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The Second Blind Son
- The Chronicles of Saylok
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 15 hrs and 58 mins
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The Second Blind Son
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Publisher's Summary
A lost girl and a blind boy discover their greatest strength is their bond with each other in a beguiling fantasy by the New York Times bestselling author of The First Girl Child.
An insidious curse is weakening the Norse kingdom of Saylok, where no daughters have been born in years. Washing up on these plagued shores is Ghisla, an orphaned stowaway nursed back to health by Hod, a blind cave dweller. Named for a mysterious god, Hod is surrounded by prophecy. To Ghisla, he’s a cherished new friend, but to Hod, the girl is much more. For when Ghisla sings, Hod can see.
Unable to offer safe shelter, Hod urges Ghisla onward to become a daughter of the temple, where all the kingdom’s girl children have been gathered. But because of a magical rune, the two cannot be separated, no matter the time or the distance.
Now, subject to a ruthless king, Ghisla enters a desperate world of warring clan chieftains and catastrophic power struggles. Uncertain whom to trust, their bond strained by dangerous secrets and feuding loyalties, Ghisla and Hod must confront the prophecies that threaten Saylok while finding a way to save each other.
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- Charlene
- 2022-07-29
Same story, different perspective.
It was a good story - I liked it the first time I heard it too. A large portion of this book, at least 50%, is the same content as the first book. Should only cost 1/2 a credit. Perfect for listening with half an ear.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Amy Braun
- 2023-04-12
Great Norse Inspired Standalone
I loved the first book in the Chronicles of Saylok series and was very excited about this one. It is just as well written as its predecessor, has another sweeping romance, and two characters who find themselves by helping each other. There is more action, more intensity, and it hit almost every note I wanted it to.
The characters of Ghisla and Hod were enjoyable. Ghisla begins her journey in a dark place and it takes her some time to emerge from it. Hod is sweet and empathetic, and he was my favourite of the new characters we are introduced to.
I say introduced to, because this plot takes place simultaneously with the events of THE FIRST GIRL CHILD. While I've read books that have done this before and know it can be done well, I wasn't totally convinced by the execution of it here. Maybe it was because I read one book right after the other, but I felt that relying on the previous plotline so much didn't elevate Ghisla and Hod's story the way it could have. It seemed like retreading old ground and the main characters weren't as focused on their own goals. The romance also felt like it moved a little too quickly, since Ghisla and Hod spend a long time apart.
Yes, there were new elements and new perspectives, but I would have preferred a fresh new adventure because I truly loved the first book, and the writing to THE SECOND BLIND SON is excellent. This book could be read as a standalone and that probably makes for a better reading experience. Still, I did enjoy the story and recommend it to anyone who has a love for Norse mythology and romance.
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