The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter Plays It Safe And Disappoints In Some Narrative Decisions

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hey guys, I’m really sorry about the technical issues. Something reflected badly and the video wouldn’t focus for the last 3/4 and I didn’t have enough time to re-record. My apologies!

[@mikem1585]

Finished reading the entire thing in just under 24 hours! (a bit unusual for me, but a testament to how good it is). I loved it! A great addition following the events of book 1...I loved the continuing development of Tau and learning more about Tsiora. I also felt that Winter did a great job developing the side characters, especially Hadith, Themba, and Nyah.

[@csd8204]

Themba is a riot.

[@joshclark9774]

I just started reading fanatasy books right now I'm reading a song of ice and fire I'm on storm of swords and after watching your reviews I cant wait to get into other fantasy series

[@Ghaffar_KH]

Hey man, I'm currently on A Clash of Kings and I'm absolutely loving it so far. Is the 3rd book the best you've read so far, like is it thaaaaat much better than the first two? I hear it's not only the best in the series, but one of the best books ever written.

[@joshclark9774]

@@Ghaffar_KH I just started it but I like it so far

[@alison4dice]

I'm wondering if you read the same book I did. No violence? There is definitely violence in this book. It may not be described in great detail, but it's enough. Some scenes are nightmares to envision.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Did I say there's no violence? If so, I might have been drunk.

[@killwire4432]

I read the first one two or three times. Loved it, can't wait to start it after rhythm of war

[@mikesbookreviews]

You'll love it.

[@SuperCliffReviews]

Twas indeed a great book, can't wait for book 3!!!! Keep up the great work man!!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I’ve got Rage of Dragons on my bookshelf, waiting for me. I’m looking forward to getting to it, perhaps in December, and if not in January. Great to hear your thoughts!

[@nizyo5807]

Man just read it. It's so fucking good and action packed 😁

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

@@nizyo5807 Sounds like a winner!

[@Michael_L_Morrison]

I just completed this book today. I think the first one was better, but this was very good as well. Can't wait until the next one.!

[@ArlynChanel]

Thanks Mike! Can’t wait to read it this week!

[@petewisdom1984]

I was interested enough in the first one, I'm looking forward to seeing how book 2 goes.

[@WMax-rm3ue]

Love to see your new video on my birthday :D

[@bobgdn]

I enjoyed the first book a lot and am looking forward to reading this. Thanks again for a very well done review!

[@tovx76]

Was really not a fan of Tau in book 1, I felt like the whole book was just him being an uncontrollable rage monster. Your review has me slightly concerned bc I was not blown away like everyone seems to be with Rage of Dragons. I remember a booktuber saying Tau should have been name Leroy Jenkins😂 Very interested in the world Evan Winter is building so still excited to read book 2!

[@csd8204]

Leroy Jenkins? Hmm. Yeah. No comment.

[@mateoazcueta]

Awesome review! It’s nice to confirm that I’ll probably enjoy it as much as the first one. Hopefully, I’ll be ordering it soon!

[@n0zenzur]

Hey, keep an eye for Winds of Strife ( book one of the dawn less Night series) that will be released on January. I got to read 4 chapters from it and it was great. Emotions based magic with rules, which hunt and day light that get shorter and shorter during the years.

[@saipranu7808]

Great video as always, mike. Btw if you have to pick only one book to read for rest of your life which would you pick??

[@jakebishop7822]

I'm not Mike, but I 100% guarantee Mike's answer would be Dune, and he would not have to think about it for a single second.

[@JZETH_]

Man I’m so ready for this. Going to start when I’m done with WoR.

[@ColonelOv9]

WoR or RoW?

[@shante9700]

I would have loved to see Jabari’S arc fully developed. I just finished this hours ago and I want to see a spoiler review because I need to talk about

[@bookswithvish]

Such a great review and I like how you go through what was improved in the second book compared the first one which was what I was looking for so thank you 😁 Can’t wait for my copy to come in the mail

[@MetalGildarts]

I’m gonna visit Barnes and Noble and acquire it right now. Great review Mike.

[@lucypauwels993]

Was just debating on whether or not to pick this up today.

[@avi6837]

Perfect timing.. great review Mike.. Tau was definitely not my favourite as well but what happened in the end of book-1 made me curious about his choices next.. not encouraging feedback but I am keeping my fingres crossed 🤞I definitely liked few side characters more than him and hopefully new ones will be interesting as well.. 👍 for more underworld.. I will try finishing it before release of RoW.. once again Awesome review 🔥

[@AlyssaReids]

I've heard of this book series. I'm hoping to get to it at some point. Great review. Happy Reading!!!

[@xaviercopeland2789]

I have one question that I need to be answered and hope you can help me Mike. Love the book and your channel, and want to know why Tsiora refers to herself with “we” instead of “I.” Was there an explanation I missed?

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha ha to be honest I just thought I had missed something because I wasn't sure either. Maybe it was a front to pretend she had the Goddess in her head?

[@xaviercopeland2789]

@@mikesbookreviews maybe that’s what it is. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one confused because it wasn’t explained at all.

[@slimefrank6317]

When she says "we" she is speaking of herself as a representation all the Omehi people both the lesser and the noble cast of which she rules.

[@BookedandBusy]

I finished last night and I can definitely say that having that battle scene from Esi’s point of view wasn’t my favorite. I would have liked it better if her going into Ishigo led to something big, but it didn’t.

[@chimmey7741]

Forgot is was today... Such a lucky man...The fires of vengeance and Rythm of War released this month.. 😁

[@nunyabusiness3516]

I agree 100000% about the POV change at the climax. I love the book but that I could have done with from Tau

[@thesmuli83]

Hello. Mike great review.

[@herbertthornton4476]

Dude, I remember the Legend oF Zelda Rap commercial. I'm 46

[@CRohrscheib]

I really wanted to like the first book but I put it down within the first 6 chapters. There was so much emphasis on battles and that wasn't really my thing. Should I give it another try or is it just not going to be my thing?

[@jakebishop7822]

They are very action heavy, if you don't want an action heavy book then this is not your thing.

[@richpaul6806]

Not sure its an ARC thing. My rage of dragons kindle book does the same thing with the loc number.

[@johngregorywynn6075]

Not on Audible yet.....

[@tovx76]

Will be out in December according to his AMA on r/fantasy

[@supernorry3847]

I havent read it yet, i hope i get it today 😅

[@safinan8008]

Great video

[@csd8204]

I'm always amused by people who are tired of cookie cutter characters or protagonists who always make the right choices but push back when they get it. Tau is what? 19 or 20 years old? I've been around people suffering from PTSD so I'm more open minded about what's going on with him.

[@astellus]

Just watching now because I'm just getting around to reading this. Thank goodness there is someone else who thought that sex scene in the first book was cringe. Uuuugh.

[@SS-rr7by]

Link To The Past is my fav Zelda game

[@HGsoul4ever]

I ran through the first book. Slogged through this. So many things were unnecessary. Going into their version of hell all the time got old real quick. Tau got a chunk of flesh removed from him, but dude was still beating everyone with way more training than him. Jabari was burned and in weeks/months was on his feet killing elite fighters. Adding the gay characters felt like pandering. It added nothing to the story. The most interesting characters (which were no a lot) were two-dimensional at best.

[@isiboremmanueliregbeyen5272]

No, Tau has more training than them, no surprise he could beat them. You have to "walk" through the first book again to properly understand Tau's experiences in Isihogo.... He got way more extra time to train and fought with demons more devious and aggressive than the best soldiers in the waking world. Time is different in Isihogo (their version of hell) than the waking world. Imagine spending months fighting the fastest and cruelest demons in Isihogo which is just a few days in the waking world.....Of course He could beat the Indlovu..... He fought and killed an enraged Ingonyanma (Their best) in Book one.

[@harmanbeing]

Just commenting to say that I love A Link to the Past lol. Also, I thought RoD was okay but a bit overhyped. Not really compelled to pick up the sequel. Maybe someday when the TBR is whittled down.

[@vaibhawkr3904]

Nice but ebooks are meh