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I will walk to the deepest of hell for you Because my own relationship with my best friend is a very intimate one where we tell each other things like You re my raison d etre with complete seriousness But I hardly ever see this explored in modern western literature mostly in manga and anime. Book Tarot, t14 Rune s relationship with Brand is different to his relationship with Addam in that it s not a romantic or sexual one Yet it s no less intimate It s still love It s palpable love that makes you want to burst into tears at the sheer beauty of it To see this portrayed with pitch perfection in a book a fantasy one at that makes me ridiculously happy Reading through Rune and Brand s snarky exchanges are always great.
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The Last Sun follows Rune under employ of Lord Tower and his bodyguard Brand as they are hired to track down Addam the missing son of Lady Justice in a fantastical island city called New Atlantis I generally liked this and thought it was enjoyable My favorite characters were Matthias Max Elena Lady Lover s grandson whom they accidentally adopt and Quinn Addam s prophet younger sibling The banter between Rune and Brand is great and generally the dialogue is really strong Rune is an interesting and dimensional character especially towards the later books and his narrative for future books is really compelling However a few things didn t quite work for me Addam is very fine and I wanted him to be complex The wordbuilding is fairly overcomplex but also often made very little sense to me Also a few of the battles contain approximately three coherent words each most of the battles have clear sense of speciality and active dialogue but some contain so much worldbuilding that they re not entirely readable This is all stuff that would be fine if not for the fact that battle is a decent amount of the novel At times I just wasn t rooting for these people in the same way that I think I should on paper There are also a few general content things that I did not love The running joke where Brand wants Rune to lose weight is tired and I really didn t like it there s a bit about a past experience with the s that slightly rubbed me the wrong way and though I generally really like and am compelled by Rune s narrative as SPOILER a sexual assault survivor I felt the on page description of this was just on the side voyeuristic Overall I did still enjoy this and I think I will probably read the sequel because my good pal did get me into this and Rune s character arc is potentially compelling TW sexual assault Blog Youtube Twitter Instagram Spotify About Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian Until I can brain and provide you all with words about my feelings have a series of gifs that sum up my experience Also be aware% may vary from actual book as I listened to it tehe 0 30% insert dragons portals magic systems modern day things like public transport and usb sticks noblemen courts creatures cathedrals estates rulers sigils summoning circles computers and StarbucksI m not gonna lie I was hell confused about where this was set and what was happening but just tried to vibe through my confusion ME FOR MOST OF THE BOOK 30 60% Doing some investigating to find a lost man still no idea what s happening but trudging through. Book Tarot, t12 60 70% We are going adventuring NEK MINNUT Trauma THE LOVE INTEREST IS FUCKING WHO I m maybe assuming that this decision will become easier to accept the further into the books you go and if not I will buy physical copies so I can burn them 70 ending%Shit gets absolutely fucked and then it ends. PDF Tarot, t16 Holy fuck some of the ending was hard to stomach too but it was a great time It s one of those it gets better trust me kind of series and I fucking trust Despite how many roller coaster emotions I went through I can see why people love this series. Tarot, T1 pdf editor It s definitely not the YA some people have thought it might be due to the cover It actually got quite fucking heavy And I personally found it insanely difficult to follow during certain parts but realistically Rune and Brand make everything worth it. The complete book of tarot The banter between them is literally chef s fucking kiss They re always on their silly goose behaviour and every time they are together it s like leg swinging in bed levels of fun cute Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian 4. EPub Tarot, t15 5 stars SO much to like about this book 1 The banter Rune and Brand as best friends as Companions were my favorite part of this book It s a cock ring Brand told Matthias. Fantasy Tarot, t14 Godsdammit I said It s a sigil I have a Shatter spell in it Do you know how few scions can pull off Shatter His magic cock ring Brand said I adored seeing such a strong bond between best friends and having it not interfere when the romance with Addam and Rune started. Book Tarot, t10 2 Brand is the best friend I want to have His one liners MADE this book for me Duel you Brand laughed Look I m sure you were the shit on your frat s beer pong team but we re way past your pay grade 3 The mystery that still isn t solved Rune s family was raided and killed when he was fifteen years old He went through one of the most horrific things anyone can imagine when he was kidnapped during the raid He has never learned who was responsible for leaving him an orphan and stealing his innocence. Tarot, T1 epublishing From seer brothers to adopted brothers to appointed guardians and uncles this book made me smile My only niggle is that there was so much going on in this fantasy story but it really didn t matter I enjoyed every minute of it This story has just begun and I can t wait to see what happens now that Addam is officially courting Rune. Tarot, T1 bookkeeping For those curious there isn t a cliffhanger just a continuation of the story It ended in a good place Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian I have no clue how to rate this yet but i had funEdit I ve settled on three stars but I m planning to continue the series Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian I ve been sitting on this review for over a month all the while rewriting and tweaking and coming to the realization that a written review can t properly encompass the adoration I have for this story and its characters A hundred gifs of muppet flails would be a better representation of my feelings but I figure I still have some shred of respectability and professionalism to maintain. PDF Tarot, t1d But that was or less my experience reading this book every cell of my body flailing their tiny cytoplasmic limbs in abject worship Because The Last Sun shines with the light of a supernova It brims with life and love and wonder and serves as a testament to some of the best this genre has to offer It s everything I want in quality fantasy and a lovingly crafted rich setting that s a blend of contemporary and high fantasy prose that moves from laugh out loud humour to quiet poignancy caffeine fueled pacing and breakneck action sequences complex unabashedly queer characters and heartfelt exploration of the many kinds of male relationships. The star tarot pdf The story takes place in New Atlantis an island formerly known in the human world as Nantucket This Earth is very much like our own same countries same pop culture same technology except for the presence of various magical beings These magical beings used to exist unbeknownst to humans but then came the Atlantean World War and the boundaries between Atlanteans and humans became frayed Among these beings are those called the Arcana Named after tarot cards like The Tower The Fool Justice and The Sun they re the closest things to gods of this world Their access to immense power and their considerable influence within and outside of New Atlantis make them the de facto Atlantean rulers. Book Tarot, t12 New Atlantis is like if Shadowrun had a baby with Neverwhere Worldbuilding in urban fantasy don t normally excite me because many of them feel the same There s either the fae the Seelie and the Unseelie or the paranormal wereanimals vampires spirits and such You get the gist after reading half a dozen UF series The Last Sun though It makes me giddy in a way that the Shadowrun world does For those who are unfamiliar Shadowrun is a cyberpunk RPG that s unfortunately shadowed no pun intended by the popularity of DD And what I adore about Shadowrun is its diversity Its major cities are a hub for not only human diversity various ethnicity sexuality and gender but magical diversity When you walk down a street you would see orcs intermingling with trolls elves dwarves shamans druids and . EPub Tarot, t11 The same goes for New Atlantis The island is crammed with all manner of magical beings Wereanimals spirits fae ghouls elementals pick the name of any random fantasy creature floating around in your brain and it can probably be found in New Atlantis Every corner of the story unveils something new and exciting and I couldn t help but grin like an idiot tourist at the absolute wonder of it all. Tarot, T1 kindle reader The magic system is very reminiscent of RPGs dynamic and fiendishly delightful The plot moves from your standard mystery to something with larger implications and its pacing grabs you by the neck and hurls you forward at a hundred miles per hour And what s incredible is that even though the pacing hardly ever lets up Edwards still makes time for meaningful character interactions without disrupting the momentum. Tarot, T1 pdf editor The book could have stopped there and I still would have given it a very high score But Edwards takes it a step further Let s talk about the reason this gets a 10 out of 10 the characters Because the characters of The Last Sun have wormed their way into my heart built themselves a little cabin and are now refusing to leave. Book Tarot, t16 In a genre that so often celebrates a testosterone laden brand of masculinity Edwards whittles down stereotypes Take Brand our protagonist s foul mouthed sarcastic bodyguard We re all familiar with the type But the thing with Brand is that he never shies away from showing how much he cares about Rune He dons the tough bodyguard look and the emotionally vulnerable look with equal confidence. Book Tarot, t1d Take Addam who is a perfect example of the Knight In Shining Armour archetype done right He s one of those people that you want to hate because they re so perfect but can t because they re so perfectly nice In fiction nice characters especially nice male characters and especially nice male love interests are often disparaged as boring Dull Weak Addam shatters this notion to pieces He s a pillar of strength born of unconditional kindness and love and trust qualities that we as a society often misconstrue as naivet. EPub Tarot, t12 And then there s Rune our protagonist The heir to the fallen Sun Throne Victim of an unspeakable tragedy He lives in a tiny house on the edge of poverty with the fear over his head that someday his luck will run out and his enemies will catch up to him But most of all Rune is a survivor And his display of strength through his jokes his empathy his determination to keep moving forward amidst the demons of his past is nothing short of inspiring. Book Tarot, t12 But what I love and appreciate the most and what makes the book special to me is in the way that Edwards tackles relationships Specifically the notion that deep emotional intimacy can t exist between two people who are not romantically involved. PDF Tarot, t11 I m always drawn to stories about friends who share hugs and kisses and tell each other without shame or hesitation but the moments of quiet during which they reiterate their bond to one another are what makes this relationship so compelling They make my heart soar in the same way that the genre s best duos do. PDF Tarot, t11 What else can I say The book is only just over 350 pages but Edwards utilizes every single one of them and takes you through a whirlwind of an adventure The Last Sun gives so much and leaves room for yet so much And I feel incredibly privileged to witness the start of what s no doubt going to be a magnificent one of lifetime journey alongside these characters Review copy provided by Pyr and Edelweiss Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian
2021 reread Just as much fun as the first time and I m still having a blast coming up with crazy theories The Tower is up to something I can feel it LOL Addam and Rune knowing where they ll go in the next book and hopefully afterwards are adorableness personified And Brand is still the best D But please lord no Brand Rune It would make zero sense and completely ruin that aspect of the books.
Book Tarot, t12 Original review This is a new author and new to me narrator and they both make a hell of an impression While this didn t quite have the emotional depth I usually require for 5 star reads it was so much fun and generally well written that I can t give it less than five stars And it was emotional when it needed to be even though all the MCs were a bunch of dude bros but not douchey dude bros have no fear.
Kindle Tarot, t1d So you ve got Rune St John the last of the Sun Court which fell twenty years earlier when Rune was fifteen Rune somehow survived but he didn t get out undamaged He wears sarcasm like a shield and has emotional and mental barriers so thick that no powered sigil can get through them though one guy starts to manage it There s also Brand his companion and bodyguard and his best friend Brand doesn t have magic but that doesn t slow him down one bit.
PDF Tarot, t10 The beginning is a bit strange and doesn t appear to have much to do with the rest of the story at least not on the surface It does set up a lot about this world though When Rune s recruited by Lord Tower to look for his missing godson Addam things really start to take off Along the way we meet a very fun and interesting band of side characters Max who Rune unwittingly agrees to look after Quinn and Kiernan both seers and finally Addam who proves to have hidden depths.
PDF Tarot, t12 Brand and Rune s relationship is the most important one here Their friendship is unshakeable despite some challenges along the way I liked that their conflicts weren t contrived or born from ridiculous miscommunications or misunderstandings Rune s a bit impulsive and that sometimes gets them into interesting situations but they re both competent at what they do It s just that their opponents are also competent which really ups the ante and makes the action interesting.
Book Tarot, t16 I hesitate to call this a romance though there is that potential there between Rune and Addam It s just not the focus and what is here is a slow burn so don t expect a lot of sexy times In addition to all that Edwards gives us a fully realized alternate reality where New Atlantis exists within the normal world where magic is real and humans are tourists There s a lot to learn about this world and it s done in digestible doses No info dumps here There s also plenty set up for the next book or however many books this series ends up being There s so much than can be done with this world and it s done in a fresh and fun way I m very eager to see what the next book brings to the table when it comes out later this year.
Tarot, t1ll 20x speed Hurley really got into the spirit of the book He could have done better with the voices Brand and Rune sounded too much alike and he might have gotten a little too enthusiastic at times but overall it really worked for the tone of the story I hope he comes back for the next one Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian You know those audiobooks where you can just half ass listen to them and still keep up Yeah this isn t that kind of book.
Book Tarot, t1-11 The Last Sun is wildly adventurous with a breakneck pace It s filled with gnarly creatures villainy duplicitous characters and a few heroes It s lite on the romance though there is one maybe two all the things crossed brewing.
Book Tarot, t16 In short it s big fun and Josh Hurley is pitch perfect He captured the snark and banter whimsically and with lan I thought he occasionally got a little heavy handed in his delivery but honestly I got used to it and now can t imagine anyone else being able to inhabit these oftentimes complex characters the way he did So I will certainly be moving forward with this series and if you enjoy action packed urban fantasy you should definitely add The Last Sun to your TBR Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian It took me a bit of time and a minor leap of faith to get there but I m glad I gave this one a chance.
Tarot, t1 science fiction reading The urban fantasy alternate history fantasy kitchen sink setting was somewhat overwhelming at first and there is no single massive exposition dump that prepares you The characters also don t give many outright as you know speeches It s a great way to tell a story but there s a lot of potential for confusion in the early chapters.
Tarot, T1 epub reader Edit Several other reads later I m still thinking about this one and checking in periodically to remind myself of the release date for the sequel Well played author I am indeed hooked Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian 3.
Tarot, t1l 5 of 5 stars at The BiblioSanctum can be a dog eat dog world out there especially if you re an Atlantean Rune Saint John learned that lesson early on the hard way following a bloody coup on his family when he was just a young boy which tragically resulted in the complete destruction of the Sun Court Now years later rumors about that day still fly among the elites of New Atlantis who love to gossip about the Sun s sole survivor whenever the nobility holds their swanky soirees For even though Rune is still considered royalty his family s downfall ultimately cost him much of his status and power and as such he and his loyal bodyguard Brand often find themselves doing odd jobs for Lord Tower the head of another high ranking house.
Fantasy Tarot, t10 But this time their employer has charged them with a doozy It appears that Addam Saint Nicholas son of the powerful Lady Justice has suddenly gone missing Tasked to track down the young man Rune and Brand start their investigation by questioning those closest to Addam including his family who may know significantly than they are revealing The deeper they dig the they also find evidence of foul play and dark magic And as if that weren t enough the case is further complicated when our characters are saddled with an unexpected houseguest to whom Rune must play guardian Everything comes to a head when they discover that Addam s disappearance might have links to the massacre that destroyed the Sun Court and Rune has no choice but to face the terrible things done to him in the past if he is to uncover the truth to preserve his family s legacy.
The complete book of tarot I enjoyed The Last Sun a lot Everything about it from its amazing characters and relationship dynamics to the action packed plotline and incredible world building seemed perfectly aligned with my tastes Still like most debuts it had its fair share of flaws and I ll be sure to go into those later but to start I definitely want to talk about the elements that really worked for me.
Tarot, t1ll siding First things first the world building Wow Just wow I can hardly remember the last time I was this blown away by such sheer magnificent creativity and imagination I haven t seen world building of this caliber probably since Max Gladstone s Craft Sequence I could easily go on for pages about what impressed me but the following are some key features that stuck out One the story takes place in an alternate world with many similarities to our own but with the inclusion of magic as well as the existence of supernatural beings History also differs dramatically with the Atlantis being a real place albeit previously unknown to humans until the continent was destroyed after the Atlantean World War which revealed its magic and left the ruling families scattered across the globe Two these powerful houses are all named after the Major Arcana of the tarot deck and their nobles are practically godlike compared to mere mortals thanks to their access to and control over magic Three as the prince of a once great house Rune also possesses a good deal of magical power including a special mental bond with Brand who takes his role as protector very seriously Their mental connection means Brand feels what Rune feels a perk which actually allows them to communicate quite effectively.
Fantasy Tarot, t1-11 Speaking of which there s the character development Rune is a fascinatingly deep and complex character with a well crafted back story and he s not even my favorite of the bunch that honor would belong to Matthias Granted it s a heavily male dominated cast sometimes with too little variation in the personalities to set each person apart but I have to admit this was an extremely entertaining group to read about with their lively banter and camaraderie I also have to mention the queer friendly themes and the fact that the inclusion and representation of the LGBT characters in this book felt very natural and meaningful as opposed to being reduced to a mere symbolic gesture or selling point Without a doubt the characters were the heart and soul of this novel and I loved reading about their thoughtful and wonderfully subtle relationships.
Book Tarot, t11 In terms of criticisms though I thought The Last Sun suffered from one minor but not insignificant problem Mainly it almost feels as if there s too much going on The plot might be action packed but it s also arguably the weakest aspect of the book by which I mean it was decent and entertaining but still paled in comparison to the spectacular world building and character development While you had plenty of skirmishes and nail biting escapades ironically my favorite parts of the book were always and unfailingly the quieter parts of the novel when Rune had his moments of connection with other characters To me these were the defining moments of the story worth than all the action scenes put together And yet the latter was what we mostly got to the point where the idea of another umpteenth battle sequence actually became unbearably exhausting so that by the halfway mark I was already skimming over a lot of them.
Fantasy Tarot, t10 Still I can t emphasize how impressed I was at how all the pieces came together With so many ideas and moving parts this book easily could have become a disaster but in K.
Book Tarot, t11 D Edwards capable hands The Last Sun instead became a special series starter full of promise and potential Despite some hiccups I enjoyed the book immensely and I m excited to see what the sequel will bring Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian I adore this story So much I ve listened to it twice I thought the narrator was perfect for this book He got the humor and his timing was perfect I can t wait for the next book I love this book and with every re listen Science Fiction Fantasy Gay and Lesbian Author of the Tarot Sequence and the Magnus Academy Series Published by Pyr Reader of Sci Fi Fantasy YA Mystery Graphic Novels and LGBT.
Book Tarot, t1-11 siding Rune Saint John dernier descendant de la cour d chue du Soleil se voit engag pour enqu ter sur la disparition d Addam fils de dame Justice en Nouvelle Atlantide la ville le o les Atlantes se sont tablis apr s la destruction de leur terre d origine par les humains Accompagn de son Acolyte et garde du corps Brand il infiltre les plus hautes sph res de la noblesse n o atlante pour interroger les proches et les associ s du disparu Tr s vite cependant leur enqu te va les mener sur une piste impr vue celle d une cr ature l gendaire li e au secret du massacre de la cour de Rune En cherchant Addam Rune pourra t il lever le voile sur l assassinat de sa famille et sur son pass Ce premier roman magnifique plonge dans un monde la fois trange et familier aux personnages intrigants domin par une hi rarchie magique qui envo tera les lecteurs Library Journal Absolument sensationnel Edwards s empare des pions habituels de l urban fantasy pour les transformer en royaut Ses personnages centraux Rune et Brand allient la loyaut de Frodon et Sam l irr v rence de Tyrion et Bronn Ajoutez cela des syst mes magiques captivants une prose vous couper le souffle et une intrigue toute preuve voici le r cit de magie atlante qui nous manquait Scott Reintgen auteur de Babel D bordant de magie complexe et de personnages fascinants croqu s avec une plume cisel e Difficile d imaginer qu il s agit d un premier roman Books Bones and Buffy Tout simplement fantastique Other Worlds Reviews K.
Tarot, t1kfs D Edwards d peint la Nouvelle Atlantide de fa on saisissante Si vous aimez les personnages complexes dans un univers plus vrai que nature foncez Fantasy Book Review Un roman extraordinairement imaginatif et dont les personnages vous touchent au coeur The Illustrated Page Une prose exquise m lant humour et action Strange Horizons Tarot T1 Le Dernier Soleil French Edition.:
Book Tarot, t1-11 siding This is not primarily an M M romance but it does have some romantic elements and a predominately LGBT friendly setting.
Tarot, t1lol Lots of entertaining action the beginnings of some quality intrigue and than enough to look forward to in the next book.Then this book comes along.I listened to the audio at 1