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Render (The Children of Man #2)
by
Elizabeth C. Mock (Goodreads Author),
Anne Hromalik
Just when Faela Durante dared to hope that her mission of atonement might succeed, it all shattered with the senseless massacre of the Tereskan healers in Kilrood. None survived the slaughter, not even her son. With her mentor, Ianos Wilkerson, missing and presumed dead, Faela and her new allies must heed Rivka's dying prophecy in order to stand against the coming darkness...more
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(first published November 13th 2011)
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If you made it through Shatter, then you owe it to yourself to give the follow-up a try. (I completely understand if you ditched Shatter at the beginning, though) Some of the problems found in Shatter are resolved here. The editorial problems are fewer, although still noticeable even if you aren't super observant. The pacing is better as Mock seems to struggle with introducing new things and there is less newness in this book.
The plot progresses better in this than it did in her first book, but...more
The plot progresses better in this than it did in her first book, but...more
I love Kindle. Do you want to know why? So many authors or publishers post free books. This was not one of them. However, if I had not downloaded the first book in the series, Shatter
I would not have discovered this wonderful, enjoyable new author with some very original ideas regarding magic. I will tell you that very few of the free books I have downloaded in the last year have lead me to buy the author's other works. With Render I was stalking the Kindle boards until it came out.
While I hate...more
I would not have discovered this wonderful, enjoyable new author with some very original ideas regarding magic. I will tell you that very few of the free books I have downloaded in the last year have lead me to buy the author's other works. With Render I was stalking the Kindle boards until it came out.
While I hate...more
Render is the second book in Elizabeth C. Mock's Children of Men series. It continues the story of Faela, Kade and Jair, the three Hands of Lior, agents of change who are chosen whenever a great need arises in the land. One of their companions, Eve, has turned against them to protect her boyfriend, a man who previously broke her heart, Lucian. Eve returns to the head of her Order, Tomas, and reveals Faela, Kade and Jair's secret. The three on the other hand learn more about their destiny and set...more
I decided immediately upon finishing the first book in this series, Shatter, that I would buy Render as soon as it became available. I did, then re-read Shatter so that I would be "caught up" before reading the 2nd book. It did not disappoint. There are lots of writers who try to create a world, but few are successful. Elizabeth Mock creates an intriguing world and populated it with interesting characters. Sigh. Now I must wait for her to write the final installment of the trilogy.
If you enjoy f...more
If you enjoy f...more
I would give this 4.5 stars, but it wasn't quite 5 star material. Still, I would recommend this series with the caveat that the first book is confusing due to the history of the characters and the world being revealed very slowly over the course of the series.
This book kept me up until 4:00 am last night. Like someone else I know once I get into a good story I cannot put it down no matter how late it is. I just keep thinking about the story and wondering how it turns out until I have to get up a...more
This book kept me up until 4:00 am last night. Like someone else I know once I get into a good story I cannot put it down no matter how late it is. I just keep thinking about the story and wondering how it turns out until I have to get up a...more
I loved this book. Problems? Yes, a few. I am finding in fantasy books that banter between characters has become the standard, and it is often banter that is too modern-sounding to match the medieval-like settings. I find this very distracting. This series is not as bad as some fantasy series for the banter, but was enough to be distracting (hence, four stars instead of five). Some may not mind. There were occasional editing issues, but they were not frequent or distracting to me.
The story is g...more
The story is g...more
I bought this because of Shatter being free via Amazon for my Kindle. When I found out the sequel came out? I had to have it.
I found myself absorbed in the lives of the characters - their flaws, their problems, their challenges - and unable to put the book down.
The commonality joining the protagonists together is pain and knowledge that the consequences they face now are because of choices made in the past that can't be undone. None of them are perfectly good or evil; all are mixed and reflect...more
I found myself absorbed in the lives of the characters - their flaws, their problems, their challenges - and unable to put the book down.
The commonality joining the protagonists together is pain and knowledge that the consequences they face now are because of choices made in the past that can't be undone. None of them are perfectly good or evil; all are mixed and reflect...more
This was a nice addition to The Children of Man Series. I read and adored the first book Shattered after getting it for free from Amazon (I have that one 5*s) This book was kind of slow at the beginning and it took me a while to get into it but about half way through the book it really picked up and before I knew it I was finished with it. The ending was so poignant that I got a little choked up reading it.
There are a few things that I still think need work in this book. The editing is pretty go...more
There are a few things that I still think need work in this book. The editing is pretty go...more
This has been one of the most thought provoking, heart-wrenching, complex fantasy series I have read yet. I am truly impressed with the amount of detail, and the layers of complexity presented by both books in the series thus far. There are so many themes addressed and so many characters that at first I was a bit overwhelmed, but Ms. Mock has woven these many threads together in such a masterful way. I am so in love with every single character and for the first time reading a novel with SO many...more
I really liked these books. I liked the personalities of the characters. I think Faela is a bit dramatic. I also, as other reviewers have pointed out, found it hard to follow all the places and the explanation of magic is a bit confusing for me. However, I enjoyed the story and really look forward to a third book. I found that this one moved along a bit better and added some new characters. I think Ms. Mock has real potential as a writer and as books go, her's are enjoyable.
Wonderful sequel to Shatter... some questions are answered and progress is made. Faela finds closure in her marriage, and comes to terms (somewhat) with the death of her son. Mireya makes progress in becoming Scion (I read the book a few months ago, can't remember the correct title). The lines have been drawn, we see that Kade, Faela, et al will be portrayed as criminals by Tomas in his quest to dominate. Great book
I really enjoyed this 2nd book in the Children of Man series. I liked it much more than the 1st book because I really understood who people were and what they were capable of. There are a lot of characters in these books so it was a bit daunting at first to keep track of them all, but after finishing the 2nd book, you know each character so well. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
The 2nd book in the series is much easier to read than the first and the author seems to have found her voice and I can't wait to read more. The story and characters have found their rhythm, although there are still a few surprises. The magic system is new and unique and I look forward to the next books in the series whenever they come out.
This follow up to the first book was a little dark because the main character spends most of it in deepest despair. I do appreciate that Ms. Mock didn't softpedal the impact of events on the person and several crucial plot points happened because of her pain. However it did get somewhat depressing especially given the terrible things happening to the other characters. I look forward to the next one if only for some much needed catharsis. At the end of the book, the characters were pulling themse...more
Like the first book this one was full of spelling and grammatical errors. This book seemed somewhat pointless since it didn't really move the story along very much. Maybe I was just expecting more from this book since I had to pay $5 for it. I might have been a little easier on the first book since I downloaded it for free.
this book was just as amazing as the first! both the character and plot developments moved along wonderfully! I was honestly a little miffed to find that, after finishing this book I couldn't immediately move on to the 3rd book because it hasn't been finished yet, but this is definitely a series worth waiting for!
Absolutely amazing !!!!!
I would recommend this series. To be honest I only got the first one because I was in the in between time when none of my fave authors were publishing. I couldn't put it down. And I have been waiting for the second one.
Now I must impatiently wait for the next. Must read series.
I would recommend this series. To be honest I only got the first one because I was in the in between time when none of my fave authors were publishing. I couldn't put it down. And I have been waiting for the second one.
Now I must impatiently wait for the next. Must read series.
O.K.... Im ready for book 3...I am screaming now wondering what is going to happen to faela and kade and the rest... How are they going to be able to deal with the new setbacks and the fake oracle??? COME ON OUT WITH BOOK 3 now! :P hehehehehehe I CANT WAIT!!!!!! GIMMMEEEEEE!!!!!
Awesome book. Needless to say that it's a must read, but you knew it the second you finished the first book in the series "Shatter". Considering it took a year and a half to write the second book, I hope we fans don't have to wait just as long for the third book. Can anyone say, impatient???
Ahhh, this book was a brilliant read. The world is beautiful and feels real. The characters are so well written that you forget they are not actual people. I was pleased that Mock didn't give them easy routes out of thier feelings just to make the story telling softer. Thier reactions are realistic and that give depth to the world. I felt Feala's feelings were true and valid.... and poor Kade!!
I really can't wait to the next book. I hope Jair gets a little more "screen time" in the next book.
I really can't wait to the next book. I hope Jair gets a little more "screen time" in the next book.
I was expecting the book's publishing eagerly and it didn't disappoint me. It was excellent! I love the world the author has created and the story is breathtaking. Characters either you fall in love or you hate. Emotions and magic so vivid, scenes alive. I know await for the catharsis in #3.
Again awesome! I can't wait for the next in the series. What began as one woman's quest for redemption is now heading for all out war. The drama deepens. The stakes increase. And yet, there's still humorous moments. Read it. Then hold your breath for Forge.
Render was better than Shattered, the story is good and I liked her use of magic and its divisions. Mock still struggles with the interactions between her characters. It can be difficult to keep up with all the varying characters/orders/regions and none were fully explored in such short books.
I've only read about 50% of the book, but not because I didn't like it, but simply because of a rather hectic work week and a random ER visit. I just couldn't find time to finish it before Amazon made me return it, but I know for a fact that I will be purchasing this book in the very near future.
Had to buy it immediately after reading Shatter - luckily at the touch of a button on kindle! Got so involved in it all I was horrified when I got to the end and discovered book 3 isn't out yet... oh no... life is on hold!
Could not wait for this sequel. It was a great read. Now waiting for the next one. The first novel shatter was a great read also.As soon as I finished it, went looking for the second book. As a 40 year reader of fantasy, this was one of the better stories.Ms Mock continues to make me want to know more about her characters and where they are going.
A good followup to Shatter (book #1 in the series). Doesn't have the "OMG I HAVE TO READ THE NEXT BOOK NOW!" ending that Shatter has, but it still manages to leave you wanting to read the 3rd book without making you mad that book 3 has not yet been written.
This was a great follow-up to the first book. There wasn't as much action, but the characters were really developed and I love these characters. Can't wait for the next book!
Thank you husband for the Kindle! Free book=win. Purchased this book immediately after completing Shatter. I am anxiously awaiting more. nom nom nom book cannibal
What a great sequel to Shatter
As good if not better than Shatter.... Brilliant read...
Oh SIGH,,,, just have to wait for the next one....
As good if not better than Shatter.... Brilliant read...
Oh SIGH,,,, just have to wait for the next one....
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Elizabeth C. Mock grew up with a passion for stories and writing as well as exploring wardrobes. She and her husband live in Cincinnati, OH, where they watch too many movies and plot their next culinary adventure. She currently teaches philosophy, spends too much time on social networking sites, and continues writing The Children of Man series and working on other projects. From time to time, she...more
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