The erland books were good, you have a gray world and it’s gray world. Do you have these characters that move the plot forward none more bloating in context all unique in approach. Some of the non-main characters lived up to my type of character so if you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, but a milder setting, you would like this I give this four stars

Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC, in exchange for an honest review. This was a brilliant read.

The finale in the Erland Saga does not disappoint. There is just as much action, magic and machinations as the previous books have provided. By turns gripping and poignant, this was a wild fantasy ride that doesn’t let you go until the last page. A great trilogy.

This was a fantastic conclusion to The Erland Saga. Magic, villains, heros, and ordinary people all mixed together in a war poorer by the gods. Well done.

The Erland Saga has reached its end. And I thought this trilogy was wrapped up nicely, yet also leaving open the door for more action in the world in future series (perhaps at the Empire?).

Moule's works have been compared to that of George R.R. Martin and John Gwynne by reviewers. Though he has only recently emerged to the genre, Moule has has created a gritty world full of scheming characters, shifting politics, realistic outcomes, and epic battles. Personally, to me, it is the characters that most stand out. With the POV characters (Pheri, Orsian, Tansa, Ciera, Rymond, and Helana), not a single one had a boring or deflating perspective- in fact, by the time I was curious on what such a character was currently doing, their perspective would follow up in the next chapter. All six of them are unique, from different backgrounds, fighting styles, motivations, etc., and they really brought the book alive. Plenty of the non-POV characters lived up to their hype with divine beings themselves (too spoilery to even say much more) and Strovac Sigac (I keep picturing him as The Mountain, from Game of Thrones).

I'd also like to bring up the ending, where the trilogy was wrapped up well enough- with a final conflict bring everyone together, such a resolution being reached, and then an epilogue giving a look at what is possibly to come. There were more loose ends than I would've preferred, but at least the main plotlines concluded just fine. I thought some of these character arcs ended well nicely, but conflict does not rest, and I eagerly anticipate more. I mentioned a focus on the neighboring Empire as a spinoff, but Moule designed the world here (inside and outside of Erland, no matter the distance) for plenty of other great ideas.

Great series- I give "The Madness of Gods" a 4/5 rating.

(Received an ARC from Second Sky Publishing and Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review)

I didn't read this book, I devoured every word. Every steamy moment, every heartbreaking moments, every breathtaking ones too. Plot and characters sucks me in their world, I wanted to stay with them and never come back to my reality.

Heroes will rise and gods will fall…The gods have broken free, in an inferno of magic and flame. Now they seek total domination, turning Erland’s conflicts and divisions to their own dark purposes.Orsian is trapped in the dungeons of Merivale. He must escape the darkness and duel his hateful brother to take up his father’s legacy, as Erland’s champion in the coming storm.Far to the West, Rymond Prindian fights for his crown. Outnumbered and outclassed by the imperial legions, his ragged band of warriors and mercenaries needs a miracle to survive.Pherri, torn from existence by magic, awakes in another world—a twisted mirror of the Erland she knows. Only by finding a way home can she hope to save the ones she loves.Erland’s armies march once more, guided by the ancient malice of the gods. Bonds of family, love and loyalty will be shattered in an epic final battle that will echo across infinite worlds.

This is the third and final volume in RS Moules Erland Saga. We get everything we want in this final installment. Great action, satisfying character arcs, and an ending that will blow your mind and leave you speechless. Highly recommended for all fantasy fans!