Official Review: The Brotherhood of Merlin: Book Two by Rory D Nelson

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Official Review: The Brotherhood of Merlin: Book Two by Rory D Nelson

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Brotherhood of Merlin: Book Two" by Rory D Nelson.]
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The Brotherhood of Merlin, by Rory D. Nelson, is about good and evil. Dante, a boy, was attacked along with his family by messengers of the Falcon. Fortunately, Merlin and the other knights of the Brotherhood saved him. Sadly, a blow to his head has rendered him blind. Now, Merlin, who is a powerful knight with preternatural abilities, sees Dante as a special kid. Hence, he ensures Dante gets admitted to the school that births knights, and unknown to him, Herod Antipaz, a councilman, is the Falcon. Herod is a traitor scheming to eliminate the Brotherhood and topple the king of Gilleon. Dante's sightlessness does not affect him in any way, and he is extremely intelligent. Will he pass the crucial tests to become a knight, especially with the presence of his tormentor, Maximus, who is a fellow recruit?

Being the second novel in a series, this narrative stands alone. Even though you've not read the first book, you can easily follow the plot. I'm not a fan of science fiction and fantasy books, and oftentimes, I steer clear of them because I find it difficult to understand a lot of them. However, I chose to read this particular one because it's been a while since I read a sci-fi story, and I was glad I did. Written in archaic and modern English, this narration is easy to read and comprehensible. It's suspenseful, gripping, and full of twists. You just can't guess what's next, and I enjoyed reading every chapter.

The tale has diverse characters. For example, there are humans, the Orachai (massive creatures with humanlike expressions), and beautiful wolves, who are companions of the knights and recruits. The author provided sufficient details about all the personae, who are plucky, realistic, and relatable. Also, most of them are greedy, arrogant, and evil. My favorite characters are Merlin and Dante. Both of them are blind but gritty heroes. They are powerful and benevolent. The worst character is Felinius, a vicious man, but my heart warmed toward him after, for the first time, he did an honorable act at the end of the book.

This fast-paced narration consists of many scenes revealing bloodbaths, and it's not a read for the fainthearted. Featuring fistfights and gun battles, it's fascinating and engaging. It ended satisfactorily, and having a solid plot, there's a lot to be revealed in the next novel. In addition, a few acts of magic are included, and there is a mention of a rape victim. Serious injuries were inflicted on teenagers during training and by messengers of the villain. I see that's for the furtherance of the tale.

Finally, the text was professionally edited since I noticed a few grammatical and typographical errors, such as "Addams' apple" and "our common enemy is our there." The narration is coherent, alluring, entertaining, and full of action. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars, and it'll be a special treat for fans of science fiction and fantasy novels.

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This sounds like a wonderful read with characters that are complex and not one dimensional. Really enjoyed your review!
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This does sound like a very interesting fantasy. I'm not sure I'd pick that cover, but that's just me. I'll have to keep this in mind when I'm hankering for a book like this. Thanks for the lovely information.
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Post by Mercymax »

Wow!!!here is another interesting novel to read.Just the review and you already have an imagination of the events. I would rate it 4 out of 4.
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Like kandscreeley, I'm not too sure about the cover either. However, it's great that the book did not disappoint. It has a great premise, as well as rounded characters - the 2 things I like the best. Thanks for the review!
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I like the new take on Merlin, certainly. And I'm glad this book can be read without having read the first one; there'a nothing like picking up a book only to find that it's part of a series and incomprehensible without having read the others.
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This book was insightful how someone see the gift and abilities and be able to help nurture and take care of him.
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I like that is twistful and you can't guess what comes next; that means it is a book that keeps you entertained.
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Great review! This series book with a fictional art story its engaging I would like to know more about it.
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I was drawn by the mention of Merlin and was surprised to read that the book was not about Merlin as he is typically known. I'm intrigued by this twist. Great review
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Post by gali »

A fantasy revolving around Merlin and the knights of the Brotherhood sounds intriguing. It is good that the book stands on its own despite being the second novel in a series. The Orachai and the wolves sound interesting. Solid plot, satisfactory ending, and action should make it a good read. That the book was was professionally edited is another bonus. Thank you for the review!
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This book looks interesting, with it being written in a mix of archaic and modern English. I am rooting for Dante and his family!
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Thanks for the review - this definitely sounds like a book for me, but I wonder if I would be able to understand the old English. It is good to hear that it stands alone despite being the second in the series.
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Post by Antares14 »

At first,the title got me intrigued,turned out it wasn't the typical story of Merlin we all know..I wasn't disappointed though,the twists kept me going,guessing what comes next..overall,I'd say it'a an entertaining piece.I like it.
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A story that involves Merlin sounds nice. I hope the author focuses on Merlin. Seems like these two protagonists lives are entwine together. Let's see what faith have in store for them. Thank you for your review!
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