King of Foxes
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Average rating3.9
The second enthralling installment in the highly praised Conclave of Shadows series—an epic saga of adventure, danger, magic, and intrigue from the New York Times bestselling master Rescued, recruited, and trained by the mysterious Conclave of Shadows, Tal Hawkins, hero of Talon of the Silver Hawk has become one of their most effective operatives. But to destroy the nemesis who annihilated his people, the evil Duke of Olasko, Tad must sell his soul. Masquerading as a noble from the far western territory of the Kingdom of the Isles, he must insinuate himself into the duke’s confidence and carry out his most heinous and dangerous commands—even though it means betraying his own moral code. Driven to the brink, Tal eventually defies the duke—and is imprisoned and left to die in the Fortress of Despair. But the determined young man will not be beaten. Alone, armed only with his courage and wits, Tal makes a daring escape. Returning to Olasko, he will finally brings revenge on his hated enemy.
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3 primary books#2 in Conclave of Shadows
Conclave of Shadows is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2002 with contributions by Raymond E. Feist.
Series
28 primary books29 released books#22 in Riftwar Cycle
Riftwar Cycle is a 29-book series with 29 released primary works first released in 1982 with contributions by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts, and William R. Forstchen.
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1.5 stars if I could, since I find book 1 to be more interesting.
The plot was acceptable, even though it felt a bit like a mishmash of cliche plot lines. The political intrigue was interesting, but it wasn't explored enough. The pacing was all right. Somewhat predictable though, and was like an action movie at times. Like book 1, Tal still has the goddess of luck personally watching over him, and he's still incredibly brilliant, charismatic, and extremely able-bodied - even when he wasn't whole.
In book 1, Tal had a lot of development (even though he seemed to have way too many talents). In book 2, there wasn't. His punishment in the middle could've been great material for introspection and reflection, most especially considering how Feist decided to end the story in a “to forgive and to be a better man” manner. Too bad it was just magically (literally) undone. There was too little done on Tal's emotions to make his feelings even remotely believable. The change in Tal at the end felt too abrupt, like it was tacked on as an afterthought; for book 3 I suppose.
Not excited about book 3, but still going to read it anyway.
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