After the king’s death, war has come to Vordan. The Deputies-General, led by a traitor-seeking zealot, has taken control. Queen Raesinia Orboan is nearly powerless as the government tightens its grip and assassins threaten her life. Unwilling to see the country come under another tyranny, she sets out to turn the tide of history.
As the Sworn Church brings the powers of the continent to war against Vordan, General Janus bet Vhalnich offers a path to victory. Winter Ihernglass, newly promoted to command a regiment, has reunited with her lover and her friends only to face the prospect of leading them into bloody battle.
And the enemy is not just armed with muskets and cannon. Dark priests of an ancient order, wielding forbidden magic, have infiltrated Vordan to stop Janus by whatever means necessary....
My thoughts:
Hmm *reading the review of book 2* It seems I have the same issues with this one as I had with book 2. There I wanted it to be all war and camp, and yes the good parts here were war and camp. That is what he does best.
The parts with Winter were the best parts. She were leading the troops, marching, camping, dealing with issues since they now have the Girl's Own company and that brings out a lot of tensions. There are skirmishes and battles along the way. Winter is growing in her boots as she is a colonel now, and everyone still thinks she is a man! Well, some know the truth. But her parts were the good parts.
Then there is Marcus, I really do like Marcus, but the capital is so boring! And he spends all his time protecting the queen, and Raes is so boring! So yes her POV is boring too. I just do not seem to care about the capital, running around or the politics there. Even if I really like Marcus. I want him out there fighting!
It's a good book, but I still wish it was back to its roots. Here more and more drama shows up, and I wish for what it was before, military fantasy. Good times. Marching in the mud for miles, battle tactics, gods I am weird, I want that here, while in other books I'd love the capital stuff. But hey, he just did it so well in book 1.
Conclusion:
But I will keep on reading since it's an interesting series, but book 4 looks to be less about war. Noooo!
Cover
My first thought was, He is hot...he still is
But I will keep on reading since it's an interesting series, but book 4 looks to be less about war. Noooo!
Cover
My first thought was, He is hot...he still is
Paperback, 638 pages
Published June 7th 2016 by Roc (first published July 2nd 2015)
The Shadow Campaigns #3
Fantasy
Own
I would want this story to be more about war too. Sorry to hear that the next book seems to have even less war in it. Great review.
ReplyDelete**I like to thank the publisher for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
I grabbed the wrong thing. That was supposed to be my signature. I'm still half asleep.
DeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR! ;)
DeleteHaha, yeah I wondered about that, and then I saw you had posted a new comment, after I made a comment. Long day for me
DeletePolitical intrigue bores me to tears lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth
It's very meh
DeleteWhile it's not my kind of book I'm glad to hear you're intrigued by it and the series.
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteMilitary fantasy sounds like a pretty good thing. Too bad it strayed away from that.
ReplyDeleteThere is still military stuff around buuuut
DeleteSorry this one strayed from the rest of them. Hopefully it can now move back to the goodness that was before. :D
ReplyDeleteHopefully
DeleteAgreed on the hotness. :)
ReplyDeletehihi
DeleteLove this series! I think this book went back to its roots, at least more so than the second one, which was a bit of a departure with the whole revolution and all. I really wonder what book four will bring...
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
The whole revolution is not my cup of tea, so I was happy when they got out on the road again
Deleteoh wow....I really like the theme of military fantasy. Definitely intrigued.
ReplyDeleteIt's good
DeleteAww I hope the next one is more about war even though it sounds like it won't be.
ReplyDeleteOne can always hope
DeleteI'm sorry this wasn't more military fantasy, hopefully the next book is amazing.
ReplyDeleteA great review! Sharon - Obsession with Books
Thanks!
DeleteOh, boo. More of the same. I hope the next one will be better.
ReplyDeleteI hope so *fingers crossed*
DeleteI haven't heard of this series or author before so this is really an intriguing novel and genre! Thanks for putting it on my radar--not sure it's quite for me but I'll have to keep a look out for your thoughts on the rest of this series.
ReplyDeletePB should be out next year so then ;)
DeleteHmm, it sounds like it needed more action..WAR
ReplyDeleteTotally
DeleteYou have already sold me on this series, I just need to get started on it.
ReplyDeleteGet started! ;)
DeleteMost have commented on the other one....but I like that cover. Wish I could see his face.
ReplyDeleteHe is hot
DeleteHrm. Hopefully the next will be back to it's roots for ya!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed
DeleteI think I have the first book... I think. I'll have to look. :)
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