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The Vacant Throne (Throne of Amenkor #3)
by
Joshua Palmatier (Goodreads Author)
Ruled by the Mistress of the Skewed Throne, the city of Amenkor has just survived a devastating invasion, paying a terrible price both in the loss of lives and destruction in the city itself. Yet perhaps the most crucial loss is the throne of Amenkor-the true seat of power in every sense-now totally drained of the magic, knowledge, life force, and memories of previous rule...more
Hardcover, 544 pages
Published
January 2nd 2008
by DAW Hardcover
(first published 2008)
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A fairly solid series from a new writer, and one that I enjoyed, for the most part. It sounds like we'll see more books from him set in the same world. If so, I hope that we'll see more emotional range in his characters than anger, hatred, and rage. Anger and hatred seem to be the favored descriptions in the series, but people are driven by more than that. Also, I felt a somewhat dissatisfied with the endings in the last two books, although particularly in this one...after building up the feroci...more
This was amazing. I really really really loved the characters (especially the tough heroine), the unique magic force, everything.
As I mentioned before, this is tougher fantasy - there are daggers sliding into people, hands getting slick with blood. I wouldn't use it to introduce people to fantasy books nor would I want a younger teen to read it, but for those of you who already love fantasy and aren't afraid of a dirtier sort of fantasy (that just sounds wrong!!) then these books are perfect.
As I mentioned before, this is tougher fantasy - there are daggers sliding into people, hands getting slick with blood. I wouldn't use it to introduce people to fantasy books nor would I want a younger teen to read it, but for those of you who already love fantasy and aren't afraid of a dirtier sort of fantasy (that just sounds wrong!!) then these books are perfect.
The ending to a very imaginative trilogy... it was fascinating watching Varis rise from homeless girl struggling to survive on the streets to the savior of not one, but two cities. And the Chorl made for very good villains.
I think there is a lot more to be explored within this world, however, as a number of questions were left unanswered. I expect we will be returning there once again.
I think there is a lot more to be explored within this world, however, as a number of questions were left unanswered. I expect we will be returning there once again.
The ending left too many unanswered questions, leaving the book with an incomplete feeling. If the ending was better, I would have rated it 4 stars.
Heh heh. I picked this book up in a store based on its cover art. When I got it home I discovered it was the 3rd in a trilogy! Dammit, thought I. I'll have to go buy the other two
Turns out the other two were pretty damned good. While the second in the series is a little tough going in the middle (but still good), the Vacant Throne makes it worth persisting with.
A trilogy I highly recommend to fantasy fans.
Turns out the other two were pretty damned good. While the second in the series is a little tough going in the middle (but still good), the Vacant Throne makes it worth persisting with.
A trilogy I highly recommend to fantasy fans.
I liked this series. I liked Palmatier's world-buildung and I totally enjoyed the characterization of Varis. But there is a huge minus in all three books: the love interest of Varis. I'm not one of this female readers who need a love story in every book they read, but if there is one, then pleaaaaaase let it be a convincing one! Palmatier is really good in describing feelings such as rage, anger or desperation, but love isn't one of them. He needs improvement in this area, otherwise he should st...more
I was fortunate enough to grab an advanced readers copy of this, and I can not wait until the hardcover comes out in Jan 2008. What a fantastic end to the trilogy, concluding the story of the street girl turned assassin Varis, and her attempts to prevent the destruction of her homeland.
Excellent fantasy series, offering an exciting new voice for any fantasy lover.
Excellent fantasy series, offering an exciting new voice for any fantasy lover.
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I really would love for Mr. Palmatier to continue this series. I am completely enthralled with the main character, Varis.
Finished this one a few days ago. Not quite the ending I was expecting...which is good. I hate it when books become too predictable. Loved the story and will definitely pick up more of Mr. Palmatier's books in the future.
As with the other two books in this series i really loved this book. i look forward to more books from this author.
I really enjoyed the entire series. I expect to look for more work by the same author soon!
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Joshua Palmatier was born in Coudersport, PA, but since his father was in the military he moved around. Alot. He's lived in the states of Pennsylvania (three times), Florida (twice), Washington, California (briefly), Virginia, Texas (twice), and now resides in upstate New York. He has spent the majority of his life so far going to school, earning a Bachelors of Science and a Master of Arts degree...more
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