The Short:
The Errant King
The Dark Sea Annals,
Book 2
By: Wayne Thomas
Batson
5/5 Stars
What: A young
king must protect his kingdom from attacks from without—and within.
Recommended to those
who like: Fantasy, Darker stories, Teen and up, Christian
The Long:
While this book takes place 20
years after the events of The Sword in
the Stars, I would highly recommend reading this book second so as to not
miss the intricate details of the backstory.
Loch has recently come to the
throne, but, in spite of being king of the known world, he feels dissatisfied.
His mother is wasting away in her grief, he has few true friends, distant
relatives make plays for his throne, and attacks upon his kingdom have been
numerous. And those are just the threats he knows about within his own borders.
Will he be able to shoulder the responsibility that his position requires?
Once again, Mr. Batson has spun a
captivating and rich tale, full of vibrant characters, rich action, and deep
conflict. Like with the first book in this series, there is a significant
amount of darkness, so I would recommend it for only teens and up.
The Christian message is a little
stronger in this book (it’s an allegory after all), but it doesn’t overwhelm
the story. Rather, it weaves nicely through the background. I look forward to
seeing how the threads and hints we’ve had up to this point will play out in
the rest of the series.
Unfortunately for us, it could be
a while before book 3 comes out. Mr. Batson has decided to self-publish the
rest of the series. It’s going to be hard to wait much longer for the rest of
the series!
The Bottom Line: A high fantasy tale suited for teens and up, this
Christian allegory builds upon a rich backstory and well-rounded characters for
a gripping read.
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Glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by and for the comment! It looks like you read quite a wide variety of books. What's your favorite genre?
DeleteI've never gotten around to reading the next book in the series, beyond The Sword in the Stars. I don't know why, probably because I've never seen the next book in the bookstores. I'm glad it was good, but that's super sad that the next book hasn't come out.
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly hard to find. I hope the next book comes out soon--the suspense is killing me. Thanks for the comment!
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