It’s interesting to go back into a world but as a prequel to the events that you’re used to. It’s a lot like coming home and snuggling up under your favorite blanket on a cold and damp day. Everything is familiar, but since it’s a prequel and it’s also narrated by a different narrator since it’s a new story – everything in your house is moved just slightly. Nothing too bad, just different. Now, using this analogy makes it sound like it really bothered me, but in fact I found myself really enjoying the new characters and the familiar ones.
It was really easy to dive into this new series as a Baron fan since I’d already read two books that took place in the same worlds. Each character might have been younger (or new) but I was familiar with each race and most of the things that they encountered. What you get out of a series like this is introduction to things that “just were” in the later books. Like how a blade was formed and how certain leaders got to power (or lost their power/life).
The novella was excellent and I absolutely flew through it. I thought that Baron did a great job turning it into a great story on its own, and I think that for the price (the actual price, not a credit) it’s well worth it if you need a quick read. But, combining it with book two in this box set was also a genius idea because it allows reader to get 14 hours of entertainment for the price of one book.
Book Two, The Vespus Blade was also excellent and I flew through that was as well. For it being around 10.5 hours of the box set – it felt like it was probably more like 5. The pages and minutes just flew by. Like with Baron’s other books, the character development really shines here, and right away we’re treated to deep back stories and emotional connections with characters. It makes reading their stories, trials, and tribulations that much more enjoyable. And definitely makes rooting for them, even when they’re in what seems like insurmountable situations – so much fun.
Overall, a great two books for the price of one. I’m glad that I picked them up and checked them out – it was a blast to jump back into this world and definitely one that I can tell Baron spent a lot of time planning out so that the different timelines and characters between each book lined up.Just Excellent
5 out of 5 stars
It’s interesting to go back into a world but as a prequel to the events that you’re used to. It’s a lot like coming home and snuggling up under your favorite blanket on a cold and damp day. Everything is familiar, but since it’s a prequel and it’s also narrated by a different narrator since it’s a new story – everything in your house is moved just slightly. Nothing too bad, just different. Now, using this analogy makes it sound like it really bothered me, but in fact I found myself really enjoying the new characters and the familiar ones.
It was really easy to dive into this new series as a Baron fan since I’d already read two books that took place in the same worlds. Each character might have been younger (or new) but I was familiar with each race and most of the things that they encountered. What you get out of a series like this is introduction to things that “just were” in the later books. Like how a blade was formed and how certain leaders got to power (or lost their power/life).
The novella was excellent and I absolutely flew through it. I thought that Baron did a great job turning it into a great story on its own, and I think that for the price (the actual price, not a credit) it’s well worth it if you need a quick read. But, combining it with book two in this box set was also a genius idea because it allows reader to get 14 hours of entertainment for the price of one book.
Book Two, The Vespus Blade was also excellent and I flew through that was as well. For it being around 10.5 hours of the box set – it felt like it was probably more like 5. The pages and minutes just flew by. Like with Baron’s other books, the character development really shines here, and right away we’re treated to deep back stories and emotional connections with characters. It makes reading their stories, trials, and tribulations that much more enjoyable. And definitely makes rooting for them, even when they’re in what seems like insurmountable situations – so much fun.
Overall, a great two books for the price of one. I’m glad that I picked them up and checked them out – it was a blast to jump back into this world and definitely one that I can tell Baron spent a lot of time planning out so that the different timelines and characters between each book lined up.
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Brian
Just Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020Verified Purchase
Kindle Customer
I love Scott Baron, but these are not his best😭
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020Verified Purchase
Lisa M
Mixed feelings
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020Verified Purchase
Scott Oliver
Great beginning to a series!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020Verified Purchase
Kennedy How
Great story and a fun read
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020Verified Purchase
Kindle Customer
Holy Bloodsucker Batman !
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021Verified Purchase
Kindle Customer
Good story
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020Top reviews from other countries
Leslie Wiederspan
Amazing
Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2020Verified Purchase