Questions About Tower Lord (Raven's Shadow, #2)

by Anthony Ryan (Goodreads Author)

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I am a fan of the Raven Shadow Novels and will read them all dedicated. I was though surprised to see Tower Lord engages in a whole new extension of characters. Do others enjoy the story within Vaelin's world yet missed Vaelin as I do?

Christopher Harju I think the first book was one of the best books I have ever read in my life (I have read almost all the fantasy genre). However, the second book was …moreI think the first book was one of the best books I have ever read in my life (I have read almost all the fantasy genre). However, the second book was utterly disappointing to me. Would have loved it to continue as a solo POW from Vaelins perspective. Didn't really care/get emotionally attached by the other pows. (less)

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Do you think this was a terrible sequel?

Riki It's different than the original since it has multiple viewpoints, but still thoroughly satisfying. I disagree with the other reader than said Reva be…moreIt's different than the original since it has multiple viewpoints, but still thoroughly satisfying. I disagree with the other reader than said Reva becomes Vaelin's equal, which is implied nowhere in the book, nor was it even hinted at. Vaelin is a guy that made the Shield look like a complete amateur, and that guy is the best swordsman that the Meldeneans have to offer. So just because Reva is capable of insane feats, she's nowhere near Vaelin's level. Also keep in mind that Reva's upbringing is nearly as harsh as Vaelin's, having to train from childhood the way he did, so she's no slouch.(less)

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I read Blood Song a little over a year ago - I loved it. And needless to say I was incredibly excited to find out the sequel was already out. However - THE REVIEWS. They're awful. Horrific. It's been a year, and every time I browse my fantasy books I feel a pang, a need to pick up the 2nd installment but I hate sub par sequels. Particularly because I truly liked this. Does anyone at all think this won't spoil BS?

Paula Pattison Try it, I have just started it and am enjoying it. It is different from the first, which I had to re-read as I read it so long ago I had forgotten muc…moreTry it, I have just started it and am enjoying it. It is different from the first, which I had to re-read as I read it so long ago I had forgotten much of it, so it takes a while to get into.
Also count this as a lesson learned; never read reviews before you read the book. I have spoiled many a great book that way. Who cares if others hate it?(less)

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Hi, Should I read the first book to understand the plot?

Cecelia Claire Cole No, unfortunately reading the incrediblely well done first book in this series would in no way prepare you for the second book. They are hardly even i…moreNo, unfortunately reading the incrediblely well done first book in this series would in no way prepare you for the second book. They are hardly even in the same genre. Book one = awesome epic fantasy; Book 2 = epic fail.(less)

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how old is Arken?