the mere warmup had finished and now we are down to business. This time we are taken beyond the borders of the war-torn kingdom of Wendar. War and magic separated our heroes and pushed them onto various paths. Generally, war is everywhere: mainly in the south and east, but something is also brewing in the west and the whole world is in danger because of old magical feuds. Of the two main arcs, Liath is losing her appeal while Alain's adventures are the highlight of the book. It sort of makes sense that Sanglant became one of the key figures; not because of his connection to Liath but because of his blood. He is no longer the free and unbound man he was before. I like the fact that he is on a steep learning curve and his character development is one of the most interesting ones. But there are also several other POVs that carry individual arcs, sometimes connected, sometimes tangled with one another and sometimes remaining separated from the main story. The pace is dizzying at times (don't let the page count fool you!), and there are many original themes that have been executed with finesse. History merges with fantasy, and this mixture creates a rich world and an irresistible tale full of intrigues. This is an unbelievable treat for fantasy lovers as well as those who enjoy historical novels. The diversity of this series has dazzled and absorbed me. The Author has planned a series for many volumes, so I am looking forward to a lot of exciting reading ahead. And oh, just in case you missed it before: Hugh must die. Note on the rating: 3.5 rounded up to four because of the excellent vibe from my reading cabal. I don't think I'd enjoy the book as much without them. Second note on the rating: I have lowered it due to the dramatic drop in quality in the following instalments, and especially in the concluding book. Also in the series: 1. King's Dragon ★★★★★ 2. Prince of Dogs ★★★★☆ 3. The Burning Stone ★★★★☆ 5. The Gathering Strom ★★☆☆☆ 6. In the Ruins ★☆☆☆☆ 7. Crown of Stars ★☆☆☆☆

Review # 2 was written on 2016-10-01 00:00:00 Diana Gail Noble A rich and vibrant world, fascinating peoples, creatures, histories, religions, magics, and wonderfully nuanced characters... I'm loving this series, even as I'm wishing for a faster pace. It's truly epic and detailed in its sprawl, which at times means it drags. I'm realizing that I have to take breaks in my reading so I can continue to enjoy the world without growing too impatient. When I start willing it to go faster, I take a break and read something else. Then at other times, I fail to notice the hours flying by. This is really a series to be savored. With its scope and the weight of each installment, it simply won't allow you to rush through. So far, the end of each book has been rewarding, and I miss the world and characters once I'm done. I guess I'm just going to be living there for a while.