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I read the first book in this series more than a year ago, and I enjoyed that novel (The Hawk and His Boy). Only now, I got to the sequel. I read quite a few (indie and mainstream) fantasy series, and often the sequel fails to deliver the promise of the first installment. The Shadow at the Gate did not disappoint.

The story took some time to pick up momentum, but I believe that is partly because I forgot quite a few details about the boy Jute, Severan the scholar, Levoreth and Ronan the Knife. But the story gathers steam and reaches its climax at a showdown during a ball where all the important lords and ladies gather, and another climax during a tense escape by some central characters from the city.

The writing is mostly clean and crisp and even flowing poetically at a few spots. The plot thickens and there is plenty of tension. The worldbuilding gets more intricate and fantastic, in the most positive sense of the word. Importantly, some characters show depth, especially Jute, Levoreth and and Ronan, although their development is a bit lacking, in my view. Also, without spoiling too much, I am happy that Christopher Bunn is not afraid to kill his darlings.

The Shadow at the Gate is not perfect, unfortunately. The pacing is good for two-third of the novel, but lags at places, especially towards the end. The antagonists seem quite one-dimensional, which is a pity. Although most of the magic is very well thought out and steeped in mythology, it at one point lapses into cliches like people turned into mice and annoying ghosts.

Overall, after reading two-third of the Tormay Trilogy, I am looking forward to read the final installment, and won't wait as long as between the first and second book. If you're looking for an affordable indie trilogy of high fantasy, the Tormay Trilogy is a good find.(less)


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The Shadow at the Gate The Tormay Trilogy Book 2 eBook Christopher Bunn Reviews

I enjoyed the first book, but Bunn really hits his stride in the second book. The characters all have an added depth, the story is more intricate and refined, the pacing is more fluid, and the experience overall is more enjoyable. The world really opens up in Shadow, with all the secondary details and backstories becoming clearer and more engrossing. I feel like these are the pieces that change a book from a story into a world, from words into feelings. I became personally invested in every major viewpoint character; riding along with their triumphs and tragedies. Good fantasy transports you to its world and makes you feel with greater magnitude than many 'real' things do, Shadow accomplishes this without question. I highly recommend reading the Tormay trilogy (though full disclosure I haven't read the third one yet), plus the 1st book is on for free so go give it a try!
I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. The second installment is longer and has a lot more to sink one's teeth into. There are several climax points, including one that could have been the climax the first book needed and a couple which occur in parallel. The writing style is well done, the suspense is just right, the fantasy elements are all there - with a twist or three. There are a few sections of info dumps which could have been more spread out, but they're not too dry or obstructing.

Overall, an awesome book and I look forward to finishing out the trilogy!
I'm reviewing these after reading the last, so my memory might bleed over, so in the interest of not spoiling, I'll just speak in generalities.

I found the mechanism of magic, and how it works, starts to be better explained in this volume, so that we (at the same time as Jute) begin to understand it. The world that is described is one that you both would love to live in and avoid completely for your own safety.

Things go wrong, even with the best of planning or the strongest of power. Chaos unravels order, in fits and starts. Jute begins to come into his own, and the Knife becomes a surprise.

I cannot reccomend this series enough for a different kind of fantasy I think you'll enjoy reading.
I love YA fantasy and I am really enjoying this series so far. The concept is original and the world-building has been really well done.

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I was disappointed in some of the characters that were killed off; particularly Nio who was so interesting. I guess I was hoping for some sort of redemption, but alas, it was not to be.

This is a good book for teens and young adults, but not younger than 13, I would say. There's no sex or profanity, but there's a lot of killing in this installment, and some of it is violent, like when Smede gets eaten alive by cats. It's not really a complaint, just an observation.

That being said, I love this series so far and I am anxious to continue the next installment.
Don't read this book until you have read Book One, The Hawk and His Boy. Every now and then, I find a previously unknown (to me) writer who just takes my breath away. Christopher Bunn is one of those. Being more of a reader than a reviewer, I tend to read lots of books and write very few reviews. Mostly, it's just too much trouble and takes too much time. However, for this series, which began with the book The Hawk and His Boy, I must make an exception.

This is the story (I should actually say that 'these are the stories', for there are many engaging characters and a finely detailed storyline for each one) of a young thief named Jute who is drafted into committing a burglary. After an attempt to kill him fails, he begins an adventure that had me spellbound throughout the entire book.

Whether or not you are a fantasy/science fiction fan, if you love excellent writing, great characters and engaging, well-crafted plots, these are the books for you. I'd give them 6 stars if I could. If you are like me, you will want to start the next book in the series straight away. I just bought the third book and can't wait to start devouring it.
I read the first book in this series more than a year ago, and I enjoyed that novel (The Hawk and His Boy). Only now, I got to the sequel. I read quite a few (indie and mainstream) fantasy series, and often the sequel fails to deliver the promise of the first installment. The Shadow at the Gate did not disappoint.

The story took some time to pick up momentum, but I believe that is partly because I forgot quite a few details about the boy Jute, Severan the scholar, Levoreth and Ronan the Knife. But the story gathers steam and reaches its climax at a showdown during a ball where all the important lords and ladies gather, and another climax during a tense escape by some central characters from the city.

The writing is mostly clean and crisp and even flowing poetically at a few spots. The plot thickens and there is plenty of tension. The worldbuilding gets more intricate and fantastic, in the most positive sense of the word. Importantly, some characters show depth, especially Jute, Levoreth and and Ronan, although their development is a bit lacking, in my view. Also, without spoiling too much, I am happy that Christopher Bunn is not afraid to kill his darlings.

The Shadow at the Gate is not perfect, unfortunately. The pacing is good for two-third of the novel, but lags at places, especially towards the end. The antagonists seem quite one-dimensional, which is a pity. Although most of the magic is very well thought out and steeped in mythology, it at one point lapses into cliches like people turned into mice and annoying ghosts.

Overall, after reading two-third of the Tormay Trilogy, I am looking forward to read the final installment, and won't wait as long as between the first and second book. If you're looking for an affordable indie trilogy of high fantasy, the Tormay Trilogy is a good find.(less)