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Anonymous
Posted January 12, 2011
I picked this book because of the title and the cover art, and I kept my expectations low, completely ready to toss it if it wasn't holding my attention. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoyed it. I found it well-written and also, just a minor detail, much more navigable than other Smashwords books I've read.
The characters - the master assassin Blade and the Queen, especially, were likeable and held my interest. Sometimes I don't like "court intrigue" novels because the plots get so baroque and its hard to keep track of everyone, but there were a manageable number of characters here.
In fact, I was REALLY, REALLY into this book and planning to buy the sequel(s), until I got to the last few pages. If you don't like cliffhanger endings (and I don't) you won't like the ending here. I felt there were more than enough larger plot issues unresolved (the fate of the kingdom, for instance)to keep me reading, and then the author threw in a gratuitious cliff-hanger that puts a main character in jeopardy at the last moment. It seemed to be there just to get the reader to buy the next book, and it made me feel... manipulated.
I liked the idea of the bonded animal familiars that many characters had, but it was never explored deeply enough for my liking.
53 out of 60 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 15, 2011
This is by far the best FREE ebook I've ever read. Detailed characters, a tightly woven plot, and vivid settings are combined to produce one heck of a read. T. C. Southwell is a great story teller!
16 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 1, 2012
Usually with free books, at best I expected two things...(1) a short story teaser to get you hooked to the story (2) maybe about 10 or 12 pages.
What I got was 600+ pages, several riveting characters and incredible world building skills.
This book hooked me but good! I had to go and get the entire series as well as several other of her free ebooks.
I think T C Southwell is an incredible prolific and talented author. I've already finished reading the Broken World series and even though I hated the ending, the fact that I hated the ending shows the depth of my involvement of the storyline.
With Queen's Blade, I could not help but feel from the deeply scarred hero of this tale and the queen, desperate to save her people. I wanted to sweep him into my arms and simply cradle him to futher protect him from the world.
The author deftly manages to create within the reader emotional ties to a series of fascinating and complex characters.
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 12, 2011
Why I didn't hear of this book before I ran out of nook books money? I don't know, it amazing as was the other books (including the prequels.) So, if you bought this book and not the rest your missing out, cause Blade might be down but he is never out.
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 11, 2011
I just finished the first book and will be picking up the second later today. I admit, it was a little confusing at the beginning, but it is so well written that your are instantly wrapped up in the characters and the plights of the kingdom. Great intrigue! The writer piants a very vivid picture every step of the way! Awesome!
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 31, 2011
Great action and very original. I really enjoy this whole series.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 29, 2011
Great story! Once I started, I read all six books in a week and a half. You just have to know what is going to happen next. Great characters, great story!
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 16, 2011
This book is so great i can read it over Nd over again.......... This book is like a Action book and i hope others enjoy it ;))
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 19, 2012
I was pleasantly surprised to discover this book aftee searching through all the subpar free books out there. This is an excellent story and as a fellow writer, I was impressed. A great, intriguing read.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 27, 2011
Believable, imaginative characters. Interesting plot turns and development. Never got lost or dull. I will read more of these.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 26, 2011
This book is amazing! I cannot put it down! I got it this morning and now im on page 200! This is a amazing book and the story is brilliant! I would recommend this to ANYONE who can read!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 17, 2011
You'd be hard pressed to NOT like this book. I enjoyed it very much!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 15, 2011
This book was written okay but a little hard to follow. Things went on in the book that was not explained in the beginning so I'm not really sure if I got the jist of what I was supossed to out of it.
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 13, 2012
Great FREE book!
I just got the next one!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 2, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. It's very well written, it creates a new world with interesting characters and a compelling story. I can see why she gives away the first book free - I'm seriously considering purchasing the rest of the series!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 1, 2012
Seems like I keep finding series in this genre. I think this series is a good one.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 17, 2012
Like many others, the title and cover art intrigued me (as did the "free" in the listing), but the storytelling of the author and her characters are what captivated me. Yes, the books are designed to be cliffhangers, like the serial stories of bygone days, but they are well worth the time and money. I've finished the series (including prequels) in record time and can't wait until the author releases another. In the meantime, I'm going to start reading one of her other series!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 26, 2011
This is the first book in a wonderful series. If love fantasy adventure and an interesting and original hero you will love this book! Warning-you will want to read them all so be prepared to become enamored of the series! Her hero is one of the most multi-dimensional characters I've encountered in all my years of reading the genre. He is absolutely fascinating! The vivid world created in the pages is enchanting and you will be sucked in. A wonderful read-highly recommended!
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 25, 2011
Picked this up because it was a FREE book. Quickly got addicted, couldn't read the series fast enough. I was able to lend these to a friend, and she complained that I wasn't reading fast enough (i.e., lend fast enough). Reminded us a little of Game of Thrones in a way. Great adrenaline rush, adventure. Fantasy!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 25, 2011
I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK. CANT WAIT TO READ THE REST OF THE SERIES?
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Overview
In a world where men share kindred with beasts, an ageless seer predicts a child who will end the Endless War. One man is the instrument who will change fate. He will usher in a time of strife and pain that will live in legend, and forever bear his name... the time of the Queen’s Blade.