Review: Two Crowns, Three Blades

Two Crowns, Three Blades
The Legends of Baelon Book 2
by Robert A. Walker

A kingdom in turmoil. A murderous plot. A search for buried treasure. In the world of Baelon, everyone’s got an axe to grind–even those seeking true love.

Still grieving over the loss of his wife and daughter, King Axil of Aranox declares war on the Guild of Takers. The GOT’s High Order responds, strengthening its efforts to kill both of Baelon’s monarchs. Tristan Godfrey seeks his brother’s murderer, and true romance is made to wait again as Sibil Dunn–more skilled than ever–embarks on a solitary crusade. Saved from the guillotine, Guild Overseer Reynard Rascall looks to avenge Spiro’s death while retired Royal Guard, Rolft Aerns, recovers from his wounds and puts away his sword–until, that is, he learns of Sibil’s quest. Marshal Carson matches wits with The Magister, and leads the army of Aranox into battle in The Lawless Lands.

And all of Baelon hangs in the balance.

5 out of 5 fairies

I could not wait to return to Baelon, and Walker wasted no time dropping the reader right back into the story. I highly recommend reading book one, or you’ll find yourself a bit lost. The world is just as vivid and intricate as I remember it, and we get to see the story unfold through the character’s eyes. I love how it feels like you’re right there, standing in the midst of everything as it unfolds, not just watching a movie but experiencing it. The story itself is full of tension, and moves along at a good pace with plenty of tension. You’ll find yourself heavily invested in how things turn out – and who will come out on top. You can feel the character’s emotions rolling off the page, and that’s part of what drives you to keep turning pages, wanting to find that resolution for them. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy!

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