The blockbuster bestselling series is back! #1 New York Times bestselling author of the House of Night series, P.C. Cast, brings us Sun Warrior, an epic fantasy set in a world where humans, their animal allies, and the earth itself has been drastically changed. A world filled with beauty and danger and cruelty… and Mari, an Earth Walker and Nik, a Companion, who were once from rival clans now find themselves fighting to save each other and their people from destruction.
Thaddeus betrayed his own people, killing Nik’s father and destroying their entire clan. But he wants more. He wants the power he believes Mari has stolen from him and his people and he will do anything he must to get them back, even if it means destroying everything in his path. There is only way to stop Thaddeus, but it means a harrowing journey for Mari and Nik into the heart of darkness. Meanwhile, Dead Eye becomes a willing vessel for the newly awakened god, Death. Death has plans of his own and he, too, will use whatever and whomever he must, including the mad Thaddeus.
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This was a long read, it took me much longer to get through this book, as well as through the series… I loved the idea of the book and I did like some of the characters, but there were some I didn’t care for and it made it difficult to get through
Fiery endings and smoky beginnings. This story starts off fast where the previous story ended and keeps the reader holding their breathe until the very end.
In this new world there are Tribes, Clans and Skinwalkers. Tribes & Clans have gotten back in touch with their roots and believe in the healing power of Sun (Tribes), Moon (Clans) and nature but they are still prejudice against each other. Tribes also have the added protection of a bond with canines. The exception to everything though is Mari. She is Earthwalker (Clan), Tribe and bonded to a canine. The only thing the Clan and the Tribe agree on is that they all must stay away from the Skinwalkers. The Skinwalkers still believe in their God who has allowed them to suffer in a poisonous city filled with hate, depravity, and disease. Their Champion is gaining more and more strength and plans on taking over the City in the Trees but before that can happen he inadvertently brings Death to life and all his plans magnify.
This story is action packed, terrifying, loving, exhilarating and will touch your heart, your anger and your senses all at once.
This series is filled with so much relevance to what is going on in our world today. The old ways no longer work. A new way of life, filled with peace, love an acceptance is being sought by so many but the hatred of the few may destroy what the new Pack wants to build.
I loved it so much, more than the first book, more than HON and so many other books! It’s for sure one of my new favorites!!!
*4 Stars*
Copy kindly received from Pan Macmillan Australia in exchange for an honest review, and in preparation for the release of Wind Rider.
Sun Warrior continues Nik and Mari’s story from the exact point where it finished off in Moon Chosen. This one flows a lot nicer and is a lot easier to read than the first book, and I think thats mainly due to the fact that Cast spent plenty of time explaining and introducing these characters and their world in the first novel.
The only things I didn’t like about this novel, were the different chapters from the “Champion’s” side of things, but thats probably mostly because, a) its a personal preference that annoys me in many books, and b) I just plain didn’t like him.
I absolutely loved how this story brings so many people together. I really and truly enjoyed beginning to understand and get to know so many of these characters so much more, and discover how they would interact with each other in their new situation. We get a lot more depth to some of the secondary characters in this one, and there are plenty of little surprises thrown in as well.
Mari and Nik of course are stand-outs, but Sora is back, and so is Davis, Sheena and O’Bryan, along with many others. I was also really intrigued by Antreas. I’m really keen to see how these characters play out in Wind Rider, as they’re some of my favourites.
Thaddeus of course is back with a vengeance, and I really really cannot stand that guy. Of course, thats the whole point, but, ya know. *shrugs*
By the end of this one, many things have started to fall into place for these guys and their plans for the future, and I’m really invested in seeing how their stories play out. There are many characters that I’m rooting for, and I have some inklings to who I want to do what, and who I want to end up together.
Whilst some of the surprises in this novel are to do with secondary characters, there are also of course plenty of great bits with Nik and Mari, and some surprises there as well. I really like how perfectly these two fit together, and how strong they are as a team. Throw in all their friends, and this is one tight unit that is learning to work really well together.
There are a so many things that take place in this novel, but one of the huge changes is the characters accepting each other and wanting to make changes and start a new life for the better. This is a huge huge theme of this series, and I think Cast has written it well.
There is still a long ways to go for these guys, and I’m sure theres danger ahead, but I’m keen and I’m invested in finding out what happens to them. Bring on book 3!
I want the next one now!!
I love this tory line and really enjoyed reading this book. I love the characters.
It was ok…. A bit wordy and confusing at times