Carolyn J. (CJ73) reviewed The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Bk 1) on + 60 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This book jumps around a lot but once you start following all the players, it is a very good story. I will continue to follow this series.
Joyce W. (joyceanne) reviewed The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Bk 1) on + 47 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
good characters, gripping story, epic fantasy, I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent story line, full of twists and tunrs. You never really know who the good guy is!
Trevor N. (trevor) reviewed The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Bk 1) on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
In an age when fantasy writers start ambitious series and trail off into silence (I'm looking at George R.R. Martin here), Greg Keyes should be commended for his ability to execute fantasy series that have wonderful scope and actually come to a conclusion. If you like the Song of Fire and Ice series and you are sick of waiting for it to end, try out an author that knows where he's going. Keyes' world is complex and interesting, and the fantasy here is down and dirty, all the blood and sex and nasty magic you could want. Check it out.
Rory C. (thehawk) reviewed The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Bk 1) on + 35 more book reviews
Character driven with a good story line. It moves along well without bogging down in the "how do I stretch this to 4 volumes" trap. A good mix of characters, some of whom are not all they seem and several other surprises along the way. You will want to read all 4 books. Briar King, Blood Knight, Charnel Prince and Born Queen.
Fast, easy, fun read. Haven't read the subsequent volumes yet (on order) but looking forward to more.
Bonnie S. (HikingNurse) reviewed The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Bk 1) on + 63 more book reviews
Good fast paced fantasy. Would recommend.
Kristin K. (escapeartistk) -
This is a suspenseful story that wastes no time getting started. It is a little confusing at first while the reader works to understand the setting, connect this fantastical world's mythology with the present action, and to distinguish its characters. I really enjoyed the book throughout, though I found the ending a little rushed and anti-climactic. I agree with reviewers who have described this novel as similar to Game of Thrones, although I found the characters in The Briar King more developed and realistic. I will be reading the next book in the series ASAP.
Sue K. (Bossmare) reviewed The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Bk 1) on + 306 more book reviews
2 thousand years ago, the Born Queen defeated the Skasloi lords, freeing humans from the bitter yoke of slavery. But now monstrous creatures roam the lan-and destinies become inextricabley entanbled ina drama of power and seduction.
Annie N. (Msnanablack) reviewed The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Bk 1) on + 28 more book reviews
this a hardcover book, is this a problem? It is a very good book. I enjoyed it very much.
