Snake Heart: Chains of Honor, Book 2

Lindsay Buroker

Feb 2016 · Chains of Honor Book 2 · Lindsay Buroker

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Tasked with an impossible mission, hunted by the very people he wants to protect, Yanko White Fox is the only one who can save his nation from famine and anarchy. Armed only with his fledgling skills as a wizard and accompanied by allies he’s not sure he can trust, he must track down an ancient relic before his enemies find it first. But countless obstacles stand in the way, including his mother. The deadly and infamous pirate Snake Heart cares nothing for the family—or the son—she abandoned, and wants the artifact for herself.  

Ratings and reviews

Although I'm still not a fan of the protagonist Yanko (He's less than heroic - self-centred, self-involved and not very bright, so far he has only helped himself, often screwing his friends in the process.) I am very interested in the world-building. A little steampunk meets magic meets the age of exploration.

I can't get enough of Lindsay Buroker aka Ruby Lionsdrake, I think I have read just about everything she has written under both pen names. She has a fantastic imagination and a genius mind for story telling. You can't help but fall in love with each and every character, they really come to life and you'll feel every emotion you can possibly have while reading each one. She has an uncanny ability to keep it so exciting you can't put the books down and when you're done you can't wait to read the next one!

I'm loving the story so far, but I have to admit the protagonist is extremely unlikable when he shows his suspicious, untrusting, often racist side. I am however really looking forward to him regretting it and eating some humble pie. despite his irrational negativity, I find his desire not to cause lethal harm endearing and the story itself keeps me eager for more, with or without him. it's the first time I can say I truely enjoy a book without having to like or relate to the protagonist. 2 thumbs up.

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