Knight's Shadow (Greatcoats #2) by Sebastien de Castell - Starting November 11th 2017

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Following his beloved debut, Traitor's Blade, Sebastien de Castell returns with volume two of his fast-paced fantasy adventure series, inspired by the swashbuckling action and witty banter of The Three Musketeers. Knight's Shadow continues the series with a thrilling and dark tale of heroism and betrayal in a country crushed under the weight of its rulers' corruption.

A few days after the horrifying murder of a duke and his family, Falcio val Mond, swordsman and First Cantor of the Greatcoats, begins a deadly pursuit to capture the killer. But Falcio soon discovers his own life is in mortal danger from a poison administered as a final act of revenge by one of his deadliest enemies. As chaos and civil war begin to overtake the country, Falcio has precious little time left to stop those determined to destroy his homeland.

[Lesa]

Woohoo. Thanks Sarah.

[Lesa]

I think I'm start a few hours early. Need some fantasy in my life after reading so many cozy mysteries I need fantasy now lol.

[Lesa]

Chapter 1-6

(view spoiler)[ I'm so happy to be back into this world again. I love me some Brasti lol. But I'm not too crazy about The Tailor at times. She has plans but not sharing them with the main Greatcoats. Valiana I know is trying to find her place but she's messing up things. I'm liking the little lady Dariana.
I see that the author Sebastian love having girl names ending in "ana" lol. Patriana, Valiana and now Dariana lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Chapter 7- 9

(view spoiler)[ omg Duke Isault has a mouth on him lol. Oh I loved the part when Brasti wanted to sort out by killing the knights starting with the wife-beaters, child killers, murders etc omg it was funny when one of the knights actually raised his hand. The knights Shuran I think he's up to something. Like Falico noticed not any knights actually shakes their hands and welcome them anywhere. I'm curious at how this relationship with the knights going to go at this village. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 1-3 (view spoiler)[ I really like how it started!!! I missed how funny Falcio, Kest and Brasti are. I'm really worried about Aline!! (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Melany wrote: "Chapter 1-3 [spoilers removed]"

@melany (view spoiler)[ yeah I miss them too. My husband be looking at me crazy as I'm laughing my butt off reading this book. I been gone all day so let me finally sit back and read some more. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Lesa wrote: "Melany wrote: "Chapter 1-3 [spoilers removed]"

@melany [spoilers removed]"
(view spoiler)[ They are so funny! And I happy that Aline is on and Valiana is doing more (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Chapter 10-13

(view spoiler)[ exciting chapters. OMG I don't blame the village people either to be taxed like that then go hungry in the meantime while the Duke living it up in the castle off poor people. But I'm glad Falico settled it. Now I'm hope the Duke don't betray them. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Chapter 14-16

(view spoiler)[ aww poor Duke lol not. I didn't like him anyways. But i don't know why but I believe some knights was behind the Duke and his family death. I still question Shuran at times even though he's been nice to all of them but hmm. I wonder sometimes about him. But he did kill one of his knights but out of self-defense though. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Chapter 17-20

(view spoiler)[ ohhh Dari and Brasti. Ha lol. I knew that was a bunch if crap. I knew they wasn't just go give up because the tailor told them to. I knew the murder was go get to Luth first. Oh looks like yet another setup for the Greatcoats to be blamed. Ugh. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Lesa wrote: "Chapter 1-6."

(view spoiler)[ I really interested in what lady Dariana can do and how she will get along with the crew! I feel so bad for Aline she so young and has so much pressure on her!! Also, i never liked the story around Ethalia, I don't find it romantic and it's annoying that he's in love with someone he knew for like 3 seconds. Last thought, I wonder how many times they are going to call Trin a whore? (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Melany wrote: "Lesa wrote: "Chapter 1-6."

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(view spoiler)[ lol at Trin being called whore. I believe you'll find out more on her eventually if you haven't yet. But it's funny to me. Yeah Aline has so much on her at such a young age. I'll agree with the Ethalia thing. I believe she's a witch or a Saint. I guess it was a way to see that Falico had chooses. But yeah it was quick too quick to me. Yeah I like Dariana she brings smock to the group. Plus she keeps valiana in order with helping her to fight. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Lesa wrote: "Melany wrote: "Lesa wrote: "Chapter 1-6."

[spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"
I am reading this so slowly!
(view spoiler)[ I feel so bad for Valiana, she wants to help but she keeps messing up, I feel so bad that she going to blame herself for Letting Trin know that they don't really have Aline! Also, I don't like Falcio treating her like a baby! (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

I've been reading a lot today. OMG

Chapter 21-28
(view spoiler)[ it was said what happened at Carefal omg so sad. I felt Brasti pain right there. But it was good they were able to help the next village. OMG how Falico killed that captain, nice lol. Aww no don't go Brasti. No. But I'm hoping he'll come back before the end or at least in the next book. But now they in rijou about to save Duke Jillard. I'm like really no forget him. But his son is involved in the assassins attack too and he don't deserve it at all. But I'm wondering how this all going to play out now. I see the Kings promises that the other Greatcoats are starting to show what their job was but I'm still wondering why have most be knights to protect the dukes that was planning to kill him hmm I wonder. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Chapter 29-32
(view spoiler)[ omg I seen that coming from a mile a minute I knew the knights that was guarding the Duke son was the ones that was using the boy to get him down there so they could take him out.
I like Ugh he's so weird in a sweet way lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Chapter 33-38

(view spoiler)[ omg to find out the tailor was behind so much ugh. Oh I loved when Ugh became a Greatcoat but then it was gone so quickly. Aww bye Kest, wait no come back and help Falico. Valiana tried her best to help but I knew she wouldn't be a hero again the first time was just luck. But omg no Trin that can't be you there. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ The duke is such an asshole!!! Using the story against them and most likely want to make them look like bad guys again! (hide spoiler)],

[Melany]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ I like that Valiana is the one keeping Falcio honest! I think she should be queen!! Also wouldn't be interesting if Valiana turned out to be on of the king's kids! (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Melany wrote: "Chapter 10 [spoilers removed],"

(view spoiler)[ lol yeah the Duke was something else. Valiana is cool but I just can't connect with her at all. She's too temped to prove she can be a Greatcoat and just run out without thinking things through. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Finish

(view spoiler)[ omg the ending was exciting. I was happy that Brasti came back omg. Aww poor Kest I hope there's away for him to still use swords I guess with his left hand. Loved the ending now I'm excited to see if the Dukes going to plan to rule and how it'll play out for Valiana as Queen. Hmm (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 31 (view spoiler)[ The Duke is such a monster but I still feel bad for him, he is so worried about his son! (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Melany wrote: "Chapter 31 [spoilers removed]"

@melany (view spoiler)[ yeah that's when he finally showed some real compassion. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

I finished! I thought it was pretty good, not as good as the first one but I like where the story is going. I just hope there this less of the graphic stuff in the next book (view spoiler)[ Falico's torture went on forever!! Also, the rape of Aline was unnecessary and so was threaten to have Ethalia raped too! (hide spoiler)]