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The relationship between Falcio, Kest and Brasti is very reminiscent of Alexandre Dumas creations but in a more modern way. More about us. He became the strongest in the world for that reason, and Im happy that at the end he decides to do something not for Falcio. (Although Saints and Gods do exist so there is actual magic in the traditional sense too. Then he left them with tasks to ensure that justice would always win. The second time because the world showed him it was worth fighting for. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. They travelled throughout Tristia, empowered by the king to safeguard the rule of law through a combination of legal scholarship, skillful mediation, and, when necessary, armed combat. {var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Magic System; Its a soft system, that we do not know much about, but I appreciated that it was there. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There wasn't really room in the text itself to name everybody as it would've altered the flow of the dialogue (something that's very important to me.). You know you shouldnt be laughing because of what just happened, but the Greatcoats are just so damn funny you cant help yourself. Delivery & Return Policy
In our world it could never be, and I ask myself is that because its a magic world or is that because our world is already corrupt in its own way. But for the Greatcoats, nothing is ever that simple. One criticism you could level at the series is that it does have a very formulaic plot. Valor is the reason you should read this book series, because this book series makes you want to become that person, to fight regardless and to fight for the world. Blog, Other series written by Sebastien De Castell. I will be doing this with my series reviews from this point on. Saints, powerful beings with the powers like gods, are dying and the trio has to figure out why. In the next books, Tommer wants to be a Greatcoat. Falcio and the others have to figure out who's torturing and killing Saint's all while trying to work with the treacherous Dukes. Book 1 follows the trio as they meet and protect Aline. As such, I loved him. Tommer is a relatively small part and other characters see the god as other people, but Tommers sacrifice is what solidifies it for Falcio. Then she disappears from the third book entirely before popping up in book four in prison in Avares with King Paelis son, Filian. He brings back Alines brother even though he knows the boy has a stronger claim to the throne than Aline. js.id=id; Be heavily weary of spoilers with this, because it is thick in them. Honestly was going to drop this series completely, but I've decided to move onto book four, though it might take me some time to get to it. Aline; There are two Alines in this book. Now a royal conspiracy is about to unfold in the most corrupt city in the world. I found this part great because they were parts of a community that makes a community strong, when done right and not corrupted. While Falcio believes in idealism and Kest values practicality, Brasti is a man of the people and lives for the moment. Those who died; This was a truth in the book. Its one of the major reasons why Ive enjoyed reading the series. (LogOut/ $26.64 Both women are the ideal of valor and courage. I love this post so much! The Tailor; A complex mother who wanted to save the world and her son. He was skilled in charm and beautiful unlike the other two. Kest killed the Saint of Swords, and became the new one, for Falcio. There were some sad times as well and other times when certain pages gave me goosebumps. Edit them in the Widget section of the Customizer. If I do not like a book, that doesnt mean youll dislike it. All I can say is, de. How many books will there be in this series? Her death also gives a wonderfully emotional moment near the climax of the book which drives the Tristian army to give their all in the fight against the Avareans. King Paelis and Falcios relationship was as close in some ways but it did not read this way, not the way that Kest seemed to read in it all. He goes to the people and asks who has served on a jury before. They adore and cherish each other. |
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You can use them to display text, links, images, HTML, or a combination of these. The war is won through clever ploys, Alines brother becomes king, and most people disband away, as he tries to solidify his rule. Good people, bad people, poor and rich. js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js'; When his sister is said not to be his sister, he refuses it even though he knows that they are not. People die, however, and Aline died for justice. Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published Customary warning: This is a reminder that these aremy personal opinions. In the process, Kest loses his identity and falls into a deep depression, which is also a human quality. It has action, it has fantastic characters and it has an easy, yet interesting plot. He has given his everything for Falcio because he and then he stops himself. But when their web of conspiracies threatens a strange little girl with a familiar name, Falcio swears to defend her, no matter the cost. !function(d,s,id) A great ending and I look forward to the conclusion in Tyrant's Throne. Refresh and try again. (LogOut/ Once because King Paelis asked him to. All I need now is for it to be made into a Netflix series and Ill be set. I loved these two characters and what they represented, but more than that what their name means. Then something happened that I did not expect. I am going to start by saying that, quite simply, I loved this series. Falcio and King Paelis; Throughout the whole book series, it is said that Falcio loved King Paelis and was blinded by that love for him. King Paelis is a genius and he looked into the world in that way. It was completely in her character, I cannot argue against that, and it certainly moved the plot on. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Facio, Kest and Brasti have been reduced to working as mercenaries, but when they find their employer dead - and are forced to watch as the killer plants evidence framing them for the murder - they realise things are about to get even worse. Change). Paelis left orders with all his Greatcoats before he died, and throughout the book it is often questioned of why. $38.49 Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (LogOut/ It was clear to me, by the way Kest interacted with Falcio that he loved Falccio, but it was that moment that confirmed it. Perhaps it is time we all gave it a try Rise. Saints Blood. But if the trio want to foil the conspiracy, save the girl, and reunite the Greatcoats, they'll have to do it with nothing but the tattered coats on their backs and the swords in their hands, because these days every noble is a tyrant, every knight is a thug, and the only thing you can really trust is a traitor's blade. A place for superheroes, positive mental health and pop culture references. The Greatcoats as a Philosophy; In all, the Greatcoats represent valor and justice, they spread hope and love. Most of them are females, which was a positive in many ways. Oh wait, that's exactly what's happening. The trio, their newfound Greatcoats, and Aline, battle the God and kill it. It is revealed that one of the Duchesses, Patriana of Hervor, has been killing these children since the death of the King and there is only one left alive, a girl named Aline who Falcio et al must protect and eventually see her crowned Queen of Tristia. ! over and over again for a good five minutes so kudos to de Castell for providing a plot point that took my breath away because there arent many authors that have managed to do that. It is the big mystery of the first book and it turns out that they are his children, whom he sired in order to keep the line of succession going because he knew the Dukes would overthrow him. Falcio val Mond, First Cantor of the Greatcoats, is on the brink of fulfilling his dead King's dream: Aline is about to take the throne and restore the rule of law once and for all. The Greatcoats are back - and this time it's personal. For the first time in his life. There are characters that you love and characters that you hate. Each book has an interesting plot, dont get me wrong, but every books starts out with a problem, things get worse, Falcio gets the absolute living daylights beaten out of him; physically, mentally and emotionally before the problem is resolved and the next one crops up. There wasn't really room in the text itself to name everybody as it would've altered the flow of the dialogue (something that's very important to me.) For those with the courage and bandwidth to launch a bold new reading adventure, weve put together this To see what your friends thought of this book. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Their mocking of Falcios love of long speeches, Kests lack of humour and Brastis shameless flirting often leant wonderful moments of humour when the outlook for the three characters seemed bleak and you genuinely believed they all care deeply for one another. Writing Style and Twists; Now we move into the writing style and pacing of this book, which I found beautiful.
I finished and I was not disappointed. Here they discover Alines brother, as well as their enemy from books one and two. $26.64 I knew it wasnt going to flow as I expected, since Sebastien De Castell has a skill for that. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2019 Reading Challenges Final Totals: You Read How Many Books Marlena Marie. (LogOut/ Still overall a very entertaining book. The Bardatti: History/Culture. You can love someone without wanting to kiss them or get into their pants. He has only one clue: a terrifying iron mask which makes the Saints vulnerable by driving them mad. Things could be worse, of course. At the opening of "Traitor's Blade", however, the king has been assassinated and the Greatcoats have fallen into ill regard-- "tattercoats" distrusted and scorned as traitors by the very people they once served. Now onto the spoiler-y part of the review. It was after the first book, somewhere in the second book, that I realized I should have done reviews for each book. I was enthralled with this series to its completion in a way I had not expected. Contact Us
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The Saint's of Tristia are turning up dead. The only way Falcio can put a stop to it is by finding the murderer. [This is one of my all-time favourite books, and I only read it for the first time a month ago! Falcio, Kest, and Brasti are about to find out, because someone has figured out a way to do it and they've started with a friend. I do apologize for making this a full series review, but its the best I can do now. (Falcio knelt in his house as his wife was taken away and later killed, He vowed to never again. However the twists we get were well placed and easy to follow. Any book series that could make a stand so greatly, is something I will always recommend. Either you believe or you dont, and those who believe who hope are always stronger. The trio; As a relationship their relationship is like best friends or brothers. One, Kest never had romantic interest in any other character or person ever (female or male otherwise). There were things that annoyed me in the story but I do still love the witty banter between the characters and I still find de Castell's writing quite engaging. He cut off his hand for Falcio. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. They aren't simply being killed, they're being tortured, and placed in iron masks without eye holes. She represents all these things but ultimately she is Hope, and if there is a god of Hope it is Aline. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. He is a troubled character with PTSD, and that much is clear. I felt for him as he fell in love, and strove to do things for the people he loved. I think its more along the lines that he guessed based on facts and history. See quote below to see how that happens.) As chaos and civil war begin to overtake the country, Falcio has precious little time left to stop those determined to destroy his homeland. Justice for those who died, against those who are corrupt, for the world. There is a point in one of the books where Kest nearly dies and Falcio almost kills himself to save Kest, and Kest says he doesnt want to go back. In the final battle of the last book their name is screamed loudly by Falcios army, as a representation of those who have been lost, can be lost, and will be lost if the army does not fight. Traitor's Blade is a 2014 swashbuckling novel by Canadian author Sebastien de Castell. Aline, the child, was Falcios charge and he did everything for her, and ultimately she died too but her legacy lived on. He will always protect the laws even if that means destroying what else he believes in. Ive decided to move this above, so that if you dont want to be spoiled you dont have to be. Fearless readers, gather round However the reason you should read this book series is for the underlying messages of hope, love, justice and valor. Aline, the child, makes it so that no one has to kneel to royalty ever again. The Knights who had lost their way: Honor. Darriana was cunning, witty, and fast. I will join the hoards of Fantasy fans who feel like they "discovered" Castell's wonderful fantasy. In this book Falcio is tortured and almost dies, and makes it just in time to help Aline and the Dukes who are being betrayed by their Knights. The Greatcoats series is a suitable reflection of real life because it takes modern issues and transfers them into a fantasy setting.
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