Raven Unveiled: 3 (The Fallen Empire)

All the great stuff you expect from Grace Draven. It was good but not quite as good as the last book, so for that reason I am only giving it four. Hard to beat a dragon story 😉

I would ditto Valeria's entire review. I devour her books in a day or so and, knowing how much work she puts into them, I feel guilty about wanting another so quickly! Her writing is magical so I won't want her to sacrifice quality for quantity as so many others authors have fizzled out churning out multiple books per year. I'd rather reread an old favorite (like revisiting an old friend) while waiting than read mediocrity.Grace Draven is a masterful author who doesn't disappoint. Her verbiage is rich, her characters are onions, her world-building is excellent. One can feel, hear, taste and smell each scene. One of her many strengths is the realistic portrayal of non-perfect heroes and heroines and human flaws especially when faced with extreme adversities. One of the book's main accomplishments is describing a harrowing journey to a level of redemption acceptable by other characters, and, as in reality, not everyone is onboard with it. Dark, yes, I agree it is darker than some fantasy romance but that's what making her books unique and definitely not boring.And for the ones who don't "get" the title "Raven Unveiled": Siora's father called her his little Raven early in the book, followed later by Gharet's soliloquy on how appropriate that the name "Siora" means raven in the ancient tongue, and how ravens are carrions helping clean the corpses on the battlefield. The latter is a little gruesome and macabre, but, then again, so is being a ghost-speaker.I look forward to another book from Grace Draven!! Maybe later there'll be a new series based on what happens after Domora's collapse with General Zaredis or Rurian...? But another Wraith King would be even better!!There are still 3 more Kings unaccounted for.....

Another excellent book by Grace Draven,I have enjoyed it just as much as the other books in this series and have recommended them to my daughter. I am looking forward to any other books that she may bring out in the future.

Das Erste Buch der Serie fand ich toll. Das Zweite ok, das hier hätte ich nicht mehr lesen brauchen. Schade

Definitely worth reading. The first and 3rd book in this series was my favorite, but the second was a good read as well.