(Nov.)Ĭorrection: An earlier version of this review mischaracterized sword brothers as blood brothers. This forceful second epic will delight fans and newcomers alike-and leave readers holding their breath for the next in the series. With energizing battle scenes and well-handled romance, Winters capably earns readers’ attention again as he unfurls the politics of a nation in-flux. All the while, Tau navigates an increasingly complicated relationship with the queen. As Queen Esi’s sister, Tsiora, and her army move to reclaim Palm City, Tau and his sword brothers seek advantages against those who write off their caste as Lessers. What hasn’t changed? Tau’s palpable rage at the classist system that oppressed his family and his ever-present desire to avenge the deaths of those he cared about. Evan Winter was raised in Africa near the historical territory of his Xhosa ancestors. Tau Tafari-now Solarin-is not the same person he was at the start of the series after losing loved ones in and out of battle, confronting entitled Nobles who wish to see him fail, dealing with a surprise attack on the capital, and becoming Queen Tsiora’s Champion. 'The Fires of Vengeance is epic fantasy at its finest.'Winter Is Coming The Books of The Burning Series The Rage of Dragons The Fires of Vengeance. Winter returns with a second action-packed installment to the Burning series (following The Rage of Dragons).
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