Superb

I have been reading and listening to fantasy books for close to half a century, the genre seems to be going from strength to strength, there are so many talented story tellers weaving entertaining, engaging and skillfully written tales it's a great time to love fantasy. Michael J Sullivan is in my opinion up there with the best of them, I adored the Riyria trilogies, so naturally was looking forward to the Legends of the First Empire. It would have been safer, I suppose, for MJS to give us another set of tales featuring Hadrian and Royce rather than to recount the genesis of the world of Riyria. I'm glad he took the risk these novels brought me back the days when I first fell in love with the genre in a way that very few books that I've read in the intervening years have. They are entertaining, heartbreaking, exciting, fresh and oh so beautifully crafted - in short an absolute joy.

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Captivating, enjoyed every second.

Couldn't Wait to start this book as the story developed and didn't want it to end. Deep and colourful, passionate and lovingly crafted, such a roller coaster of emotions :) ;) :') using my next credit to pre-order #4 can't wait.

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Couldn’t stop listening

Another amazing instalment, I laughed, I cried, I sat on the edge of my driving seat!!! Simply brilliant!

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Great set-up for the rest of the series

Although I bought this one on pre-order I only just got the chance to listen. Now I’m kinda wishing I had waited for the remaining books to be available so I could binge on the whole series.

Fantastic story and fun to see how different the heros of old from Riyria are so different from their revealed selves. Great seeing and recognising Malcom as a character linking all the major story points across Revelations and Legends, the whole “...seeing it happen again...” being tied into this series is a nice touch.

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Brilliant as ever

Loved this instalment in the continuing tale...brilliant though sad. Can’t wait for the next one!

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love it

book 3 of 6! i think this is the best one so far.
the build up and daring choises are great!

cant wait to start book 4

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Always leaves you wanting more..

I loved this book, its stuffed full with great characters who you cant help but care for. For me Michael J is one of the best around when it comes to writing dialogue , always interesting and engaging . From the first word to the last i was hooked and couldn’t stop listening.
Having TGR deliver the words makes the experience all the more rewarding . In my opinion he’s one of the best narrators around.
This third book in the series was my favourite so far and i cant wait for the next, and thankfully with that book already written the wait wont be too painful..

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These

books get better everytime I listen, the man's a wordsmith and TGR does the job of storyteller perfectly.

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Good listening

It is a brave author that kills off characters with potential. Yet I feel the story is the better for the reality of conflict tales. Full of well thought out characters, even those who are flawed appear to have some redeeming moments. Excellent narration.

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EPIC

An amazing continuation to the series, I’m loving the characters and I’m gripped by the story. Tim Gerard Reynolds’ narration is outstanding. I’m so excited to listen to the next one.

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