Age of Empyre [July 25, 2020]

[Choko]

Iain, I haven't read that book either. Since it is a stand alone I always seemed to push it for later. Yes, he is definitely determined on the "message". I don't mind, because I think it is a good thing for young readers. I remember how much I tried to model my own character after the "good guys" in fantasy when I was a kid... I am actually encouraged that there is still Fantasy out there to do that for young readers, because it is missing more and more from the real life messages we are getting every day. I am actually about to donate two sets of this series to a children's cancer charity. They work with some teenagers as well, and I was thinking that since they spend a lot of time at home, this would be fun for some of them... Hopefully. I hope it is not a bit too dark... Well, now I am all worried...

[Narilka]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Narilka wrote: "Even though things end up well, this story is mostly a tragedy. It ties up just enough yet there is plenty left open. Given this is a history of sorts, it seems right since history ..."

Looks like we'll be doing at least Riyria Revelations next year so there is that :) Malcolm, Maywndule, Trilos... they all have a lot more to do still.

(view spoiler)[I hope that more about The Book of Brin is found eventually. (hide spoiler)]

[Frank]

Choko wrote: "Frank, I am glad you enjoyed it, despite it being so different from his previous books. I hope you join us for the eventual reread of the Revaluations◉‿◉"

Would be fun to read the original series with everyone.
Love Royce and Hadrian.

[Tammie]

I finished this. I feel like this series got weaker as it progressed. I'm satisfied with the way things ended for everyone. I knew it would be bitter-sweet. This book lacked a spark the the previous books had. Usually even if I'm not completely enjoying the story line in a MJS book, the characters save the book for me. This time around they had some good moments, but something was missing.

(view spoiler)[I've been wondering the whole time what ends up happening to the Book of Brin. Now that question is answered. I wasn't sure it would be in this series. I half expected to have to find out in the next one.

I would have liked more Suri and Minna in the book.

I was expecting to see a reunion between Persephone and Raithe in the underworld. I'm sure they do reunite, but I just wanted to see it, especially since Persephone sacrificed being happy for the rest of her life.

There was too much time spent in the underworld. I think that should have been contained in one book. It got old after a while.

I love the revelation of where the feathers came from. (hide spoiler)]

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Tammie wrote: "I finished this. I feel like this series got weaker as it progressed. I'm satisfied with the way things ended for everyone. I knew it would be bitter-sweet. This book lacked a spark the the previou..."

Yea, like I said before, the bigger picture stuff with the gods are what most interested me...