They only know their enemy as Accursed. When Roan agrees to join the Serpents on a heist in the city of Esmeraldi, she expects it to go smoothly. Nothing could have been further from the truth. On the run for her life, she’ll need to deceive soldiers, generals, and inquisitors of her identity and gender. It’s illegal for a woman to be a soldier, after all. Before long, she dives right into the … long, she dives right into the hands of her pursuers, hiding in plain sight. At least Roan isn’t facing down the Accursed in their mountain strongholds, hundreds of kilometers to the north…
In Legacy of Light, you witnessed the story of Ermo as she freed her people from the iron grip of the Holy Empire. In Enemies of Light, witness the war through the eyes of the other side. Not everything is as it seems.
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This is the third book i have read/listened to by this author. I’ve listened to book 1 of this series. I like how the beginning of the chapters give us a quick insight into the thoughts of the Daughter of Light through her journal excerpts. The main story is from the view of Roan, a young girl who finds herself in quite a predicament. She winds up involved in the war with the Accursed. It’s interesting seeing this side of the events of the war and the interactions of both sides when they finally meet.
This is the second book I have listened to by this narrator ( Ali’s Nicole ) 4/5 for her narration. 3.t/5 for the production since the audio quality is not great. There Is intermittent noise in the background that varies in volume.
She uses voices to help differentiate the characters and adds expression and emotion. Her style seems better in this book and is a bit more performing than reading. She uses a similar cadence throughout however. Her diction is clear.
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
Roan is a young woman on the side of the empire that attacked Ermo and the People of Light in book 1. Roan faces some of the same struggles as Ermo but in a totally different environment. A great counterpoint to book 1 with the heroines in both books seeking the Light of Truth. What will Roan discover? I recommend this book.
Okay now I am a little mad, Jump off a cliff much? But on to the main point, the author wrote a good story and the narrator did an awesome job. In this book you get the viewpoint that is opposite of the one in Legacy of Light. They do both come together during a battle but that is where the story ends. I would hate to live somewhere that will not let women serve in the military, death comes to those who try. Granted she could have died like the others who were with her in the palace, but I think she is going on to grander things I guess we shall see. I am looking forward to the next book.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from StoryOrigin for an honest review.
In another deep and meaningful exploration of what it means to be sentient and what it means to be valid in a fantasy setting, this time Tavenor takes on the Chosen One trope, turns it on its head, and rewrites all your expectations. It’s a lovely story from a series I’m really coming to enjoy, and the perfect thing for the days we live in!
Every bit as good as the first book. A wonderful story, captivating and highly entertaining. This is short, but has miles of entertainment value. I received a free review copy of the audio version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
it was an alright listen, I think if it was any long I would have lost complete interest.
Another sad outcome for reviewing! Why can’t this author write a book without inappropriate language?? I really got into the story when about 1/3 of the way into the book the crude language hit. I have to admit I did not go any further. I am so disappointed not to be able to finish the book. So sad to me. 🙁
This is the second book of The Compendium and is just as enjoyable as Book 1, Legacy of Light. Full of adventure, suspense, and intrigue, it kept me reading long after I should have been doing other things. It tells the story of Roan who through misadventure finds herself in a situation totally out of her control. This book will appeal to readers of fantasy and adventure. It’s well worth the read.
Enemies of Light (The Compendium #2), my third read from author C.D. Tavenor. Highly enjoyable follow-up to Legacy of Light! I was given a Kindle copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. I look forward to the next book in the series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
I really enjoyed reading this story. The steps Roan went through after the fumbled theft attempt and her brother’s unfailing support to keep her hidden were masterful. The characters had dimension and seemed real while I was reading.