I wasn't a fan of the previous book i read in this series but I loved this one and I'm thinking of going back and read the rest of the series.
A well written, gripping and entertaining story that kept me hooked and guessing.
The author did an excellent job in delivering this story full of twists and turns.
The characters are well thought and I liked them.
I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Highly recommended.
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I loved the Doll Factory and I loved this novel.
The author is a talented storyteller and delivered a fascinating story, thought provoking and entertaining at the same time.
Great characters and plot development, a vivid and well researched historical background.
Highly recommended.
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Amazing and brilliant story based on a great what-if.
I loved the style of writing and I think that author is a great storyteller. He delivers great characters and a fascinating story.
Highly recommended.
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Another excellent mystery by Helen McCloy and I'm happy her books are being republished because they are excellent.
The plot is complex, full of possible culprits and secretes. There is a very original idea at the start of the book and there's a group of dysfunctional and interesting characters.
We get to know something more about Basil Willing and I like these more human sides.
The author is a good storyteller and her plot/character development are excellent.
Highly recommended.
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The Black Iron Legacy is one of my favorite fantasy series and you always wonder what will happen as each book is full of surprises, new places and characters, and new horrors.
We get to discover new places , new gods and to learn what's happening in the life of the main characters.
My expectations for this book were very high and i can say I wasn't disappointed as I turned pages as fast as I could.
Spar, the man who became a city, is my favorite one and we follow his struggle to choose if reaming human or becoming a god. There's a lot of changes in this story and I was left wondering what will be next.
We follow Cari and we met people from her past and visit new places.
Rache is a sort of villain as we follow his descent into madness.
There are some images that reminded of me of Hyeronimus Bosch's The Garden of Delights. and I think that Gareth Hanrahan is one of the most visionary author in the fantasy field.
This books is well written and gripping, the world building is breath taking and the character development excellent.
I thought this was going to be the last in the series but I discovered that are some more. I'm more than happy because I want more places, more characters and more vision.
A gripping and highly entertaining book, strongly recommended.
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As one of my favorite painter is a Surrealist (Max Ernst) I read the blurb and found it very interesting.
I know that a romantic suspence requires a bit of suspension of belief but I found a bit too much following a plot based on the fact that the authentication of a newly discovered paint by a master is done by a student.
In any case I tried to follow a plot but I found the characters a bit flat and plot confusing.
There's a lot of potential but it's not my cup of tea.
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This is a very long book but I read it quite fast as it's brilliant, gripping and entertaining.
A books that talks about a complex time in China history and makes you travel in time and space.
A great historical saga that makes you learn something about history while entertaining.
I think that Edward Rutherfurd is a talented storyteller and I love to read the stories he tells.
Excellent character development, well researched and vivid historical background.
Highly recommended.
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A fascinating book, richly illustrated that made me discover new castles and travel around the world.
Highly recommended.
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I read quite a lot of books, some are very good and some are average.
I know that some publisher are a guarantee for quality, Quercus Books fantasy books are always innovative and very very good.
When they asked me if I wanted to review this one I had no doubts even if grimdark fantasy is not amongst my favourite genre.
I was wrong. This book is amongst the best I read in 2018: enthralling, fascinating and a real page turner.
It’s a sort of noir with a fantasy setting or, if you prefer, a fantasy with noir elements.
“Games of Throne” meets “The Goodfella” and this is their lovechild.
The style of writing is superb, the characters are tridimensional and fascinating. I really liked the female characters, so strong and so human.
There’s not a lot of world building, as this is a series I assume it will be developed in the next instalment. The mood is grim, a sort of dark grey atmosphere that reminds me some noir films of the 40s.
The unputdownable rate is very high: the fast paced and fascinating plot keep you hooked till the end and you cannot stop reading as you want to see how the things are developing.
This is a 5* book and is a must read if you want a very good and enjoyable book.
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I loved Priest of Bones, it wasn’t love at first read but the kind of love that deepens reading the novel.
This mean I had high expectations about Priest of Lies and I can say they were all met.
This book starts slowly, we’re back in Ellinburg and what’s going on seems business usual, a sort of follow up to the events of Priest of Bones. Something happens but it was like waiting for the big fireworks and there were just some minor events.
Then there’s a moment when you reach the turning point, the pace quickens and you’re enthralled by what’s happening because the big fireworks are there and you cannot stop reading and want to know what’s next.
There’s quite a lot of character development in this book: we see Thomas changing as well as the other characters we already met. We are meeting new characters, new scenery and different way of living.
The world building is expanding, we learn more about religion, magic system, lifestyle. It’s still at a minimum compared to other books but it’s there and it’s amazing.
The style writing is simple and complex at the same time. The book is told by Thomas and I couldn’t help loving his voice and his look at things.
It’s hard to explain such an amazing reading experience. I spent three days in another world, I rooted for some characters, despised others, sometimes I was horrified and sometime laughed out loud.
As far as I’m concerned there’s a single issue: I will have to wait one year for the next installment. All the rest was engrossing, entertaining and enthralling.
Highly recommended!
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