The elves, dwarves and humans all know the älfar to be dark, relentless warriors. This is their time.
In Dson Faïmon, the realm of the älfar, the warriors are planning a military campaign. Caphalor and Sinthoras are looking to enlist a powerful demon to strengthen their army - but the two älfar have very different goals. While Caphalor is determined to defend the borders of their empire and no more, the ambitious Sinthoras is intent on invasion: and he has the kingdoms of dwarves, elves and men firmly in his sights.
My thoughts:
The line between good and bad has never been harder to see. Are the Älfar good? Not really. But are they bad? Not really, they are just being Älfar.
The Älfar are immortal, they love the arts, beauty, fighting. They see themselves as perfect, and all humans, trolls, elves and other beings are just insects under their feet. Slaves that are not worthy to look upon. So yes in this they weren't good beings. But it was their culture and mindset.
I liked the Älfar. They are cruel and beautiful, quite fascinating (of course I would never want to meet one.)
The main characters are Caphalor, who is the voice of reason, and is Sinthoras who wants to go take over other countries. The good and bad guy. But things are like I said not that simple. They like all things change.
There is also a POV of a slavegirl and I must say the thing of nothing being black and white are sure everywhere. You'll see.
There is adventure, fighting, death, one truly gruesome act and a people going to war.
Conclusion:
I enjoyed this book and I want more about the Älfar. Because at the end, stuff is going down ;).
Cover
If they are so beautiful then this guy needs to be more so
Mass Market Paperback, UK Paperback, 512 pages
Published May 1st 2014 by Jo Fletcher Books (first published April 24th 2009)
Die Legenden der Albae #1/The legend of the Älfar
Fantasy
For review
Sounds like something I'd enjoy, Linda! :)
ReplyDeleteI think so too .)
DeleteThat cover is FUGLY.
ReplyDeleteLol, yeah
DeleteI have heard of this one, but I know more about his book The Dwarves. I've considered putting them on my list. I could have sworn I remember this one having a different and better looking cover though! :P
ReplyDelete~Mogsy
Hm...the German one?
DeleteRight the Dwarves, I got so curious and checked the blurbs cos events here lead to events there or something
Well they are creepy so in that aspect it rings true
ReplyDeleteIt has elves so I'm in lol :D
ReplyDeleteLol, well actually it had the Älfar AND Elves, double win
DeleteLOL! It's going down! :) This sounds like a fun fantasy.
ReplyDeleteIt was :)
DeleteOooo I like when there's a whole lot of gray area in a book, particularly when characters are neither wholly good nor bad:)
ReplyDeleteI did like that, the world is grey and I liked it
Deletethe alfar do sound very interesting
ReplyDeleteThey were
DeleteI like gray in my fiction so yes, go Alfar. And sure thing that guy on the cover is not pretty.
ReplyDeleteHe is just scary
DeleteThe guy looks like Legolas' evil and more buff brother. lol
ReplyDeleteThe cover is kind of creepy but it sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteNot the best one no ;)
DeleteI was thinking Legolas' evil twin too, lol.
ReplyDeleteHe could be
DeleteIt's interesting to learn more about the Älfar, mainly when it's not something we have already met in books.
ReplyDeleteThey are bigger badder and more beautiful
DeleteI do enjoy cruel and beautiful characters. That guy on the cover reminds me of Legolas from LOTR.
ReplyDeleteThat seems to be the general opinion
DeleteOooo. Now this is good. I'm curious. :) Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes give it a chance
DeleteI agree about the cover!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like something I would like... another one that goes to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteYay :D
DeleteI couldn't focus on your review, the cover was creeping me out ;)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like something I would like (ugly cover and all, LOL).
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