Indie Challenge Book 2 Gods of Sand and Stone by W. Shuler
Well, I'm happy...no, ecstatic to report that book 2 of Keepers of Arden finally has an ending I can get behind. YAY! Now it's time for some major editing.
I'll be taking a break from reading while I get caught up on book 2 so this might be my last review for a week or two.
Gods of Sand and Stone by Walter Shuler
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well, I hate to say it, but this fell short for me. I love characters who have experienced something horrible, who’ve been to the bottom, who have an internal struggle that tears at my heart. Conn should have been that character. All the elements were there.
I REALLY wanted to get into this story. But I didn’t. Here’s why:
It was rushed.
The scenes that should’ve pulled me in, that should have torn open my heart, that should have reduced me to tears were too understated, too rushed, too...plain. I wanted to stay in those moments, but instead I was plunged forward. This was an extremely short book and had plenty of opportunity to be something incredible. I like the story idea. I like the potential of the characters. I like the fantastical places they visited. There were gods, odd lands, fights, and a little romance brewing. Again, all things I enjoy. But as I said, I never got a chance to settle into them. I like...no, I love fast paced books if they’re done well, if they focus on the right areas. This wasn’t one of those books, for me anyways. You'll note that are plenty of 4-5 stars, so it just goes to show that every reader is different.
I’m actually quite frustrated, to tell the truth of it. I really wanted to like this book. It had soooooo much potential. Unfortunately, I won’t be carrying on with the series.
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I'll be taking a break from reading while I get caught up on book 2 so this might be my last review for a week or two.
Gods of Sand and Stone by Walter ShulerMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well, I hate to say it, but this fell short for me. I love characters who have experienced something horrible, who’ve been to the bottom, who have an internal struggle that tears at my heart. Conn should have been that character. All the elements were there.
I REALLY wanted to get into this story. But I didn’t. Here’s why:
It was rushed.
The scenes that should’ve pulled me in, that should have torn open my heart, that should have reduced me to tears were too understated, too rushed, too...plain. I wanted to stay in those moments, but instead I was plunged forward. This was an extremely short book and had plenty of opportunity to be something incredible. I like the story idea. I like the potential of the characters. I like the fantastical places they visited. There were gods, odd lands, fights, and a little romance brewing. Again, all things I enjoy. But as I said, I never got a chance to settle into them. I like...no, I love fast paced books if they’re done well, if they focus on the right areas. This wasn’t one of those books, for me anyways. You'll note that are plenty of 4-5 stars, so it just goes to show that every reader is different.
I’m actually quite frustrated, to tell the truth of it. I really wanted to like this book. It had soooooo much potential. Unfortunately, I won’t be carrying on with the series.
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Jan 08, 2014 01:36PM
cool ms. Evans. Can't wait to read keepers of arden book 2. ^_^
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Amber wrote: "cool ms. Evans. Can't wait to read keepers of arden book 2. ^_^"Thank you, Amber :) I'm rather excited about it. Especially now that it's coming along nicely.
To give a hint, we get to learn a little more about Wilhelm's father, the shadowfires make another appearance, we uncover Durak's past, and Salvarias discovers a few new powers, among many other things that I don't want to give away. I'm hoping it will be better than the first. :)
Awesome! Excited. can't wait to read it. :) Hope I can get a read 4 review request from you on it when it is done.
Amber wrote: "Awesome! Excited. can't wait to read it. :) Hope I can get a read 4 review request from you on it when it is done."Of course! Matter of fact, I'd love to send you an ARC when it's ready.
Awesomeness! Excited. ^_^ Btw, salavarias reminds me of the guy who plays loki on the thor films.
LOL…that's a good one. I can see that now that you've mention it. Never thought of it before. If you're on Pinterest, I have a board of 'pictures that inspire me'. The one I used as the cover for that board fits Salvarias to a T. It's a tall cloaked man with a staff and a black wolf by his side. Of course, you can't see the face ;)
oh okay cool. ^_^ I don't use pinterest. LOL. ^_^
It's not the most social site, but I still post reviews there. I mainly use it for writing inspiration. Some of the art and photographs posted are simply amazing.
