Review of Age of Swords (Michael J. Sullivan) / The Legends of the First Empire 2

Review of Age of Swords (Michael J. Sullivan):
6Stars

Elves, dwarves, swords, runes, magic creature, dragon, magic, sacrifice, romance, politics, smiths, metallurgy, false gods, outcasts, rebellion..

Opinion: Lower the level a bit compared to the first book. It is worth buying it, giving it away and lending it to whoever likes fantastic literature.

Now the thrilling saga continues as the human uprising is threatened by powerful enemies from without and bitter rivalries within.

Raithe, the God Killer, may have started the rebellion by killing a Fhrey, but long standing enmities dividing the Rhune make it all but impossible to unite against a common foe. And even if the clans can join forces, how will they defeat an enemy whose magical prowess makes the Fhrey indistinguishable from gods?

The answer lies across the sea in a faraway land populated by a reclusive and dour race who feels nothing but disdain for both Fhrey and mankind. With time running out, Persephone leads the gifted young seer Suri, the Fhrey sorceress Arion, and a small band of misfits in a desperate search for aid a quest that will take them into the darkest depths of Elan. There, an ancient adversary waits an enemy as surprising as it is deadly.

The Legends of the First Empire

1. Age of Myth

2. Age of Swords

 
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Review of Age of Myth (Michael J. Sullivan) / The Legends of the First Empire 1

Review of Age of Myth (Michael J. Sullivan):
7 stars.
Magic, war, false gods, mages, elves, dwarves, seer, politics, rebellion, slave, pursuit, revenge, outcasts..

It is worth reading, the beginning of a fantastic series.

It is worth buying it, giving it away and lending it to whoever likes fantastic literature.



Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart:

invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever.

Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer; Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom; and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun. 

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