| Title | : | Cursed Bones (Sovereign of the Seven Isles, #5) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 |
| Publication | : | First published December 14, 2012 |
The harsh snows of winter have arrived, stalling open warfare in Fellenden, but Zuhl presses the attack, relying on the power of his dragons to carry the day and dealing a blow to Alexander that is as devastating as it is personal.
Abandoned by the love of his life, Alexander wakes among the dragons of Tyr. Bedridden by a grievous injury, he struggles with the limitations of his magic in a desperate effort to help the two people he loves most survive the winter, while also preparing his allies for the coming spring. What he discovers about the true nature of his calling might change everything.
Cursed Bones (Sovereign of the Seven Isles, #5) Reviews
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The 5th book in the series, Cursed Bones, is the next adventure. The title is a little misleading as the bulk of the story deals with Abigail and Isabel, although Isabel does use the power of the cursed bone to break through Phane's majic and nearly kill him. Alexander discovers new powers and is laid up due to being stabbed by a blade infused with dark majic. All in all, a good continuation to an ongoing journey. I'm still reading the series...a good thing.
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really liked this book, less Alex, and more other people doing self to help save the day. Really liked that Isabel and Abigail have their own strong story lines. Liked the ending, and am really bummed that I have to wait for the next one. I was really hoping that the end of this book would be the end of Phane, and Alex could focus on Zuhl. not so much. Not sure why Phane can still call his wizards den when his magic isn't supposed to work.
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An interesting read with lots of Abigal and Isabel stealing the show from the rest of the characters. Isabel, in particular, has a strong showing in this book with her struggle to control Azugorath from taking over her will. The ending confused me . I am a fan of Alexander's new power and the flashes through the different parties as he used it. I thought it was a good touch for him on the sidelines, giving Abigal a chance to come to the forefront in the complex battle being waged. Zuhl also proved to be a very interesting person and his mindset and vision adds clarity to the story as a whole while showing his thought process while showing he lacks understanding of those of a different mindset.
Overall, a good read. Hopefully, the beginning of the next book shows where the end of this book went wrong since it seemed to not fit the story at all, though it had the makings of a potentially epic scene. I feel like the cliffhanger instead has me questioning Wells and not the plot. -
This is a series, why can't I just write a review of the series? Or can I?
So here my review of the series, so far as I followed, put here at book #5, because that's the way, that made me finally give up.
I found the first half of the first book really boring, actually wanted to give up after the first third, but kept on reading out of boredom. The second half got a lot better, and was full of promise. So I got the second book, which wasn't really fulfilling the promises, but wasn't so bad. Then the third... and the fourth... Always not really bad, but not getting there either.
The storytelling is not really on a high level. The protagonist is acting often in a stupid way, just to open another part to talk about. Too many side quests ;-). Also, there are too many new monsters showing up all the time. Each different and new, half dragon here, half monkey there, it's just too much, like a recipe with too many spices. And the author repeats things all the time. One guy always stands around with his hands clasped behind back. Always. People who were sick, are then always "up and about". And many more such things. I gave up in the middle of book #5, which is really just awful. -
I'm still not happy with the abrupt beginnings and endings (always in the middle of things), but am starting to believe he'll pull all the various storyline together.
With Alexander recuperating from a grave wound for most of this book, Abigail and Isabel are the main focus. Beyond that, it's just a lot of action, action, action.
A big hallmark of an epic is insurmountable odds and a mishmash of unlikely partners fighting to defeat the ultimate bad guy. Starting to feel like they'll make it.
Wavered between 3 and 4 here so will call it a solid 3-1/2. -
A good book but a bit redundant
This 5th book is a good book with a lot of action but it feels like the same story is being told as the first four books with little progress towards the end result.. The killing of Ixabraks whole family was a disappointment. Plus the healing time of some of the main characters seems to be filler rather than moving the story forward. Am hoping the sixth book will be a little more fast paced. -
Awesome
The tale continues with all the adventure and excitement of the first four books. I can not put it down. The characters keep getting more real and taking on a life of their own . I really enjoy this book and series and I highly recommend it. -
Losses and gains
Found a new love and lost both. Won some battles lost some advantages. Put hope in all in encounters. Find new magic losing his eye sight. But life keeps going will it be evil or good -
Great fantasy, keeps you racing through the pages
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Great read
I am enthralled by this series. It has kept me going from start to finish. I cant seem to put them down. -
Better yet.
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hmm, this one was fast paced again, so I read most of it during the night and finished in afternoon :)
but I like the story and how Alex is expanding his skills, and his relationship with dragons. -
Spoiled alert!
Ah the twins, one read and the other....not quite right! Love the suspense but hated losing the twins special talents! On to the next! Love the series! -
5 Stars
Cursed Bones (Sovereign of the Seven Isles Book #5) by David A. Wells.
Epic series...
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Gripping, and nuanced. The world and the character improved with every telling.
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Book 5 of the Sovereign of the Seven Iles continues the story of Alexander’s war against Phane and his attempts to restore the Old Law across the Seven Ilse. The story continues from the point the last one ended in that Alexander is stuck on Tyr healing from wounds suffered whilst rescuing the stolen dragon’s egg and Isobel is on the boat having left (fearing that Phane’s latest plan might induce her to kill Alexander.
During the course of the story Alexander learns more about his magic and becomes able to project a talking image of himself when using his clairvoyance which enables him to keep himself all of the developments in the war. When used in conjunction with his clairvoyance he is able to guide Abigail and Isobel through their trials by scanning ahead and coming back to warn them. Abigail gets capture by Zuhl, is rescued and then sets out to free the remaining dragons under Zuhl control by cutting off their control collars using the Thinblade.
Isobel, whilst still fighting of the influence of the Wraith Queen she sets off to confront and hopefully kill Phane. Captured in Karth she is taken before the Sin’Rath coven of witches. These effectively rule Karth having charmed the male rulers this not only gives them control but has convinced all the men that they are the most beautiful women they have ever seen (the truth as we discover is somewhat different). Having escaped their clutches she sets off to find the bones of a creature that was created to nullify magic so that having got close to Phane she will be able to kill him as his magical protection will not be working.
Another fast paced story where once again we see Abigail and Isobel taking the lead in the fight against Phane whilst Alexander recovers. There are some really interesting insights in personalities in the story. One where Abigail is trying to explain to Zuhl why there are helping people even at the risk of their own lives and he just doesn’t get it. We also see the struggle that Alexander has with the baby dragon that hatched after he rescued it and thus imprinted on him and not her mother.
