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Asunder (Dragon Age #3)

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Return to the dark fantasy world created for the award-winning, triple platinum game, Dragon Age™: Origins in this third tie-in novel!

A mystical killer stalks the halls of the White Spire, the heart of templar power in the mighty Orlesian Empire. To prove his innocence, Rhys reluctantly embarks on a journey into the western wastelands that will not only reveal much more t

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Jun 16, 2012 Alison Dellit rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This is the first, and will probably be the only, Dragon Age tie-in novel I have read. I thought I'd give it a go because a) Gaider is an exceptionally good writer of characters (for those readers who don't play story-based video games, yes video games have characters, and plots, and stuff. And they have around 60 hours of screentime to play with to do it); and b) rumour was it had important background info to bridge the gap between Dragon Age 2 and 3.

Both were valid enough. The characters are s...more

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Jun 29, 2012 Emi rated it 4 of 5 stars

It must be incredibly difficult (and confining) to write a book set in a universe where the player creates the story. As a result this book had few references to the characters we know and love and instead takes place after the events of Dragon Age 2 where mages are sitting uneasily with the reign of the Templars.

The story itself is about a mage named Rhys who, along with his companions (including a game companion in a risky move of 'canonising' a certain storyline...) set out to seek informati...more

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Dec 25, 2011 Jenn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Being a huge fan of the Dragon Age series of games and books, I had high hopes for Asunder, and Mr. Gaider delivered.

Although I enjoyed the first two books Mr. Gaider wrote (The Stolen Throne and The Calling), my interest was mostly due to the history and lore of Ferelden and the Grey Wardens imparted by the story. The characters and stories themselves were all right, but not the main draw.

With Asunder, that changed. I found the lore intriguing, but the real plus to this story is the characters...more

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May 03, 2013 Paul Bonamy rated it 4 of 5 stars

A note on where this book fits into the larger DA universe: Asunder takes place about a year after the end of Dragon Age 2, and is focused to a large extent on the repercussions of the end of that game. As such, it contains some spoilers for both Dragon Age Origins and DA2. This review is spoiler-free.

On the whole, I really quite enjoyed Asunder. It provides a look into new areas of Thedas, and shows us some of the results of the games without relying too heavily on having played the games thems...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Georgina Collier rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Jan 27, 2013 Gina rated it 3 of 5 stars

It is hard to know how to rate this. I think it is tighter and smoother than the previous game novels, The Stolen Throne and The Calling, but for me it felt like there was less heart. Loghain and Maric had more sparkle and more tension than any character combination here. However, it is still a readable and entertaining tale, if you are a fan of the setting. Cole is an interesting character and his story is heartbreaking. There is some development of lore that a DA geek would appreciate, such as...more

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Mar 10, 2012 Eon Beaumont rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was another great book by Gaider. The characterization was solid with ample fan-service (though I personally can't stand Wynne, she did nut up at some point in the book) The story was interesting and at times exciting. There were some definite surprises and it makes me optimistic for the direction DA3 will take despite the lackluster DA2. My only criticism would be that I didn't love any of the characters. They were well done and I tried to like Rhys but I just couldn't. Which is odd becaus...more

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Nov 25, 2012 Natasha rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Feb 13, 2012 Pete rated it 2 of 5 stars

Gaider's Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne really surprised me. My expectations for a book based on a video game are generally pretty low but I really enjoyed it. When Dragon Age: The Calling came out and wasn't that great, I wrote it off to being rushed.

But now with Asunder I'm worried that Stolen Throne was an anomaly. It isn't that Asunder is bad...it isn't. It's the perfect 2 star book: "it was ok". If you're a huge fan of the Dragon Age games, add a star: characters from as far back as the 1st...more

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Jan 02, 2012 Fiona rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is the third Dragon Age novel, but unlike the other two, it takes place after both the games so far, dealing in part with the fallout from the events in the second game. There are new characters as well as some familiar faces, and an intriguing glimpse into the state of Thedas leading into the next Dragon Age game.

This is not a book I'd recommend to anyone not already a fan of the Dragon Age series, both books and games. For those who are, however, there is much to love. David Gaider weaves...more This is the third Dragon Age novel, but unlike the other two, it takes place after both the games so far, dealing in part with the fallout from the events in the second game. There are new characters as well as some familiar faces, and an intriguing glimpse into the state of Thedas leading into the next Dragon Age game.

This is not a book I'd recommend to anyone not already a fan of the Dragon Age series, both books and games. For those who are, however, there is much to love. David Gaider weaves a compelling tale from seemingly small beginnings that grows into something much bigger. Things we thought we knew about various aspects of the Dragon Age universe are challenged, and the novel sets the stage for the next turbulent chapter of Thedas' history.

The new characters, around whom the novel centres, are well-drawn and for the most part sympathetic, and I found myself genuinely invested in their fates. As always, David Gaider's love of this world and the characters who's stories we follow through it shines through in his writing, and makes you want to love them just as much.

My only complaint is that, at least in the e-book edition I read, the proofing/editing was dire. There were many, many occasions where words had been incorrectly split into two (plea sure instead of pleasure, for instance), and some instances of incorrect case or grammar being used. There was even one place where a whole paragraph was repeated, slightly altered. This threw me out of the story on many occasions, and had I been enjoying the story less, I might have given up on it altogether. This shouldn't be seen as a criticism of the book itself, but rather of lazy production values on the part of the publisher. This unfortunately seems to be getting more common, which makes me sad.

This aside, however, I would recommend this novel to anyone who loves the Dragon Age universe. I would perhaps rate this lower than the first two Dragon Age novels, if only because the younger Loghain is one of my favourite characters in this world. However, since I can't give it three and a half stars, I've settled for four, editing errors and all!(less)

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Jul 19, 2012 Marcus Leong rated it 4 of 5 stars

The only Dragon Age novel out of the three to NOT have any characters sleeping with each other (the one between Maric and Fiona was rather forced, to just explain Alistair's origin). The relationship between Rhys and Evangeline was well developed, which was subtle yet strong. All in all, the character development was good in this novel. And oh, Shale's in this book too, so that added to the enjoyment.

And the mystery of Cole...

Battles were mage-focused now, which provided much more insight into t...more

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Apr 08, 2012 Robyn rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I can't be objective about this book. I'm a huge Dragon Age nerd (you know, the ones that wander around every in the game, reading every note and bit of codex etc) because I completely in love with the world David Gaider has created. It was Dragon Age that lead me to read my first game based novels. If you had told me I would ever do that before Dragon Age I would have laughed in your face with scorn. I am now so much the wiser post Dragon Age ;)As a result, I honestly have no idea how a non-Dra...more I can't be objective about this book. I'm a huge Dragon Age nerd (you know, the ones that wander around every in the game, reading every note and bit of codex etc) because I completely in love with the world David Gaider has created. It was Dragon Age that lead me to read my first game based novels. If you had told me I would ever do that before Dragon Age I would have laughed in your face with scorn. I am now so much the wiser post Dragon Age ;)As a result, I honestly have no idea how a non-Dragon Age person would approach this book.

Caveat now completed, an opportunity to find out a bit more of my favourite and complex land Thedas is a gift and a joy. Add that one of the primary characters of this novel is one of the NPC I traveled a lot with in Dragon Age: Origins literally had me squeal with delight. I won't tell you my reaction when Shale appeared except to say I caused a minor (very minor I assure you...and myself) disturbance on the bus I was travelling at the time.

I found the story a genuine pleasure to read. Even more than the previous two Dragon Age novels. I felt David Gaider was more sure footed with this work and the story as a result was very strong. The plot moved swiftly and the characerisation were very stong. David Gaider knows how to write strong, diverse, complex women which for me is often lacking in fantasy fiction. As a woman and a nerd, it feels as though David Gaider is a real friend to 'my kind'.

My primary impression with Dragon Age: Asunder is that we have know finished with all the exposition, backstory, history and lore and we are all now ready to move into the present day. It is probably why the story had more of a sense of energy, fluidity and urgency that the previous two novels.

This work gave me a sense of completion of the gameplay I had with Dragon Age 2. I remember at the time feeling the game abruptly, as though it was a precursor to something much bigger and as a result, I felt a little let down. I didn't feel the final battle of Dragon Age 2 was anything like battling the Archdemon in Origins. The book inspired me to replay Dragon Age 2 (hence the delay in finishing the book as early as I ordinarily would have) and I have a newfound appreciation for the complex story telling at hand.

I would love if David Gaider continued to write about Thedas. I know there have been some complaints about these novels (and the comics) undermining gamers choices, particularly in their Warden story and brings up questions about 'canon' etc. I will be upfront and state that the reason why I haven't really had to deal with this issue is that unwittingly I seemed to have played my Warden in a way that seems to compliment Gaider's telling of the this world. Now this has come down to dumb luck or Bioware's sheer genius of manipulating me in some way to play a 'canon' game ;) I do understand how if you have deviated quite far from the world as David Gaider tells it, your enjoyment of these books would not be as great.

So, if you are a Dragon Age fan and not too entrenched in how you played your Warden and Hawke, you will have definite fun reading this while waiting for Dragon Age 3 to arrive. (less)

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Jan 13, 2012 Hali Sowle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, dragon-age, kindle

The book takes place a year after the events in the game Dragon Age II, and deals much more with the clash between the Mages and the Templars that keep them under control. Adrian is a mage of the tower who is being suspected of mysterious killings, to prove himself innocent he must go on a mission with fellow mages and a templar bound to kill them if things get out of hand. The characters a re a bit stiffer in this book, the mages seem to be written as more downtrodden than in Gaiders other book...more

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Jan 29, 2012 Kelly rated it 3 of 5 stars

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‘Dragon Age: Asunder’ by Bioware’s lead writer, David Gaider, is third in a series of fiction set in the same world as the ‘Dragon Age’ video games. Set a year after the conclusion of ‘Dragon Age II’, ‘Asunder’ explores the repercussions of the cataclysmic end to that game. Instead of Kirkwall, however, the setting is Val Royeaux, home of the Chantry and the Divine and the White Spire, which houses the Orlesian Circle of Magi.

For the uninitiated, mages in Thedas are collected as soon as their p...more ‘Dragon Age: Asunder’ by Bioware’s lead writer, David Gaider, is third in a series of fiction set in the same world as the ‘Dragon Age’ video games. Set a year after the conclusion of ‘Dragon Age II’, ‘Asunder’ explores the repercussions of the cataclysmic end to that game. Instead of Kirkwall, however, the setting is Val Royeaux, home of the Chantry and the Divine and the White Spire, which houses the Orlesian Circle of Magi.

For the uninitiated, mages in Thedas are collected as soon as their power manifests (typically between the ages of five and eight) and imprisoned in towers where they are guarded by a militant arm of the Chantry, known as the Templar Order. They spend their lives in relative seclusion, learning to control their magic. Despite the lack of freedom, the tower has benefits, mages are schooled in additional magic and most go on to have interesting careers. Until they achieve the level of senior enchanter, however, they remain under the watchful eye of the templars. On the surface, the reason for this is fairly simple. Because of their connection to the Fade, a dream-like plane, mages are susceptible to possession. A possessed mage is called an abomination and must be killed before it wreaks havoc.

As with any complex world, there are other dangers. Mages who cannot control their magic are made Tranquil (their connection to the Fade is severed, leaving them focused, but inert and emotionless) and mages who struggle with the accepted schools of magic sometimes turn to the forbidden schools. Therefore, rife with fear and suspicion, the tower is not an environment conducive to balanced and fair thought. It happens, of course; not all templars are zealots and not all mages are naïve and self absorbed but in the case of Bioware’s world, the rule far outweighs the exception.

On the heels of mage revolt in Kirkwall, the templars have tightened their grip and are on high alert. Outside the tower, Orlais is facing civil war and the Divine, the leader of the Chantry, has her own agenda. She has sanctioned an experiment that could forever change the Rite of Tranquillity and perhaps alter the balance between the Circle and the Chantry.

Add to the mix a young man who thinks he is a ghost, the naïve mage he haunts and a templar who is able to put aside her conditioning in order to actually listen to the mages (shocked gasps are echoing across Thedas) and you have the basics. From there, we follow a fearless band, the mage, a reactionary friend, the ghost, the templar and a character from the games, Senior Enchanter Wynne, as they journey across Orlais on a mission for the Divine. The result of their mission adds to the tension between the Chantry and the Circle and the inevitable happens, they go to war.

I did not enjoy this novel as much as I did the first two. Some of this may have had to do with my dissatisfaction with events leading to the conclusion in the game, ‘Dragon Age II’ but more, I had the feeling I was reading fan fiction, not a chapter by the series’ lead writer. David Gaider’s characterisation of Wynne left me cold and Leliana (another character from the games) felt thin. The inclusion of a character from the previous two books, toward the end, felt like fan service. She served little purpose in her role.

The mages were on the whole frustratingly naïve and selfish and the templars were, almost to a man, clichés of the Order. For a world that is famous amongst its fan base for being morally grey, ‘Dragon Age: Asunder’ felt very black and white.

Disappointment aside, I did enjoy absorbing more Thedas lore and what I hope was a preview to events of the upcoming game, ‘Dragon Age III’. The story of Cole, the ghost, caught me in particular. In true Bioware fashion, it was compelling and tragic. Oddly, however, the inclusion of his story made little sense unless it has some bearing on what awaits us in the next game.

The inclusion of Shale, a companion from the first game, was another of the highlights. The banter between the golem and Wynne was enjoyable to read.

Set out like an expansion pack to the game, unravelling a mystery, hack and slash dungeons and the emergence of a new hero, ‘Dragon Age: Asunder’ will appeal to fans of the game. The author’s assumptions on behalf of the reader (a more than passing familiarity with the games and the world in which they are set) will place this novel out of reach for more casual readers, however. That being said, the book does serve to whet the appetite, whether it inspires an investigation of the earlier books and the games they are based on, or near rabid clamouring for the third instalment of one of the most popular fantasy RPG video games of the last decade.

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Jul 02, 2012 Mayesha Maliha rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I loved it. I just loved it. I loved most of the characters and even wanted to shake them by their shoulders sometimes for being SO stupid. And at other times, I wanted to hug- nay, KISS- them.

Gaider deliberately put Wynne in it to pull at your heartstrings. He can be so heartless sometimes, killing his darlings like that.... But I LOVE that. I love the dark fantasy world he created. I love how REAL the characters are, how believable their actions and mistakes are. How even though you want to h...more

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Dec 30, 2011 Joseph rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is probably the best of the Dragon Age tie-in novels; paradoxically(?), it's also arguably the least accessible to someone who hasn't played the games. It takes place a few years after the events of Dragon Age 2 and deals, in part, with repercussions of the events in Kirkwall. If you've played the games, you'll be happy to spend time with familiar faces and to see what I can only assume is the groundwork being laid for Dragon Age 3. If you haven't played the games, you won't have the contex...more

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Apr 20, 2012 Willow Wood rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Every Dragon Age fan

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I personally found this the most enjoyable out of the current Dragon Age books. All of them have proven to be worthy instalments of the story but this was the best written, in terms of literary skill, and the most crucial to plot investment - considering the current theme of mage oppression. I laughed aloud, I punched the air, I cried out in anger, I wept my heart out and I'm agitated for more.

It provoked necessary questions about the Circle of Magi, the Rite of Tranquillity and the Templar Orde...more

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Jan 02, 2012 Draken Nightstrider rated it 3 of 5 stars

Interesting book.

I liked it due to the fact that some old "friends" are present in it. Overall, it has action, old acquaintances , new acquaintances and lots of magic.

Plus, it shows how life is in Orlais...which Dragon Age fans have not been able to do....we've only got glimpses of it through in game-lore.

Overall, I recommend it for everyone who likes the sword and sorcery genre...although it goes without saying that it's a must read for the fans.

Perhaps not as good as the first two (my own pers...more

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Jan 03, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars

I am deeply conflicted about how to rate this book. The writing is so-so, and there are editing errors, and I wouldn't seek this author out if he was writing random books, but I love Dragon Age and this is a story I wanted to read. It's better than his first Dragon Age book, The Stolen Throne, and I haven't yet read the other one, The Calling. Basically, if you are a Dragon Age fan, you should jump all over this book, and if you're not, you should't bother. I guess that's pretty simple in the en...more

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Jan 21, 2012 Shawn Sines rated it 4 of 5 stars

Not bad, it takes place after the story told in Dragon Age II and primarily updates the fans on the status of the Chantry, Templars and Circle of the Magi post Kirkwall rebellion. Some old favorite Dragon Age I characters play a part in the tale while letting some new blood drive center stage.

I hope this continues to advance the Dragon Age setting as well. I suspect it is also meant to advance the situational lines for Orlais and lead to an actual excursion to the Tevinter Imperium.

For my friend...more

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Jan 21, 2013 Ashke rated it 3 of 5 stars

As a rabid Dragon Age fan, I wanted to love this book simply for it being the bridge between Dragon Age 2 and Dragon Age: Inquisition and the whole Mage revolt. I loved how fan favorite characters were included in the story, which was risky but seamlessly worked in. I loved Gaider's play between the characters and how their different personalities were the set-up for conflict and plot advancement.

But if I tried to sum up the plot of this book besides the familair apostate and abomination and Tem...more

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Nov 24, 2012 Heather Scott rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This is a mixed review. It was running on two stars until the tail end, where the epilogue got it another. My major gripes about this book are mostly on the technical side. It makes me wonder what the editors are up to these days, as its not the first book I've read that's had oversights that should of been pointed out in the editing room.

By the time I got halfway through the book, I was sick to death of ellipsis. Especially since he used them wrong almost every. Single. Time. I don't mind the...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Danielle Marshall rated it 5 of 5 stars

I don't care what anyone else says -- David Gaider's supplemental cannon installments to the video game series is amazing. It makes the lore of the story within the games come alive. Granted, yes...we don't see the characters we've grown to love -- Alistair, Anders, Oghren, even Fenris -- in this installment, but that's what is so amazing about this franchise and the way they set up everything to connect, even to the side stories done by film.

I almost have to say that I can't choose my favorite...more

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Apr 08, 2012 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Any Dragon Age fan.

This novel is a must for any Dragon Age fan out there. It talks about crucial events that happen after the ending of Dragon Age 2, especially with the mage rebellion and the templars. Old characters from the first game come back: Leliana, Wynne, Shale (this golem made me laugh so much), and we are introduced to new characters that you will end up loving. Like Rhys.

I enjoyed the writing very much. The dialogues had me cracking up quite often (I wish I could write dialogues like that). The situat...more

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Apr 25, 2012 David Stewart rated it 3 of 5 stars

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It's difficult to separate the Dragon Age books from the Dragon Age video games, nor, do I think, the author intends them to be separate. After all, it feels as though they were written as a promotion of the games, obviously to increase sales and make some more publishing money. However, one of the core tenets of the video game series, and most series developed by BioWare, is that the decisions a player makes have impact on the world, so much so that one player's world will look markedly differe...more It's difficult to separate the Dragon Age books from the Dragon Age video games, nor, do I think, the author intends them to be separate. After all, it feels as though they were written as a promotion of the games, obviously to increase sales and make some more publishing money. However, one of the core tenets of the video game series, and most series developed by BioWare, is that the decisions a player makes have impact on the world, so much so that one player's world will look markedly different from another's. Certain characters might die for me that wouldn't for someone else, etc. This makes writing a book about a variable world difficult, even if you're the lead writer for the series. Gaider had an advantage with his previous two works, The Stole Throne and The Calling because they were set even before the first game. Asunder is set after both games, and so has to attempt to tell a story set after the monumental events of two prodigious adventures.

Fortunately, it takes place in a different country, and while it stars characters from the first game, namely Wynne, Shale, and Leliana, Gaider manages to steer clear of anything too obvious from those prior tales. He alludes to "The Warden" at several times, but never calls the hero of the first Dragon Age by name, and he never mentions Hawke, the second game's protagonist, at all (though he does refer to Anders several times, which makes sense given the mage-centric plot of Asunder). Unfortunately, these moments of reference feel forced and artificial because of their lack of personal meaning.

Thankfully they don't spoil the book entirely. The central theme of Asunder revolves around a clash between the Templars, an order of anti-mage knights who keep the power of spell-casters under control, and the mages themselves. We follow the story of Rhys and Evangeline, a mage and a templar, set on opposite sides of a clash but connected by a mutual attraction and moral code of sorts. Also present is a young man named Cole who is invisible to everyone but Rhys, in a sort of grown up imaginary friend capacity.

The story itself sees these characters, along with some heroes from the first game's story, travelling to a blight-infested area to attempt to defeat a demon. It sounds like a pretty standard tale, but the mages and the demons in the Dragon Age world are unlike any in fantasy, and watching the dynamic of their relationships unfold is interesting.

Unfortunately, by the end of the novel there are too many loose ends and holes to fill, and I found myself annoyed by the lack of closure involved. I can understand leaving some things in the air because in many ways this book feels like a primer for the third game, and indeed a game set in Orlais with a backdrop of mage warfare seems like a great setting, if perhaps not as grave as a darkspawn infested Blight. However, given the origins of the world's lore, and the importance of magic users within it, it might be the best setting possible for what could be the final act in the Dragon Age trilogy.

For fans of the series of games and books, Asunder is actually a pretty good read, and will fuel your desire to go back and replay the prior games (I'm already debating it, despite the slew of new games I have on my plate). (less)

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Feb 12, 2012 Seawood rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, fiction, hard-copy, 2012-200-books-challenge

I'm not sure what to think! What a cliffhanger to end on. DA3 can't come soon enough!

Thedas is a wonderful universe to both play and read in; I've spent hundreds of hours reading the novels and playing the games. I love how the franchise truly works in such different media across a huge story arc; it's truly collaborative. The detail is tremendously rich, the characters, including your own, are people you come to know well and yet are still unpredictable. And if you're a fan of multiple play-th...more

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Feb 29, 2012 Lindsey Appell rated it 4 of 5 stars

Once again, I don't think I would recommend these books to anyone but a die-hard Dragon Age fan. If you want to get started in the DA universe, I'd recommend starting with the game Dragon Age: Origins, then Dragon Age 2 (not as good as DA:O but important nonetheless) and moving on to the novels next. That being said, I was hooked immediately and left very excited for the next installment in the game series. Includes several great cameos and a lot of interesting expansion on DA mage lore.

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May 03, 2013 Brittany Gratreak rated it 3 of 5 stars

The most well-written novel in the Dragon Age series, but still has a few clunkily-written repetitive moments here and there. The plot was pretty darn cool, and sent my DA-fascinated mind to all sorts of cool places.

I was thoroughly thrilled and this novel has me extremely excited for Dragon Age III! :3 By the end of the book, it didn't feel like it was over-- in a good way!

Andraste's flaming knickers! I can't wait to see how it all unfolds.

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Jan 13, 2012 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: anyone who loves good Fantasy :)

I <3 you David Gaider! Once again we're taken to Thedas, this time it is about a year after the events of Dragon Age 2 and we're pulled right into the situation and the tension between the mages and the templars. This book has made me SO excited for Dragon Age 3, Gaider has set quite the stage and I have a feeling that epic battles will ensue. My only complaint... The cliffhanger ending :P but it works to hype me up for the game to come. <3 Bioware.

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Jan 27, 2012 Cameron Bird rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, favorites

Astounding book. Well it's a pretty good book but because of the Dragon Age universe and knowing how much impact the events of this book will have on the world brought a sense of grandeur and importance to it. Adding the fact that I already had a relationship with certain characters via playing the games and relating to events I also knew of it helped immerse me brilliantly. Love the themes of the book as well and I even welled up once so yeah, I love David Gaider ok?

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