The Blood of Whisperers (The Vengeance Trilogy Book 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (977 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00FHBHQYK |
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| Number of Pages | : | 245 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
They call him the Usurper.A man of common blood sits on the throne. Often despised, he lives a nomadic existence, but when he finds himself imprisoned for sorcery and facing death, it is his past that will condemn him. Fast losing control of his Empathy, he seeks revenge against the man who betrayed him, but for Endymion the truth will come too late.The fight for the Crimson Throne has begun.. He was born with the ability to feel another’s emotions and reach inside their hearts for their deepest secrets. Born Prince Takehiko Otako, the only surviving son of the True Emperor, Endymion is already caught in the brewing storm. At his command the last emperor was executed, but now the empire is on the brink of war.Vengeance is coming.Endymion is an Empath
"Sharp, engaging, surprising" according to J. Franks. A sharp and refreshingly tight fantasy epic.Blood of Whisperers follows its three damaged protagonists as they navigate the treacherous politics of a fading Empire that is as much Asian as it is European. A rebel captain, an orphan boy and a minister in the usurper's court--the setup is familiar but the execution is far from it.There's plenty. Bloodof Whisperers review penny Farthing A very enjoyable read that kept my interest til the last page. The characters were well drawn and described and there is a gripping story line. However I did struggle to sort out the characters and would have liked a "character description list " at the beginning. For example even after finishing the book, I am still unsure if Monarch and Kat. "A dark and compelling and very human debut" according to Marta. The Empath boy who's learning to use, and misuse, his talent. The rebel girl who pretends to be a boy but learns that her true nature is not to be denied. The man who hides himself from everyone around him and even, perhaps, from himself.Three disparate viewpoints presented with clarity and conviction. I identified with all of them. I saw the