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Dragon Hunters The Chronicle of the Exile Book Two The Chronicles of the Exile 2 eBook Marc Turner

I am going to have to reread it. I was so hyped about it coming out that I blew through it in a day and a half (it usually takes me about 3 days for book of just shy of 500 pages with work and life and all). It was interesting and entertaining, but I missed the characters from the first book a lot. I really connected with them. For some reason, I didn't feel like I connected as well with these characters. The world building was amazing, just like the first book, but I had a difficult time with the where this one sat in relation to the first one in terms of time (I just assumed that it was happening at the the same time and went on, but it niggled in the back of my brain). All in all, a good read. I'll be rereading it soon and will update my review (provided it is still in the allowable window for updates) should my view change.


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Dragon Hunters The Chronicle of the Exile Book Two The Chronicles of the Exile 2 eBook Marc Turner Reviews

A nicely written, well thought out plot twist with twists inside of twists. Well written. Would read again, again and again.
I loved this book. The universe in which it is set is rich and complex, the plot is creative, and although there is moral complexity, overall the theme is that good people can ultimately create good outcomes.
Liked this volume better than the first. Have already put "Red Tide" on my list when it comes out. Very engrossing book.
Plot A+

Characters A+

World Building A+

Prose B

This is the second book in “The Chronicles of the Exile” series—following “When the Heavens Fall”—and though theoretically either can be read first, I think for a bit of extra clarity it would be ever so slightly better to read them in sequential order.

“Dragon Hunters,” by Marc Turner, is an epic darkish fantasy filled with action and antiheroic protagonists. The plot is devious, shadowy, and full of mystery. There are all sorts of puzzling events, and revelations come gradually over time. But the book is as deceptive as claims made during a presidential debate. This is enhanced by the use of third-person multiple points-of-view narration, with each POV character (there are four—two female, two male) having their own (sometimes incorrect) perspectives on what is going on, filled with their individual questions.

Like an Irish wake, there is a good deal of humor present to offset the plot’s many dark happenings. The story is ostensibly about a celebration involving hunting a sea dragon, but there is much more going on in the depths of this serpentine plot, turning ceremony to mummery. It held my attention better than my first kiss, and was as misleading. I mean this as a deep compliment that goes beyond lip service. The only time I became annoyed with things was when one of the characters suddenly appeared to have discovered and instantly mastered the art of artificial respiration; now this was truly lip service and the plot device was more artificial than the technique—hardly a breath of fresh air. But I got over it; however, to avoid spouting spoilers, I won’t tell you if the unconscious victim did.

The four POV protagonists were all enigmatic and interesting to follow, with their own distinct subplots. We learn more about each protagonist as the story progresses. But my favorite character was a secondary one named Mazana, who left me (and at least two characters) breathless.

The worldbuilding has a mythological air about it, with gods; “titans”; the aforementioned sea dragons (who are not fire-breathers); "people" with all sorts of sorcerous, supernatural, preternatural, and unnatural abilities; and so on. There is much room for expansion in future tales; it really feels like a secondary world with primary appeal.

The prose, though by no means bad, is not as excellent as the rest of the story’s elements. It is too prosaic and repetitive (sometimes with odd word choices) to merit praise. Turner, for example, uses “footfalls” thirty-five times, and offers frequent descriptions of a raised eyebrow; there are other similar idiosyncratic word/phrase iterations. As a caution, I note that other readers (not me) may be disconcerted by the appearance of modern phrases and colloquialisms (like “showtime”); at one point the author even chooses an apparently Australian slang idiom “spit your dummy out.” He is very inventive in creating nomenclature specific to his story-world, displaying a special predilection for doing this with titles and ranks (e.g., “dutia,” “kalisch,” etc.), though his use of “priest” and “priestess” shows he isn’t wholly invested in this practice. The unusual neologisms have the potential to befuddle some readers, but I found this particular aspect of his prose refreshing. Furthermore, the proofreading was pretty good (I noticed only four typos).

Overall, the plot, characters, and worldbuilding greatly overshadowed everything else that I found less than spectacular. It’s a bedazzling novel, making its Marc.
A wonderful book. So much better than the first one, and it is a very good one. No filler chapters, excellent new characters much better developed here, constant action, and a good amount of much needed humor too. Highly recommended
Marc Turner is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! His books are fast paced, clever, and addictive.

He introduces a different part of the world, with a whole new cast, and succeeds in this gamble. I preferred the first book a bit more (Dark woods compared to the beach and a slight edge in characters). I am still giving it five stars because there are such few books that captivate me; I begin far more books than I finish.
A very solid second installment. You've got new characters,and a new storyline. A nice change from the first book. The characters are absolutely fantastic and the plot is outstanding. The world is very creative and seems to be hugh. The creativity behind this and the plot is impressive.
I am going to have to reread it. I was so hyped about it coming out that I blew through it in a day and a half (it usually takes me about 3 days for book of just shy of 500 pages with work and life and all). It was interesting and entertaining, but I missed the characters from the first book a lot. I really connected with them. For some reason, I didn't feel like I connected as well with these characters. The world building was amazing, just like the first book, but I had a difficult time with the where this one sat in relation to the first one in terms of time (I just assumed that it was happening at the the same time and went on, but it niggled in the back of my brain). All in all, a good read. I'll be rereading it soon and will update my review (provided it is still in the allowable window for updates) should my view change.