The warrior by Stephen Aryan

Series: Quest for Heroes (#2)

379 pages, Paperback

Published: August 23, 2022 by Angry Robot

Fantasy/own

Book 2. The last one ended with him marrying a princess and becoming king. Now we fast forward a bit. They have an heir, they have grown apart a bit. The Church is still trying to take over the world. Stupid Church. And someone from Kell´s past asks for help.

One part of the story is about Kell in a strange land plagued by monsters. He truly has moved from coward to hero in this one.

The second part is about his wife at home and her trying to deal with that damned Church. A war is coming.

I am just gonna make it short. I enjoyed it. It felt light in its style even if it was about monsters, war and people dying.

The story of Kell Kressia continues in Book II of the gripping fantasy duology. Kell, two time saviour of the Five Kingdoms, is now the King of Algany. He has fame, power, respect, and has never been more miserable...

Bound, by duty and responsibility, Kell is King only in name. Trapped in a loveless marriage, he leaves affairs of state to his wife, Sigrid. When his old friend, Willow, turns up asking him to go on a journey to her homeland he can't wait to leave.

The Malice, a malevolent poison that alters everything it infects, runs rampant across Willow's homeland. Desperate to find a cure her cousin, Ravvi, is willing to try a dark ritual which could damn her people forever. Journeying to a distant land, Kell and his companions must stop Ravvi before it's too late. While Kell is away Reverend Mother Britak's plans come to a head. Queen Sigrid must find a way to protect her family and her nation, but against such a ruthless opponent, something has to give...