On the Shoulders of Titans

Arcane Ascension, Book 2

De: Andrew Rowe

Narrado por: Nick Podehl

Corin Cadence finally has a firm reason to believe his brother, Tristan, is still alive. Unfortunately, finding more information isn’t going to be easy. Tristan appears to be entangled with a clandestine organization that calls themselves Whispers. And Corin’s last brush with the Whispers didn’t exactly end well.

As much as he wants to follow that lead, Corin has more pressing problems to deal with. Sera is still suffering from a mysterious malady that has stolen her voice and her magic. Corin knows that a portion of that is his fault, and he’s determined to fix it. His mother is still off in another country, and there are growing odds that she’s involved with a conspiracy to overthrow the visages.

Corin has also been branded with a new magical mark on his right hand - one that even veteran climbers don’t seem to recognize. He’s going to need to figure out how it works, otherwise it could be more of a vulnerability than an asset.

Corin still hasn’t finished his first year at Lorian Heights. If he fails his final exams, he’ll be sent off to the military and lose his chance to investigate his brother’s fate. And finally, there’s the issue of enemies. He might have made a few of them.

The biggest problem? He’s not sure if Jin, once one of his closest companions, is one of them.

©2018 Andrew Rowe (P)2019 Podium Publishing

Great series but pushes unnecessary politics

So I loved the story. The things I don't love are the unnecessary addition of lgbtq politics. In the first book the author basically made one of the most mysterious characters into a stupid love interest and that character hasn't found a way back into the story in real vigor because of it, way to ruin a great character making them senselessly gay. Now there's another character who "identifies" as a man/woman but it was done with that being a character quirk and not even a real aspect of her character, just that she is to be referred to as "they". I can live with that because it doesn't take from the story, like the first lgbtq injection, but the author doesn't stop cratering and has to re explain the politics multiple times. As a reader it's takes you out of the immersion to see an author that already recites things multiple times because the main character has the confidence of a shrew but to have to push through bs modern politics in a book that doesn't need them or just feeling as if the author thinks you're an idiot needing to include flash backs from the previous chapter.

Overall I really like the story and the characters. My gripes are the injection of LGBTQ politics senselessly and the authors disbelief that readers can remember what happened a chapter before. The series reminds me og a Korean manga called tower of God a lot. Would recommend to those who can stomach useless lgbtq politics.

I was disappointed

Love the story line. Just the way it went about was disappointing. Also, the whole thing with him not sure about his sexuality.... then bringing in characters who you have to refer to as “them” not “he” or “she” ..... I come to fiction books not to have to deal with current political events. I don’t want to have my guard up reading books like this. I waited a long time for the second book but it could have been so much better. Also at times Cadence was portrayed as smart and mature beyond his years but then other situations he was immature and pouting. Very annoying.

love the humor... I was very watch engaged throug

I love the humor can the characters. I felt the production was very good and I can't wait for next book

Excellent!

Another excellent book that I found entertaining until the end. Nick Podehl also gives an amazing performance as always.

Fantastic!!!

I love how the book isn't fast paced. The author truly takes his time to flesh everything out and giving all characters the development they need. The story continues from where the first book ended. Throughout the story, we learned more about Tristan and what happened to him. Even a little of what he's planning. Nice world-building with more details of the tyrant of gold and his children. With new villains that are as powerful as Keras himself if not stronger. More of old villains from the first book like Mizuchi for example (sorry if I butchered her name).

The action was absolutely phenomenal and completely had me on the edge of my seat. Keras was such an interesting character in the first book. Now, he's one of my favorites characters if not my favorite. I loved learning more about him and his fighting style. The mystery of what he actually is and his other friends are making me so excited to find out more. The power scaling is very good and it's just starting to rise. I can't wait to see how strong the main character will become eventually.

Lastly, I really recommend this book you will enjoy it a lot if you liked the first one because it's even better!

awsome

this is my new favorite book! non stop action, great story line. can not wait for the next book!

Highly recommend! Can't wait for the next book!

This series is fantastic. It has adventure, mystery, fantasy and so much more. My 14 year old book loves these books and I totally enjoy them as well.

The performance is very well done, I feel like each character has their own voice, you forget it's just one person reading.

We are anxiously waiting for the next book in the series.

8/10

Gotta love Nick Podehl, he reads this bad boy perfectly. The book is pretty good too.

awesome

just read it !!! it wont disappoint. keeps your interest throughout the whole story. great story and narrative.

Excellent

-Great follow up to book 1.
-The world and social landscape are fleshed out in a very refreshing way.
-I'm going to hate waiting for the next installment.