Review for Book II of The Seraphinium

Here is the most recent review for "The Pool and the Pedestal".


4.0 out of 5 stars

Better than the first book., December 23, 2012
By Roiet "somchaay" -
This review is from: The Pool and the Pedestal (The Seraphinium) (Kindle Edition)

I'm still somewhat confused on what was the pool and what was the pedestal, but this book is indeed better than the first book, and a decent book all by itself.

<spoiler>New characters are introduced, and I rather liked Vieri and even the Delvin Monk. I also enjoyed the interaction between Vieri and her lieutenant. I'm also a fan of the military aspect of fiction, so I enjoyed the part where they started to square away the Zodrian military and where they changed their tactics.</spoiler>

The beginning is mildly rough. The characters still grin and smile too much when they speak. However, the author quickly stops doing this.

The action is enjoyable. Actually, the whole book was enjoyable enough that I'll purchase the rest. In addition, the author does a good job of setting up political intrigue, and what I especially have appreciated is that the characters aren't too stupid to figure it out when they see it. So no tearing my hair out and saying good grief, why can't you see what is right in front of your eyes! They see it. Which I appreciate, as I'm already short on hair.


The Pool and the Pedestal