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A review by nick_borrelli
Tristan's Folly by Marcus Lee
4.0
TRISTAN'S FOLLY is a worthy sequel to Kings & Daemons in many ways and in some I believe it surpasses its predecessor. For sheer action and intrigue, this book really expanded on the first and showed an evolution of the characters that I didn't see coming. Almost every character takes a turn that was not expected and the amount of backstabbing and double-dealing kept me on my toes throughout this superbly fun sequel.
In this installment we get treated to a good old fashioned fortress siege. The enemy Daleth sits at the doorstep of Tristan's Folly ready to crush everyone inside on his way to trying to rout the Freestates. We've seen this before in many books and films but it always fills me with anticipation and dread as those camped outside the fortress' walls wait for the perfect moment to unleash hell on the defenders. This one lived up to my expectations I'm happy to say as I gobbled up every page and chapter breathlessly.
What I also loved about this book is that there is very little standing about. The action comes hot and heavy and the economy of page count really lent to the feeling that this story was one that never let up. Then I was suddenly hit with the final page searching for more to no avail, with an eagerness to have that final book in my hands to see how this all ends. One thing is for certain, there's one heck of a whopping climax on the horizon and I for one can't wait to experience it.
If you are looking for a fantasy book that is very much in the traditional vein of epic fantasy in the style of David Eddings, Andre Norton, and Terry Brooks, then you will definitely enjoy Marcus Lee's TRISTAN'S FOLLY and the entire The Gifted and the Cursed series. Jump in now while the getting is good. These are fairly quick reads that pack a punch and tell their story in such a way that they feel like comfort reads. That's not to say that they are comfortable, because there are some absolute dark moments, but they call to mind a joy of storytelling that makes you want to pull up a chair with your favorite beverage and immerse yourself for hours on end.
I enjoyed TRISTAN'S FOLLY a great deal and have really become a huge fan of this series. I hope that the next book comes soon because the cliffhanger was a bit much to take (in a good way). Marcus Lee has delivered another winner as far as I'm concerned. Pick this series up soon, you won't be sorry.
In this installment we get treated to a good old fashioned fortress siege. The enemy Daleth sits at the doorstep of Tristan's Folly ready to crush everyone inside on his way to trying to rout the Freestates. We've seen this before in many books and films but it always fills me with anticipation and dread as those camped outside the fortress' walls wait for the perfect moment to unleash hell on the defenders. This one lived up to my expectations I'm happy to say as I gobbled up every page and chapter breathlessly.
What I also loved about this book is that there is very little standing about. The action comes hot and heavy and the economy of page count really lent to the feeling that this story was one that never let up. Then I was suddenly hit with the final page searching for more to no avail, with an eagerness to have that final book in my hands to see how this all ends. One thing is for certain, there's one heck of a whopping climax on the horizon and I for one can't wait to experience it.
If you are looking for a fantasy book that is very much in the traditional vein of epic fantasy in the style of David Eddings, Andre Norton, and Terry Brooks, then you will definitely enjoy Marcus Lee's TRISTAN'S FOLLY and the entire The Gifted and the Cursed series. Jump in now while the getting is good. These are fairly quick reads that pack a punch and tell their story in such a way that they feel like comfort reads. That's not to say that they are comfortable, because there are some absolute dark moments, but they call to mind a joy of storytelling that makes you want to pull up a chair with your favorite beverage and immerse yourself for hours on end.
I enjoyed TRISTAN'S FOLLY a great deal and have really become a huge fan of this series. I hope that the next book comes soon because the cliffhanger was a bit much to take (in a good way). Marcus Lee has delivered another winner as far as I'm concerned. Pick this series up soon, you won't be sorry.