The dialogue could be a little sharper. It never fails to accurately convey the message the author wants, the issue is that it feels a shade unnatural perhaps a bit too formal.
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Nov 29, Kyra Halland rated it really liked it Shelves: This book centers around the search for a lost city that can help the elves rise from their current sorry state, and gives the backstory on how they fell from their former glory. Archos and Dii are back, along with Olek and Ozena, and are joined by Th'alia, a captive elf who is being forced to lead them into a trap so that the Witch Hunters can claim the riches of the lost Citadel for themselves and get rid of the A The Shining Citadel is the second book in The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles.
Archos and Dii are back, along with Olek and Ozena, and are joined by Th'alia, a captive elf who is being forced to lead them into a trap so that the Witch Hunters can claim the riches of the lost Citadel for themselves and get rid of the Archmage Archos, along with Marden, Th'alia's Witch Hunter escort and Talfor, a troll.
As in the first book, the characters are strong, unique, and engaging. It was fun to catch up with Archos, the thoroughly awesome mage, and to see how Dii and the other characters from book 1 are doing.
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Marden's character arc was especially interesting, as the Witch Hunter comes face to face with the fact that everything he's been taught about elves and mages is a lie. And the trolls in this world are really cool. Some long, tangled, run-on sentences make the book a little difficult to read in places, and, as in book 1, there are some very explicit sex scenes. However, readers who prefer to avoid reading explicit material can skim over or skip those scenes without the story being affected.
On the whole, The Shining Citadel is an exciting, heroic fantasy adventure with great characters that kept me reading, wanting to know what happens to the characters and to learn more about this fascinating world. Oct 29, Andrew Weston rated it it was amazing. However, life is seldom that easy, for as we get reacquainted with our favorites from the first book — Dii, Archmage Archos, the Witch Hunter Marden — we see more from Th'alia, a captive elf forced by the Witch Hunters to lead our party into a trap so the treasures of the lost Citadel can be claimed for themselves.
Of course, the Witch Hunters hope to get rid of Archos along the way too. We also see that even the most powerful characters are subject to human frailties at the most inopportune times. An essential twist other writers sometimes forget to employ. Nowhere is that more poignant, perhaps, than when Marden himself uncovers the fact that everything he's been taught about elves and mages is a lie. How does he handle the news? Richly descriptive and with strong, unique characters, The Shining Citadel is a gritty heroic adventure that contains all the subtle lessons of The Light Beyond the Storm, and more.
Mar 23, Lori Myers rated it it was amazing. Alex surpassed the excellence of her book one with this one. Toss in a soldier, Marden, an elf scholar, Th'alia, and our handsome troll, Talfor and you have the adventuring crew for this book. Dii continues to grow as a character, gaining more self confidence. We get to witness the adorably cute and deadly duo, whom I gift with the combined name of Ozek Olek and Ozena.
Marden is Th'alia's witch hunter Alex surpassed the excellence of her book one with this one. Marden is Th'alia's witch hunter guard as the group searches for something that could bring about another war if they find. We also ,eet the race of trolls that Archos has connections with as Talfor is their guide through the mountains.
This book has all the suspense of the first if not more.
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We find out a tad more about the plague that has devastated mankind and elves. Truths are exposed and the lies are sifted out like chaff on the wind.
The characters are exactly what they should be Archos, for all we love him, is human, is subject to the human emotions. Talfor was just an amazing character and he quite stole the book away from Marden and Th'alia, in my opinion, but I am okay with that. Each character has their strength and their weakness and as a group, they are complete. The plot moves at a really decent clip, excellently executed!
Alex has taken her time and created a world, strife with politics, fear and greed; filled it with characters that want to make a difference and change things. One last thing I love I had never heard of that before Alex's first book, but I am seeing a few more authors have blended the two. Alex's plot line took me back to my teen years, but with the romance blended in there, it kept me aware that I am not a teen any longer!
Anything I didn't like??? I read fast, there was a few times the rich descriptions almost got in the way of the story, but I would rather have that than minimal descriptions that leave me wondering if I am seeing things the way the author wants me to see it.. Dec 09, Endurer rated it it was amazing Shelves: Whilst may be not quite as good as the first book it's close, I guess I liked more of the retribution for the wrongs done in the first book, yes things were dealt with but evil should be made to pay.
But still highly enjoyable and a great read. Now unfortunately the wait for the next book It still get 5 stars a great book. I said of the first book that, "If you're the kind of person who enjoys erotic dark fantasy, and doesn't shy away from graphic scenes, then you'll love this book! Feb 13, Paul rated it liked it. Not quite as good as the first one. Andy Pandy rated it it was amazing Jun 07, Monica rated it really liked it Jun 20, Teri Shaw rated it it was amazing Aug 19, Pandy rated it really liked it Nov 26, Marta rated it it was ok Sep 18, Anthony Hulse rated it it was amazing Jan 12, Stevie Turner rated it it was amazing Jan 11, Stephen Douglass rated it it was amazing Jan 11, Lya rated it it was amazing Nov 23, Subhajit Das rated it really liked it Nov 30, Elias Zapple rated it it was amazing Jan 10, Normandie Alleman rated it it was amazing Jan 11, Deborah McClatchey rated it it was amazing Jan 11, Sahara Foley rated it it was amazing Jan 13, Michael Wright rated it really liked it Aug 26, Jun 01, A.
Keep marked it as to-read Jun 01, Cindy Lyle marked it as to-read Jun 03, Mary marked it as to-read Jun 04, Maggie Thom marked it as to-read Jun 07, Scott Stevens marked it as to-read Jun 07, Peter John marked it as to-read Jun 07, William O'Brien marked it as to-read Jun 07, Kelly marked it as to-read Jun 08, Anita Melillo marked it as to-read Jun 08, Alise marked it as to-read Jun 08, We also ,eet the race of trolls that Archos has connections with as Talfor is their guide through the mountains.
This book has all the suspense of the first if not more. We find out a tad more about the plague that has devastated mankind and elves.
Truths are exposed and the lies are sifted out like chaff on the wind. The characters are exactly what they should be Archos, for all we love him, is human, is subject to the human emotions. Talfor was just an amazing character and he quite stole the book away from Marden and Th'alia, in my opinion, but I am okay with that.
Each character has their strength and their weakness and as a group, they are complete. The plot moves at a really decent clip, excellently executed! Alex has taken her time and created a world, strife with politics, fear and greed; filled it with characters that want to make a difference and change things.
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The author has created a dark world that soars with striking detail. The reader is drawn quickly into the tale of the sisters and the moral question as to what would you do to save the life of someone you love? Would you betray even yourself?
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As part of the Erana series this book stands alone as a solid read and also is an excellent part of the whole that carries the story forward. The exciting final battle brings some success and leaves, of course, more unanswered questions. It leaves the reader wanting more. Fans of Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings will love this book.
This Erana series cries out to be made into a television series. If I have one problem, it is with the extreme detail of the 'bad guys' doing evil to the good but when the good take down the baddies - it is brief and unfulfilling. To put up with Hendrick being the biggest scum bag I have seen in a long time was bothersome. To have this piece of trash snuffed out without at least a paragraph of him suffering and seeing how much it hurt him and how destroyed he felt was needed.
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