Editorial Reviews. About the Author. Joseph R. Lallo is the author of the Book of Deacon series, Bypass Gemini, and Unstable Prototypes.
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The ending comes at a time that is natural to break off the story, but it still surprised me, as I hadn't once looked up from the book since I started it. I was disappointed that it was over, but then I remembered that I already bought book three. I would whole heatedly recommend this book to anyone who like epic fantasy, magic, historical warfare, or just a thumping good read.
Also, all you students of human nature, this one's a gem.
Don't miss this or the first one. I'm on to book three! I admit I am very disappointed. When I read the first book in this series, I thought I had found a virtually unknown author who had some talent and can write a quality novel. I have now changed my mind after reading this book. Just as when Michelangelo did not use a sledgehammer when he was carving the intricate details of the Statue of David, it was almost as if this author used a sledgehammer to force the plot to fit into the pattern he wanted it to fit in.
So in honor of his heavy-handedness, I admit I am very disappointed. So in honor of his heavy-handedness, I will substitute the gavel I typically use when judging a book and instead slam my sledgehammer down to give this book I just could not do it, I just could not give this book one star.
I do think this is a one star book. However, I try to limit the books I give one star to reserving it for the books that I truly think that every moment I spent reading them was a waste of my life. I just do not feel that way about this book. In fact, there were moments where I was enjoying this book.
Another fault of this book is how the story could not focus on one character's viewpoint. Instead it would bounce between one character's viewpoint to another character's viewpoint between paragraphs. This led to some rather confusing scenes especially towards the end of the book when the number of major characters grew.
Many of the characters are also poorly created. They often tend to be single minded one dimensional characters. Their personalities are hard to believe and sometimes when some of them say something, all I can think of is, "who talks that way? In fact I do think I will someday read the conclusion of the trilogy. However, this is a series I do not recommend reading. In the start of the second book, I found Myranda to be rather naive and petulant.
In fact, I found her childish and annoying. It made it very hard to enjoy the book. I also found the beginning of the book slow to start.
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That and the fact that the heroine was being such a prude made it hard to read. After that troublesome start, things looked up for the better. In fact, things got considerably better.
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Enough so that it made up for the beginning. The book took unexpected twists and turns in the plot In the start of the second book, I found Myranda to be rather naive and petulant. The book took unexpected twists and turns in the plot that left me wondering what in the world Lallo would do next. This added to the high drama of the story and I loved it.
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As in the first book, Lallo did a good job switching from one perspective to another. I always thought this was something of an art form. If the author can do this without making the reader dizzy and in an effective manner. The book does end on a cliffhanger. Luckily the third book is already out.
Just make sure you have it handy! This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Though I didn't care much for the first book in this trilogy, I decided to give the second book a chance because I was interested in the story line and wanted to know how everything ended up. I really wish I hadn't. The problems that were present with the first novel continue in the second one with a few more to note.
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The characters Ivy and Ether appear to have multiple personalities. Ivy sometimes acts like a normal being, mature and capable of anything; other times she acts as a child, a b OK. Ivy sometimes acts like a normal being, mature and capable of anything; other times she acts as a child, a brat even, dependent on those around her for her emotional and physical well-being.
Ether, likewise, is sometimes condescending, conceited, and flat out mean, unreasonably so; other times, though not exactly friendly, she appears at least neutral or aloof. It's difficult to pin down exactly who these individuals are and what they are like. And that's just a sampling--the other characters in the book have similar flaws. Moreover, there are too many battles. Now don't get me wrong. I'm not one to shy away from violence, blood, and action. However, the book was riddled with battle after battle after battle, taking away from the development of the plot.
And the battles were just confusing--I could no longer picture the battles in my mind the imagery just wasn't there. It got to the point that I had to scan through the battles because it was just the same thing over and over: Ether turning to stone and wind and water and fire; the cloaks and nearmen being difficult to kill; the stone dragoyles coming down from the sky; etc.
It just got so boring. Finally, you do not kill off your main character Myranda in the middle of the second book of your trilogy. When she died in the book, I was tempted to put the book down and just stop reading right then and there. Now, I recognize that she didn't actually die, but we don't find that out until the end of the book. There are better ways of going about shocking your audience with the "death" of the main character and her later resurrection; this was a terrible way to go about it.
As a result, I will not be reading the third installment in the trilogy. I just can't be disappointed again. I cant get over how much i enjoyed the first two books. So many things get explained and revealed. I even teared over Myn. The characters are so well developed and their stuggles are so unbelievable. Sometimes its hard to see them push through. I cant wait to dive into book 3 and see how the story ends my favorite things about these books is this lil note at the beginning and end "A story half told is a crime, and there is no crime greater.
When this tale began it was the ta love this book series. When this tale began it was the tale of a common woman in an uncommon circumstance. A woman unprepared, unskilled, and unready. When the last words were written, they spoke of a master many times over. She was a woman filled with resolve.
Fearless, steadfast, and above all, determined. A woman firm in her belief and single in her focus, willing to charge into the jaws of doom for her cause. A job needed to be done, and she had the tools to do it. Imagine what the next pages will bring. It begins where the others believed that Myranda's life had ended, in the lowest level of Demont's personal menagerie. Had I the strength, I would not rest until every last word was recorded. But alas, the years weigh heavily upon me. You have my word. When next my stylus is put to work, all that remains will be revealed.
The truth is too important to be lost to the ages. If I could give it three and a half stars, I would, as this book definitely rates more than three but excess baggage keeps it from gaining a whole four. The second installment of the Book of Deacon series doesn't let down or let up. In fact, that is part of why I gave it a rating of only three stars instead of a well deserved four - it doesn't let up , ever.
It's one battle after another, all of them seemin If I could give it three and a half stars, I would, as this book definitely rates more than three but excess baggage keeps it from gaining a whole four. It's one battle after another, all of them seeming quite hopeless with Lain and Myranda and the rest of their company severely outnumbered against countless unnatural beasts, wizards, and monsters. The group is always fighting and put into situations that even my imagination is hard pressed to accept that they survived.
The characters, however, remain strong, each of them growing and developing as any solidly created character should. Lines are drawn and passed that they once didn't think they would ever even reach, shades of grey darkening and multiplying until the black and white world they used to live in is nothing but a memory of quieter times. As I said, the story doesn't let down, and I look forward to what the final chapter may bring.
There was much to like about this book - but I had to drop to 3 stars due to my dislike of and irritation with many of the characters. I read to escape, so I need to have someone that I'm rooting for - and Myranda was so foolish, naive, sanctimonious, etc. Then don't get me starte There was much to like about this book - but I had to drop to 3 stars due to my dislike of and irritation with many of the characters. Then don't get me started on the Chosen - we're doomed if they're to save us.
I couldn't stand the outright arrogance of Ether - for someone who doesn't have emotions, she sure was nasty. However, the story moved along and was enjoyable once I got over my irritation at the characters. Myranda did wake up and realize her folly, and Deacon is back - I figured that he'd have to be since we're dealing with the "Book of Deacon" series.
I hope for a satisfying conclusion in the final book. I really enjoyed the story. I looked forward to my lunch breaks at work and to get home so that I could get back to reading this. It's a little different than the average fantasy novel which kept me interested. The writing style is a little bizarre. There are no chapters or real breaks, which makes it challenging to read on a kindle. Besides that, I enjoyed the book.
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This one is also good, but I did like it less than the first one. I still gave it three stars but it is a low three compared to a high three for the first book. I liked the development of Desmeres in the end of book one and the start of book 2.
But what I didn't like as much is just the description of battle after battle after battle.. It got a little boring for me. But the ending does make me look forward to the third book. This is the second in a trilogy and I often find that these can be the slowest or dullest part of a series. Not so with this one. The characters have fleshed out more and the back story has developed. My only criticism is that the romance is lack lustre but then in the middle of a war maybe it is justifiably so. Almost since the war began an assassin has stalked the northern lands, quickly becoming a legend among the people for both its skill and its elusiveness.
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The Northern Alliance and its southern neighbor, Tressor, have been at war for generations. Myranda Celeste is a young woman more interested in staying alive than being a hero. Orphaned by a continent-spanning war that has gone on for decades too long and shunned for failing to support it, she has been on the move since she was only a child. One can hardly blame her when she thinks that the chance discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo is the moment that will change her life.
No one could predict just how great that change would be. It will lead her through an adventure of rebels and generals, of wizards and warriors, and of beasts both noble and monstrous. The Great Convergence continues the tale of young Myranda Celeste. With fresh knowledge of magic and steadfast resolve to see the end of the war that plagues her land, Myranda sets out to find and unite the five fated heroes, the Chosen.
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Each new warrior brings her world a step closer to peace, but does she have the strength to survive the trials ahead? In the final novel of Joseph R. Lallo's Book of Deacon series, Myranda and the Chosen face their greatest challenges yet. Time is running out, and the Generals are growing desperate. Through victory and defeat, reunion and betrayal, neither the heroes nor their foes will rest until they have seen their task through to the end.