An enchanting union of old and new, Staveley's debut
will keep you turning pages late into the night -- Pierce Brown
A
vividly imagined story of conspiracy and empire -- Col Buchanan
A richly imagined world and vibrant characters . . .
an exhilarating adventure -- Elspeth Cooper
A complex and fast-moving fantasy set in a world where treachery and intrigue are everywhere, accomplished through ferocious brutality, subtle intrigues, and everything in between -- L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Well-written and fat with promise, and we look forward to book two
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SFXHe's constructed
a fantastic and compelling fantasy world and has started an interesting story that rests on the strengths of its characters. He's proven to be an excellent author, and he's set up a compelling narrative --
Io9Brian Staveley does true justice to the term fantasy with his
The Emperor's Blades . . . It has
everything that you seek when you read an epic fantasy story, from great, relatable characters all throughout the solid storyline, interesting environments and a lot of pretty darn cool action! --
TheBookPlankIf you love traditional epic fantasy, but would like to see a more updated version, then
The Emperor's Blades is a book you'll want to read --
AFantasticalLibrarianA blistering narrative and keen sense of both action and wonder . . . Brian Stavely is one to watch and if you enjoy epic fantasy I think that
The Emperor's Blades is definitely worth checking out --
KingoftheNerdsVery readable,
hard to put down, and flat-out entertaining --
NethspaceAn amazing debut . . . Highly recommended
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SpeculativeBookReviewReally great writing, tight world building, and complex characters.
Truly, the author is on to something special with this series and I can't wait for it to continue --
AgelessPagesReviewsThis was a book that reminded me, in different ways . . . of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss. It managed to feel fresh and original, yet familiar at the same time . . . This is epic fantasy for a new generation, gritty and grim at times, but never losing sight of the awe and the wonder --
BeautyinRuinsThis book made my heart happy. If you like fantasy it will probably make yours happy as well --
BetweenthePagesA well-imagined tale rife with violence and Machiavellian scheming that
hits all the right notes --
FantasySmorgasbordI cannot wait to read the sequel . . . Fans of epic fantasy novels featuring conspiracies and fighting for the throne will enjoy reading it --
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