Cephrael's Hand (A Pattern of Shadow & Light, #1)

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Does this book have any romance in it at all? I'm sort of a dork for fantasy romance like the Sword of Truth series.
Todd Pund This series is very much based on love and friendship of all kinds. This first book has the first inklings of romance, but doesn't really cross into r…moreThis series is very much based on love and friendship of all kinds. This first book has the first inklings of romance, but doesn't really cross into romance territory. Once deeper into the series though, not only does it have romance, but a particular romance becomes one of the primary plotlines.(less)
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Tony It's not stated in the book. I think it simply refers to the idea that Ean and Creighton are childhood friends and trust and love each other as much a…moreIt's not stated in the book. I think it simply refers to the idea that Ean and Creighton are childhood friends and trust and love each other as much as they would trust their own family members.

Also, there is a very strong possibility that Creighton would some way be indentured to Ean as his prince.(less)
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Thinking about investing the 30+ hours it will take to read this tome. What is compelling me to pick this up is that the series, based on the sew the reviews, gets better the farther on it goes. So, is it worth the time investment to get to the better instalments? Thanks!
G I will say this due to the necessity from the depth and intertwining of characters, and each unique path they are on, all while world building based o…moreI will say this due to the necessity from the depth and intertwining of characters, and each unique path they are on, all while world building based on unique magic systems. Yes, it is worth the time, the first book was great in the aspect that all of the following books benefit from the nature of the first. Meeting each of the characters in their own journey rather than everything being told from one person's journey with side characters allows for a much more intriguing series, and thus a greater reward waits for those who take the time.(less)
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Is anyone else having trouble keeping up with the characters? I mean all of the characters are interesting and likable but I open find myself listening, tune out for a minute and in that time another character has been added. Maybe it's just me, I dunno.
Tony Yes. The book suffers from a bloat of characters, most of which get introduced at the start of each book in the series. The result is that you will sp…moreYes. The book suffers from a bloat of characters, most of which get introduced at the start of each book in the series. The result is that you will spend an inordinate amount of time wondering when you will get to a point with a storyline that is actually interesting at this point.

I think an editor would have suggested the removal of certain characters and plotlines, many of which add little to the advancement of the story.(less)
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Is this the kind of book I need a Wikipedia sub to keep track of all the characters?
Heather Turiello You might! There are lots of characters. But I found that I did get to the point where I could keep them straight. And even now, after reading all the…moreYou might! There are lots of characters. But I found that I did get to the point where I could keep them straight. And even now, after reading all the books, I still don't remember all the characters by name, but I can remember all the characters and stories and where they fit.(less)
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