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Deceptions

Ascendant, Book 3

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Deceptions

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Koren Bladewell now knows he is a wizard, but he is lost in the wilderness, cut off from help, and unable to use his powers. The enemy is poised at the border with an overwhelming invasion force, and it will take wizards, soldiers and a young, untested princess to hold off defeat long enough for Koren to be trained and grow into his power. But he might not wish to help those who deceived him and destroyed his life.

©2018 Craig Alanson (P)2018 Podium Audio
Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Sword & Sorcery Magic Funny Witty Magic Users
Engaging Pace • Feel-good Adventure • Exceptional Narration • Balanced Tone • Accessible Fantasy

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As much setup and detail in the first 2 books seemed too be missing in book 3. Author should have made the book longer and spent more time expanding the new characters. Also seems to be several loose ends that didn't get addressed. 65

A little hurried

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There were a few holes in the story that didn’t make a lot of sense but they didn’t ruin the series for me. I think most loose ends were wrapped up nicely. Overall, it was a great book.

Great with a few flaws

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Love the series and love all the authors work. I hope to find more great reads like this. Such a joy to listen to the narrator as well

Love it!!!!!

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The story was enjoyable, but a little predictable. Reminiscent of the two towers chase through the mountains and valleys.

Good end to the series

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A slow story. It's just not a Skippy story. Not a bad story, I just found myself frustrated through all three books.

A slow frustrating story.

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