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The Crimson Vault (2013)

by Will Wight(Favorite Author)

4.21 of 5 Votes: 5

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Hidden Gnome Publishing

series

The Traveler's Gate Trilogy

review 1: 5 StarsCrimson Vault, book two in the Travelers Gate series is a step up from the first novel. This series has: A coming of age story. Great world building. A likable lead that is easy to identify with.A cool main plot line.An awesome magic system.To me the magic of this book sets it apart. I am always looking for the next cool thing that can stand up with The Force, Allomancy, and of course Saidin/Saidar. Travelers are the magicians of this novel. They are people that can access one of 10 different realms and as a result they have the abilities to channel that realm. Fire based, creature based, light based, and even healing, are just some of the realms main powers. None compare to the power of One, the realm of Valinhall, a place that bestows the individual skills for fi... moreghting and surviving. Oh yeah most importantly it gives the user the skill set to kill other Travelers.I loved the fast pace and dark undertones to his book.The magic is something special.Oh yeah...what about indestructible 7 foot long swords....The Nye are creepy and cool.Book two takes place after the conclusion of the first. We are given only minor chapters that further develop Simon and others. We are however treated with much more action, violence, and sword wielding. The incarnation is beyond bad ass and ruthless. Leah's father is Kingly in every fashion and he stole some of the limelight of this book.This is series is tailor made to my likes and as a result I devoured both of these books and immediately grabbed the conclusion.I cannot wait to read more from this series. I highly recommend it to those looking for a magic laced, dark fantasy series.
review 2: Wow - I am really into this series in a big way. While I really enjoyed the first book, House of Blades, this 2nd installment really took the experience to a whole new level. I really can't get enough of this diverse cast of characters and this unique world. Even the 3 main characters were better in Crimson Vault than they were in House of Blades. Really really enjoyable. I cannot compliment Will Wight enough for this awesome story. The only thing i can say that is a little bit negative is how small the world seems. Even though the books talk about these vast territories and the huge kingdom of Damasca, it seems like there are really only a few cities and/or villages that ever come up. I would love to hear about whats happening outside this bubble the story seems to be in - although maybe that's where the story takes us in City of Light. ((fingers crossed)If you're into readying fantasy - you should definitely pick these books up. I can't wait to start reading the final installment - only to move onto Wight's short stories related to the same setting as this trilogy. Legitimately awesome though. Just awesome. less

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