tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post6629294021358665421..comments2024-03-28T04:25:33.141-07:00Comments on JeanBookNerd: June 2012 BNC - Theft of Swords by Michael J. SullivanJean Vallesteroshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880115967251338191noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-85501850635800483132012-08-30T05:35:00.155-07:002012-08-30T05:35:00.155-07:00Figured I'd add my post as well. I admit I di...Figured I'd add my post as well. I admit I didn't read them, but rather listened to them from Audible. If you're like me and don't have must time to sit and read, but spend hours in the car I highly recommend the audio versions as well. Set up as the three books the narrator did an excellent job. Just finished the third Orbit book last night, and have to say the ending to the story was quite satisfying. I have to say Hadrian get's the nod as my favorite character, with Royce right behind him. As I've finished all three, I have to also state that I love what Sullivan did with the dwarf, Magnus. He turns out to be a very interesting character who has great importance to the overall story.David Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17811276708426700847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-44240771353034319882012-08-25T11:04:38.072-07:002012-08-25T11:04:38.072-07:00Hi TMJ, great to have you join the Riyria team. No...Hi TMJ, great to have you join the Riyria team. No such thing as a late-comer when it comes to loving Royce and Hadrian. Glad to hear you read all three books. Hope the others on this board got a chance to finish the series too. The party moved over to Goodreads so contact Micheal and ask for an invite.laurnarosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880197010587671758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-91620782158279108672012-08-23T08:05:26.370-07:002012-08-23T08:05:26.370-07:00I am a late-comer to this post after just having b...I am a late-comer to this post after just having been introduced to the series about two weeks ago. I have just finished all three books. What a great series!! It seems to me that there is so much left here to develop . . . . Arista and her powers, Royce and his daughter and their work between the races, Modina (Thrace) and her rule, etc., etc., etc. I just visited Michael's blog and saw the link to this site and wanted to add my two cents. I will definitely be watching for more from Michael!TMJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171173173607040040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-749692694284863592012-07-31T03:24:31.773-07:002012-07-31T03:24:31.773-07:00Thans Anum - glad to hear you enjoyed the series s...Thans Anum - glad to hear you enjoyed the series so much. <br /><br />If you are going to buy books for your friends consider getting them from my website as they can be signed. Here is the URL:<br /><br />http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com/riyria_revelations_samples.htmlMichael J. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892162383465544899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-57760961862861522832012-07-06T08:53:22.276-07:002012-07-06T08:53:22.276-07:00Just finished reading the whole series two days ag...Just finished reading the whole series two days ago, and i'm in LOVE. Gonna quote Lucinda here and say 'These are way up on my short-list of "Books to buy Friends 'cause they are too good not to share".' Amazing story, I'm in awe.<br /><br />And favorite character, Royce, hands down. Hadrian's a close second, but I've been in love with Royce and his personality since the first book. Michael J. Sullivan, i'm honestly very glad you wrote these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-4403774547964483942012-07-05T09:19:49.793-07:002012-07-05T09:19:49.793-07:00@MikeWS - the "original" versions are in...@MikeWS - the "original" versions are indeed "out of print" but they all exist just in a new format. Orbit took the six individual books and re-released them as a trilogy so it breaks down like this:<br /><br />* Theft of Swords - The Crown Conspiracy & Avempartha<br />* Rise of Empire - Nyphron Rising & The Emerald Storm <br />* Heir of Novron - Wintertide & Percepliquis<br /><br />So no worries - they are not REALLY out of print just morphed into something else.Michael J. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892162383465544899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-16900387143229823092012-07-05T09:14:35.902-07:002012-07-05T09:14:35.902-07:00@Chad - can't make an announcement just quite ...@Chad - can't make an announcement just quite yet. Both my agent and editor are on vacation - but movement has been made and when I can announce I'll come back here and do so.Michael J. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892162383465544899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-17758663590783906862012-07-05T09:13:03.865-07:002012-07-05T09:13:03.865-07:00@Noel, Arista is very much patterned off of my bea...@Noel, Arista is very much patterned off of my beautiful wife, Robin. Strong, intelligent, sometimes insecure, and completely clueless when someone nearby is deeply in love her.Michael J. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892162383465544899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-5499343913657788562012-07-05T08:33:55.196-07:002012-07-05T08:33:55.196-07:00Just wanted to take a minute to drop by and thank ...Just wanted to take a minute to drop by and thank everyone one for participating. There is no joy greater than hearing people talk about your books and characters so thank you for making me smile.<br /><br />The Riyria Revelations is indeed over but I'm watching feedback to see if people want more books in the future. If you are interested you can vote here: http://polldaddy.com/poll/6291244/Michael J. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892162383465544899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-40544190347473854572012-06-30T10:16:54.240-07:002012-06-30T10:16:54.240-07:00It seems I forgot my favorite character too, and i...It seems I forgot my favorite character too, and it would have to be Hadrian. I also felt Esra is worth mentioning as well. However, to be fair, I liked every character almost equally Myron, Royce, especially the character Nimbus --- I liked how the name meant Mist and he was practically a mystery from the start. I thought it was a very fitting end for the series, especially the amount of times Michael went back to re explain the lore (as if teasing).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469008181103169583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-39610418405184052592012-06-30T09:43:44.911-07:002012-06-30T09:43:44.911-07:00I bought the first book a week and a half ago, may...I bought the first book a week and a half ago, maybe 2 weeks ago actually. I read the first few chapters and I had already been sold. I ended up buying the rest of the series with no doubt in my mind that I would enjoy it. I just finished the last book, Percepliquis, and I was pretty much dumbstruck. I am actually annoyed that there is no more to read (atleast not in that story arc). So I thought that I would share this with anyone who would like to knowAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469008181103169583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-12216865180135500852012-06-25T14:16:23.537-07:002012-06-25T14:16:23.537-07:00Sorry, last comment, I just realized I'd forgo...Sorry, last comment, I just realized I'd forgotten to weigh in on the poll about favorite character. It's hard for me to choose, as some of my favorite characters at this stage were not necessarily my favorites in the first book. But I will say Myron, due to his amazing memory, perpetual fascination with the world, and humble heart.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478039484730296757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-67539873623278050372012-06-25T14:13:19.552-07:002012-06-25T14:13:19.552-07:00Oh, I almost forgot to add, even though I've b...Oh, I almost forgot to add, even though I've been checking these out from the library, I will definitely be purchasing them at some point (assuming the final book doesn't turn me off the series, which I highly doubt will be the case, but stranger things have happened), though I haven't decided whether I want hardcopy or Kindle...Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478039484730296757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-89349039046976268212012-06-25T14:11:04.032-07:002012-06-25T14:11:04.032-07:00I had read the first eighty or so pages of the boo...I had read the first eighty or so pages of the book this past December just at random; for whatever reason I didn't get much further (I think the holidays were interfering), so I returned the book to the library. But I didn't forget about it; I'd periodically check the shelves to see if it was back (it was almost constantly checked out) but then about a week ago it was there again, so I picked it up. I was going to just skip to where I'd left off, but I enjoyed reading the beginning enough to start from scratch again.<br /><br />A couple days later I was done with it, and wanted to read the next volume in the series, so I went online and did a search, and happened upon a very caustic review for it, that I will neither name nor link to, as I'm annoyed that it is already as high a search result as it is; anyway, despite the review questioning my taste for enjoying the book, I logged onto my library's website and put a hold on the next book, which they got for me from a neighboring library the next day. I read that one until last Friday evening, and the next morning got up, went to the library, dropped off the second one, and picked up the third (which happened to be in; I checked in advance, otherwise I'd have put a hold on it, too). I'm now partway through the "sixth" book, and am anxious to see how it all resolves. (I know this forum is just about the first book, but I just wanted to say that the subsequent installments in the series are just as worth reading, if not moreso. But I won't say why, so as not to spoil anything. =)Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478039484730296757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-16492394047524165512012-06-23T20:23:24.518-07:002012-06-23T20:23:24.518-07:00I found these books last fall - I don't even r...I found these books last fall - I don't even remember how I stumbled upon "Theft of Swords". These are way up on my short-list of "Books to buy Friends 'cause they are too good not to share".<br /><br />What I truly appreciated in this series was the continuity. Six books and nary a single "wait..that contradicts what happened before" moment in the whole. Great writing, attention to detail, and editing made this a joy to read.<br /><br />I wish all writers were such craftsman...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030470299091347064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-84155664613145980712012-06-23T13:35:23.513-07:002012-06-23T13:35:23.513-07:00I just came across this author and his books today...I just came across this author and his books today. Wow, they sound REALLY good! I have GOT to put these on my wish-list and get them the next time I have some spending cash. They look like the type of books I LOVE :-DKatie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957978754744226499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-52510181887654350932012-06-23T01:55:56.893-07:002012-06-23T01:55:56.893-07:00Hi Jennifer, I think you describe Royce with perfe...Hi Jennifer, I think you describe Royce with perfect accuracy. I see the allure for the bad boy; dark, passionate, greater depth, and faultless loyalty to his chosen few. I would add skilled and wisely experience. Not sure if "tortured" is too strong a word- as you read on you will see how that is not inaccurate. Though my personal preference is for Hadrian (I like the good guy; capable, trusting, mostly honest type). It is truly the two, as partners, playing off each others attributes and through each others faults that make them such a perfect team. There are so many moments within the series where you can not help but love them both. Mr Sullivan did a perfect job of giving us two strong men able to get the job done.laurnarosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880197010587671758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-21036689113099770672012-06-22T20:34:01.188-07:002012-06-22T20:34:01.188-07:00I have just begun reading Theft of Swords. I am en...I have just begun reading Theft of Swords. I am enjoying the relationship between Hadrian and Royce the most. I have never read a more convincing portrayal of the friend/brother bond. They are very comfortable with each other and 'knowing' toward each other. It makes them very likable and intriguing and I'm very eager to continue to read to find out more about them, their past and future. So far, I like Royce the most. He seems a bit dark, brooding, and, well, tortured is too strong a word, but he has got something going on, yet he also seems to be decent deep down and is loyal to his friends and is feeling. There is always something very compelling about such a character. Maybe it shows that he has a lot going on inside. He is not a shallow person. I wonder if women are drawn to 'bad boys' because they sometimes sense a greater depth and passion, something raw that can't be found in perfect, plastic, flower-giving men. Royce is not a bad boy, but does seem to have a lot of depth and, I think, some passion prowls around down there. Thank you, Mr. Sullivan, for providing me with some great summer reading. When I start teaching again in September, I'll recommend your series to my students.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211884812381756461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-56610710405369808342012-06-22T14:22:56.283-07:002012-06-22T14:22:56.283-07:00Great book choice for June, Jean. It's a fun r...Great book choice for June, Jean. It's a fun read that still has plenty of depth, character development, and twists and turns to get keep most readers flipping pages with delight. I'm about 20% into Heir of Novron and I can't wait to see how it ends!<br /><br />Favorite character, besides Hadrian, is definitely Myron. Very unique to use an ignorant-to-life character to help explain some back story!Kroezerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208819375134913432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-68395799661771462262012-06-19T14:50:29.948-07:002012-06-19T14:50:29.948-07:00This book really is very well written. In other bo...This book really is very well written. In other books I have read with multiple characters and story lines, often the work tends to be disjointed and not very cohesive, but this is not the case with Theft of Swords. One can tell that Mr. Sullivan spent much time weaving together a cohesive work, not just a hack novel that took a couple months to write. Plus he writes without language and sex, which is very admirable in the day we live in. Furthermore, the character development is absolutely amazing. I am very excited about even the possibility of having novels about Royce and Hadrian's pasts. <br />My favorite character has to be Hadrian. I got goosebumps when he fought in Calis in the arena and can't wait to read more about him in (hopefully) a future novel.<br />Great read!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02207796150387076358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-42307359680966459182012-06-19T08:18:29.780-07:002012-06-19T08:18:29.780-07:00I devoured this whole series .... as one of the ot...I devoured this whole series .... as one of the other commenters mentioned they take you back to the High Fantasy of my youth. All three books.<br />I thought the two main characters, Royce and Hadrian were well constructed and there was no distinct good and evil in them like you would find in most other books of this genre, each character was a mix of both ... depending upon the situation.<br />There were a lot of strong women characters who didn't need swords or fluttering eyelashes to get their way or point across. In fact i believe the only female to use a sword was only Ms Pickering, a very minor character, in the third book ... and boy did that dude deserve it!!! (not going to spoil it for you read it ;-) )<br />My favourite characters, apart from the obvious two, are Arista and Myron. i mean who could not like Myron his enthusiasm and joy for life was soooo infectious!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312172211405394771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-21645737341729691302012-06-18T07:39:38.192-07:002012-06-18T07:39:38.192-07:00Kim, you pick Magnus? I admit Michael wrote a grea...Kim, you pick Magnus? I admit Michael wrote a great villain in Magnus, but he's your favorite? Wait... now that I think about it, you made a very wise choice. Please don't hunt me down in an effort to copycat your hero ;)<br /><br />Btw, I pick Myron. Never have I fallen in love with a character as fast and strongly as I did when we met him and learned about his Squirrel Tree. I love that guy.Tim Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711718554317230349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-59992125738415597222012-06-17T17:38:29.998-07:002012-06-17T17:38:29.998-07:00Love these books! I've gotten so sick of more ...Love these books! I've gotten so sick of more recent, "gritty" fantasy that's filled with foul language, over-the-top violence, and sex. Riyria keeps your attention without having to resort to all of that by having an interesting storyline and characters that you can really come to love. Like The_Silent_Rogue said, there are definitely a few places where you can tell that this is MJS' first series, but his ability to really flesh out a world is amazing. I can't wait for more!<br /><br />Michael, earlier in the comments you mentioned a something that you "have recently finished." While you can't give us an estimate for a release date, any info on what it'll be about? I love your world building, and want to salivate over the future possibility of more :)Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747677486727340505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-30207393098918012152012-06-17T16:10:58.062-07:002012-06-17T16:10:58.062-07:00Definitely one of my favorite books! I read the wh...Definitely one of my favorite books! I read the whole series in two weeks on my cell phone, since I was having a hard time finding the paper books in Brazil. Absolutely great!<br />My favorite character is Royce. Seriously, I was in love with him! really wish I could see more of his past.<br /><br />The_Silent_Rogue, keep reading. I think you will find some stuff quite surprising!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133400855814455681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293282810260463169.post-57767598437036754882012-06-17T11:13:26.272-07:002012-06-17T11:13:26.272-07:00This was a novel I could hardly put down. It seem...This was a novel I could hardly put down. It seemed that the excitement never stopped throughout the entire journey. Hadrian and Royce are wonderfully crafted characters to whom you take an instant liking. The novel flowed without any weird or annoying breaks or "hiccups". I knew almost immediately when they mentioned the heir and it would be Hadrian and Royce in the middle of it all. I took a liking to Thrace as well and was not disappointed. A little reckless and naive for sure, but otherwise an enjoyable character.Alycia.Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095802776969431884noreply@blogger.com