Welcome back to the blog! Today, I am on the tour for The Hunger of Empires by R.S.Moule for Second Sky Books. Thank you to Noelle Holton of Second Sky books for my gifted copy to write my honest review.
Erland is in flames.
Two kings claim the throne and the war between them lays waste to the country.
Far away, an old enemy scents weakness. The vast empire of Ulvatia desires new lands. Under a ruthless new leader, the empire turns its armies on Erland.
Orsian has lived in hiding since his father Andrick was cut down in battle. On the dark backstreets of Cliffark, surrounded by thieves and pirates, he finds a home. When Erland is threatened, Orsian knows he must fight. Will he protect his new friends or risk returning to his family?
Rymond Prindian wears the crown of West Erland, but his struggle for power is just beginning. The might of the empire will fall on his new kingdom soon. Courtiers whisper and ruthless mercenaries sharpen their knives—and Rymond can show no sign of weakness.
High above, Pherri pushes through wind and snow on the mountain of Eryispek to discover the origins of her magic. There, she learns of another war, far greater than the one being fought on the plains below. Two rival gods, with unimaginable power, have been imprisoned in the mountain for centuries.
And now they are breaking free.
An utterly gripping adventure packed with battles and betrayal, twisting politics and wild magic, The Hunger of Empires continues R.S. Moule’s epic Erland Saga. Guaranteed to keep you reading late into the night, it’s perfect for fans of John Gwynne, Raymond E. Feist and George R.R. Martin.
The second book in the Erland Saga, and this book had a lot to live up to for me. The first one is an excellent foundation for this series. The cover is just as amazing as the first also!
The Hunger of Empires picks up just after the conclusion to book one. The characters are all dealing with the consequences of the events from that ending. R.S. Moule has yet again stunned me with the world building. I think if an author can create a world that’s layered and with depth, it just makes that book. Well, he definitely made it!
I was so interested in everything about this story. The growth of the characters from the first book is clear. I was getting to know which ones I wasn’t keen on and those I backed all the way. The tale was full of intrigue, betrayal, and battles. I was even more invested with this book!
The pacing doesn’t let up for a minute. I raced through this in no time. Every time I thought I would put the book down, there was another twist to make me keep reading. It reminded me of Game of Thrones with the amount of action that R.S.Moule has packed into these pages. This is an excellent follow-up to the start of the series. It’s one I won’t miss out on, that’s for sure!
Buy Link(s):
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Author Bio
R.S. Moule (‘Roger’) lives in South London with his wife Eloise and their cat Tinks. He has a passion for writing epic fantasy grounded by human flaws and desires, set in worlds inspired by a childhood divided between his home in the soft, rolling hills of the Cotswolds and summers spent exploring the rugged coastline and deep glens of the Isle of Man. When not reading or writing, he can often be found playing guitar, watching football, or looking for his keys.
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