The realm is at war... again. Epik and his friends are splintered across the continent.
The halfling has set off in search of guidance from a mysterious coven of witches - known throughout the realm as either villains or saviors (depending on whom you ask). And while Gerdy struggles to escape the clutches of the Grand Sovereign, Brendan and his crew come face to face with new technology in the form of a monstrous steam-powered train.
The Grand Sovereign is holed up in his castle, fortifying his defenses. He's short on magical power. But not for long.
His evil plan is set in motion.
Featuring airships, steam-driven locomotives, and the answer to these two questions: Can Epik trust his father? And can Epik save the kingdom - no, the realm - one more time? Or has the halfling finally met his match? Wait, was that three questions? Four?
Sight Beyond Epik Sight is the epic conclusion to the first Epik Fantasy trilogy, pitting son against father against father.
Everything about it was good: the pace, the story, the characters. It unfolds as one would want it too, leaves enough to maybe plunge into another series with many of the characters later on. To me, the best was all the random references about other very good SciFi novels and such. The hints and quirky references throughout the book cracked me up to no end!! ("Amber, the spyglass!" LULZ!!! ). This made my reading an Epik one! *wink*
They just keep getting better! Twists, Turns, and References that will make you drop your teeth. Just who is Tom? This is the end of this series, but he promised more. I can't wait.
Kindle Unlimited, this is fantasy plus, luved the various 'popular culture' type references. NOTE: if you are looking for a story that is 'just like' LOTR etc, you WILL NOT find it here...it is a story, that just happns to use some of the TYPE of character/s used in various fantasy stories, it is NOT the same story/ies! Tolikien was a 'fan fav' when it came out but NOT necessarily one lauded by acadmics and other literary whatever. The same as if every 'magical' story is derivative or ripoff of Harry Potter {it's not, there were stories about magic etc long before} some things might be deritivative, but NO, nods and in jokes do NOT count. 'Reminds a bit of' is NOT count.
Magic. Steam. Adventure.
The realm is at war... again. Epik and his friends are splintered across the continent.
The halfling has set off in search of guidance from a mysterious coven of witches - known throughout the realm as either villains or saviors (depending on whom you ask). And while Gerdy struggles to escape the clutches of the Grand Sovereign, Brendan and his crew come face to face with new technology in the form of a monstrous steam-powered train.
The Grand Sovereign is holed up in his castle, fortifying his defenses. He's short on magical power. But not for long. His evil plan is set in motion.
Featuring airships, steam-driven locomotives, and the answer to these two questions: Can Epik trust his father? And can Epik save the kingdom - no, the realm - one more time? Or has the halfling finally met his match? Wait, was that three questions? Four?
Sight Beyond Epik Sight is the epic conclusion to the first Epik Fantasy trilogy, pitting son against father against father.
Epik Fantasy Series Hero in a Halfling Knowing is Halfling the Battle Epik Fantasy Book 3 Sight Beyond Epik Sight: A Steampunk Fantasy Romp (Epik Fantasy Book 3) Epik Fantasy: Books 1 - 3
Trolls All the Way Down
An Epik Fantasy Short Fog Lifted The Great Ranger Book 1 The Vanishing Castle The Great Ranger Book 2 Chivalry's Lament The Great Ranger Book 3 The Great Ranger: the Complete Trilogy
This review encompasses both this book and the one before, since they really represent one storyline. Compared to the first book in the series, the action picks up almost immediately in both books. There are a lot of twists, turns and surprises to keep the interest. The humour in both is also an improvement over the first novel in the series. There is a lot more dry humour and fewer awful puns. Though the puns are still present and are still irritating. Also, there is a far greater tendency towards pop-culture reference that are shoehorned into the weirdest places. It’s like the author was dared to inset as many references as possible regardless of context. I swear, not a single one actually made sense or added to the narrative style in any way.
I was somewhat disappointed that some unanswered questions remain from Book 1 that were not really addressed. I do, however, appreciate how well the world and the characters are developed given how short these books are (especially compared to traditional epic fantasy novels that often run well north of 500 pages).
All things considered, this series is a hidden gem that deserves more attention.
Wow! Epik is... well... Epic! His world is engrossing and addictive. The characters are lovable and hateable and all the emotions in between. If magic is emotion, then this series is magical indeed. I'm hooked! If there were an Epik 2 page pamphlet, I would drop what I'm doing and read it. Any additional story from this world is welcome in my library, 1 page, 1000 pages, 225,600 pages, doesn't matter. Bring it on!!!
An unexpected.. not so much conclusion. But it does really conclude the series.. I just l know there is more being written and some threads are still left undone. Some plot points were surprising and others expected.
These stories have gotten more and more serious as they have gone on, but my favorite is still the second.
The steampunk idea added was.. Well.. Hot air for this story as it's got the steam but not quite the punk.. But I can understand the drive to market it as such.
I've just finished the last book of the Epik Fantasy Romp, and it is a romp, you never know how the story will turn out. The only complaint one might have is that you need to read all three parts consecutively. It's more one book sold in three parts. I didn't know which way the books were heading, but if you see it like this, please keep reading, it's worth persevering.