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The Elven Ways #3
King of Assassins
King of Assassins is the third novel in the spellbinding fantasy epic, The Elven Ways .
Thrown into exile on Kerith by a sorcerous act of war, the Vaelinars have used their own unique talents to gain power over the races native to this world, and to create magical Ways that remold Kerith forever. But now their war has followed them, ripping holes in the fabrics of both universes. The Vaelinars stand at a dangerous threshold as old and new betrayals threaten the destinies of the peoples of two worlds.
Against this background of betrayal and ever-shifting alliances, two star-crossed lovers—the half-breed Sevryn and the orphaned, goddess-touched Vaelinar, Rivergrace—must escape the fury of a desperate ruler. The Warrior Queen Lariel, having accidentally revealed to Sevryn the forbidden powers that gained her the throne, has begun a vicious manhunt to destroy him. Fleeing her wrath, Sevryn and Rivergrace find no safe haven as the world’s magic begins to disintegrate around them and the old Gods wake.
In the midst of this chaos, Sevryn is charged with finding the King of Assassins—a quest that may consume him. And only Rivergrace has any hope of discovering the means to save both Sevryn and the world she loves.
Thrown into exile on Kerith by a sorcerous act of war, the Vaelinars have used their own unique talents to gain power over the races native to this world, and to create magical Ways that remold Kerith forever. But now their war has followed them, ripping holes in the fabrics of both universes. The Vaelinars stand at a dangerous threshold as old and new betrayals threaten the destinies of the peoples of two worlds.
Against this background of betrayal and ever-shifting alliances, two star-crossed lovers—the half-breed Sevryn and the orphaned, goddess-touched Vaelinar, Rivergrace—must escape the fury of a desperate ruler. The Warrior Queen Lariel, having accidentally revealed to Sevryn the forbidden powers that gained her the throne, has begun a vicious manhunt to destroy him. Fleeing her wrath, Sevryn and Rivergrace find no safe haven as the world’s magic begins to disintegrate around them and the old Gods wake.
In the midst of this chaos, Sevryn is charged with finding the King of Assassins—a quest that may consume him. And only Rivergrace has any hope of discovering the means to save both Sevryn and the world she loves.
480 pages, Hardcover
First published November 4, 2014
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About the author
Jenna Rhodes
11 books22 followersJenna Rhodes (a pseudonym used by R.A.V. Salsitz), was born in Phoenix, Arizona and is a writer of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. She also writes under the names Emily Drake, Anne Knight, Elizabeth Forrest, Charles Ingrid, Rhondi Vilott Salsitz, R.A.V. Salsitz, Rhondi Vilott, and Rhondi Greening. Rhodes has been writing since she was in 3rd grade. She has published over 50 books and short stories. She can be found at rhondiann.com
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December 12, 2014
While this is book three in the series, it is not the final volume as the ending here gives us another cliffhanger. Sevryn and Rivergrace have been reunited for the moment, Nutmeg is about to have the deceased, Prince Jeredon’s, half-Vaelinar child, evil from the previous books we thought was gone rises up again and the war gets closer to its finale. Nuances of the Vaelinar history and Kerith’s history start to entwine and the world starts to unravel as Vaelinar magic starts to fail and Mageborn magic starts to reappear. I certainly hope we do not have to wait another seven years for the next book in the series, because I had to special order this one as it wasn’t on the shelf at my favorite bookstore or any other bookstore. The approach Rhodes takes towards elves is similar to that of Patricia Kenneally’s handling of Ireland’s Sidhe in space, with the Keltiad series and the old gods, deep history and intricate plotting remind me of Mark T. Barnes, Echoes of Empire series. Once again, I have to tell you all her aliases, because you might love her under several other names and not realize they are all one person: Rhodes is also Emily Drake, Anne Knight, Elizabeth Forrest, Charles Ingrid, Rhondi Vilott Salsitz, R.A.V. Salsitz, Rhondi Vilott, Jenna Rhodes, and Rhondi Greening.
August 26, 2018
This still falls in the fantasy light category. The same failing I felt with the first book of the series shows again with too much annoying inner dialogue from the characters. The author often uses this to recap her story (as if its that complicated) but its just as often used to ramble on about personal insecurities and what-ifs. It's certainly a good tool to fill pages until the real conflict comes in the last 10% of the book.
Its an easy read without taxing philosophy nor should you look for beautiful prose. It does have romance but not explicit sex and a draw for those who are attracted to elves. It feels like it should be labeled Young Adult.
Its an easy read without taxing philosophy nor should you look for beautiful prose. It does have romance but not explicit sex and a draw for those who are attracted to elves. It feels like it should be labeled Young Adult.
December 17, 2020
It's been a while since I read the previous two in the series so it took me a time before I could get back into it. Once I got into the stride I really enjoyed it, even though it is really (over?) complicated the author's continuous back tracking while making for a long book help to keep all the pieces in order in your head.
Will try to read the final one quicker to keep the momentum going.
Will try to read the final one quicker to keep the momentum going.
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