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I am so happy to be back in this world. Book 1 was one of my favorites from 2023. I enjoyed how Drakeford dove deeper into Emrael's struggles and stresses. I loved that the author focused more on the important relationships of Emrael's, such as his relationship with his brother and his mentor. Jaina, Emrael's mentor reminded my favorite character!

Great action-packed scenes, fantastic political drama, and the clever magic system that combines science and crafting is also great. Can't wait for book 3.

P.S. highly recommend the audiobook.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Scott Drakeford is quickly becoming one of my favorite fantasy authors. His books remind me of the comfort read fantasies that I enjoyed when I first encountered the genre. This book is a continuation of the story began in Rise of the Mages and beautifully expands the scope and action. I couldn't get enough and cannot wait to see how Scott finishes off this incredible story. More complete review to follow over on the blog.

Loved this so much. Was such and interesting take in the genre and felt new and fresh. Highly recommend.

Really enjoyed book 1 and this was a great sequel! I love the friendships and the bonds the characters have! Plus it is so action packed I was not bored for one moment and was so on the edge of my seat. Will be adding to our library and recommending to all!

Really great sequel to the first one. Full of action and comradeship! I would die for these character!

Brimming with action-packed adventure, high stakes, and ride-or-die characters you simply can’t get enough of, Drakeford delivers a sensational sequel that is nothing short of epic!

Emrael's journey continues in Fate of Silent Gods, and everything that made the first book so enjoyable continues right along with it. We get plenty more epic battles (which Drakeford is particularly skilled at writing, I think) as Emrael's predicament and responsibilities deepen. Yet, refreshingly, just as much attention is paid to the rendering of Emrael's personal relationships, from his brother Ban to his mentor Jaina (my forever fave!). Add in some political maneuvering, a rapidly maturing hero, and some delightfully evil priests, and this was an incredibly solid sophomore installment to the trilogy. I'm eagerly awaiting the final book!