Hi Cara,
The Blood and Bone series has come to an end with A Time of Courage. The previous books in John Gwynne series are;
Battle the dark
Reclaim the world
The Demon-King of the Otherworld is finally free. And armed with mighty new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. With the help of his dark bride Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior-angels and their allies.
In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council. After the catastrophic events at Drassil, they are desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army. So they fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star. But Drem and the Order are besieged by a demon horde – and their fragile defence may soon shatter.
Across the Banished Lands armies are heading south, to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. Drem, Riv and the Bright Star’s warriors will need every ounce of their courage if they are to join the final battle. But will their combined forces be enough to face down their greatest foe?
A Time of Courage is brutal with its storytelling, acting and its emotional toll on the characters and the reader.
I don’t want to spoil the ending of the Blood and bone, so I will keep it as generic as I can.
John Gwynne has created a story over 672 pages that doe not give the reader a break. Action, drama, battles, chases, revenge, romance and magic the book has it all. Although if you are a bit squeamish then this your advanced noticed.
A Time of Courage wraps everything up that’s previously happened, everything is neatly closed off. Again the book is told in multiple points of views. From the good characters as well as the bad. I enjoy the fact that we see both sides and it makes them more human / you understand the reason even if you don’t agree with them.
The book again has a great cast of animal characters. I loved all of them, it got to the point that when they were in danger I was cursing John out.
As my copy is a digital ARC, the below quotes may have changed but I am hoping they haven’t as I like them.
“Sig for such a short time, but she had left an Irremovable mark upon his heart. An example of true friendships, of loyalty, of love. Of truth and courage.”
“He had a flush in his face and gleam in his eye that Drem was starting to recognize. Drem glanced up, saw the outline of Ben-Elim above them, and ahead the dark spots of Dun Seren’s crows, circling. I think they’ve found our enemy.”
“Sometimes the only answer is Blood and Steel.”
Favourite aspects of A Time of Courage;
- Battles
- The Chase
- Riv finding her place
- Revelations
Lest favourite aspects of A Time of Courage;
- Some of the very graphic scenes i.e the eye.
My Rating for A Time of Courage is 4.8 out of 5.
Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for supplying an E-ARC of A Time of Courage for a fair and honest review.
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