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A Grim Take on the Holy Grail: Upon the Flight of the Queen by Howard Andrew Jones - Nov 12th 2019 Black Gate
The Ring-Sworn Trilogy
Howard Andrew Jones’s For the Killing of Kings jumpstarted the epic fantasy Ring Sworn trilogy this February 2019, and the sequel Upon the Flight of the Queen hits shelves next week (November 19th). MacMillan’s St. Martin's Press pitches the series as “The Three Musketeers presented via the style of Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber.” The pacing is reminisce ...more
More fantastic heroic fantasy from Jones. I love the touch of weirdness to the world Jones has created. Answers about the nefarious plans of the titular queen and the history of the world itself are in small though satisfying parcels. The steady world-building is again buoyed by fantastic action set-pieces.
This was epic. It starts right where the first book ends, and it’s one chilling ride of modern heroic fantasy.
Middle books often slow, but HAJ keeps the same pace he set in the first. His writing style is quick, descriptive without inflation. This is epic fantasy, but written from a student of Sword & Sorcery.
I’m not willing to jump into too many more series. As I prepare to enter my 50’s, I feel I must limit myself, or never get to all those books I wish to read.
But, an epic fantasy that is a trilogy and not a multi-phonebook-sized frenzy AND it’s not Grim Dark, it has characters I can actually like? ...more
I’m not willing to jump into too many more series. As I prepare to enter my 50’s, I feel I must limit myself, or never get to all those books I wish to read.
But, an epic fantasy that is a trilogy and not a multi-phonebook-sized frenzy AND it’s not Grim Dark, it has characters I can actually like? ...more
great S&S
Another triumph for Howard. Political intrigue, masterful sorcery, and slam-bang action throughout. Memorable characters acting during a time of incredible doubt and chaos. This is Lord of the Rings at the ground level, with blood and mud and gore. Recommended for those who like their fantasy gritty and realistic.
Another triumph for Howard. Political intrigue, masterful sorcery, and slam-bang action throughout. Memorable characters acting during a time of incredible doubt and chaos. This is Lord of the Rings at the ground level, with blood and mud and gore. Recommended for those who like their fantasy gritty and realistic.
Howard Andrew Jones delivers in this book. An amazing sequel, characters are developed wonderfully, mysteries are deepened (and some answered), and a climactic, epic battle caps this novel. So looking forward to the third book.
Aug 29, 2019
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