Sarah H. (thedestinyofone) reviewed Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest (The Knights of Arrethtrae) on + 31 more book reviews
I have to confess, I was disappointed in this book. I have loved all of Chuck Blacks books, I am a huge fan, but this one just was hard to get into. It spans too many years for a book this small without enough connecting it. It was okay for a one time read but, unlike his other books; I cant see myself rereading this one
What I liked about it.
It did show well that pride can ruin you, but God can take the broken pieces of your life and make something amazing out if it. Mr. Black does have a wonderful ability to teach lessons through his books.
As always, I loved the adventure! Chuck Black has filled a great need in YA fiction in my mind; fiction that is message driven, adventure filled, without too much romance. These may be boys books but I love his style.
What I didnt like.
This story was to broken up. I felt like the phrase a few weeks/months/years later was used far too many times. Okay, those exact words werent used but the meaning was there. If the time frame had been condensed, this would have made a much better novel.
In previous books, he has killed off a lover or wife or hurt to the point of almost dying. I dont know why but when it happened in this book I rolled my eyes. Is he running out of ideas and reusing old ones? Using that tactic in two or three books was enough, making it a regular thing is getting old.
If you liked his other books, this is a good one time read, but I would put it low on your list.
What I liked about it.
It did show well that pride can ruin you, but God can take the broken pieces of your life and make something amazing out if it. Mr. Black does have a wonderful ability to teach lessons through his books.
As always, I loved the adventure! Chuck Black has filled a great need in YA fiction in my mind; fiction that is message driven, adventure filled, without too much romance. These may be boys books but I love his style.
What I didnt like.
This story was to broken up. I felt like the phrase a few weeks/months/years later was used far too many times. Okay, those exact words werent used but the meaning was there. If the time frame had been condensed, this would have made a much better novel.
In previous books, he has killed off a lover or wife or hurt to the point of almost dying. I dont know why but when it happened in this book I rolled my eyes. Is he running out of ideas and reusing old ones? Using that tactic in two or three books was enough, making it a regular thing is getting old.
If you liked his other books, this is a good one time read, but I would put it low on your list.
