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A review by alexctelander
Percepliquis by Michael J. Sullivan
5.0
This moment has been subtly building for the last five books, and now it is finally here. When Michael J. Sullivan set out to write the five-book series of the Riyria Revelations, his goal wasn’t to write an intrinsically-linked series of books, nor was it to write five stand-alone fantasy novels; it was to do a combination of the two. Readers can enjoy each of these books in their own right, as the entertaining stories that they are, but at the same time there are sub-plot and elements embedded in there, building a comprehensive story that comes to a climax in this final volume, Percepliquis.
The beginning of the end has begun: the elves of old have crossed the Nidwalden River in large numbers and are coming to take over; they threaten the entire continent of Elan. The people have little hope left; they know they don’t stand a chance against these powerful elves. And it all comes down to Novron’s heir, who must make a stand, and the only way he can do that is by finding the sacred horn. It will involve an arduous quest, with a strong group of warriors who also possess intellect. They will have to travel deep beneath the ground, in search of the ancient, ruined city of Percepliquis, following an old diary that may not even be true. Fortunately, Royce and Hadrian are coming along for the ride, so if these intrepid few have any chance of finding the horn and saving the people of Elan, only these two will be able to make it happen.
In the longest volume yet, Sullivan has outdone himself here with lots going on: multiple storylines, lots of action, lots of conflict between friends and enemies, important details from the previous books brought to light, travels through various terrains, and an ultimate duel. With the thrill of a top-rate action movie, combined with the epic grandeur of Tolkien’s Return of the King, this is a final showdown you won’t be able to stop reading, let alone put down. Who will live; who will die? In this grand finale, anything can happen . .. you won’t want to miss it.
Originally written on February 6, 2012 ©Alex C. Telander.
For more reviews and exclusive interviews, go to BookBanter.
The beginning of the end has begun: the elves of old have crossed the Nidwalden River in large numbers and are coming to take over; they threaten the entire continent of Elan. The people have little hope left; they know they don’t stand a chance against these powerful elves. And it all comes down to Novron’s heir, who must make a stand, and the only way he can do that is by finding the sacred horn. It will involve an arduous quest, with a strong group of warriors who also possess intellect. They will have to travel deep beneath the ground, in search of the ancient, ruined city of Percepliquis, following an old diary that may not even be true. Fortunately, Royce and Hadrian are coming along for the ride, so if these intrepid few have any chance of finding the horn and saving the people of Elan, only these two will be able to make it happen.
In the longest volume yet, Sullivan has outdone himself here with lots going on: multiple storylines, lots of action, lots of conflict between friends and enemies, important details from the previous books brought to light, travels through various terrains, and an ultimate duel. With the thrill of a top-rate action movie, combined with the epic grandeur of Tolkien’s Return of the King, this is a final showdown you won’t be able to stop reading, let alone put down. Who will live; who will die? In this grand finale, anything can happen . .. you won’t want to miss it.
Originally written on February 6, 2012 ©Alex C. Telander.
For more reviews and exclusive interviews, go to BookBanter.