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Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)
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Another buddy read with my fantasy addicted pals at BB&B
4.5 BRUTAL STARS ★★★★
'even the brave will fall'
Warning this book is not for the lighthearted I can't even count the amount of times I was shocked and saddened in this book.
I heard this is the authors first book... Umm wow what a great start to no doubt a wonderful career for John Gywnne!
This is another great fantasy read that I throughly enjoyed. I did however find the story extremely dark with little relief but it was a good read that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I really enjoyed the plot the beginning was very slow (all us fantasy readers know that a good book always starts slow) but halfway through it picked up and I have to say I was not bored once in the last half. There is nothing better then reading about a god war, I love John Gywnne's idea and cannot wait to see what the other books revel. I love the mythology used in this book it has made this an extremely interesting read for me.
I must add that the battle scenes were so good and so fucking EPIC!!
I love the characters and found them all really well developed. There is a few characters who I ABSOLUTELY LOVE.. Cywen was amazing and such a badass (I love strong female characters), Corban who is a cinnamon roll (and a badass too, I felt so proud of him during this book) and then there was VERADIS omg he is so amazing & honourable *heart eyes*(but he is blinded atm) I also loved storm, shield, Gar & Brina <3
There were a lot of bad guys too (fuck you guys suck)
Who would I recommend this to: I think this book would only be suited to adults who have a heart of steel. There are a few parts in this story that are brutal and I literally cried my eyes out. This is also not for the faint hearted a lot of killing, blood, guts and grim shit lol.
I'm so keen to read the other books and find out what the prophecy means & then there was that mind blowing ending.. Wow I still am not sure if I want to celebrate or hide and ugly cry lol
4.5 BRUTAL STARS ★★★★
'even the brave will fall'
Warning this book is not for the lighthearted I can't even count the amount of times I was shocked and saddened in this book.
I heard this is the authors first book... Umm wow what a great start to no doubt a wonderful career for John Gywnne!
This is another great fantasy read that I throughly enjoyed. I did however find the story extremely dark with little relief but it was a good read that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I really enjoyed the plot the beginning was very slow (all us fantasy readers know that a good book always starts slow) but halfway through it picked up and I have to say I was not bored once in the last half. There is nothing better then reading about a god war, I love John Gywnne's idea and cannot wait to see what the other books revel. I love the mythology used in this book it has made this an extremely interesting read for me.
I must add that the battle scenes were so good and so fucking EPIC!!
I love the characters and found them all really well developed. There is a few characters who I ABSOLUTELY LOVE.. Cywen was amazing and such a badass (I love strong female characters), Corban who is a cinnamon roll (and a badass too, I felt so proud of him during this book) and then there was VERADIS omg he is so amazing & honourable *heart eyes*(but he is blinded atm) I also loved storm, shield, Gar & Brina <3
There were a lot of bad guys too (fuck you guys suck)
Who would I recommend this to: I think this book would only be suited to adults who have a heart of steel. There are a few parts in this story that are brutal and I literally cried my eyes out. This is also not for the faint hearted a lot of killing, blood, guts and grim shit lol.
I'm so keen to read the other books and find out what the prophecy means & then there was that mind blowing ending.. Wow I still am not sure if I want to celebrate or hide and ugly cry lol
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Sep 08, 2016 04:00AM
You are a little bit ahead of me, but I have a few free hours tonight to read :)
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Hahah have u caught up yet ?
No, still no Cywen. Just read the very corny bit about saving the Wolven from the quicksand
Your just about up to the bit where Cywen bashes up a boy!Aw that was cute I would have saved it too
Are you liking this book Luna? I picked this book at random (not as much random as much as leap of faith) and it totally paid off for me! And I cannot wait to return to the world with Ruin (yes, I am a bit ahead but I want to be ready when Wrath is published!)
Aristea wrote: "Are you liking this book Luna? I picked this book at random (not as much random as much as leap of faith) and it totally paid off for me! And I cannot wait to return to the world with Ruin (yes, I ..."So far I'm loving Aristea ! I think it is amazing, I love the concept of the storyline so far :)
I'm so glad u enjoyed this series! Who is ur favourite character ?
I really love this book and I hope you are enjoying it as much as I did!
Thank you so much Tammy :)
☽☾Luna☽☾ wrote: "Aristea wrote: "Are you liking this book Luna? I picked this book at random (not as much random as much as leap of faith) and it totally paid off for me! And I cannot wait to return to the world wi..."This book is full of people I care about! for instance Kastell and Maquin, Veradis, Camlin, Cywen ... and I could go on and on!
The book definitely gives you a full cast of likeable characters. Personally, I'm worried what'll happen in the final book, because of that. The stakes really go up throughout the series, and all characters show growth.Enjoy your ride!
Was goign to read more last night, but Xbox won out, being a Friday night and all that :)
And to think...the series just gets better each novel! Happy readings!
Ah you've hooked me. This sounds so good!
@ reggie, yay I've only heard great things about book two so I'm really excited to read it. Did u enjoy this series!
@hayley it is such a good book, if u do try it you are welcome to cry on my shoulder lol
Yes it just gets better and better!!
@ Justine I'm so impressed I can't believe this is a debut novel !!
Great review Sarah - so happy you loved it!
Thanks for recommending it Eon !
Great review Luna. I have to say, it surprised me. It feels like a different book to what I am reading. But then again I an only at the start and it seems has a big change coming.
Thank you Lee :) ! Oh the start is honestly a struggle it is very slow but half way through it picks up and at the end I was shocked at how great it really was :)
Wait until u get up to the battles they are epic and very descriptive :)
Great, I am glad I read your review, as I must admit to putting off reading more whilst I finish Unhewn Throne, as it had more of my limited attention.
did u mention lots of blood and killing and grim shit? Lmfao count me in
@sana haha yesss !! You will love it then x
Thank you so much Maddie <3
I love how you called Corban a cinnamon roll.. heheh.
Great review Luna!!
I picked this up at the library a couple weeks back, it's next on my read pile, from your description it sounds like I will love it!!!
@Ts he is so sweet and cute that's the only word to describe corban :)@aristea thank you so much :D !!
@Lisa if you don't mind losing a lot of the good guys in a book you will love this, I really hope u enjoy it as much as I did :)
I just finished this book and my god...THE FEELS! The feels!
*hugs* I know Erin it is full of feels... Wait until you read book two ... So bloody brutal
Yay :D hurry up and finish these ! Did u wanna buddy read with us whatever we start next ? You can find our little crew in the posts for the faithful & the fallen! But everyone is super cool in that group and really fun to read with :)
Don't you have to have read the Fever books to join that group? Better get busy with your MacHalo Lee:)
Sure, sounds fun. I usually have three on the go. So let me know when you plan to start something new and ill jump on in.Got one more chapter on RotCG this week and will dedicate the rest of pool time to Malice.
Lol well yes, I am assuming Justine, that I will pass the into tests :)
@justine I haven't read fever yet, I just asked Eon if I could read with him and he sent me an invite. Did u wanna join us to Justine ? You could join us when book 4 is out and buddy read it with us guys.. We are pretty fun :D@Lee no worries man I'll let you no what we are reading next we will decide today (sometime) and we will probably start next week after ruin :)
Lee wrote: "Btw I joined B&BB :)"Hurrah!!
☽Luna☾ wrote: "@justine I haven't read fever yet, I just asked Eon if I could read with him and he sent me an invite. Did u wanna join us to Justine ? You could join us when book 4 is out and buddy read it with u..."Lol you guys are funny:) the Fever books are great...but UF not epic fantasy.
I have a group I'm reading with, but let me know when you are starting Wrath because for sure I would love to join you too:) I'm planning for December myself because that's likely when I'll get hold of the book...but as soon as possible anyway.
@lee yay !! Prepare yourself for my fan girling and crying over everything hahaha@justine that sounds perfect ! We are so excited to read with you !! I think we will start when we all get our books so we would all be getting it around the same time, me probably the last lol nothing comes out on time in aus.
there are only 4 books right? In the series?
Hey sana <3 sorry just got this now! Three books already published and the last book will be released in December xxx
☽Luna☾ wrote: "Hey sana <3 sorry just got this now! Three books already published and the last book will be released in December xxx"Oh thanks! And it's no problem :)
Sarah is it worth it to dive into this series? I don't want to check the sequels review cause I'm alfrad I'll be spoiled. It's on my TBR and I'm thinking of buying some new books next week. I trust your opinion! :)
