Very well written and captivating fantasy!
355258
As the first book, the sequel is again captivating with believable and complex characters and storylines. Very well written!
3596516
Iron Bloom is great fantasy adventure novel with interesting plot and many elements of a good and captivating fantasy telling that draws you into it really fast and do not live you indifferent. The story has great and strong main character in the foreground  a heroine Rose and is full of adventure, action, graphic scenes, drama and also love.

The book is well written, entertaining and overall, it is great to read  it has everything what you expect from any good fantasy novel and more. I liked that book and I am sure, especially if you enjoy reading unique fantasy stories, you will like it too. I would recommend it to any fantasy adventure fan!
334878
For fans of fantasy young and old, this trilogy is absolutely delightful!  It is not a literary masterpiece if that is what you are looking for, but it is well written and a pure joy to read! The main character is a strong female, which was much appreciated as a parent of a teenage girl.  My teenager daughter enjoys fantasy, but is also very critical of the quality of what she reads- and she absolutely loved this trilogy. Her favorite books are Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle and she completely dislikes Twilight to give you a gauge of how this book might align with your interest.  I loved it just as much as she did and it was a great reading experience for us to enjoy together. Highly recommend this trilogy!
104872
The intertwined storyline and complex magical systems are fantastic!  It took surprisingly little time to read over 1000 pages.  I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy novels, or to anyone else, for that matter.
3220544
This has to be one of the most unique stories I've read in a long time. We've got all the elements for a killer fantasy here- including magic, myth and martial arts! I am so excited to read the next book I can hardly take the time to review this one. If you haven't had a chance to start the series, I highly suggest you do so now! Though it is the first book in a series I felt that the arc for this particular book was well completed and there was a great deal of growth for both of the twins, as well as some of the other major players, something rare in a first in series book. There are also some very dark and difficult times for the twins, especially Dylan, and I appreciated the raw way in which her struggles are portrayed. The author took great care to treat the subjects with sensitivity without holding back for the sake of censorship, and I applaud her for doing so. Absolutely recommended for teens and adults who enjoy adventurous fantasy stories with tons of action and complex, emotional plot.

My thanks to the publisher for the review opportunity!
2633066
As a reader of fantasy books I cannot recommend this book highly enough! Truly I find it a must read!
4100925
This book was just so much fun to read! Of all the fantasy realms Ellauria and the Between would be my favorite. This author writes beautifully!  The descriptions and imagery in this book are amazing! I loved the characters which are well developed. The main character Charlie is very likeable and at times hilarious. The chemistry between her and Seth is sweet and they really complement each other. I really liked every other character in this story and all the magic and mystical creatures were a blast. This book really has it all a exciting story, wonderful writing, great characters, interesting magic, great world building, and a nice romance. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book. I will be looking forward to the the next one in the series and reading anything else this author writes.
1393682
After reading book 1, I was anxiously anticipating the next adventure! The author truly captures the attention of the reader and takes you on a magical journey through an intriguing fantasy realm. It was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend this to any fantasy fanatic. Can't wait for book 3!
2314093
I was looking for my next fantasy fix in Amazon, when I stumbled upon the Name of the Wind. I'm glad I did. Just an excellent read and very well written. Too often, I feel the quality of writing in fantasy books is overlooked for plot and the details of the world. Not here. As many have said far more eloquently than I, the writing is very readable and does not detract from the story. Being a music lover, I particularly enjoyed his descriptions of music. Wonderful.

As for the story itself, how creative to use the first person perspective to tell a story. I loved it. And the jumping back and forth from present to past was quite effective as well. You are drawn deeper and deeper into the story with this parallel structure. It forces you to keep on reading to unravel all these questions that pop up. I really see the book as several small mysteries. Who is Kvothe, why is he here in the present, what is his past, what is his motivation? What is going on in the present? What and who are the Chandrian? Ahhh, so many questions to be answered.

Another unique aspect of this book, is its gritty reality in dealing with wealth and status. How often does a fantasy character deal with money? Almost never! And yet this is something everybody can relate to in the "real" world. Rothfuss deals with it perfectly in his world and makes it a tool for commentary. Excellent!

This is not to say that the book is perfect. I agree with many of the reviewers that certain sub-plots were a little overdone. Dialogue is better than most fantasies, but still a little unbelievable. Besides Tolkien, I have yet to find a fantasy book whose dialogue is completely believable even in the context of the fantasy world. But these are trivial shortcomings in an otherwise fine read.

Bottom line is that I am eagerly anticipating the Wise Man's Fear and highly recommend this book for all you fantasy aficionados out there.
3341186
I am always skeptical of new fantasy series and new authors. The combo of both first novel and new series usually is enough to send me running. However, this book was well reviewed by Entertainment Weekly so I decided to give it a try. Even though it is over 600 pages in length, the story moves very fast and is exceptionally well written. It is told in the 1st person which is unusual for this genre and is usually another red flag. However, it works really well for this story and the character development. It reminds me of early Robert Jordan or Terry Goodkind with a bit of Rowling thrown in but is much more grounded in the "real world". The author has created a believable world, a moving story and strong characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the fantasy genre as well as those who are fans of well written novels.
883873
I won a copy of this book from a giveaway posted on goodreads.com
I really enjoyed this book. It's fantasy, action, suspense, romance and so much more all rolled into a really good book/story. Christine is so afraid to be happy whether she is in our world or Atriia. She is so fragile, yet so strong at the same time. The world of Atriia and all her characters is so well written that I could picture all of it clearly in my mind. This is a great story with wonderful characters. I started reading very late in the evening on 7/10/2011, and finished before noon on 7/14/2011. I spent every spare moment reading because I just had to know what happened next. In the end I was very happy at how it all turned out. Well, all but Hannen. I do believe that Hannen's story could not have been completed any other way. I would, however, like to see a continuation of Christine and Kyle's story. Just a suggestion.
Note: I have learned from the author that this book is the first of a trilogy. I am eagerly awaiting the next book!
1524895
The Story of Evil - Volume I: Heroes of the Siege is a great fantasy novel with many interesting themes and symbols that make it unique and you will definitely love: fantasy, mystery, monsters, dwarves, giants, elves, dragons, heroes, struggle between good and evil, adventure, suspense and more.

I would not like to reveal you the story, but I can assure that its a great one! The story focuses on main characters Steve, Ty and Kari, whose city is suddenly attacked by monsters and they decide to fight back. As expected there is a lot of action, suspense and vivid details, which make the book really good.
Also, the story is well written, it is easy and also entertaining and fun to read. Its interesting, exciting, suspenseful, with many twists and turns and most important, it really draws you in.

I would recommend it to any fantasy fan!
277567
This is a great book for anyone with a liking for fantasy fiction. The novel has an almost medieval feel to it, with old castles, dark forests, knights and magic. The prose is beautifully written and the story is highly addictive reading.

I found I got invested in the characters early on in the novel and by the end of it I felt like I was having the adventures with Jack and Mellie. A wonderful first book in the series, I definitely recommend it.
2637002
This is one of the best fantasies that I have ever read! The characters show great honor, great action and magic! A wonderful read!
285074
I only picked up this book because my brother recommended it but Ive been captivated ever since.  Both well written and an amazing story, Name of the Wind was a wonderful recommendation from my brother and I would recommend it to anyone that has ever had a struggle in their life and loves fantasy!
4641588
A NEW FAVORITE SERIES!!!

Exciting, well-written fantasy adventure with great romance!
467327
This book is really well written. Mr. richard created  a very beleivable fantasy,not like some fantasies, which are just to "fantasyish" to be beleived. It has practical scenarios,endearing characters, and just enough magic/mysteriousness to make it perfect. I highly recommend this book to anyonewho enjoys a good fantasy.(With no gooshey romance in it either! Another pus for Mr. richard!)