House of Always (A Chorus of Dragons, 4)

The House of Always by Jenn Lyons is the fourth book in the "A Chorus of Dragons" series. This is my least favorite book of this series. Nearly the entire novel takes place as a series of flashbacks while the characters remain trapped in a pocket universe with Vol Karoth who is trying to escape while they try to prevent him from doing so. Each person is forced by Vol Karoth to relive their darkest memories and every person there experiences them also. The story does move along but in a very fragmented manner. I am this far into a five-book series of which the first three were very good so I will continue on to the fifth and final book, "The Discord of Gods"

Hands down, the story is fantastic. I love that the book arrived undamaged, however it arrived in a paper package. This was international shipping, so the potential to get damaged was very high. I wish even a small sheet of bubble wrap could be used next time to ensure protection to the cover, spine and pages

The whole series is an absolute delight!! Reminds me of Tolkien in the descriptive and immersive world building whilst also moving the story along. If you enjoy reading things like anything tolkien, or terry pratchetts discworld, or wheel of time, i highly recommend this series.Jenn Lyons did a fantastic job in her world building and descriptions of events and characters. If there were more than 5 stars, she would absolutely deserve them!! Absolutely wonderful!!!

I've been a massive fan of The Chorus of Dragons series for a while now, and this is the best installment yet. It boggles the mind how Jenn Lyons wrote a book this good in a year this horrible (2020). The plot is multi-threaded and complex, but underneath its ornate edifice there are simple and achingly resonant themes, especially precious in this cruel and lonely time: terrors of intimacy, trauma, self-acceptance, restorative justice, healing, legacies of imperialism and colonialism, and a myriad more.Lyons explores each one with a deft hand and brings them all to a stunning conclusion that is at once satisfying and leaves you with bated breath waiting for Book 5 (which is going to be the last, as far as I know).Cannot recommend highly enough.

Jenn Lyons continues to make some of the most most enjoyable, fun fantasy out there. A true master of throwing everything in the pot and making it work.

The scope of Lyons' work here is truly nothing short of epic. Sure, in fantasy you see the same themes happen over and over, but what has been done here is truly refreshing and new in its own way. The House of Always tells a tightly wound story in a manner that draws one in and doesn't allow time for doubts about timelines or how it's being presented in strange way to matter.Truly, truly fantastic. I can't wait for book 5. It's not often that I've enjoyed all of the books in a series the same amount, but damn, I can't help but say I love all of the books in this series.

Book number four in and it's still amazing! Interesting way of storytelling that the author has stuck with. I can't explain or do it justice,but it's refreshing.While the plot is intense and the well described world is amazing, the characterization definitely steals the show. I enjoyed the way that the main characters were put aside slightly and others were able to shine. Not a one is good, nor bad. Very complex characteristics that keeps you On the fence. I've been looking forward to this book and definitely was not dissapointed.

I absolutely LOVE this series and so far my favorite books in the series are 1 and 4. I love the books plot so much and book 4 is probably my favorite at this point. I love the running commentaries on the bottom and I am looking forward to reading the last book in April!

I love the characters, the multiple POV and the variety in how the story is told. Highly recommend

Took me an age to get through though it wasn't wholly the fault of the book.The author mentions that the idea of this was started from before Covid but it certainly encapsulates the experience of being stuck in the one place for quite some time. So due to Kihrin's choice at the end of the third book, he's stuck in basically the mind of Vol Karoth, whereas the various companions are in the lighthouse, essentially stuck there too and re-living the experiences of each person and how they arrived there.Like the second book, this doesn't progress the story too much. Stuff obviously happens and there a fairly well sign posted major event happens right at the end that changes the narrative somewhat but honestly not too much happens. It is entertaining though the Marvel quip level seems to be getting worse, luckily enough I enjoy most of the characters.What did bug me a lot was the raging hormone and lust of the Kihrin, Janel, and Teraeth triangle. Like they were in literal life and death situations, with an almost literal god of entropy and negation and they were practically rubbing themselves off one another at every opportunity. There is a time and a place for that, and it was a major part of the storyline but the situations where it was presented sometimes just felt too unrealistic. Maybe I'm wrong but it took me out of the story too many times.I am enjoying this series but this was a bit of a slog due to life stuff and the feeling that the story had ground to a halt again. Looking forward to seeing how it's all going to play out in the final book.3.5 stars rounded up

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Gahhhhh! This book is amazing! I am OBSESSED with this series! It is one of the most complex and clever reads I have ever read. It completely consumed me and I cannot wait to read the 5th book The Discord of Gods! I don’t want to offer any spoilers as so much happens in this series, and it is full of clever connections throughout all of the books. All I will say is read 👏 the 👏 first 👏 book!!! 👏

Another Sterling performance from Jenn Lyons. This book kept me enthralled from the beginning.It’s a mammoth undertaking reading it all but I have had very little sleep the past two days in an effort to burn through it. Well worth it.