Enslaved in the mines of Lonia, Pela has forgotten the last time she saw the sun. For days uncounted she has toiled, scorned by her captors, forgotten. Her jailers think her cowed, but the blood of a warrior flows in her veins. When a new overseer arrives, Pela sees an opportunity. The man is young and untrained – he could easily be deceived.Meanwhile, the Plorsean King has been cast down. … down. Supported by the Knights of Alana, his wife has seized the crown and plunged the nation into chaos. But the king is not dead yet. His champion slain, his throne usurped by the woman he loved, Braidon has nothing left but his rage. What better weapon to use against his treacherous wife?
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This novel hits allot of emotional levels with the way it has been written. You will feel the intense desperation and go along on a ride of action, adventure, loss and wins. The worldbuilding is outstanding and the characters are deeply fleshed out, you will empathize with some of them. I loved the read and the escape for awhile and think you will too.
I’ve been reading other books by Aaron Hodges (try his The Legends of the Gods series, it’s fantastic, then move on to his The Sword of Light or Praegressus Project books, equally superb). That’s why I was kinda shocked to find out that he’d started a whole new series I hadn’t heard of. That series is The Knights of Alana, and Queen of Vengeance is it’s book 2. I read this out of order and I’m clearly missing things from book 1 (which I will have to turn too), even though I read its description, but this is soo good. Complex characters from Pela and Braidon on down. Complex world-building behind the Three Nations. Complex plotting that’s superbly written – and all totally fun. What more can you ask for (other than to not be a dummy and read book 1 first)? Frankly, but for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend. I’m definitely looking forward to the other books (starting with that book 1) in this series.
Aaron Hodges does a great job of continuing where book 1 left off in building the story and characters of the three nations. I couldn’t stop myself from reading about Pela in the mines where one could feel her desperation, or about Kryssa who is worried about her daughter and friends but continues her guard duty towards the King. A great story worth reading because of its characters, world-building and unpredictable twists that keeps the reader engrossed!!!
I loved it this was not a book for one to lazy around and read this had action and so much adventure. I loved how each main character evolved as the story went on. No standing still in this story. I look forward to the next book in the series when it comes out.
This book continues the series where book 1 left off, with the main characters scattered, not knowing what is going on with the others or even if some are alive. It goes back and forth between what is going on with each of them and how they are handling what has happened and the change in power. Great continuation of the story with lots going on to keep you wanting to read nonstop.
A Nation at war. Magic from Elders by taking it from people they kill. Violence everywhere. Queen’s and King’s killing other Queen’s and King’s, what’s going on? Who is in charge? The turbulent times require everyone to be on watch. Good characters, Author has a way to put a twist on the storyline. A series that has spectacular writing and storytelling! Good book.