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The Triempery Revelations #6
The Rill Lord
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Expected 21 Apr 26The final battle is here.
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The Wall has been destroyed--and magically restored--by Dorilian Sordaneon. Instead of a hero's return to Prince Handurin's army, the Kheld and Esseran troops are mutinous, fearing Dorilian’s newly revealed powers. The rift allows the sorcerer Nammuor to spring a deadly trap.
When Handurin and Dorilian finally engage with Nammuor’s sorcery, the full powers of both sides are revealed, unleashing both desperation and cataclysm.
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The Wall has been destroyed--and magically restored--by Dorilian Sordaneon. Instead of a hero's return to Prince Handurin's army, the Kheld and Esseran troops are mutinous, fearing Dorilian’s newly revealed powers. The rift allows the sorcerer Nammuor to spring a deadly trap.
When Handurin and Dorilian finally engage with Nammuor’s sorcery, the full powers of both sides are revealed, unleashing both desperation and cataclysm.
498 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication April 21, 2026
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April 2, 2026The peak moment of confrontation resolves, with blood and battle and catastrophic impacts that will change the World forever, no matter the outcome at the finish.
In the final volume of the Triempery Revelations, the focus intensifies on the central characters - with stakes never higher, and the Leur's gift to the world riding on - literally - thin ice. This story evolves and reaches crescendo with red hot passion and an ice cold winter campaign, at frightening stakes and with graphic clashes of magic and power unleashed, fit to tear the world..
A solid conclusion, with some stunning surprises at the finish - if you have not given this series a whirl, take the chance. It is beautifully crafted, from start to finish, with more depth and focus than many works of fantasy achieve.
I will be eager to see where L. L. Stephens takes her talent for storytelling next.
In the final volume of the Triempery Revelations, the focus intensifies on the central characters - with stakes never higher, and the Leur's gift to the world riding on - literally - thin ice. This story evolves and reaches crescendo with red hot passion and an ice cold winter campaign, at frightening stakes and with graphic clashes of magic and power unleashed, fit to tear the world..
A solid conclusion, with some stunning surprises at the finish - if you have not given this series a whirl, take the chance. It is beautifully crafted, from start to finish, with more depth and focus than many works of fantasy achieve.
I will be eager to see where L. L. Stephens takes her talent for storytelling next.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A fitting conclusion to a fantastic series. Truly one of the best series I have read in years. Great characters that truly came into their own and grew as I read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A fantastic conclusion to one of my favorite series ever. This book rode on high momentum from the very beginning, bringing forth amazing reveals and twists that shaped context to so many things that have happened before.
Hans was the MVP in this book and damn my boy has come a really long way. I loved his dynamics with Dor here and the parallels it shaped with how their relationship was in the beginning. Since the third book, Dor has been the one manipulating Hans path and bringing him to the realization of what he is and what he is meant to do. Yet towards the end of the book, we still see Dor struggling to complete his own path, something he had been fearing from the very first book. And guess who pushes him to realization and fulfillment? You guessed right, Hans. It was such a nice culmination to Dor's relationship with both Hans and Hans' grandfather, Marc Frederick.
The battles here were also exhilarating. Nammour's abilities are really terrifying and the sequences of events that occurred in that battle were breathtaking and horrifying. A shame though the big battle happened in the middle and we spent the remaining half with the aftermath of it, which sort of led to an outcome with Nammour I wasn't a huge fan of. I was also disappointed with how passive Aubrey was in this book. I was hoping she could be more. But overall that didn't quench most of my excitement for the book. It's still an amazing conclusion and it made me love Robdan so much more
Favorite characters in the series are
1. Dorilian Sordaneon
2. Handurin Stauberg Randolf
3. Marc Frederick
4. Robdan Aelfricson
5. Aubrey Amundda
6. Stefan Stauberg Randolf
Hans was the MVP in this book and damn my boy has come a really long way. I loved his dynamics with Dor here and the parallels it shaped with how their relationship was in the beginning. Since the third book, Dor has been the one manipulating Hans path and bringing him to the realization of what he is and what he is meant to do. Yet towards the end of the book, we still see Dor struggling to complete his own path, something he had been fearing from the very first book. And guess who pushes him to realization and fulfillment? You guessed right, Hans. It was such a nice culmination to Dor's relationship with both Hans and Hans' grandfather, Marc Frederick.
The battles here were also exhilarating. Nammour's abilities are really terrifying and the sequences of events that occurred in that battle were breathtaking and horrifying. A shame though the big battle happened in the middle and we spent the remaining half with the aftermath of it, which sort of led to an outcome with Nammour I wasn't a huge fan of. I was also disappointed with how passive Aubrey was in this book. I was hoping she could be more. But overall that didn't quench most of my excitement for the book. It's still an amazing conclusion and it made me love Robdan so much more
Favorite characters in the series are
1. Dorilian Sordaneon
2. Handurin Stauberg Randolf
3. Marc Frederick
4. Robdan Aelfricson
5. Aubrey Amundda
6. Stefan Stauberg Randolf
Review of advance copy
Is Dorilian Sordaneon a monster or a man? Or maybe a God--who knows? The theme running through all of the books is that question. Just who is Dorilian at heart. Is he that monster some think he is, or is he just man driven to secure his dynasty? It's been an interesting journey finding out, and of course, I am not going to spoil the story by saying what I think.
One thing which I think is remarkable about this story are the characters that stick with you from day one. Memorable, real characters who tug at your heart strings or leave you wondering just what they are and just who they are and what their motives are.
The world building of the Rill and the people who formed it is key throughout because without the Rill, commerce could fail, but it isn't just a structure, it is magical and without Dorilian's mind it would fail. So of course, some want to merely use him, others want him dead. Others just refuse to trust him, because he's a prickly bastard, become that way for many reasons.
I loved the complexity of the whole, the details that are laced through the novels that catch up with one another, the reasons behind everything. Dorilian is a phenomenal character who you just have to keep reading about. Of course there are many more throughout the novels that you either abhor or love, and this kind of writing keeps one up all night just to finish it, which is a rarity these days. I would spoil it if I told too much. I think I've said before, I would rate L.L.Stephen's writing up there with the likes of Janny Wurts. That same attention to detail and quality of prose. But don't rely on me, go read. I would definitely give all the books 5 stars.
One thing which I think is remarkable about this story are the characters that stick with you from day one. Memorable, real characters who tug at your heart strings or leave you wondering just what they are and just who they are and what their motives are.
The world building of the Rill and the people who formed it is key throughout because without the Rill, commerce could fail, but it isn't just a structure, it is magical and without Dorilian's mind it would fail. So of course, some want to merely use him, others want him dead. Others just refuse to trust him, because he's a prickly bastard, become that way for many reasons.
I loved the complexity of the whole, the details that are laced through the novels that catch up with one another, the reasons behind everything. Dorilian is a phenomenal character who you just have to keep reading about. Of course there are many more throughout the novels that you either abhor or love, and this kind of writing keeps one up all night just to finish it, which is a rarity these days. I would spoil it if I told too much. I think I've said before, I would rate L.L.Stephen's writing up there with the likes of Janny Wurts. That same attention to detail and quality of prose. But don't rely on me, go read. I would definitely give all the books 5 stars.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I had the pleasure of reading *The Rill Lord* as an ARC, and it turned out to be a truly engaging and memorable fantasy journey. From the very beginning, the story arc felt carefully crafted — each twist built naturally on what came before, creating a sense of momentum that kept me invested right through to the final pages.
The writing style deserves special praise. It strikes a wonderful balance between lyrical description and clear, immersive storytelling, making the world feel vivid without ever slowing the pace. The emotional beats were especially strong; even when some of my favourite characters were lost along the way, those moments felt meaningful and earned rather than simply shocking.
What stood out most to me was the closing of the story. The ending manages to be genuinely hopeful while still honoring the struggles that came before, offering a satisfying and heartfelt resolution that lingers after you finish the book. It’s rare to find a finale that feels both complete and emotionally uplifting, and *The Rill Lord* absolutely delivers on that front.
Overall, this was an interesting and rewarding read with a compelling narrative arc, elegant prose, and a very strong conclusion. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy character-driven fantasy with emotional depth and a beautifully executed ending.
The writing style deserves special praise. It strikes a wonderful balance between lyrical description and clear, immersive storytelling, making the world feel vivid without ever slowing the pace. The emotional beats were especially strong; even when some of my favourite characters were lost along the way, those moments felt meaningful and earned rather than simply shocking.
What stood out most to me was the closing of the story. The ending manages to be genuinely hopeful while still honoring the struggles that came before, offering a satisfying and heartfelt resolution that lingers after you finish the book. It’s rare to find a finale that feels both complete and emotionally uplifting, and *The Rill Lord* absolutely delivers on that front.
Overall, this was an interesting and rewarding read with a compelling narrative arc, elegant prose, and a very strong conclusion. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy character-driven fantasy with emotional depth and a beautifully executed ending.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
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