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Painted Wind – Book Three
What if saving your kingdom cost your true love’s soul?
Former gravedigger Rigan North is used to being surrounded by death and loss, but her husband’s capture by an enemy king brings her and the rebellion she’s inspired to breaking point. Corcoran’s only hope for surviving King Radek’s dungeons is his treacherous magice mother. But Lady Jhoselyn and Radek both want Rigan dead—if the Shro Khan don’t claim her soul first.
Now king regent, Soren fights to hold his failing kingdom together and protect those he cares about from the monsters who unexpectedly reversed his curse. But the price to save Jardia and banish his curse permanently is the life of the woman he loves, and even if she’s willing to make that exchange, Soren most certainly isn’t.
As the Twin Kingdoms descend into deeper darkness, Rigan, Isel, Corcoran, and Soren grapple with new revelations that they may not be the ones to save their home from destruction. Their only hope is the echoes of an ancient Song, the sole antidote to the Shro Khan’s siren call…but to learn its notes will require conquering the weakness at the very heart of their souls.
Margaret Nelson –
This is the third book in Fischer’s Painted Wind series. I highly recommend that if you have not read the first two books yet, you should read them before this one or most of what happens in this book will not make sense to you.
The first two books are not relaxing reads, and neither is this one. There are some hilarious chapters, but a lot of chapters are full of pain, sadness, misunderstandings, hard lessons to learn, and war on both physical and spiritual levels.
There are some really great insights into friendship, love, our relationships with God and others, trust, and humility. I continue to be amazed at the world created by Fischer that helps us learn more about our own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
MJSH –
“To envy someone else’s beauty is to forget the source of that beauty, the original design of which the canvas we admire is but a rough imitation.”
What an amazing third installment to the Painted Wind series. I loved learning more about Soren. His noble, patient, humble, self-sacrificing and justice-seeking heart made him a fantastic hero, and his self-doubts and limitations made him relatable and real. Isel complimented Soren in every way and her compassionate, steady heart did wonders for Soren. Rigan and Corcoran’s journey in this book was fraught with pain, grief, regrets and loss; yet the Will infused them with hope, faith and help. There were surprising revelations, more battle scenes and quite a bit of humor in this book. Bram’s occasional third person voice was introspective and made me change my mind about the deceptive seer. Corcoran and Soren working side-by-side felt like such a victory. Forgiveness, comfort, and strength given and received highlighted all the characters’ turning point in growth and maturity.
How will the prophecies be fulfilled? I can’t wait for the final book in the series! I received a complimentary copy courtesy of WhiteFire Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
Talita Adendorff –
Since finishing Reign Breaker, I have been waiting for Song of the Khan so that I can continue the incredible tale of the Twin Kingdoms.
We start right where we left off, and from the first page it is filled with action, intrigue, romance, and more. You are immersed in the joys and struggles of Rigan, Corcoran, Isel, and Soren as they battle against the evil Shro Khan.
The story has a strong faith element, and I was captivated to the very last page.
I recommend reading the entire Painted Wind series, starting with The Heart of the King.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book, but the views and opinions are my own.
Lana S –
This continuation of the Painted Wind series was another stunning addition. From the first page to the last I could not put this book down! With war and danger entering the lives of all four characters, the adrenaline shot way up and kept the pace fast and moving. Each decision has a entire new level of danger and sacrifice. And every time the enemy thinks it has found a foothold, our main characters show the strength and determination the Word gives them to stand against these attacks.
Rigan, Corcoran, Isel, and Soren continue to develop and grow into the people they are meant to be. It is so full to be along for the learning. They have found the way to listen to those around them, learn from that knowledge, and depend on the Word and the new Song He has shared with them. With the new leadership roles that have been pushed upon them, turning back is not an option. They must help each other push forward and find the answers everyone needs to try and defeat the Shro Khan once and for all.
J.J. Fischer has created an amazing world full of friendship, determination, danger, risks, traitors, sacrifice, servanthood, and love. This series will take the reader on a wild ride that will get the heart racing with the danger and a smile for when they finally understand how to support each other. Add in a couple love stories that will make your heart sigh with satisfaction. Make sure the series is read in order, as they build on each other. Definitely not a stand alone book. But with the speed each book is inhaled, it takes no time at all. Once you start it is so hard to put the book down! I always wanted to know what was ahead for each person, when the danger might end and they could catch their breath. I highly recommend this series if you like new creative worlds with wonderful characters that become friends and warriors. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.