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calbowen's review
4.0
Author Brian McClellan brought me back to why I cared about these novellas in his final installment of the Powder Mage novellas.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.
Merged review:
Author Brian McClellan brought me back to why I cared about these novellas in his final installment of the Powder Mage novellas.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.
Merged review:
Author Brian McClellan brought me back to why I cared about these novellas in his final installment of the Powder Mage novellas.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.
peterkeep's review
4.0
This is my favourite of the Powder Mage short stories so far. It fleshes out the beginning of the relationship between Taniel and Ka-Poel, which was definitely a high point of The Promise of Blood. It's a nice addition, since it takes place so close in time to the actual events of The Promise of Blood compared to the others - it feels like a bit more of a genuine addition to the current story than the other three short stories.
I'm getting more and more excited for The Crimson Campaign each time I read a new short story. These tight little stories will, I'm sure, carry into a great sophomore showing for Brian McClellan.
Merged review:
This is my favourite of the Powder Mage short stories so far. It fleshes out the beginning of the relationship between Taniel and Ka-Poel, which was definitely a high point of The Promise of Blood. It's a nice addition, since it takes place so close in time to the actual events of The Promise of Blood compared to the others - it feels like a bit more of a genuine addition to the current story than the other three short stories.
I'm getting more and more excited for The Crimson Campaign each time I read a new short story. These tight little stories will, I'm sure, carry into a great sophomore showing for Brian McClellan.
I'm getting more and more excited for The Crimson Campaign each time I read a new short story. These tight little stories will, I'm sure, carry into a great sophomore showing for Brian McClellan.
Merged review:
This is my favourite of the Powder Mage short stories so far. It fleshes out the beginning of the relationship between Taniel and Ka-Poel, which was definitely a high point of The Promise of Blood. It's a nice addition, since it takes place so close in time to the actual events of The Promise of Blood compared to the others - it feels like a bit more of a genuine addition to the current story than the other three short stories.
I'm getting more and more excited for The Crimson Campaign each time I read a new short story. These tight little stories will, I'm sure, carry into a great sophomore showing for Brian McClellan.
drajon's review
5.0
Great short story outlining how two characters from the main series meet. No spoilers for the main story, really.
vikingwolf's review
3.0
Taniel is the son of Tamas and he has a difficult relationship with his father. Tamas has suggested that he goes on a tour for 6 months to see a bit of the outside world but Taniel views it more as a form of exile where he has to leave his fiancee behind. He has only just arrived at his destination when war breaks out between the locals and their enemy Kez, Taniel's enemy. Instead of fleeing home, Taniel joins the rebel army as their Powder Mage, determined to kill Kez soldiers. The rebels are led by Major Bertreau, a capable female officer who is trying to make contact with the local tribes to get their help for raids against the enemy.
However the Kez are on the march and are about to launch an attack, using the dreaded Privileged. It is up to Taniel to destroy the Privileged and allow the Major to get her troops into the safety of the swamps to join the local tribes. It was interesting to see a more grown up version from Taniel after reading The Girl of Hrusch Avenue. I was fascinated by the character of Ka-poel, who seems really interesting. The more short stories I read, the more I want to read the Powder Mage novels.
However the Kez are on the march and are about to launch an attack, using the dreaded Privileged. It is up to Taniel to destroy the Privileged and allow the Major to get her troops into the safety of the swamps to join the local tribes. It was interesting to see a more grown up version from Taniel after reading The Girl of Hrusch Avenue. I was fascinated by the character of Ka-poel, who seems really interesting. The more short stories I read, the more I want to read the Powder Mage novels.
blodeuedd's review
3.0
It's the story how Taniel met Ka Poel.
Ok so this is a short story, so not a lot will happen. A war is coming, he wants to fight. There is danger, there is Ka Poel. The end.
A nice short story. Always good being back in this world.
Ok so this is a short story, so not a lot will happen. A war is coming, he wants to fight. There is danger, there is Ka Poel. The end.
A nice short story. Always good being back in this world.
marcelozanca's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
abigcoffeedragon's review
4.0
Author Brian McClellan brought me back to why I cared about these novellas in his final installment of the Powder Mage novellas.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.
Merged review:
Author Brian McClellan brought me back to why I cared about these novellas in his final installment of the Powder Mage novellas.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.
Merged review:
Author Brian McClellan brought me back to why I cared about these novellas in his final installment of the Powder Mage novellas.
In this, we follow Taniel, now an adult, through his first campaign. Tamas is present only in memories of conversations, but told in present tense, so you get the feel of him looking over his son's shoulder to guide him through this time.
Taniel is not my favorite of the characters, but he is third, after Tamas and Erika, and this is still a fun and quick read for those in the Powder Mage universe.