The Gods of Amyrantha

As the 2nd book in the Tide Lords trilogy (?), The Gods of Amyrantha is no disappointment. Following The Immortal Prince, she builds on the characters we met for the first time. Cayal still wishes to die, yet his building relationship with Arkady Desean to some extent renews his interest in living.

Cayal, the Immortal Prince, hero of legend, was thought to be only a fictional character. Cayal sure wishes that he was a piece of fiction—anything that would help him shuffle off this mortal coil. But even though he longs for a final death, things in the world keep pulling him back. Such as Arkady Desean, an expert on the legends of the Tide Lords who has discovered the truth about Cayal…and captured his heart.

Yes, the Tide Lords will show more walk upon the earth once more and, with the power that surges through the cosmos, stand poised to wreak havoc on all that humans hold dear. Cayal will have to decide if he wants to go on living just a little longer and if he is willing to risk his fellow immortals’ wrath in order to save the world.

We meet many other Tide Lords in this volume too. It turns out that they are a flawed and petty lot – immortality should, one would think, be granted to more worthwhile people. And they are doing their darndest to end Cayal’s life and destroy the world.

This is skilfully written, with terrifically engaging characters. The only complaint I have about this book is that it ends.

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Yet another solid series by Jennifer Fallon. This is book 2, and is actually better than the first book, "The Immortal Prince." I can't wait to read the third book, which just came out in HB in June 2010.

Like the first, this book jumps around to several different POVs, sometimes limited 3rd person, sometimes omniscient. There are also first person sections, which I like the best as they are told from the immortal's point of view, and seem much more engaging.

World-building is solid, characters engaging, plot/story moves along most of the time. There are some sluggish areas which allow me to put the book down and come up for air--not good for the author and success of a book, but great if you need to get stuff done around the house.

I liked this one just a tiny bit better than Book 1. I am really enjoying this series. I love the twists and turns and the surprises. Normally I am guessing what will happen and who is who, but I find in this series, I am surprised by many of the revelations :) Love it.

I enjoyed the conflict of the different characters. I really related to the Duchess, and am hanging on the edge waiting to see what happened to her. The book had a big soap opera feeling to it. Complications and intrigue moved through the plot. Really enjoyed this one.

Was totally thrilled with the ending, and could have guessed it coming. It totally made sense. Really looking forward to the third book in the series that is due out in a month. Ticking off the days. Bring it on! Ready ...more I enjoyed the conflict of the different characters. I really related to the Duchess, and am hanging on the edge waiting to see what happened to her. The book had a big soap opera feeling to it. Complications and intrigue moved through the plot. show more Really enjoyed this one.

Was totally thrilled with the ending, and could have guessed it coming. It totally made sense. Really looking forward to the third book in the series that is due out in a month. Ticking off the days. Bring it on! Ready to see what the immortals are up to next. show less

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