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The Sword Unbound

Lands of the Firstborn, Book 2

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The Sword Unbound

By: Gareth Hanrahan
Narrated by: George Weightman
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He thought he was saving the world. That was his first mistake.

Twenty years ago, Alf and his companions defeated the Dark Lord and claimed his city. Now, those few of the Nine that remain find themselves unwilling rebels, defying the authority of both the mortal lords they once served and the immortal king of the elves - the secret architect of everything they've ever known.

Once lauded as a mighty hero, Alf is now labelled a traitor and hunted by the very gods he fights to bring down. As desperate rebellion blazes across the land, Alf seeks the right path through a maze of conspiracy, wielding a weapon of evil. The black sword Spellbreaker, ever hungry for slaughter, has found its purpose in these dark days. But can Aelfric remain a hero, or is his legend tarnished forever?

The Sword Unbound continues Gareth Hanrahan's acclaimed epic fantasy series of dark myth, daring warriors and bloodthirsty vengeance.

©2024 Gareth Hanrahan (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Dark Fantasy Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy

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This is everything you could ever want in an engrossing fantasy novel that hits you with one mind-blowing scene after another. Come for the cranky sentient talking sword and legendary heroes of old, stay for the next level worldbuilding, dark magic, and intense scheming/treachery. A one of a kind fantasy and another stunning achievement from Gareth Hanrahan (OUT OF THIS WORLD SFF)
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On my review of the first book, I stated that the themes and ideas behind the book was good but there was a lack of character growth. I'm happy to report that there was no such issue with this book.

Following along with the events of this book could be a struggle at times but it was well worth it for the human interest. it's the characters that make or break a story and in this book they were presented much better. if you were wavering after the first book, as I was, I can recommend the second.

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A truly great story, and the reader gives it justice! To be honest, this might be one my favourite fantasy series, up there with stormlight archives and WoT.

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