This book was very slowly paced, a lot more of ‘day in the life of _’ chapters where not much actually …happens? But despite the slow pace it still held my attention. And I was eagar to dig into book two expecting more of the same. And that really drew me into the world, and made me really give a damn about this kid, and his life. The first book was constant stream of stuff that kept you in the edge of your seat with everything that happens to Kylar over a decade of his life. Review 2: Shadow’s Edge | Night Angel Trilogy Book 2 audiobook by Ryan Gauvin It was good. NONETHELESS, I loved this book and cannot wait for the 3rd! I like the main character immensely and am eager to see how he handles his next adventure. Both the protagonists and antagonists say things to each other that could only be taken seriously in a high action book like this one. I my mind’s eye I could see the comic book ‘smash’ and ‘crack!’ verbiage hovering over fantastically drawn characters. ![]() Toward the end of the book the characters took on the persona of super heroes able to leap tall buildings. I do have to agree with a reviewer of the first book who likened the story to that of a comic book. If you liked the first book, as I did, you’ll enjoy this one more. Review 1: Shadow’s Edge | Night Angel Trilogy Book 2 audiobook by Charles more great action Here are the top 3 reviews and comments that readers love about this fascinating book. Kylar faces a painful choice, whether he will abandon the darkness and live in a new peace. He’s starting over, new city, new friends and new career. Godking’s successful coup leaves his master Kylar, Durzo, and his best friend Logan dead. Kylar Stern rejects the life of an assassin. then throws in magic-using assassins ' Peter V.Shadow’s Edge is the second novel in the Night Angel Trilogy series by author Brent Weeks. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace ' Andrea Stewart 'Weeks is a giant of the genre' Nicholas Eames 'Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks' Brian McClellan 'Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character. He doesn't allow you to look away' Robin Hobb 'Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style, and Night Angel Nemesis is no exception. Praise for Brent Weeks: 'Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows. This isn't an assassination - it's a heist. If he does the job right, he won't need to kill at all. ![]() And if Kylar has learned anything, it's that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust. With rumors that a ka'kari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. To protect a fragile peace, Logan's new kingdom, and the king's twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war. But Kylar's best - and maybe only - friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life. He promises himself this is the last time. He's determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can't let walk free. After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. Brent Weeks returns to the New York Times bestselling world of the Night Angel in Night Angel Nemesis, following master assassin Kylar on a new adventure - as the High King Logan Gyre calls on him to save his kingdom and the hope of peace.
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