Published - 1st July 2012
Published By - TwoFold Press
Format - Kindle
Goodreads Synopsis - Bethel, the charmed
central planet of the galaxy is on the brink of the year’s most
anticipated event: the celebrated Twilight Bloom. Quade Decairus has no
reason to believe that this year will be any different than those in the
past: food and music, friends and the good cheer of those he loves the
most. So why has he been plagued with nightmares of the end of his world
coming on this very night?
Prophecies masked as legends. Impossible
visions, bringing universal destruction. Only one man can seek those
chosen to stop the evil and save them all.
In a world rich with magic
and technology, a seamless blend of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Destiny’s
Kingdom explores Quade’s journey as he quests to save a galaxy that has
always known peace and prosperity from a powerful evil only he can face.
Legend of the Chosen was sent to me by Jennifer Selzer, and as soon as I read the description I knew I wanted to read and review it! I loved how the book started straight away. I've mentioned in previous posts how I dislike being spoonfed the story and the world it's set in but Selzer & Huber got it just right. I feel comfortable in Bethel without having to have the minute details given to me.
The characters were wonderful, my only wish was to have a little but more knowledge about them individually. I feel like I know Quade well enough but it would be great to know more about Trina, Clea etc. This is the first book in the series though so maybe that comes later!
The story itself was gripping, especially towards the end when the action was getting started. I can't even begin to explain how exasperated I felt when I saw the words 'To be continued' because I need to know more! I think i'm right in saying the next book is now available to buy and I will definitely be picking it up in the future. It was a great read and a perfect mix of Sci-Fi and fantasy - two genres that I can never read enough of.
Published - 15th July 1997
Published By - Tor Fantasy
Format - Paperback
Goodreads Synopsis - In the aftermath of the
brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears
in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help ... and more. His
world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with
thundering violence. In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly,
tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach
beyond his sword-- to invoke within himself something more noble.
Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed ... or that
their time has run out.
This is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.
I have been meaning to read Wizard's First Rule for a long time now after it being recommended to me by a handful of people over the last few years. I finally decided to get past the fact that it is one hell of a hefty book and get stuck in.
Terry Goodkind is a fan of long descriptive passages that usually I don't like to read (I prefer my imagination to create the image, rather than being spoon-fed) but somehow he managed to draw me in and I was genuinely interested in the world that he was creating. World building is important but sometimes in fantasy novels, the author can get a little carried away. Goodkind does sometimes go into too much detail and I had to skim through but 90% of the time, I was enjoying what was being described to me.
I don't even know where to start when it comes to the characters. Literally within minutes I was more than just attached to them. Even when I wasn't reading the book, my mind was wondering what was happening with Kahlen, Richard, Zedd and others. Luckily, I had someone at my beck and call who had read the book already so that I could discuss the story as it happened, and the characters. I was truly enthralled by Wizard's First Rule.
I read an awful lot of books for both study purposes and for pleasure. Unfortunately this sometimes means that I don't get as emotionally involved with books as I used to. This time however, I was there. I felt physically sick, I laughed out loud until it hurt, I cried so much that my friend was actually comforting me!
The Sword of Truth books are a LONG series and I anticipate it will be years until i'm through with them but I will definitely be finishing them. I recommend them to any fantasy lover!
- A little side note: There was a short TV show based on this series; The Legend of the Seeker. It only lasted for 2 seasons but they are worth checking out if you're not sure you want to commit to such a huge collection of books.
