The Bound Soul (Halcyon #3: A Quest for Revenge) [Formato Kindle]

This is the last book in the Halycon Trilogy developed by Robert Joseph Lewis. Once again the setting is the alternative history developed by Lewis filled with many familiar and even more unfamiliar places, animals, and characters. I thought this was the best of the three books (though I thoroughly enjoyed the first two). By book three it is evident that Lewis has become intimately familiar with his characters and the world they live in. The plot is more intricate than those in the first two books and the pace of the story is perfect. There is a nice blend of tension and humor throughout the story. By now the reader really relates to the characters thanks to Lewis' continued character development. I can truly say I was sorry to see the story end. I wonder what Taziri, Qhora, and the rest of the characters are doing now?

Like most I was not fortunate enough to read the first two before this one. Winning it in a Librarything Giveaway it took some time before I got the book and then was able to read it due to my evil email. However, once the book was delivered I found that I was missing something that I would greatly have enjoyed sooner. Normally I am not a steam punk reader. As that genre usually doesn't fullfill all my needs and leaves me with to many grumpy questions and analogies. However, I was in love as soon as I started reading this book and it drew me in. Needless to say I'm also in the process of collecting the previous two books in this trilogy since I adored and loved it so much.

It's always a pleasure to find an author that doesn't play upon the usual devices and so once again one has been found. Building a world with his own Mythology and imagination I was sucked in as soon as I started reading. The character of Qhora was enrapturing as I grew to love her and all her quirks being taken on this wonderful imaginative ride was a pleasure I am thankful for the author allowing me a second chance to review. This in no way makes or made me bias to my concept of his creation but it did allow me a chance not to miss out on the story he has created.

Rich characters and abound with action. I love how each chapter was told in a different way and it helped add to the scenes and feelings of things all together as a whole. With all of this having been said I can only beseech you all to pick up the book and fall in love with it yourselves.

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!

I couldn't help but scream after the first chapter. I kept thinking that this must have been a dream, or that he would eventually be saved, but alas Mr. Lewis did not succumb to these simple devices and desires. He put together a compelling tale that furthered the mythology of his world. He has found some great ways of incorporating various mythologies around the world in a unique and engaging way. Enough so that I'll forgive him a couple of stretches of engineering feats.

I really hope these adventures continue in some way. I would hate for this and the Tales of Asha to be all this world leads to.