Cover: The Sentinel’s Alliance
(Silent Sea Chronicles, #3)
by Suzanne Rogerson
The author sent me an ARC of this book (Mobi format) in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (five stars)
Plot
(by Goodreads)
Can new alliances save the islands of the Silent Sea from the murderers stalking their shores?
As the island of Kalaya and its people recover from civil war, a new threat surfaces. Invaders from the island of Elkena hunt the seas, butchering those who possess magic. Their scar-faced captain seeks the Fire Mage who it has been foretold will kill him and Tei and her people are in his warpath.
Tei and a band of Kalayans travel to Stone Haven, the home of their new allies, planning to restore magic to the dead island. But the Stone Haven Council have abhorred magic since their people were massacred by Elkenan invaders twenty years before. Commander Farrell must persuade his people to accept magic again, but his plans expose them to their biggest fear and he risks leading Tei and her people into danger, and jeopardising the safety of both their islands.
Under Farrell’s guidance treaties are forged, but is the newly formed Silent Sea Alliance enough to defeat the invaders and stop their bloodthirsty quest to destroy magic forever?
The Sentinel’s Alliance is the final book in the Silent Sea Chronicles trilogy.
| Genre(s): | > Sword & Sorcery Fantasy eBooks > Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books) > Epic Fantasy (Kindle Store) |
| Series: | Silent Sea Chronicles, #3 |
| Length: | 369 pages |
| Release date: | 2019-07-06 |
Teaser
‘The island is crying out for help,’ Tei said.
‘How can I trust you?’
‘The commander trsuts me.’ Tei’s emotions bubbled up. ‘I didn’t sail hundreds of miles and suffer awful seasickness to be insulted by an old spirit who doesn’t know what help looks like when he sees it.’
My Opinion
This book re-introduces you to Tei and Callisa, the Sentinel, in need of forming an alliance to stop the invaders.
With “The Sentinel’s Alliance”, Suzanne Rogerson presents us with several interwoven plot lines, covering Tei, Brogan, Callisa, Farrell, Kelbrin, and more. All plotlines are relevant; show how all mature, grow stronger with their tasks. The story is skilfully elaborated, comprises interesting turns, and has a great flow. Suzanne Rogerson introduces each character with finesse, providing them with sufficient depth for their respective relevance. I was drawn into the story right away – very close to Tei, Brogan, and some wonderful allies, highly appreciating their integrity. As I assumed after reading the first book, I got closer to Tei in the second instalment because she has gained a little more maturity; this third instalment turned her into a friend. I could easily envision the characters and locations. I had a great time reading “The Sentinel’s Alliance”. It is a very enjoyable read; a more than worthy completion of the ‘Silent Sea Chronicles’ trilogy.
This is for you if you like urban fantasy, very likeable characters to cheer on their thrilling ventures, integrity, surprises, and great storytelling.
This is a book/series to read again. Highly recommended.
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (four stars) |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (five stars) |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (five stars) |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (five stars) |
| Mood | Suspenseful |
| Pace | Steady |
| POV | Third person – past tense |
| Language |  (decent enough) |
| Violence | 😳 – 😡 (fight scenes include some gore) |
| Sexual content | 😳 (some kisses and mentions; not too detailed activities) |
About the author
Suzanne lives in Middlesex with her hugely encouraging husband and two children.
She wrote her first novel at the age of twelve. She discovered the fantasy genre in her late teens and has never looked back. Giving up work to raise a family gave her the impetus to take her attempts at novel-writing beyond the first draft, and she is lucky enough to have a husband who supports her dream – even if he does occasionally hint that she might think about getting a proper job one day.
Suzanne loves gardening and has a Hebe (shrub) fetish. She enjoys cooking with ingredients from the garden, and regularly feeds unsuspecting guests vegetable-based cakes.
She collects books, loves going for walks and picnics with the children and sharing with them her love of nature and photography.
Suzanne is interested in history and enjoys wandering around castles. But most of all she likes to escape with a great film, or soak in a hot bubble bath with ice cream and a book.
Connect with the Author:
Website: https://suzannerogersonfantasyauthor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rogersonsm
Amazon: Suzanne Rogerson
Buy links: https://books2read.com/u/38E9Qw
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What about you? What did you think about “The Sentinel’s Alliance”? Or – if you did not yet read “The Sentinel’s Alliance” – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
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Thanks for reviewing The Sentinel’s Alliance. I’m really glad that you enjoyed the series.
It was a real pleasure, Suzanne. The series became something like a virtual home – even as a reading visitor.
Thanks Karen, that’s wonderful to hear.