Second Spear

I’ve been waiting in agony for this sequel ever since Kerstin Hall exploded onto the scene with her marvelous Border Keeper novella. This follow-up surpassed my expectations by leaps and bounds, proving that second book syndrome isn’t an illness that every series catches. Second Spear delivered all......more

Second Spear follows the titular Second Spear, Tyn, a warrior and loyal subject of Res Lfae, the demon lord who cares deeply for those who dwell in his realm. When Res Lfae comes under threat of another unruly demon who is rumored to have dealt with forbidden god instruments, it falls to Tyn; Rion,......more

3 stars my overall thoughts… it was tough to come to a rating for this book, since it can’t really be fairly compared to the Border Keeper. Though Second Spear is a direct sequel to the Border Keeper, is follows a different protagonist and has a VERY different writing style and tone. It also does not......more

After establishing some foothold in the world with The Border Keeper, Second Spear feels more grounded, or perhaps I just went in more prepared to be lost. Much like The Border Keeper, it continues to lead us through strange and sometimes disturbing realms that stretch the imagination. The writing i......more