I came across the books when I downloaded the second in the series, Avempartha (which is still my fav), for free on Amazon. I was interested right away, but by the end of the book I was totally hooked. I remember reading until 3:00 in the morning because I could not put it down. I immediately bought the rest of the series with no regrets. They're some of the first books I ever paid for on amazon.
There are five books out currently. He was self published and designed the covers himself, very impressive. Just before the last book was set to be released he got picked up by a big publishing company. They're re-releasing the books and re-packaging them so the first 2, second 2, and final 2 will be bound together. Which means that I have to wait until January to find out how the series ends.
I was disappointed at first, but honestly, I don't want the series to end. He's created such a perfect world, I want more! The main characters Royce and Hadrian are interesting and unique, the story(s) is/are fantastic. The supporting characters are absolutely amazing. It is an instant classic. I would put it on par with The Chronicles of Narnia. I like it better than the Lord of the Rings series.
You know how even some books that you like have bits in them that you don't like, scenes that just hit you wrong or are annoying? I loved this entire series, not a bit I would say, uhhh. :/ I don't know how to express it better than that. I'm reading them all again and will probably read them again before the last book comes out.
It has been so long since I've read a book that I really like much less a whole series. Case in point The Hunger Games, very cool series but the ending....what the heck?!
Ok review over. Summery; Riyria Revelations, Michael J. Sullivan, and especially Avempartha, freakin' awesome.
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