Night Angel Nemesis
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Description
After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He's determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can't let walk free. He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life.
But Kylar's best - and maybe only - friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. To protect a fragile peace, Logan's new kingdom, and the king's twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war.
With rumors that a ka'kari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. And if Kylar has learned anything, it's that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust.
If he does the job right, he won't need to kill at all. This isn't an assassination - it's a heist.
But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows.
Praise for Brent Weeks:
'Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn't allow you to look away' Robin Hobb
'Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style, and Night Angel Nemesis is no exception. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace' Andrea Stewart
'Weeks is a giant of the genre' Nicholas Eames
'Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks' Brian McClellan
'Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character . . . then throws in magic-using assassins' Peter V. Brett
'Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer's work' Terry Brooks
'Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time' British Fantasy Society
For more from Brent Weeks, check out:
Night Angel
The Way of Shadows
Shadow's Edge
Beyond the Shadows
The Kylar Chronicles
Night Angel Nemesis
Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella
The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel
Lightbringer
The Black Prism
The Blinding Knife
The Broken Eye
The Blood Mirror
The Burning White
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3.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 4. This really surprised me and pulled me back into the world of Midcyru after all this time! The novel „Night Angel Nemesis“ by Brent Weeks is set not long after the events of the original „Night Angel Trilogy“. We follow the two points of view of Kylar Stern and Viridiana Sovari. Most of the surviving cast of the series plays a role in this continuation and it really made me feel nostalgic to see them again. I read the first trilogy roughly ten years ago and it introduced me to adult fantasy. I really liked the characters and they stayed with me for a long time after reading the books. Coming back now I was curious but not overly invested in the book before release. But now after finishing it I’m really glad I came back. There is so much more potential in the story around the Ka‘Karis and characters than I had anticipated. This book is structured as a story within a story- which I love! We see Viridiana reading Kylars diary of the last months as it has been recorded by the Ka‘Kari. Especially the dialogue between Kylar and the Ka’Kari was so fun to read. Both storylines were strong and I liked switching between them. There are multiple intriguing new mysteries to make the story feel fresh and pull you in. However I also have some critique concerning the length and the pacing. Yes this is present in all of Brent Week’s books in some capacity. There are so many parts during the middle section that felt way too long and drawn out. I get that this can be immersive and make you get to know the characters but it really hurts the pacing. The story was meandering and there were so many scenes that felt sometimes repetitive. Cutting down on some of that journey would have made it way more accessible and impactful. The ending definitely intrigued me enough to read the sequel and I would recommend it to people that are familiar with the first trilogy. A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Orbit Books for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Description
After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He's determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can't let walk free. He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life.
But Kylar's best - and maybe only - friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. To protect a fragile peace, Logan's new kingdom, and the king's twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war.
With rumors that a ka'kari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. And if Kylar has learned anything, it's that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust.
If he does the job right, he won't need to kill at all. This isn't an assassination - it's a heist.
But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows.
Praise for Brent Weeks:
'Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn't allow you to look away' Robin Hobb
'Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style, and Night Angel Nemesis is no exception. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace' Andrea Stewart
'Weeks is a giant of the genre' Nicholas Eames
'Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks' Brian McClellan
'Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character . . . then throws in magic-using assassins' Peter V. Brett
'Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer's work' Terry Brooks
'Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time' British Fantasy Society
For more from Brent Weeks, check out:
Night Angel
The Way of Shadows
Shadow's Edge
Beyond the Shadows
The Kylar Chronicles
Night Angel Nemesis
Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella
The Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel
Lightbringer
The Black Prism
The Blinding Knife
The Broken Eye
The Blood Mirror
The Burning White
Book Information
Posts
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 4. This really surprised me and pulled me back into the world of Midcyru after all this time! The novel „Night Angel Nemesis“ by Brent Weeks is set not long after the events of the original „Night Angel Trilogy“. We follow the two points of view of Kylar Stern and Viridiana Sovari. Most of the surviving cast of the series plays a role in this continuation and it really made me feel nostalgic to see them again. I read the first trilogy roughly ten years ago and it introduced me to adult fantasy. I really liked the characters and they stayed with me for a long time after reading the books. Coming back now I was curious but not overly invested in the book before release. But now after finishing it I’m really glad I came back. There is so much more potential in the story around the Ka‘Karis and characters than I had anticipated. This book is structured as a story within a story- which I love! We see Viridiana reading Kylars diary of the last months as it has been recorded by the Ka‘Kari. Especially the dialogue between Kylar and the Ka’Kari was so fun to read. Both storylines were strong and I liked switching between them. There are multiple intriguing new mysteries to make the story feel fresh and pull you in. However I also have some critique concerning the length and the pacing. Yes this is present in all of Brent Week’s books in some capacity. There are so many parts during the middle section that felt way too long and drawn out. I get that this can be immersive and make you get to know the characters but it really hurts the pacing. The story was meandering and there were so many scenes that felt sometimes repetitive. Cutting down on some of that journey would have made it way more accessible and impactful. The ending definitely intrigued me enough to read the sequel and I would recommend it to people that are familiar with the first trilogy. A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Orbit Books for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.