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Lance of Earth and Sky (The Chaos Knight #2)
by
Erin Hoffman (Goodreads Author)
In the sequel to Sword of Fire and Sea, Vidarian Rulorat faces the consequences of opening the gate between worlds. elemental magic is awakening across the planet after centuries of dormancy, bringing with it magically-powered wonders including flying ships and ancient automata; empires leap into war over long disputed territory as their technologies shift; the spirit of h...more
Paperback, 319 pages
Published
April 24th 2012
by Pyr
(first published April 17th 2012)
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Erin Hoffman’s “Lance of Earth and Sky” (Pyr, $17.95, 319 pages) is one those books that fall just short of the mark. First, she begins this volume two as if the reader had just finished volume one, and never read anything in between. It’s certainly possible there are readers like that, but for most of us, a little bit of background explanation in the first few pages would have helped enormously – and a synopsis and character list would have been even better.
When I finally figured out who was wh...more
When I finally figured out who was wh...more
Firstly, I won this book in a double giveaway on goodreads, along with the first book in this Series "Sword of Fire and Sea". So I thank whoever was responsible for putting up the giveaway, also, to whoever shipped the books to me and gave me the chance to read them. I truly feel honored to have been given such a chance.
~*~*~ SPOILERS! ~*~*~
Now, as for the review, I have to say I liked this book much better then the first. Even though both books have the similarity of a constant journey spread a...more
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Now, as for the review, I have to say I liked this book much better then the first. Even though both books have the similarity of a constant journey spread a...more
I won a copy of this book, along with the first book in the series, from the Goodreads First Reads program.
Now I wasn't much impressed with the first book in the series. I loved the fact that there were gryphons, so rare in most fantasy novels and here they were, not just in the background but as main characters. The second book continued to keep the gryphons front and center. The world and it's magic system was also intriguing, but I was very disappointed in the writing style and the fact that...more
Now I wasn't much impressed with the first book in the series. I loved the fact that there were gryphons, so rare in most fantasy novels and here they were, not just in the background but as main characters. The second book continued to keep the gryphons front and center. The world and it's magic system was also intriguing, but I was very disappointed in the writing style and the fact that...more
I can not not more avidly recommend this book as well as the original, if you haven't read the first already. The world is entrancing and magical, the characters are rich, and the story is artfully well told. I already can't wait for the third novel.
I only hope that one day, Erin Hoffman will be more recognized. This isn't a story, this is a work of art.
I only hope that one day, Erin Hoffman will be more recognized. This isn't a story, this is a work of art.
Amazing, vivid novel as expected.
A little less action than the first novel, but thay does not appear to make it inferior.
There is richness still through Hoffman's detailed descriptions of the mythology in the book.
If you like those sort of lovely, old fantasy style novels, you need look no further than here.
A little less action than the first novel, but thay does not appear to make it inferior.
There is richness still through Hoffman's detailed descriptions of the mythology in the book.
If you like those sort of lovely, old fantasy style novels, you need look no further than here.
So after all the rigamarole of the last few days, I discovered that I'm basically going to be forced to read this book so I can write a review of it. If you win a book through Goodreads, a review is necessary, a star rating is not. Although I read the first half of the first book in this series, Sword of Fire and Sea, I was unable to finish it, and I wrote a really long review of it. Unfortunately, the giveaway was THIS book, with the first book thrown in as a bonus, so I have to write a review...more
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Thought this was amazing. I love the cover art just like the last one.
The story is interesting and engaging. If you liked the last book, this one is good as well.
The story is interesting and engaging. If you liked the last book, this one is good as well.
I don't think I can do better than to paraphrase Lou Anders from Pyr: The Eternal Champion meets The Last Airbender (the series, obviously) meets Final Fantasy. Filled with gryphons and automatons and airships and elemental magic and other wonderful things.
Prelim Review: I said the first book brought me back to the good old days of adventuring fantasy, and this still holds true. Sadly much like those books I was so fond of in my youth, LANCE OF EARTH AND SKY doesn't move the plot forward enough to make the reader care.
Full review to be posted at Night Owl Reviews
Full review to be posted at Night Owl Reviews
2.5 Stars.
The writing does improve and the world building becomes very interesting, especially the pirate city. But the story and character development still isn't engaging enough to keep me reading, I could only seem read a chapter at a time.
The writing does improve and the world building becomes very interesting, especially the pirate city. But the story and character development still isn't engaging enough to keep me reading, I could only seem read a chapter at a time.
I liked the second book much better, it felt like a light read even though they are talking about the world ending. It has both gryphons and shapeshifters! I can't wait for the third book.
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Erin Hoffman was born in San Diego and now lives with her husband, two parrots, and two dogs in northern California. She started an online writing group at age 15, and at 18 started as an assistant game designer for Simutronics on DragonRealms. Her other game credits include Shadowbane: The Lost Kingdom, GoPets: Vacation Island, Kung Fu Panda World, and FrontierVille. She also serves on the Intern...more
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