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Apr 06, 2013 Alicia rated it it was ok

This book was so cookie-cutter it was almost painful to read. There are no surprises at anytime. The author feels the need to spell everything out to you and is constantly repeating the same information over and over and over again as if I'm stupid and can't remember anything. I was annoyed with that.

The fast pace kept me reading and the fact this series was cheap on Kindle is the only reason I bought it. The pace keeps me going because there is constantly something happening, but at the same ti

The fast pace kept me reading and the fact this series was cheap on Kindle is the only reason I bought it. The pace keeps me going because there is constantly something happening, but at the same time I was almost bored. The boredom came from the fact that it felt very cliche, like something I've read before but I can't name any specific novel. It's more along the line of, if someone were to summarize what generally happens in fantasy novels this fits the summery to the letter.

I think one of the most annoying things for me about this book is the speech patterns of the characters. Being as there isn't electricity and horses are the main mode of transportation, this is obviously a more 'medieval' setting yet I constantly saw characters answering with 'OK.' That just doesn't fit in a medieval setting to me.

Being as I have already bought the sequel, I am bound to my personal rule to finish every book I buy. If it wasn't for the pace this book kept up, it would not have made it into my 'it's okay' category.

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Book one was only worthy of a single star (actually none but there's no option for that). I figured that maybe the author would have learned a few things and improved her writing for this one. While the style of writing did show an improvement in flow and description, it wasn't enough to overcome the careless mistakes that proofreading and editing should have caught.
The magical Destiny Sword of the first book somehow became the Dynasty Sword in this one. The rival kingdom started out as the McL Book one was only worthy of a single star (actually none but there's no option for that). I figured that maybe the author would have learned a few things and improved her writing for this one. While the style of writing did show an improvement in flow and description, it wasn't enough to overcome the careless mistakes that proofreading and editing should have caught.
The magical Destiny Sword of the first book somehow became the Dynasty Sword in this one. The rival kingdom started out as the McLeods in book 1, then became the McClouds, then the McCleods, then back to McCloud. Really? You can't keep your names straight?
Thor is told he's leaving for the Hundred 'in the morning' then later says he doesn't know when but he's told it will be in 'the next day or two', but later it's back to being the next morning. A simple wall chart might help the author organize her thoughts better.
I won't even start with plot points that make no sense nor with this author's habit of ending books right in the middle of action. There's nothing wrong with a cliffhanger ending to entice the reader to continue a series, but it's just plain wrong not to tie up anything!!!
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I enjoyed it and plan to read the other books. There are 17 in this series, but they are all pretty short and seem to end on cliffhangers. The first two books are free but the next is 3.99.

In this book we see Thor vindicated, as the dying king proclaims his innocense. After the kings death Gwen is passed over for Garth (the evil brother) to rule, and Thor and Gwen finally resolve their misunderstanding and declare their love for each other.

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I enjoyed it and plan to read the other books. There are 17 in this series, but they are all pretty short and seem to end on cliffhangers. The first two books are free but the next is 3.99.

The book leaves off with Thor and the Legion heading out into enemy territory for thier Hundred days of training. They are currently on a boat in open sea. They've just been attacked by the enemy and were victorious, but not for long as an enemy fleet closes in behind. Now the Legion is going through the rain wall and we are left to wondering if they make it through.

Edrec, has set out to find a bride and was instantly taken with a servant girl. We still don't know if he will win her in the jousting toutnament.

Gareth is doing spledidly well in ruining all his father had done to keep the peace in the kingdom. He is arrogant, and greedy. He was last seen deciding that he will try to weild the Destiny Sword. We don't know yet if he was able to.

Safety: Blood, gore, violence. Kisses only, mild cursing.

Romance peeps: Gwen was very angry when she heard rumors of Thor going to a brothel and bedding women. She pushes him away and says some mean things to him. Reese finally sets the record straight and tells her he did not bed any woman and that was a lie spread by Alton who wants Gwen for himself. She reconciles with Thor and he forgives. There are some sweet romantic scenes with Thor and Gwen..kisses only. Ederc is 25 and his past with women is unknown. We only know that he never paid much attention to women as fighting was his main focus. He is instantly in love with a serving girl at a feast and only knows he must have her. We know nothing yet about the serving girl.

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Jan 26, 2014 Gail rated it liked it

I noticed some glaring errors in this book,(One where they were talking about one brother and used the other brother's name in the next sentence- Maybe because both of them start with G--I am surprised an editor didn't catch this) but I still liked the story. It is simplistic and somewhat like the Arthurian stories, but I have enjoyed it. I like Thor, I do think he is a little too clueless about things but considering his upbringing-being a sheep herder and not really being around girls, etc, th I noticed some glaring errors in this book,(One where they were talking about one brother and used the other brother's name in the next sentence- Maybe because both of them start with G--I am surprised an editor didn't catch this) but I still liked the story. It is simplistic and somewhat like the Arthurian stories, but I have enjoyed it. I like Thor, I do think he is a little too clueless about things but considering his upbringing-being a sheep herder and not really being around girls, etc, then maybe it is understandable. It is an uncomplicated story, one which might be fun to read. ...more

Mar 06, 2018 Nathan Wilson rated it did not like it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm over Morgan Rice. I mistakenly bought the third in this "Bestselling Series," on audible, thus learning two things: 1) a lot of people know nothing, and 2) always check that a book you're buying is the first, and if it isn't don't buy any more!

The first book was horribly written, and I spent my review discussing the poor characterization and overuse of key phrases, "He could hardly believe..."

This book, I began to actively hate how she writes out Thor's thought process, or lack thereof, as h

I'm over Morgan Rice. I mistakenly bought the third in this "Bestselling Series," on audible, thus learning two things: 1) a lot of people know nothing, and 2) always check that a book you're buying is the first, and if it isn't don't buy any more!

The first book was horribly written, and I spent my review discussing the poor characterization and overuse of key phrases, "He could hardly believe..."

This book, I began to actively hate how she writes out Thor's thought process, or lack thereof, as here "he can't imagine," or "doesn't want to seem..." or some such where she basically displays him to be overthinking everything, but coming to few conclusions and not usually doing anything productive, except by pure instinct and happenstance, because "he possesses a great power he doesn't yet understand" - which is a bullshit premise from the beginning.

Then there are the internal and external inconsistencies. On the former, the Empire controls everything but the Ring, yet the Ring sends troops every year to another land?

A few of the latter are waste dumps in the same room as the prep kitchen. Sure Medieval times were gross, but nobody has a chamber pot in their kitchen. Also, ships big enough to carry 50 (more) giants (than one carrying hundreds of men) that have masts only connected by a single rope - a rope that is at the same time thin enough to be severed by a single, thrown spear - holding masts that are big enough that when brought down in such a manner, sink the entire ship. It's not merely improbable, it's impossible, and your story becomes dumb. Expend a little effort, do a little research, and write something plausible.

The one redeeming quality of this book is that it was short.

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When you thought that the story could not get better, the author delivers an amazing sequence that will keep you entertained and wishing for more! In this second episode, our hero Thor escape from the dungeons where he was held captive under the charge of attempting to assassinate the king. But the king suffered another assassination attempt when Thor was captive and this time he is dying on his bed and Thor is proclaimed innocent by the king himself. But his adventures have just began for a sec When you thought that the story could not get better, the author delivers an amazing sequence that will keep you entertained and wishing for more! In this second episode, our hero Thor escape from the dungeons where he was held captive under the charge of attempting to assassinate the king. But the king suffered another assassination attempt when Thor was captive and this time he is dying on his bed and Thor is proclaimed innocent by the king himself. But his adventures have just began for a second time. He needs to conquer again the heart of Gwendolyn while he continues with his training to become a member of the Silver, the elite guard of the palace. His time is short, as all the soldiers and trainees are about to leave to The Hundred, a period of hundred days of training that is done in a far away island under some challenging environment. While Thor continues his preparation to leave, the new king is crowned and some other threatens appears to disturb what was once a calm period for the kingdom.
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Jan 03, 2015 Fred Wilhelm rated it it was amazing

Wow, Morgan Rice sure can write and tell a good story.

This whole series "The Sorcerer's Ring" is one of the best fantasy/fiction series I have ever read.
And if you like Magic, Romance, friendship and fighting through adversity you have found a great series. I would even say that "The Sorcerer's Ring" series makes Harry Potters books seem dull and slow.
I am a fantasy book fanatic and it is the main type of book series I stick with. I don't write many reviews, but Morgan Rice's "The Sorcerer's Rin

Wow, Morgan Rice sure can write and tell a good story.

The character Thor and the other characters draw you into their situations and events.
There is struggle, battle, justice, love, life, caring, magic and so much more In the whole book series.

I could go on but I don't want to give away the books story and events.

If you read books then buy the series and Morgan Rice's other book, you will love them as much as I do. The books are a mush for any Fantasy reader and even for those who want some romance and some action.

The best book, author and series ever.
Get the books and enjoy.

Thanks for reading this review.
Fred

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Jun 05, 2014 Stacey rated it it was amazing

I'm not reading anymore reviews on this series. After I wrote a fantastic review of the first book, I read the second one and loved it just as much. I plan on continuing. Everyone is saying its too "simple", "cookie cutter" etc but I personally love this series. I've read countless fantasy books and series which is my favorite genre and I think Morgan Rice nailed it. There's authors like Tolkien and Jordan who make series more complex which are great. But some that are simple are just as magical I'm not reading anymore reviews on this series. After I wrote a fantastic review of the first book, I read the second one and loved it just as much. I plan on continuing. Everyone is saying its too "simple", "cookie cutter" etc but I personally love this series. I've read countless fantasy books and series which is my favorite genre and I think Morgan Rice nailed it. There's authors like Tolkien and Jordan who make series more complex which are great. But some that are simple are just as magical. My opinion is try it before you read all those 1 ★s. She has kept me entertained and can't turn the pages fast enough to see what happens. ...more

Don't read this authors books if typos in published books bother you... there are quite a few. I don't know why I read through the fourth book in this series. I should have spent my time and money on an author that cares more about polishing his work for his readers than churning another 150 pages out.

It's a decent story but very long winded and plot lines are setup which I don't think will be realized for another 4 books.

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Intense reading

This book was as intense as it was exciting. There are more twists than a maze. A very enjoyable book.

Short but decent

Long on plot, short on character development and number of words. Good enough for now, but not sure I'll have the fortitude or cash to finish the series.

Short but decent

Long on plot, short on character development and number of words. Good enough for now, but not sure I'll have the fortitude or cash to finish the series.

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Jul 13, 2017 Victor Moolman rated it did not like it

This is the kind of book I would give to someone that I don't want in the library anymore. This is the kind of book I would give to someone that I don't want in the library anymore. ...more

Nov 05, 2018 Valery rated it did not like it

I liked the first book, but, unfortunately, this one fell flat for me. My biggest complaint? Grammar. There were so many colons and semicolons. They stopped my rhythm far too often. I didn't particularly enjoy the cliffhanger ending either.
I could definitely see the innocence trying to be preserved for the love story, but it was almost as if the author was trying too hard.
Still, if you can get past the grammar, you may like it.

For my clean readers:
Includes mild violence, murder, kissing and war

For my clean readers:
Includes mild violence, murder, kissing and war themes.

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I did enjoy this book, it is a nice easy book to listen to while driving to work. And I am interested in where the story will go from here

However...

My issue is that the series consists of 17 books. If I am to buy them all (preferably on audio) it is going to cost a fair bit. And I don't feel the series is good enough to warrant spending that amount of money...

So for now I am going to take a break, and if I find myself still thinking of how the story will progress I might pick it back up :)

I did enjoy this book, it is a nice easy book to listen to while driving to work. And I am interested in where the story will go from here

However...

So for now I am going to take a break, and if I find myself still thinking of how the story will progress I might pick it back up :)

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Jul 13, 2018 Sylvia rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 2nd instalment of the Sorcerer's Ring. Developing the plot lines after the murder on King MacGil. Thor and Gwendolin are separated, due to Thor's training mission as a future Legion warrior. The new king wants to get rid of some family members. His enemies the McClouds raid the first villages in his kingdom. Another murder is committed with the murder weapon, that kill King MacGil. 2nd instalment of the Sorcerer's Ring. Developing the plot lines after the murder on King MacGil. Thor and Gwendolin are separated, due to Thor's training mission as a future Legion warrior. The new king wants to get rid of some family members. His enemies the McClouds raid the first villages in his kingdom. Another murder is committed with the murder weapon, that kill King MacGil. ...more

Mar 01, 2021 Xapphirea rated it really liked it

+ A very nice, relaxing book
+ Very well narrated
+ We are going to the dragons!
- Mysogyn, weak women
- a very short in between book
- No dragons (YET!!)

Am loving this series am really looking forward to reading the next one

Amazing. Thor comes to learn his magic powers and king of the ring dies for someone stabbing him. Thor get the thrown into the dungeon but he did not do it and they are trying to find who did. I liked that he never gives up and its just so interesting.

Nov 21, 2014 Kat rated it did not like it

Completely unimpressed. I had a promotion to get books 1-3 as a bundle so this review is for all three. I don't know where one began and one ended.

Problem 1 - Morgan Rice is not a good writer. At one point, she's describing a character's since of purpose in a dream sequence and out of 6 sentences, 3 said the same thing "this is where he was supposed to be." Amazingly, the first and second sentence were nearly identical with only 2-3 words differing. It's like her publisher said, "We need another 1000 words" and instead of adding to the plot, she just decided to add repetitive sentences throughout the existing story. Also, she occasionally uses words she thinks she knows what mean, but she really doesn't.

Problem 2 - She has a primary character that is obviously intended to be a strong female character, but she undermines that strength constantly. Every time she acts or speaks with authority, she feels "the power of her father" rising up in her. So really, she's not strong, she's just channeling her dead dad. Also, her world is still horribly sexist and treats women as property and prizes.

Problem 3 - Inconsistency. She has a dragon that is large enough its footprints leave "canyons" that are "hundreds of feet deep," but its claws are only as big as trees. She did not indicate ancient redwoods so I'm assuming she intended an typical, large tree. So really its claws are super tiny finger nails? And say they are the size of trees - when a human gets swiped by something that much bigger than him, he doesn't get shred to ribbons. At the right angle he might be cut in half, but not shred. Also, the dragon's legs are only as big as 50 men. 50 six foot men would be only 150 feet tall laid end to end. But the footprints are hundreds of feet deep? This animal also lives on a island. The characters traverse this island for half a day without seeing it. A creature that leaves canyons in the earth when it walks. Really? The "island" would have to be more like a continent.

Problem 4 - Just not interesting. Rice wants to be a little George R. R. Martin and have an epic series with a dozens of characters with interweaving plot threads. However, much of it seems completely unconnected, only one or two of the characters is even remotely interesting or written with any depth, and there is no sense of an overarching plot. Remember - I read THREE books in the series and only at the very end of the third book is there any hint of a greater epic plot to accompany this hodge podge of mostly boring stories played out by fairly boring characters.

Needless to say, I'll not be picking up another book by this writer and do not recommend them. Each book could be cut in half by a half-way decent editor (and should be). And Rice should have more respect for her readers. You don't have to beat anyone over the head with the same point fifteen times. Once on a page and maybe a reminder or two later in the story sure, but not literally an entire page of "Oh I love him and I hope we can be together."

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This second in the series begins to focus on other characters than Thor. Actually King MacGil is the center of the plot which involves his demise and his ghost's call for revenge. (Macbeth??)

First paragraphs
King MacGil stumbled into his chamber, having had way too much to drink, the room spinning, his head pounding from the night's festivities. A woman whose name he did not know clung to his side, one arm draped around his waist, her shirt half-removed, leading him with a giggle toward his bed. Two attendants closed the door behind them and disappeared discreetly. MacGil did not know where his queen was, and on this night he did not care. They rarely shared a bed anymore— she often retired to her own chamber, especially on nights of feasts, when the meals went on too long. She knew of her husband's indulgences, and did not seem to care. After all, he was king, and MacGil kings had always ruled with entitlement.

Rice, Morgan (2013-01-21). A March of Kings (Book #2 in the Sorcerer's Ring) (p. 1). Morgan Rice. Kindle Edition.

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An entire entitled generation has grown up having been taught that self-expression trumpeted learning the disciplines of spelling and grammar. Compound this with the shorthand and jargon of texting and instant messaging and one has an entire generation that wonder what grammarians such as myself are carping about. Book two is an improvement over Book one of this series but it still contains many glaring clunkers. When the aim is to create a suspension of disbelief awkward speech patterns and exp An entire entitled generation has grown up having been taught that self-expression trumpeted learning the disciplines of spelling and grammar. Compound this with the shorthand and jargon of texting and instant messaging and one has an entire generation that wonder what grammarians such as myself are carping about. Book two is an improvement over Book one of this series but it still contains many glaring clunkers. When the aim is to create a suspension of disbelief awkward speech patterns and expressions yank the reader away from the fantasy world and back to reality. Although the storyline is moderately interesting the execution is lacking. I won't be investing in books 3-10. ...more

Feb 06, 2015 Erica rated it did not like it

Free books will be the death of me. Horrible doesn't begin to properly describe this. First of all, this "book" was169 pages compared to the 350 that the first book was. The end of the last book brought the main character to the dungeon on suspicion of trying to assassinate the king. In this short novella, he escaped, cleared his name, the king died with his traitorous son being crowned, the siblings suspicions, ands the main character going to final training. You could take one of those ideas a Free books will be the death of me. Horrible doesn't begin to properly describe this. First of all, this "book" was169 pages compared to the 350 that the first book was. The end of the last book brought the main character to the dungeon on suspicion of trying to assassinate the king. In this short novella, he escaped, cleared his name, the king died with his traitorous son being crowned, the siblings suspicions, ands the main character going to final training. You could take one of those ideas and write a decent story worth the pages given or you can do what the author did and write them all in that short span poorly. ...more

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. In my opinion A March Of Kings wasn't that great of a book compared to the first one. I like the first one better because you learn more about the characters but in this book i feel like the author didn't dedicate much time into it because the book was 70 pages shorter than the first one. But all in all I feel like you should still read this book because you do meet some characters that you wouldn't know in 3 and 4. Some of these characters are the dragons. The dragons are very important because In my opinion A March Of Kings wasn't that great of a book compared to the first one. I like the first one better because you learn more about the characters but in this book i feel like the author didn't dedicate much time into it because the book was 70 pages shorter than the first one. But all in all I feel like you should still read this book because you do meet some characters that you wouldn't know in 3 and 4. Some of these characters are the dragons. The dragons are very important because in book 6 and 7 thats all they talk about it seems like. ...more

Apr 06, 2013 Erin Danzer rated it it was amazing

Omg! I loved this book so much! Morgan Rice has completely captured me in her fantasy world. I love Thor and the trials he continuously has to go through. Gwen is another favorite character. I even feel bad for and almost like Gareth as much as I don't like him. All of the characters bring the story to life and force me to keep reading, to keep thinking about them even after the book it's done. I have to recommend this book to everyone looking for a great fantasy read! Omg! I loved this book so much! Morgan Rice has completely captured me in her fantasy world. I love Thor and the trials he continuously has to go through. Gwen is another favorite character. I even feel bad for and almost like Gareth as much as I don't like him. All of the characters bring the story to life and force me to keep reading, to keep thinking about them even after the book it's done. I have to recommend this book to everyone looking for a great fantasy read! ...more

Mar 08, 2013 Corey Kainer rated it it was amazing

Again I would recommend this to anyone who likes medieval/fantasy books. An excellent read just like the first one in the series, significantly shorter though. The slight grammatical errors in both books haven't bothered me thus far, but I can see how it would some people. I am looking forward to reading the 3rd book in the series and then the 4th on the fifteenth. Again I would recommend this to anyone who likes medieval/fantasy books. An excellent read just like the first one in the series, significantly shorter though. The slight grammatical errors in both books haven't bothered me thus far, but I can see how it would some people. I am looking forward to reading the 3rd book in the series and then the 4th on the fifteenth. ...more

Went by fast

This is a compelling story. A lot of drama and some angst. Evil vs good. Of course, romance is important in this story, but destiny is such a huge part too. I like the heroes and the multiple perspectives blend very well. Still having to deal with the cliffhangers though.

Nov 02, 2014 Victory (DKB) rated it it was amazing

I love this book. I couldn't drop ur until I was done with it. while am eating with one hand, my eBook reader is on the other hand just because of this book. Good job Morgan. Am going to read the next book, the moment I set my eyes on it I love this book. I couldn't drop ur until I was done with it. while am eating with one hand, my eBook reader is on the other hand just because of this book. Good job Morgan. Am going to read the next book, the moment I set my eyes on it ...more

better than the first, but still does not measure up in standard... also feels like it is written like a long winded soap opera where nothing progresses...

Morgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER'S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the e Morgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER'S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan's books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.

TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!

Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!

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