The Diamond Throne is the first book in 'The Elenium' series by David Eddings. The story follows Sparhawk, a renowned knight and Queen's Champion, who returns from exile to find his queen, Ehlana, seriously ill and the kingdom in turmoil. With the help of his brotherhood and a legendary sorceress, Sparhawk must find a cure for the queen while keeping her throne secure. As they delve deeper into the plot, they uncover a larger evil threatening their world. The book features a straightforward plot that meanders at times but sets up the next book well, promising more intrigue and complexity as the series progresses.
Eddings' writing style in The Diamond Throne is described as easy to read, with witty and entertaining dialogue. The characters are highlighted as the high point of the book, with Eddings showcasing his skill in making them memorable and humorous. Despite some sections of back story dragging the momentum, the novel is praised for its well-constructed plot, humor, and almost serious themes. Fans of Raymond E. Feist are recommended to give this book a try for its engaging characters and traditional quest narrative.
Genres:
Tropes/Plot Devices:
Topics:
Notes:
Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings may include themes of corruption, political manipulation, and violence.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance in the book, primarily centered around the relationship between Sparhawk and Queen Ehlana.
From The Publisher:
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belegariad and Mallorean series comes the first novel in a series imbued with magic and adventure.
Sparhawk, Pandion Knight and Queen's Champion, returned to Elenia after ten years of exile, only to find his young Queen Ehlana trapped in a block of ensorcelled crystal. Only the great sorcery of Sephrenia, ageless instructor of magic, kept her alive-but the spell would last only a year, and its cost was tragically high.
Now a Prince Regent ruled Elenia, the puppet of Annias, ambitious Primate of the Church who planned to seize power over all the land.
As Sparhawk and Sephrenia set out to find a cure for Ehlana, Sephrenia revealed that there was only one person in the west who could defeat the evil plots against Ehlana. That person was Sparhawk.
Ratings (16)
Incredible (5) | |
Loved It (8) | |
Liked It (2) | |
Hated It (1) |
Reader Stats (31):
Read It (16) | |
Want To Read (13) | |
Not Interested (2) |
What can you read after
The Diamond Throne?
About the Author:
David Eddings (1931-2009) published his first novel, High Hunt, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with the Belgariad, soon followed by the Malloreon. Born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle,…
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.
