Ermo wanted a choice. Fate didn’t give her one. Her grandfather faced the Holy Empire. So did her father. And now she faces a dilemma, brought upon by the religious leaders of the People of Light.She’ll make a choice, but they won’t like it. She’ll honor the memory of her ancestors in her own way. In Legacy of Light, experience three generations of struggle against a genocidal theocratic empire. … struggle against a genocidal theocratic empire. Can the People of Light prevail against an Inquisition hell-bent on their destruction?
If only they were known as more than Accursed.
Discover the fate of Ermo and her ancestors today.
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C.D. Tavenor really has done it again. Seems everything that I have read by him is a work of art. His descriptions are crystal clear and your minds eye plays a constantly moving picture in your mind. He is a wordsmith extraordinaire.
This is an epic adventure, a truly magnificent story spanning many years and generations. It’s definitely worth the time spent to read this book. In reality, however, it only took a few hours to read. If course it was very difficult to put down.
I can’t say enough good things about this one. Read it. You won’t be disappointed.
Light is Power. This was my first foray into the worlds of C.D. Tavenor, so I didn’t know what exactly to expect. What I found was an intriguing story builder with plenty of imagination. Of course, many stories abound with Light as the goodness that surrounds or inhabits our heroes. But to have many generations combined in this story of goodness and power is great. There are life lessons included which are just as pertinent today.
I received an ARC of the book, but I am leaving this review because I totally enjoyed the writing, and I am anxious to read more in the series.
(3.5 rounded up to 4)
I enjoyed these stories about ‘the people of the light’. This is the first piece of work I have read by this author, and it will not be the last. There are similarities between the present and the timeline of the stories. It appears to be human nature to fear what you do not know. Instead of trying to understand or raise your awareness, it is easier to hate and fight against them. Nothing changes, does it?
Each of the three stories relate to each other by way of time, one generation after the other. I love stories which span generations, include battles, and enemies where the odds are significantly against them. To me anyway, it feels like some parts were a wee bit rushed, and perhaps could be ‘filled in’ a bit more to feel more like a ‘full’ history. Readers can then enjoy more of the backstory before starting this new series.
Please don’t get me wrong, this is good writing, and you’ll believe that these people existed, and the actions actually happened. I loved the fact that there was LGBT+ couples with children, however, I assumed in the first instance (wrongly!) that Mono was female. Perhaps the gender needs to be a wee bit more obvious right from the start? Or perhaps I should choose to read more mindfully and stop making assumptions? That’s the author’s point, surely?
I received a free review copy, which I then voluntarily read and honestly reviewed. All opinions are my own.
If you, like I, are tired of the way certain species of mankind have be treated in fantasy since JRR Tolkien wrote his stories, then I recommend that you grab this book as soon as you are able. A fresh view and a good story.
“I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.”
Set on an alien world possessing both magic and legacy technology, this is the story of three generations of a family fulfilling a prophesy to bring their people out of oppression.
Much of the book uses language reminiscent of something biblical. The way the language changed through the sections of the story made it feel as if a much larger passage of time passed than what was indicated by the text. It is a very fast moving story with the political machinations implied rather than explored.
A plot driven story that often introduced characters, creatures, devices, etc without really exploring them beyond their immediate function in the story. In the end it was a satisfying story of redemption that left many questions about the world and characters unanswered. Perhaps that was intentional as well, as the storyteller often does not know why things are, only what happened or what the story is that has been passed down.
I thought it was worth reading and it was very well written and easy to read and easy to follow the characters throughout the whole book.
For the record, I received an Advanced Review Copy of this book with the request that I leave a voluntary honest review for other potential readers. That having been said, here is my honest opinion and review of this book. This a well crafted epic fantasy that holds parallels to events in our own history. It draws you in right from the start and keeps you until the very end. The politics, the injustice, the wars and the degradation are all elements found in our own past. I feel that these familiar elements are relatable to the reader and make this story more real. These characters are compelling and make you root for them. They are believable and so are their struggles. And therefore, of course, our villain is one that you just want to reach into the book and strangle. The treachery, the corruption, the misery, the horror and the deaths caused are all so very realistic. All of these well crafted particulars of this epic make this story such a great read. I don’t regret even a minute of the time I spent reading this book. You should read it too.
This was a little different than anything I have read or listened to. It took me a few to realize that the smith was an Orc, I was a little slow. This one book spans a 20-30 year period, in this time you had a person executed for something that he did not do, you had the child of that person die in battle, and then the grandchild become almost god like. The narrator did a good job with this story, the emotion she voiced was spot on. I really enjoyed this and I am eager to start the next book to see what happens on that side of the story.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from StoryOrigin for an honest review.
Wonderful. Once again Tavenor has produced a splendid tale. This magical bit of fantasy and adventure wrapped me up and held me right to the end. I can’t wait to start book two. I received a free review copy of the audio version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Just could stay with this book in the audio format. It did not grab my attention and I kept leaving it to do other things!
This is the second book I’ve read/listened to by this author and I would listen to another. The book is divided into three segments following three main character’s (three generations) as they each deal with the result of an event set into motion in the first segment. I enjoyed the reveal in the third segment as to the origin of the Marpies. It does not follow common troupes. The book ends with somewhat of a conclusion but it seems this is not the end of the tale.
This is the first book I’ve listened to by this narrator ( Alix Nicole ). 4/5 for her narration. She uses various voices to help differentiate the characters and adds expression and emotion. Her style is between reading and performing because she uses a similar cadence throughout. Her diction is clear.
3/5 since the audio quality is kinda poor. There is a constant static noise in the background. Thankfully it’s not too loud to compete with her narration.
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
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story 4/5
narration 4/5 audio quality 3/5
Legacy of Light is a story told in multiple parts or sections. It is mostly about one family within the people of light across generations. Each part or section is about a certain generation. The story starts out with one of the people of light, Maripes, trying to find a way towards peace with the other nearby kingdom. He offers his services and to teach them their ways in exchange for trading and passage. But not all want the peace to succeed and some are deadest against it. The later generations all dealing with what happened in the original section.
I like what the author did with the truth behind the people of light and how he turned the tables for the point of view in the story. I think he did a good job. In some cases, the jumps between generations got a little confusing with no background of the current time or situation. I am not sure if this was done purposefully or not. Besides that and a little bit too fast paced, it was a good read. I won’t let stop me from checking out his follow-up to it.
A powerfully written story that demands we put aside our D&D trained assumptions about which species does what, Legacy of Light is a powerful and moving journey through three generations of a family’s history. It echoes the style of older travel memoirs, mixing in just a sprinkling of Tolkien. But this time the characters are not who you expect.
With his usual deftness, Tavenor gives the reader (listener) new eyes to look through, and shows us how to be compassionate for another way of being alive.
The narration was well done and pleasant, and it supported the story beautifully.
First of Their Kind (Audible Audio) was my first read from author C.D. Tavenor. I never connected to that book, it wasn’t bad, just not to my liking. In contrast in this, my second read from the author, all that I didn;t see & connect with in the first read is present. Highly enjoyable! I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. Narrator Alix Nicole added to the listening enjoyment. I’ll need to get the next book in the series, Enemies of Light. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
it was an alright listen, honestly I almost stopped listening to it but since it was a quick listen I finished listening to it
I just didn’t understand much of this book. I know there were battles and war, apparently over religious differences. There was discrimination and (I think) struggle for identity, but I was often confused about who the characters were throughout the story line.
Just when I was getting to know a character, he died. Then the same with another character. Maybe if the beginning of each chapter simply put the character’s name right up front.
It also confused me that so many male characters had such a feminine voice. I kept forgetting that they were men and became annoyed with my self when something in the story reminded me again. Maybe this just wasn’t the best choice for the narrator.
I actually listened to this book twice but still had difficulty following it.
I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.
I really enjoyed this story. The narrator made the characters come to life and made listening a joy.