Picking up Kagen the Damned was a bit of luck for me. I was unfamiliar with Jonathan Maberry. But, 'ole Amazon kept suggesting I try his books. Having largely left fantasy in my rearview mirror; so, so much disappointment in GRRM, disinterested in Abercrombie's steam-punk, Salvatore being straight schlep, DeCastell doing YA, Staveley gone skiing, and Feist, wait, does Raymond Feist still write Fantasy?
Along comes Kagen, the Damned. Kagen, Son of the Poison Rose, in between, Kagen, "I Say Your Name in the Dark Nights." Refreshingly different. Straight brutal. His is a life turned upside down, inside out, thrown off a cliff, into deep waters, with big fish, and even bigger teeth.
I was over-joyed that my least favorite part of book 1 gets little "screen time" in book 2. sorry island of the love nuns, but that part of the story was pretty lame. instead book 2 is a road trip of all the horrors that have crawled out of the grave. and this little land of dead empresses, usurping witch kings in yellow is now fit to burst with some truly horrific supernatural elements.
I'm here for it.
When's book 3?
Until then, do yourself a favor, pick up Kagen the Damned if you haven't already, then immediately start Son of the Poison Rose.
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Epic Dark Fantasy Continuation!
Son of the Poison Rose is the continuation in the Kagen the Damned series. Kagen Vale is the captain of the palace guard, and protector of the royal's children, his family. His world is ripped apart after the Silver Empire is overtaken by the Witch King of Hakkia. After the big reveal at the end of book #1, this novel begins with Kagen on the run.After months of self-loathing and grief, Kegan befriends Filia and Tuke. Together, they scheme up a plan to destroy the most evil person known throughout the kingdoms. More than an army, they will need magic on their side. The supporting cast characters, and multiple story lines help in the world-building.. Maberry truly immerses the reader in the experiences, the elements and milestones throughout the story culminating in an epic ending.This genre is definitely outside my reading preference, but I enjoyed this action packed dark fantasy. It's twists, turns and surprises kept me turning the page of this 704 page novel.Thank you St. Martins Press for the complimentary copy.
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Stacey Voss
This is why Maberry is my favourite.
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2023
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Another in a series of great books
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Classic sword and sorcery
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