We get to know more about Hadrian and Royce as they encounter new faces (Thrace is a great female addition) and meet again with some of the first book’s characters. In this part, myths are taking more shape and the scope of the story is broadened, as more is at stake and interesting Fantasy elements are introduced. The second book, Avemparthaimproved a lot in terms of plot and characterization in my opinion.
The writing was really fluid and I enjoyed the easy read and laughed so hard at some of the dialogues and situations. Something I also loved about this book was Michael’s prose and humor. But I will pray for you as well,” he added hastily.
Now you can relax.” “Actually,” Myron said sheepishly, “I was praying for the horses. “There,” Hadrian told Royce, “we’ve got Maribor on our side. He was so cute, marveling at everything and raving alone with no one to comment at his observations! And then there is dear, dear Myron, one of the most adorable and endearing characters ever written in Fantasy. I loved them since the beginning (even when we didn’t know much) because I sensed there was much more to them than what Michael hinted at at this point. They are fundamentally different, both carry mysterious pasts and they can’t stop bantering. Because, though lacking “epicness”, this book (and the series as a whole) introduced me to an awesome palette of great and lovable characters. Hadrian and Royce form an improbable duo. The first time I read this, I just closed the book and thought to myself: “Okay… Hum… That’s it? Shall I continue?” And man! I’m so glad I did. Yes, there is magic and a fabled wizard, yes there is talk about gods and an epic fallen empire, about elves and dwarves… But it’s mostly just that : talk and myths and History.
Even if that’s kinda refreshing, my biggest complaint about this first part is that it totally lacked the complexity and epic tropes I usually seek in Fantasy. Unlike most high Fantasy series I read, there is no big villain to overthrow, no impending doom that threatens the kingdoms (yet ?). The landscape is defined and the main political and religious powers are introduced. The Crown Conspiracymay be seen as a long prologue that lays the foundation to the main story. Theft of Swords is divided into 2 books: The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha. Riyria Revelations is without a doubt one of my favorite Fantasy series and one that I will revisit again and again in the future. I think I can safely say this is the kind of series that gets better with each book. I thought that the first time I read it and I completely agree with my younger self on this point.
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