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Stavin DragonBlessed #4
Farindian Summer
Prince Stavin Zel’Andral. Of all the things Stavin had dreamed he might become, this was by far the wildest. He was now second in line to the crown of Evandia. It seemed that he had achieved everything he wanted. But it only seemed that way to others.
Now Chosen, he is Prince Stavin, Warmaster Zel’Andral. While the fate of Farindia remains an open question, Kel’Kavin is now Evandian territory.
Stavin takes his family to Twin Bridges to introduce them to King Kalin, and finds new challenges. Not everyone is happy with his new status.
Stavin leads the Farindian Pacification Force into the new Evandian territories. Wielding the Sword of Zel’Hallan, he finds himself respected — and feared.
Sharindis is drawn into the King’s Council. Though unable to see the Ministers clearly, she can hear them quite well. Her knowledge of Farindia lets her take an active, and often aggressive, role in the Council.
Stavin returns to Twin Bridges triumphant, and changed in ways he won’t understand for years to come.
Book Four in the Stavin Kel'Aniston DragonBlessed series.
Now Chosen, he is Prince Stavin, Warmaster Zel’Andral. While the fate of Farindia remains an open question, Kel’Kavin is now Evandian territory.
Stavin takes his family to Twin Bridges to introduce them to King Kalin, and finds new challenges. Not everyone is happy with his new status.
Stavin leads the Farindian Pacification Force into the new Evandian territories. Wielding the Sword of Zel’Hallan, he finds himself respected — and feared.
Sharindis is drawn into the King’s Council. Though unable to see the Ministers clearly, she can hear them quite well. Her knowledge of Farindia lets her take an active, and often aggressive, role in the Council.
Stavin returns to Twin Bridges triumphant, and changed in ways he won’t understand for years to come.
Book Four in the Stavin Kel'Aniston DragonBlessed series.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2017
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November 29, 2017
While the book in itself is entertaining and delivers on the promise, the series is suffering from not much changing. Stavin is heroically heroic in the same old way, his friends are all wonderful witty warm-hearted warriors in the same old way, and his enemies are dust in the same old way. The best thing about this is something I have to put in a spoiler: .
Still a good read, but I think the author could have put more effort into developing the story more deeply.
Still a good read, but I think the author could have put more effort into developing the story more deeply.
July 24, 2018
Pushed down a star for the whole Amara thing. Possibly the Andarian's kept quiet to save face - but the King knew and he should've told the direct family in confidence.
Totally could have excised that bit, kept the honor thing and proceeded with the result as written.
Totally could have excised that bit, kept the honor thing and proceeded with the result as written.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2017
Dull without a direction
I've read each book up to this point. I don't know what happened but this one is just slow and tedious.
It switches POV often to retell the same part of the story.
Much of the book could be cut out as fluff and unneeded bits.
This was the worst kind of sequel.
Uninspired, uncreative, and without a decent plot.
I've read each book up to this point. I don't know what happened but this one is just slow and tedious.
It switches POV often to retell the same part of the story.
Much of the book could be cut out as fluff and unneeded bits.
This was the worst kind of sequel.
Uninspired, uncreative, and without a decent plot.
June 21, 2023
This series continues to satisfy.
December 27, 2017
The first 3 books were good, however this book seems to suffer from series fatigue. The whole book is just consolidation of Stavin political and physical power and then finding the limits or drawbacks of using two dragon blessed artifacts.
We have a bunch of uninteresting plot points like reuniting the south that don't offer any real tension except for the various blunders b/c of the characters actions or circumstance. The personal dynamics basically stays the same too. We have a core group of character behind Stavin, then we have everyone else including people in the government who plot and try to kill Stavin's inner core of people, but their plots are so incompetent that when they are eventually foiled, you just shrug and wonder why the author went through the whole exercise except as a convenient plot device to elevate one or more characters roles.
I also think, the author need to think of better enemies or "nerf" the armor. Stavin with his armor is invincible, all the danger comes from his hubris or when he is inexplicably out of armor. Even when he is out of armor, he has his dragon blessed undershirt which will stop most blades.
It is also a bit disconcerting for Stavin to brood and cry through most of the second half of the novel, but we as readers sometimes forget he is just 18, but I expected more maturity on his part b/c of the past trials he has been through and the fact he personally killed more than a hundred persons face to face.
We have a bunch of uninteresting plot points like reuniting the south that don't offer any real tension except for the various blunders b/c of the characters actions or circumstance. The personal dynamics basically stays the same too. We have a core group of character behind Stavin, then we have everyone else including people in the government who plot and try to kill Stavin's inner core of people, but their plots are so incompetent that when they are eventually foiled, you just shrug and wonder why the author went through the whole exercise except as a convenient plot device to elevate one or more characters roles.
I also think, the author need to think of better enemies or "nerf" the armor. Stavin with his armor is invincible, all the danger comes from his hubris or when he is inexplicably out of armor. Even when he is out of armor, he has his dragon blessed undershirt which will stop most blades.
It is also a bit disconcerting for Stavin to brood and cry through most of the second half of the novel, but we as readers sometimes forget he is just 18, but I expected more maturity on his part b/c of the past trials he has been through and the fact he personally killed more than a hundred persons face to face.
November 11, 2019
I very much loved the first and second books. I still enjoyed the third one, though it couldn't quite compare to the first two. After reading book four...honestly, I'm getting tired of black and white characters, and especially of such high numbers of people being so idiotic. I mean...
What would you do? A person clad in golden armour with a regiment of guards and an army thousands of men strong comes around and tells you something...would you snarl at them? Would you question their credentials? Would you tell them they have no right to whatever in an angry tone? Would you draw a weapon on them? Apparently, just about every "bad" person in the book would, and they are all so surprised, when the main character "puts them in their place". That's another thing I'm getting tired of...I enjoyed it in book one, where it worked - a tiny boy in golden armor defeating the overwhelming odds, because I can imagine a lot of people challenging and underestimating him. But now, whe he is a well known, even renowned prince? And people still act in a way to provoke a confrontation with him that everyone understands cannot be won?
Anyway....I stopped reading the series, as I just can't bring myself to continue reading more badly written characters get put down by our young hero. The book still had some laugh provoking jokes and a lot of nicely written parts and dialogue, so it might work for you, but I personally had a hard time finishing it.
What would you do? A person clad in golden armour with a regiment of guards and an army thousands of men strong comes around and tells you something...would you snarl at them? Would you question their credentials? Would you tell them they have no right to whatever in an angry tone? Would you draw a weapon on them? Apparently, just about every "bad" person in the book would, and they are all so surprised, when the main character "puts them in their place". That's another thing I'm getting tired of...I enjoyed it in book one, where it worked - a tiny boy in golden armor defeating the overwhelming odds, because I can imagine a lot of people challenging and underestimating him. But now, whe he is a well known, even renowned prince? And people still act in a way to provoke a confrontation with him that everyone understands cannot be won?
Anyway....I stopped reading the series, as I just can't bring myself to continue reading more badly written characters get put down by our young hero. The book still had some laugh provoking jokes and a lot of nicely written parts and dialogue, so it might work for you, but I personally had a hard time finishing it.
June 22, 2017
This didn't live up to the memory of the previous books....or maybe it didn't compare to the other books I've been reading. The main character doesn't make much sense. He's 20, married, has 3 kids, has over 100 kills to his name (no nightmares about it) yet cuddles with his mom, almost cries when he's called a runt, calls people's names, and is homesick (though earlier expeditions he wasn't). Many of the leader characters are too dumb/ignorant/arrogant to be realistic. They seem to be that way so there is some minor conflict to stir up some trouble but in this book especially it happens too often it's repetitive. Also, the main character reminds me of Adventurer's Wanted series where the main character becomes too power too quickly so there is never any real challenge or growth.
May 8, 2017
Another great read.
I have enjoyed this book just as much as the previous three books. Action and adventure where the good guys win and the bad guys end up dead in a midden heap. The writing reminds me of Eddings, and I am interested to see where Loren takes the series. Plus, there be dragons!
I have enjoyed this book just as much as the previous three books. Action and adventure where the good guys win and the bad guys end up dead in a midden heap. The writing reminds me of Eddings, and I am interested to see where Loren takes the series. Plus, there be dragons!
August 10, 2017
Good story
This was a quick read, and a good continuation of the series.
I look forward to the next book.
I didn't find any problems with the book, but I reserve five stars for books that happen to really move me in some fashion.
I can recommend this book to those who want a fast fun read.
This was a quick read, and a good continuation of the series.
I look forward to the next book.
I didn't find any problems with the book, but I reserve five stars for books that happen to really move me in some fashion.
I can recommend this book to those who want a fast fun read.
July 16, 2018
Riveting
I reviewed the first book in this series. I have been reading the rest so intently I've not had time to review them since. I love these stories!
Watching a character evolve over time is one of my favorite things to do.
With adventure and ethical values, add a touch of pastoral quality, all together it is a satisfying read.
I reviewed the first book in this series. I have been reading the rest so intently I've not had time to review them since. I love these stories!
Watching a character evolve over time is one of my favorite things to do.
With adventure and ethical values, add a touch of pastoral quality, all together it is a satisfying read.
May 9, 2017
Another fun installment
Not a ton of action in this one, occasional fights but stavin grows allot in this book and becomes a realistic imperfect man which I think is a little better than the perfect person he was before
Not a ton of action in this one, occasional fights but stavin grows allot in this book and becomes a realistic imperfect man which I think is a little better than the perfect person he was before
June 8, 2017
Just gets better
What was already a great story just got better. I'm not much for rating books and have to admit I read for the love of a good story and not because it's perfectly edited. However, in this case I believe I found both.
What was already a great story just got better. I'm not much for rating books and have to admit I read for the love of a good story and not because it's perfectly edited. However, in this case I believe I found both.
November 30, 2017
Still like the stting and the main character, still not a fan of all those very similar names (had a break of about a year between books 3 abd 4, took me almost half the book to remember who was who...)
July 1, 2019
Fascinating
Another great addition to the series, with amazing growth and plot expansion albeit with not as much action as the previous book had. Still: very nice indeed, and staging for interesting things to come. Recommended for all.
Another great addition to the series, with amazing growth and plot expansion albeit with not as much action as the previous book had. Still: very nice indeed, and staging for interesting things to come. Recommended for all.
May 30, 2023
Enjoyable
I thought this one started a little slow, but was still a good addition to the overall story. I have enjoyed this series and look forward to the next book. It is good to read of the proper use of power and authority and the temptations of both.
I thought this one started a little slow, but was still a good addition to the overall story. I have enjoyed this series and look forward to the next book. It is good to read of the proper use of power and authority and the temptations of both.
May 6, 2017
Amazing
I love this entire series. I really and truly do. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
I love this entire series. I really and truly do. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
May 8, 2017
Fantastic
Stave the dragonblessed continues his antics in this great addition to the series. Now we have to wait for the next book.
Stave the dragonblessed continues his antics in this great addition to the series. Now we have to wait for the next book.
May 10, 2017
Good addition to series
Good reading time - no regrets on purchase or time spent! I will be looking forward to next book and see where this story will be going!
Good reading time - no regrets on purchase or time spent! I will be looking forward to next book and see where this story will be going!
May 21, 2017
Great series
This a great continuation of the dragon blessed series. It was more rushed feeling than the previous books, but was still a satisfactory read.
This a great continuation of the dragon blessed series. It was more rushed feeling than the previous books, but was still a satisfactory read.
May 30, 2017
A fun story.
I liked the other 3 books a bit more, but this one is still really good. I cant wait for the next one.
I liked the other 3 books a bit more, but this one is still really good. I cant wait for the next one.
May 31, 2017
Couldn't put it down!!!!!
Loved this series. I couldn't put this book down. A must read! Thank you! Can't wait for more on Stavin DragonBlessed!
Loved this series. I couldn't put this book down. A must read! Thank you! Can't wait for more on Stavin DragonBlessed!
June 12, 2018
Good not great
Was a connector book. Should have just combined this into the book before and the next one. Not any real content.
Was a connector book. Should have just combined this into the book before and the next one. Not any real content.
July 25, 2018
Awesome
Awesome read with treachery, Dragon magic and warring factions as honor and valor strive to maintain the family and Kim unity.
Awesome read with treachery, Dragon magic and warring factions as honor and valor strive to maintain the family and Kim unity.
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September 15, 2021Excellent
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
Fantastic read! I absolutely loved it! I can not wait for the next one to be release! Such great characters in this book!
May 2, 2020
Great
Looking forward to what's going to happen .next. This defiantly had turn in the story that where unexpected. I enjoy the whole concept f Dragon Blessed and the challenge that presents.
Looking forward to what's going to happen .next. This defiantly had turn in the story that where unexpected. I enjoy the whole concept f Dragon Blessed and the challenge that presents.
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