Shadows Edge

Shadows Edge is the second book in the Night Angle Trilogy by Brent Weeks, following The Way of Shadows. In this edition Kyler Stern takes his beloved Elene away from Cenaria so that they can live their lives in peace, away from his former life as a Wetboy. However not all is well as The Khalidorian God King has personally taken command of the conquered Cenaria and is moving to destroy all opposition. Once done he would then march south to concur all of Midcyru. Kyler soon finds that he has no other choice but to fight as the battle is brought to him no matter where he goes.

This is another fowl language book with content not suited for children. This said I did very much enjoy this story that brought lots of action and mystery. I loved the writing style and idea of an assassin hero who uses ancient magic and calls himself "The Night Angel". He is an authority unto himself and is not restricted to any particular law. Events continue to unfold as many different characters follow their own plans to change the world forever.

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The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Once again we join Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie as they enter the wonderous world or Narnia. This time they are joined by their miserable cousin Eustace. In this adventure they join King Caspin as he sails to the end of the world looking for the seven lost lords that were sent away from Narnia by the late King Miraz for being loyal to Caspins father. In this book many different adventures unfold as the Pevencies, King Caspin, and Eustace all experience many different wonders and nightmares on the many islands that cover the great Eastern Seas. 

This chapter in the Narnia series is unlike the previous two; The Lion, The, Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Prince Caspin. This book that is actually the fourt book that makes up the Chronicles of Narnia (the first being the Magicians Nephew) if all books are put in order of story line, is in my opinion made up of many different mini adventures in which the children encounter on different islands and some encounters on the high seas. It is a very imaginitive story that combines creativity with magic and wonder. Once again we also see that this story has some biblical references and focuses on moral principals such as not lying and doing the right thing. Also such things such as bravery and determination are highlighted in this book. Overall I really enjoyed this book, much like the rest of the Chronicles of Narnia. 

The Titans Curse

The Titans Curse is the third book of the Percy Jackson and The Olympians Series, following The Sea of Monsters. In this book Percy Jackson is faced with the quest of saving his best friend Annabeth from the evil titans. To do this he ventures west with Thalia, the daughter of Zeus and two huntresses of Artemis, Zoe Nightshade and Bianca Di Angelo. In addition to his mission to save Annabeth the party is trying to find a monster that is able to bring down Olympus, before the evil Titans can find it first.

This is another great book that I read in less than two days. It displays a great story line and great originality. I really enjoyed this book as it gives readers something different from the usual magic adventure stories. It makes great use of all the old Roman God myths and lets the reader have fun. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a great story.

For more information about the book see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Titan's_Curse

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

The third book of the Harry Potter Series following Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter once again finds him self traveling to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The only problem is that a know killer, Sirius Black has escaped from a maximum security prison and is on the move. He was imprisoned because he was involved in the murder of Harry’s parents. It is assumed that Sirius is going to finish what Voldemort finish as it seems that he is heading towards Hogwarts.

This was another great story about Harry and his friends. I believe it gives readers a more in depth view of what it is like to attend Hogwarts as this book is in my opinion less mysterious than the first two. This book is a lot of fun and very enjoyable to read as we follow Harry on different adventures throughout this book. It is reader safe for any child but it also not too childish that an older reader won’t enjoy it.

For a more in depth look at the book see;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Prisoner_of_Azkaban

The Golden Compus

The Golden Compass is one of those books that I may like to read one day. I have read a few reviews on this book and have mixed feelings. If anyone has any thoughts please feel free to share them.

Here are the reviews that I have read

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Lights_(novel)

http://www.sfreviews.net/goldencompass.html

I have seen the movie, which I did enjoy. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTqvePWxrYA 

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The Way of Shadows

The Way of Shadows is a more recent book (released in 2008) by Brent Weeks, and is the first of his Night Angle Trilogy. This book is about the development of a young "Guild Rat" named Azoth, into a deadly killer or "Wetboy". The difference between a wetboy and an assassin is that assassins have targets, wetboys have deaders, as in that person is the walking dead the moment a wetboy takes on his contract. Azoth lives in the Warrens (almost like a ghetto) of the city of Cenaria, a city plagued by corruption and poverty where the majority of the book takes place. Magical forces are getting ready to make their move and by the end of this book Azoth will have begun to change the world forever.

This is one of the most violent, fowl language, cruel book I have ever read and it is full of atrocities committed against everything imaginable; and yet I have never read such a large book so fast, meaning I loved it. This is truly a book for a much older audience, which combines the dark underworld of crime and corruption to magic, adventure, and even some romance. I have never read anything like this before and it was like a breath of fresh air. The Way of Shadows leaves all of those conventional magic and adventure books behind and takes the reader into the darkness of an underworld crime syndicate who controls everything behind the scenes. This was a great read and I recommend it to anyone who wants to change things up.

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