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7th out of 54 books
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37 voters
The Warlord's Secret
by
Lizzy Ford (Goodreads Author)
The demon-possessed Warlord of Tiyan is at war with enemy kingdoms and her own impending madness. She discovers the answer to both her problems in Taran, a slave-turned-scout obsessed with vengeance and determined to have Tiyan and its queen for his own. Fantasy romance. Non-erotica.
Paperback, 196 pages
Published
April 18th 2011
by Createspace
(first published April 17th 2011)
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Hate to say this but the book wasn't my cup of tea. Lizzy did a great job at writing and the characters it's just the plot wasn't for me. I enjoyed the fact that Rissa wasn't a damsel in distress and would do anything for her people. Taran Oh. My. God. that man wasnt so much for freedom, but doesn't know what to do as he starts to fall in love. "He deepened the kiss, thrilled when she responded by becoming more demanding, more passionate. She responded with none of the reservation she normally d...more
In compliance with FTC guidelines, I disclose thatI received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
This is little more then generic fantasy plot devices and an overwrought tale of "true love" etc.
There is no pacing in this book. The action progress without reference to any time or travel, making it seem that this entire book takes place over the course of a few hours and in an area the size of a football field. For some great kingdom and its jewel of a city under siege, characters com...more
This is little more then generic fantasy plot devices and an overwrought tale of "true love" etc.
There is no pacing in this book. The action progress without reference to any time or travel, making it seem that this entire book takes place over the course of a few hours and in an area the size of a football field. For some great kingdom and its jewel of a city under siege, characters com...more
I got this book through the First Reads program.
The story was promising: a war-torn land, the hope rests on a man who may turn out to be the enemy and the woman he is destined to love & kill.
The story was the only part. I couldn't connect with the characters. They seemed flat to me. The best character was a bad guy but that was only because I could see his motivations.
I got a bit tired of being told how the characters felt instead of being shown. The man and the woman protagonists 'fell in l...more
The story was promising: a war-torn land, the hope rests on a man who may turn out to be the enemy and the woman he is destined to love & kill.
The story was the only part. I couldn't connect with the characters. They seemed flat to me. The best character was a bad guy but that was only because I could see his motivations.
I got a bit tired of being told how the characters felt instead of being shown. The man and the woman protagonists 'fell in l...more
This story was a little uneven and sometimes the action jumped around a bit yet at the same time it was weirdly compelling. I don't know what Lizzy Ford does to pull me in to the point where I can't stop reading, but she does it well.
Plot wise, this was an intriguing book chock full of demons and madness, warlords and honorable former slaves. The characters would sometimes swing from one emotional extreme to another without any reason, but I found myself overlooking those flaws just so I could s...more
Plot wise, this was an intriguing book chock full of demons and madness, warlords and honorable former slaves. The characters would sometimes swing from one emotional extreme to another without any reason, but I found myself overlooking those flaws just so I could s...more
This was an interesting idea, but the story wasn't very thought out and honestly didn't flow well. In a world with horses for transportation and war on the horizon nothing played as it should. Traveling the length of an entire Kingdom seemed to take mere minutes and the whole book read like this. Conflicts and histories that should have been played up felt as if I was reading a condensed only the highlights parts. I didn't feel like I was drawn into the story or that our characters were rounded...more
This book was great!!!!
Taran was a good character. Even if he was a little bitter because of what happened to him in his childhood. The way the author wrote the character was very impressive. It is very hard to like a character like Taran. Some authors make a big mistake when they make a main characters to mean. Reader tend to lose interest in them and look for other characters to like. I've done that many times. This book was fast pace and it was kinda hard to hate any characters because before...more
Taran was a good character. Even if he was a little bitter because of what happened to him in his childhood. The way the author wrote the character was very impressive. It is very hard to like a character like Taran. Some authors make a big mistake when they make a main characters to mean. Reader tend to lose interest in them and look for other characters to like. I've done that many times. This book was fast pace and it was kinda hard to hate any characters because before...more
I like Warlord's Secret, not as much as the "Damian" series, but it was good. It flowed well, and was an easy read. I read it in a few hours, so it captured my attention. I was a little confused with the book starting out with an "Excerpt from the Book of the Dead" since I didn't know what The Book of the Dead was, but once I figured that out, all was ok. I actually went back to read that part again. Maybe I'm just a little thick headed :) If you like a good "paranormal" book like I do, that is...more
First let me say, I love Lizzy Ford's book! The characters and worlds that she creates are original and exciting. While often the first chapter or two are developmental and confusing (I usually have to reread them)once into the story, it's a page turner. The Warlord's Secret is no exception. I did find the story jumped around at times making it a little hard to follow but I had a hard time putting it down. I was very happy at the end to see that there is potential for the story to continue!
liked the cover
loved that it had some romance mixed with fanasty
it was great i enjoyed the book very much
i thuoght it sad when taran family his whole familywas murder not good
but i am he found a woman to fought for
it had everyhing i liked in a book if u havent read this book go out and buy it you will like
i loved this book
loved that it had some romance mixed with fanasty
it was great i enjoyed the book very much
i thuoght it sad when taran family his whole familywas murder not good
but i am he found a woman to fought for
it had everyhing i liked in a book if u havent read this book go out and buy it you will like
i loved this book
This was meant to be a stand alone book but, I really wish there would be more to it! I was drawn into this book very early. Wish the ending had been a bit happier (if I'm remembering correctly, it's been a long while since I've read it!). But, like her other books, Ms. Ford has a really well told story in this book.
I had high expectations after reading a preview that the over hyped immortal realm is explored in this part.I felt a little disappointed after completing this book though. But it was a lot different than the 2nd and 3rd part of this series. And the story goes very slow.
Got this book as a free Kindle download. Finished it within 24 hours. Once you start, you don't want to stop. Hope there's a sequel. Love the characters - Rissa and Taran. Want to know more about their love story. Rissa is an amazing female clan leader.
This story has lots of twists and turns and good and evil is not so easily seen great book
May 27, 2012
Ruby
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fantasy,
not-recommended
very underwhelming. flat characters and boring plot. i'd skip this one.
I won this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. Thank you.
Considering this book is described as a fantasy romance, there was very little romance in it. Only two spots and they were brief. Prefect for the romance light types like me. The story is strong and characters well described and believable. There were a few points I just didn’t get, mostly pre-storyline history, which would have made the story more understandable. I prefer my kissing with a-lot of killing thrown in, so this book worked well for me.
This book was really good! I loved how the ended left it kind of a mystery and it wasn't just a happily ever after. I really like The author so I'm glad this turned out good.
Another great book by Lizzy Ford. It started off a little slow, but quickly built up speed. By the end of the book, I couldn't put it down.
Throughout the book, it keeps you in suspense as to who exactly is the "good" guy and you sometimes don't even know who to root for. Many twists and turns that keep you on your toes as you're reading. I loved the ending and how you didn't know if they would really succeed at all.
Throughout the book, it keeps you in suspense as to who exactly is the "good" guy and you sometimes don't even know who to root for. Many twists and turns that keep you on your toes as you're reading. I loved the ending and how you didn't know if they would really succeed at all.
Truth be told this was my least favorite book of Lizzy Ford's I have read and I've read a lot! I can't really say what it was about the book that I didn't care for it just wasn't for me but by no means am I saying it was a bad book. I would tell you if you have read Lizzy's books in the past and liked them give this one a shot too and you might find that you like it.
I just the book in the mail yesterday, and after work I'm going to start into it! I should note that I received this book from the First Reads Giveaway.
The back story is a little confusing until you get further into the story. Once into the story it's page turning action that will keep you reading.
The story was interesting and a bit dark. I enjoyed the action and characters. The only draw back was that the story jumped around a bit.
Jun 19, 2013
Mia
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Lizzy Ford is the author of over seventeen novels written for young adult and adult paranormal romance readers, to include the internationally bestselling Rhyn Trilogy, Witchling Trilogy and the War of Gods series. Considered a freak of nature by her peers for the ability to write and release a commercial quality novel in under a month, Lizzy has focused on keeping her readers happy by producing b...more
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