One, "Oh no! How are they going to get out of this one!" after another. I absolutely loved the tight--dare I say "impervious"--friendship between the characters. So flawed, and yet so endearing.
'One of my top ten books ever. Maybe top five. If you haven't read it, you should' Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind
'Fresh, original and engrossing' George R.R. Martin, the phenomenon behind A Game of Thrones
They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count.
Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is the…
I mean, Jasper Fforde is one of my favourite authors, so naturally I loved this book. I read Shades of Grey years ago, so have been waiting for this sequel with bated breath. I did NOT expect the surprises in here! Enjoyed it immensely.
I find I love the way the characters speak to each other, in the upscale polite manner of the Napoleonic era. And I love the relationship between Lawrence and Temeraire. I love an unshakable bond in fiction. Also, the action scenes are terribly exciting, and told with a realism that is refreshing. Great characters, both good and less so.
In the second novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, the Napoleonic Wars take Captain Will Laurence and his dragon to China on a perilous mission.
“Full of wonderful characters with real heart.”—Peter Jackson
When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo—an unhatched dragon's egg—Captain Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain’s Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Napoleon Bonaparte’s invading forces.
Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has…
*She plunged her blade into his chest, feeling it grind along his ribs...*
Outcast swordfighter, Kyer Halidan, was abandoned in a cornfield at age three. Now, twenty years on, she’s searching for answers: Who left her there? And why?
Kyer doesn't suffer fools, and when she kills a man in a duel, her life takes a dangerous turn. She catches the eye of legendary hero, Valrayker, and he pulls her into his company for a high-stakes mission to save a village. However, Kyer's past comes back to haunt her as she is stalked and captured by the allies of the man she killed. They will stop at nothing to find out what she knows.
Just when all hope seems lost, Kyer is rescued by an inexplicable magic that raises suspicions among her friends and enemies alike. As trust crumbles and danger closes in, Kyer must defy orders and challenge those she swore to follow.
As for her true identity, Valrayker has his own suspicions, but he's keeping those secrets to himself...for now. Gatekeeper's Key is what happens when you drop Katniss Everdeen into Lord of the Rings -- a thrilling start to a fantasy series full of danger, intrigue, mysterious magic, scheming villains, humour, sword-wielding badassery, and dark consequences.
