'Nyphron Rising' in 'The Riyria Revelations' series by Michael J. Sullivan follows the story of Princess Arista as she employs thieves Royce and Hadrian on a mission amidst political turmoil and impending war. The plot revolves around the complexities of political diplomacy, clandestine plotting, and the struggle against the church's quest for dominance. The writing style is engaging, with well-developed characters like Princess Arista, Royce, and Hadrian, who bring depth to the story through humor, realism, and unexpected twists.
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Has Romance?
There is a medium presence of romance, evident through hints of tension and character interactions.
From The Publisher:
A PUPPET IS CROWNED. THE TRUE HEIR REMAINS HIDDEN. A ROGUE'S SECRET COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING.
War has come to Melengar. To save her kingdom, Princess Arista runs a desperate gamble when she defies her brother and hires Royce and Hadrian for a dangerous mission. As the power of the Nyphron Empire grows, so does Royce's suspicion that the wizard Esrahaddon is using the thieves as pawns in his own game. To find the truth, he must unravel the secret of Hadrian's past-what he discovers may end their friendship and break Riyria in two.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Nyphron Rising is the third book in the captivating Riyria Revelations. Instead of a string of sequels this six-book fantasy series was conceived as a single epic tale divided into individual episodes. All were written before the first was released so that plot elements are intertwined, yet each book has its only story and conclusion.
BOOKS OF THE RIYRIA REVELATIONS (Ridan Publishing)
The Crown Conspiracy (October 2008)
Avempartha (April 2009)
Nyphron Rising (October 2009)
The Emerald Storm (April 2010)
Wintertide (October 2010)
Percepliquis (January 2012)
Theft of Swords (November 2011)
Rise of Empire (December 2011)
Heir of Novron (January 2012)
REVIEWS
"The Riyria Revelations is shaping up to be one of the most original and entertaining fantasy series I've seen in years." - King of the Nerds Fantasy Reviews
"Another absolutely riveting installment in The Riyria Revelations series! Once again, Michael J. Sullivan did not disappoint. There was suspense, humor, action, treachery, and even a tiny bit of love thrown in." - Ramblings & More
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2 comment(s)
I vowed I wouldn't read the next book in a row. I don't normally read the same author back to back, because I like variety. But that...was an evil cliffhanger. It truly was.
Yet another great Riyria book! Hadrian and Royce have always been engaging characters, and I find myself liking them more and more with every Riyria book I read.
One of my favorite parts of this book were the few chapters we saw through Modina's POV. She's such an interesting character, and I always find myself curious about what's going on in her head. While Modina's POV was one of my favorites, there isn't a single POV throughout the entire book that feels unnecessary or slow. Each has a purpose, and they fulfill them perfectly.
I so nervous about what is to come in the next, and last, book in this series. I love so many of these characters, and I'm afraid for what is to come. There is no doubt in my mind that we will suffer through the deaths of many beloved characters before this is all over. I just hope that my favorites will remain relatively unscathed.
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