The Envoys of War (The Envoys of Chaos, #1) By Dave Lawson

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Don t kill the messengers As a bodyguard for the King s Envoys Gen is content with her life of traveling drinking wine and hitting things with her sword It s the perfect job Until the King sends her and her friend Cordyn into war torn enemy territory on a mission to deliver vital military intelligence to an allied nation The problem The mission is a sham Gen is tasked with determining if Cordyn is a spy who is selling information to the enemy Cordyn is the worst kind of libertine brash arrogant and on the run from half the husbands in the kingdom but Gen can t imagine him betraying her or their nation With obtuse bandits vengeful mages and a resolute lutist they embark on a daring rescue mission complicated by Cordyn s increasingly complex schemes As ominous enemy plots surface Gen and Cordyn must decide what matters most Their nation or their friends A rollicking fantasy adventure for fans of Dungeons and Dragons Nicholas Eames and Michael J Sullivan The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 This review was originally published on Before We Go BlogIn The Envoys of War Dave Lawson delivers a motley crew of frustratingly charming misfits tons of exhilarating action a good dash of mystery and plenty of magical mayhem this rollicking fantasy adventure has a fun factor that rivals Michael J Sullivan s Riyria Revelations and James Logan s The Silverblood Promise. The envoys of warangal summary Look when you give me a story following a bunch of characters who are all just a certified hot mess in their own unique way I am in Meet Gen an aroace bodyguard for the King s Envoys who is than happy drinking her wine and swinging her sword now meet Cordyn a conniving rake who is way too charming and lustful for his own good and then meet Tobias a deceptive mage with questionable morals and a deadly lust for vengeance Driven by their own selfish motivations they find themselves reluctantly working together to pull off a daring rescue mission where danger deceit and betrayal lurk around every corner They never signed up to be the heroes but they will do whatever they must to get what they desire cue the chaos The Envoys of War really just hits the ground running and sucks you straight into the crazy messes that these characters call their daily lives I was quickly impressed with how smoothly and skilfully Lawson pulled off the multi POV storytelling delivering a dynamic cast of older characters who all pop off the page in their own unique way Sure they sometimes felt just a bit too caricaturish and melodramatic to me but I simply can t deny their irresistible charm And seeing them clash in the most entertaining ways because of their secret conflicting motivations and opposing personalities was just so entertaining resulting in plenty of disastrously amusing moments where I didn t know if I wanted to hug slap or strangle them all For me Gen was absolutely the highlight of the story not only because she is just effortlessly entertaining and scarily relatable in her flaws but especially because of her openly and unapologetically asexual and aromantic nature that I felt so seen and represented by as someone who lives under the ace umbrella themself Though I also really appreciated Cordyn a. Envoy wireless adapter a everyone s favourite incorrigible flirt as a foil to her and I especially enjoyed slowly unravelling the whole mystery surrounding his potential disloyalty at the start of the novel Lawson knows how to get you hooked All that said while I love me a good twisty and turny story I do have to admit that the fast paced and action packed nature of The Envoys of War became a bit too hectic and overwhelming to me at points It helps that the characters loud personalities kept me grounded throughout most of the craziness but I personally would have loved to spend time exploring the tense political landscape admiring the fascinating magic of the water mages and digging into the emotional traumatic backstories and complex interpersonal relationships of the characters in order to feel immersed and emotionally invested. Envoy wireless adapter Still I had an absolute blast with The Envoys of War and I think it s an extremely promising and enticing start to an excitingly fresh yet comfortingly familiar fantasy adventure I certainly will be back for not least because I want to see so much of my girls Gen and Evalia So if you like the sound of a DnD flavoured quest fantasy full of delightfully messy characters impressively complex schemes surprisingly dark secrets and just a ton of heart then I can t recommend The Envoys of War highly enough. The envoys of warangal summary 5 5 starsThank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review All opinions are my own The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 I won t rate this book because I wrote it but I had so much fun writing it and I hope you ll enjoy it too The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 I appreciate what the author was going for but this was a genre mismatch for me I think fans of humorous fantasy like Terry Prachett will find a lot to like here but unfortunately like the Prachett I ve read I m not the right audience The accent and performance of the audiobook narrator did a great job conveying the humor as well The key in how much you enjoy this book will be how you feel about the main characters Cordyn and Gen I know several people who love Cordyn but he was not for me Cordyn is a snarky fop that injects humor and uncertainty into any scene he is and the story thrives when thrown into that Chaos Gen steadier and often the straight man provides a contrast while adding her own blend of humor and I found her to be the relatable of the two. The envoys of warhammer fantasy The writing was of a good quality and if dry British humor with a dash of absurdity in Fantasy is your thing think the IT Crowd you will absolutely love this The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 Envoys of War was so much fun The characters were a loveable hot mess the story was fast paced and full of twists and turns and the dialogue and banter was witty and hilarious I adored this book and cannot wait to see what Dave Lawson does next Check this book out or Francois will come for you Wondering what that meantwell read the book and you ll know The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 Great character work Faking a smile was harder than faking anger With anger at least you could remove all expression from your face With happiness you needed to put on a show Wasn t sure about this one at first The main trio except Gen was pretty unlikable for the first couple chapters but watching their characters grow really made this book awesome I loved the character dynamics and it made each POV fun considering no one really trusts each other The magic system is great too Having it based off water was an interesting concept and really allowed for neat moments and ideas like blood magic The big bad at the end is kind of cartoonishly evil but for a fantasy adventure it works The whole story reads like a DD campaign which I ll always appreciate The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1

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Cordyn and Gen are envoys for the nation of Piran tasked with a mission to deliver a critical report to an allied nation But Gen is also tasked with another important mission to find out if her friend Cordyn is secretly a spy for the enemy. The envoys of warangal summary As they travel to their destination they run into a mage named Tobias who has a grudge against Cordyn s family Through some mental gymnastics he joins the group while seeking revenge on Cordyn. The envoys of warangal summary They eventually meet Evalia a pretty musician whose younger brother is kidnapped during the machinations of the warring countries The unlikely crew end up on a mission to rescue her brother and other children from an enemy warcamp. The envoys of warjah A single word can sum up The Envoys of War shenanigans Plans are made plans go awry and new plans take their place The vibrant characterization of Cordyn and Gen steal the show and glue you to the page All the characters are fun well written and have complex internal struggles. The envoys of warangal summary Lawson perfectly balances the tone of the story The setting always feels grounded and even with the wild schemes and eccentric characters the darker background of war gives each conflict an air of believability. Envoy wireless adapter That being said I would have liked a bit depth to the politics and external conflict In several cases alliances seemed to be formed at the mere mention of child prisoners which in my mind is an unfortunately common occurrence in war I also wanted stronger character arcs for the cast who don t seem to grow much through their adventure Cordyn starts off as a womanizing schemer and ends up in the same spot Gen remains a drinker with a heart of gold only slightly wavering in her trust of Cordyn I d argue Tobias has the strongest character arc but is robbed of his final climatic choice which is given to his nephew Topper instead. The envoys of warken All in all The Envoys of War was a gripping read that I recommend to anyone who likes witty characters political machinations and DD style shenanigans The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 Crazy plans and crazy snarkI had great fun Dave wrote a great fun paced story with plenty of snark and crazy plans. The envoys of warbler Undoubtedly its most remarkable aspect is the character work he manages throughout the story slowly letting us know and of them and making them slowly sneak not Gen she has not a single skill point in sneaking into our fold. Envoy wireless adapter This is a quintessential Rag Tag Team story Love it how all the characters feel unique and involved and they get so much in each other s ways It felt like a DD table that was hellbent on driving the DM crazy Thr story is simple at first but as the book progresses so does the stakes and there s where the plot and the story find their stride when you really feel the scope and the stakes getting wider expensive serious. The envoys of warbler PS Gen please stop putting ALL your skill points in swordsmanship for the love of Kirth The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 A fantastic debut The Envoys of War should be on every fantasy readers TBR The story follows our two heroes Cordyn Tallen a rakish provocateur and Gen a straightforward sword wielding badass The two are Envoys for the nation of Piran What starts as a routine mission soon spirals into a daring rescue in dangerous territory There is plenty of wit and charm here but the drama always takes centre stage Lawson is very effective at building anticipation and tension in the many plans that unravel The dialogue flows very naturally with personality popping of the page for certain standout characters Speaking of which Tobias Stinton is a perfect example of a marmite character At points you hate him at others you root for him Without getting into spoilers the major conflict of the book is a nice surprise which focuses the drama on our characters while expertly weaving in worldbuilding As for magic there is plenty of watery wizardry to be found with some interesting scenarios not unlike some of the waterbending you d find in ATLA The book races to an exciting conclusion that leaves the reader with an interesting hook for a sequel which I hope is not too far in the future The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 This was fantastic I love the way Envoys reads like a DD campaign where the party are all fantastic roleplayers There s so much humour and natural chemistry between the characters even between Gen and her trusty greatsword Maralda. The envoys of warangal summary Envoys takes the two main characters Cordyn and Gen on a sham mission that soon goes awry when they discover a group of mage children held captive With political plots and wars far far away in the distance the book focuses on their new quest to save the children. The envoys of warangal summary At a time where there s an abundance of high stakes fantasy it s refreshing that a novel like Envoys takes on a sidequest feel I m not sure if sidequest fantasy is its own a genre but it should be and this book is why. The envoys of warangal summary Lawson uses every bit of his background in theatre to make each scene in Envoys impactful I can envisage the author taking the characters to one side and showing them where to stand how to deliver their lines and how best to make the combat feel exhilarating. The envoys of warhammer fantasy Pick up a copy of this if you want to fall in love with some characters and read each page with a grin on your face The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 This was an absolute smash hit for me that I couldn t put down Just when I thought I was done reading I had to pick it back up and keep going Banter is probably one of my favorite things with dialog in books and this has tons of it Cordyn has tons with all the characters and it s downright hilarious at times Gen is a giant sword swinging baddie and even she chirps in with the banter of her own towards the end. The envoys of warbler Between all that the fast paced action and the plot twists and turns you never see coming this tale was a fantastic one And what lies ahead for this crew I m super excited to see it The Envoys of War The Envoys of Chaos 1 Dave Lawson is an Oklahoma based fantasy novelist He received an MFA in Fiction Writing from The New School in 2009 and published some contemporary literary fiction before spending several years doing absolutely nothing with his degree Now hes returned to his first love and what he enjoys reading fantasy His first fantasy novel The Envoys of War will be published in October of 2024 He enjoys writing about conniving rakes and creative liars who do whatever they must to get what they desire However Daves not like his characters Pinky swear When hes not writing he teaches high school English and Drama He lives with his wife and their dog Rowena who is a ball of energy In a past life Dave was surely a pirate Dave Lawson is an Oklahoma based fantasy novelist He received an MFA in Fiction Writing from The New School in 2009 and published some contemporary literary fiction before spending several years doing absolutely nothing with his degree Now he s returned to his first love and what he enjoys reading fantasy His first fantasy novel The Envoys of War will be published in October of 2024 He enjoys writing about conniving rakes and creative liars who do whatever they must to get what they desire However Dave s not like his characters Pinky swear When he s not writing he teaches high school English and Drama He lives with his wife and their dog Rowena who is a ball of energy In a past life Dave was surely a pirate site_link The Envoys of War (The Envoys of Chaos, #1).

, The envoys of warangal summary I did find that I liked Tobias and Evhalia significantly as far as side characters go and felt both represented intriguing dimensions to this story. The envoys of warangal summary I now eagerly wait for the second entry in this fun paced story with even snark and crazy plans.k.3