There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Unable to add item to List. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. I first read kings of Paradise last year. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Ruka takes center stage in this sequel, and for those who are not particularly interested in Dala or Kale it will be a welcome change. I am at loss of words. I have already been caught off guard by the surprises Richard Nell has in store for the reader. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The people of the Ashlands have lived in starvation and poverty for a thousand years but the discovery of the Pyu Islands have offered them a chance at lives of plenty. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It tells his story, unravels his past, and shows what drives him, and how he’s been made. by Richard Nell. Haunting and complex, with graphic and violent events, Kings of Ash burns itself into the reader's mind. Utterly stunning and satisfying second installment that left me with my mouth wide open in disbelief about what happened in the last 70 pages. The writing is immaculate, the story intricate, complex and fascinating, the characters the most unique and wonderful that I've ever read. The world is cruel to the weak. An attack filled with political risk jeopardizes the fate of the cultures on both sides. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2019. Emotional, heartbreaking, and bloody. So far, no second book syndrome here. Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Kings of Ash focuses on Ruka. Recently I stumbled upon the first book and was blown away. This book is Ruka's nearly in its entirety. Halfway through. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. What if, decades later, you can still remember what the wind smelled like when you held your dying mother in your arms? Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? If every mistake, every decision, and every moment of your life were preserved in perfect state, forever accessible – is it ever possible to heal from your wounds? King of Ash is the second adventure in the Blood Court series, which features a fantasy romance between one human girl and one strong, protective fae king. It’s not a story for the faint-hearted as it contains graphic violence, physical and sexual abuse, mentions of rape, and cannibalism. Hi Diego, sorry to be slow, it's been a cover issue that I think is finally solved. Ruka is in my opinion one of the most interesting and well fleshed out characters I have had the pleasure of reading, and in this second book he completely steals the show. Does this book contain inappropriate content? when I find some time. Boy, am I glad I did. Kings of Ash is a beautiful thematic expansion of the first novel in the trilogy. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Amazing how the story weaves from past to present and from character to character. I will drag you from this place kicking and screaming if I must. We’d love your help. I absolutely loved this novel. Hello. Kings of Ash is a searing second installment from Richard Nell continuing the epic grimdark piece begun in Kings of Paradise. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Kings of Ash by Richard Nell is the second book in the Ash and Sand trilogy that follows the adventures of a deformed barbarian named Ruka, an island prince named Kale, and a young priestess named Dala. Or maybe I'll just write about Ruka, who is one the most fascinating characters I've ever had a pleasure to read about. He is a Canadian author of fantasy, living in one of the flattest, coldest places on earth with his begrudging wife, who makes sure he eats. What if, decades later, you can still remember what the wind smelled like when you held your dying mother in your arms? Second installments of trilogies tend to sag more than women in their twilight, but luckily for us readers, Richard Nell is a master surgeon with the ability to lift the saga to new heights by rounding out the world and supporting it with deep dives into our favorite characters' psyches. There's a problem loading this menu right now. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. “There is only fear and failure. I am really growing to like the land of Ascom, the people of Sri Kon, the Empire. Such a unique perspective on the world, the reveals we get in this book that connect to the past...man, I've read this twice already and still I'm thinking about it. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Ruka has slowly grown to become one of my favourite characters of all time, no question. When I started the first one I didn't realize it was self published since it was sitting on my to read list and had forgotten about how it got there. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 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