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Emissary of Light #2
Blood of the Guardian
The evil king, dethroned.
The undead, released.
And the dark, oppressive Nass are no more.
No one thought it was possible—not even those with Shay abilities—yet Nolan Trividar defeated the king and confined him to the depths of Faylinn. The kingdom is now ruled by a virtuous king, but not everyone is happy with the new regime. Unrest in the army is rampant, even as foreign threats press at their borders.
Nolan travels the kingdom, striving to spread the light of Brim to those who have lived in ignorance for so long, but his mission is cut short when the Talasian feet lands on their shore. Now, Nolan must stop a war, protect the kingdom from an emerging villain, and find the stolen Stones of Light before Nolan’s Shay powers reach life-threatening depletion. And all the while, he fights a darker, internal battle that could lead him to the secret of his transformation.
The undead, released.
And the dark, oppressive Nass are no more.
No one thought it was possible—not even those with Shay abilities—yet Nolan Trividar defeated the king and confined him to the depths of Faylinn. The kingdom is now ruled by a virtuous king, but not everyone is happy with the new regime. Unrest in the army is rampant, even as foreign threats press at their borders.
Nolan travels the kingdom, striving to spread the light of Brim to those who have lived in ignorance for so long, but his mission is cut short when the Talasian feet lands on their shore. Now, Nolan must stop a war, protect the kingdom from an emerging villain, and find the stolen Stones of Light before Nolan’s Shay powers reach life-threatening depletion. And all the while, he fights a darker, internal battle that could lead him to the secret of his transformation.
- GenresFantasy
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2016
45 people are currently reading
330 people want to read
About the author
Kristal Shaff
5 books130 followersKristal Shaff grew up with books (and drove her mom crazy when she wouldn't leave the library); her first job was even shelving books at the library. She loves anything creative, and you can often find her exploring strange and fantastical worlds in her choices of movies and fantasy fiction. Kristal resides in Iowa with her farmer husband, numerous pets, and 4 awesome kids. When she isn't writing, she is a professional face painter who enjoys making children smile.
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July 25, 2016
The series seamlessly transitioned into a more mature tale. Now that the world is more fleshed out, this book contained more emotional and followed the struggles of each character as they learn to embrace their new gifts and responsibilities. Nolan in particular struggled (in a cliche way that all characters must when they grow up), but the book tackled rape, PTSD-like symptoms, grief, and survivors guilt while somehow remaining uplifting and engaging. If you enjoyed the first book, carry on (nothing worse than a book you love getting ruined by its sequel, but fear not here). Enjoy! Well done, Shaff.
July 3, 2016
Good read!!
I have to say, I liked this book as much as the first. The only thing is it moved ahead, but then it did go back and explain what happened before. When you read it, you'll understand what I mean. I will be reading the next book most definitely.
I have to say, I liked this book as much as the first. The only thing is it moved ahead, but then it did go back and explain what happened before. When you read it, you'll understand what I mean. I will be reading the next book most definitely.
July 3, 2016
Loved it!
I'm so in love with this series. It's well written and the characters come to life in my mind. I like the fighting, the romance and the conflicts they all face. Eagerly waiting for the next book.
I'm so in love with this series. It's well written and the characters come to life in my mind. I like the fighting, the romance and the conflicts they all face. Eagerly waiting for the next book.
August 1, 2016
Awesome!
I found these two books to be refreshingly unique and totally captivating. I hope this wonderful writer produces many more!
I found these two books to be refreshingly unique and totally captivating. I hope this wonderful writer produces many more!
April 22, 2018
Disappointing
The first book was okay-ish: relatively interesting fantasy, with a good dose of romance thrown in and a young cast. Not a great read, but still decent.
This second entry in the series though, I had to drop in the middle, which I rarely do. Too much focus on romance to my taste. And bad romance at that. All the protagonists seem to fall in love at first sight, with cliché blushing, stammering and so on. Too many scenes where the main character ends up naked or close to it, obviously to push romance. Stupid misunderstandings, and various lies, probably to spice things up, but only resulting in annoying and boring dialogues/situations.
The bad guys are obvious, and the heroes are aware of them, but nothing is done. It was acceptable in the first book, but in this one they all are in position of authority. And still, they do nothing. Great way to advance the plot: let things fester and the villains free to act until bad things happen, when they could have been easily avoided if the cast wasn't so passive and focused on their pathetic love life. Throw in some rapes, which seems to be a real obsession with this author, and I just couldn't force myself to read any more.
The first book was okay-ish: relatively interesting fantasy, with a good dose of romance thrown in and a young cast. Not a great read, but still decent.
This second entry in the series though, I had to drop in the middle, which I rarely do. Too much focus on romance to my taste. And bad romance at that. All the protagonists seem to fall in love at first sight, with cliché blushing, stammering and so on. Too many scenes where the main character ends up naked or close to it, obviously to push romance. Stupid misunderstandings, and various lies, probably to spice things up, but only resulting in annoying and boring dialogues/situations.
The bad guys are obvious, and the heroes are aware of them, but nothing is done. It was acceptable in the first book, but in this one they all are in position of authority. And still, they do nothing. Great way to advance the plot: let things fester and the villains free to act until bad things happen, when they could have been easily avoided if the cast wasn't so passive and focused on their pathetic love life. Throw in some rapes, which seems to be a real obsession with this author, and I just couldn't force myself to read any more.
January 5, 2017
Blood of the Guardian - Emissary of Light 2
I read it straight through. Some good mystery is added into this book, along with some great suspense.
Watching Nolan's evolving powers and his internal conflicts makes for wonderful reading.
I read it straight through. Some good mystery is added into this book, along with some great suspense.
Watching Nolan's evolving powers and his internal conflicts makes for wonderful reading.
April 5, 2016
*review to come - but LOVED it!*
July 10, 2016
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July 18, 2016
Girly
It was a good 2nd book. But there was way too much romance for my preference. There was just a tad bit too much insecurity among the characters.
It was a good 2nd book. But there was way too much romance for my preference. There was just a tad bit too much insecurity among the characters.
February 7, 2018
Blood of the guardian
Want the next one was really good can't wait for the next was a really epic blog and better series
Want the next one was really good can't wait for the next was a really epic blog and better series
April 28, 2017
This is the second of (so far) two books in the Emissary of Light series by Kristal Shaff, and it is every bit as compelling at the first. Strong plot and conflict, with believable heroes and villains, and a good building of tension up until the end. The setting contains interesting magical qualities, but suggests a connection with our world, implying that the mystical beings visible in the story are also common to, yet invisible in, our world. The characters we have come to know from the first book continue to develop and deepen in the second. As I read, I keep imagining movies being made from these novels—they’re worthy of it.
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