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Gods and Warriors
4 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Gods and Warriors series.
In this thrilling entry, Hylas and Pirra have made their way to mainland Greece, where they can finally try to recover the dagger of Koronos, defeat the Crows, and find Hylas's missing sister. The story uses well-worn series elements (such as old friends and enemies reappearing and the protagonists splitting up), but the intense action and revelations make for an undeniably exciting final act.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(3)
4-6
Gods and Warriors series.
Hylas and Pirra are still on the run and still searching for the dagger of Koronos. Familiar thematic elements of the chase and meeting new friends and enemies are present in this fourth adventure. However, the new Egyptian setting, with its history, mythology, and mysticism, injects some fresh life into the series. The action, along with a burgeoning romantic subplot, keeps the story moving.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(3)
4-6
Gods and Warriors series.
Hylas and Pirra, having survived the volcanic destruction of Thalakrea, find themselves on Crete, still fighting against the Crows. This third installment continues the good-versus-evil battle scenes and the separation/reunification structure. That said, Paver's world remains interesting, and the book's mixture of Bronze Age history, mythology, action, and engaging characters will have readers wanting to turn the pages.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(3)
4-6
Gods and Warriors series.
Hylas and Pirra, separated at the end of the prior novel, find their fates still intertwined as they both end up on Thalakrea, an island on the verge of volcanic destruction. New and old friends and enemies vie to avenge wrongs and fulfill prophecies. History, mythology, and good storytelling make for compelling action that propels the novel to its cliffhanger ending.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
4 reviews
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