The Hunger of Empires (The Erland Saga, #2)

by R S Moule

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

The Hunger of Empires continues the saga of the Erland Empire. After the conclusion of book one, Fury of Kings, I eagerly awaited the sequel. It did not disappoint, because I had a great time returning to this rich and complex world.  Magic, war, betrayals, revenge and political manoeuvrings awaits fans of the genre

The Hunger of Empires picks up immediately after the tragic ending of book one. The family affected by the tragedy are grieving in their own way. The wife is hell-bent on revenge, one son has taken to drowning his sorrows in alcohol, while the other fled and ended on a pirate ship. Meanwhile, the daughter went on a journey with her mentor to obtain answers regarding the source of her magic.

Like the previous book in the series, the story features multiple POVs, with each chapter alternating between them. Despite the jumps between the various POVs with each chapter, I had no issues following the story. It was like watching a film and observing the switching of scenes throughout.

The characters featured, from the good guys to the villains, were fascinating and complex. Some you gladly cheer on, and others one would wish to see get their comeuppance.  Surprisingly, there was one villain I admired. My admiration came about because of the way he is always one step ahead of all who desire to take him down. I can't wait for him to find his match. That should make for some interesting reading.

I can't say much for fear of spoilers. However, I can attest that the action, political intrigue, and the desire to know the outcome, will have readers flipping the pages. The story hidden in The Hunger for Empires is one which would have fans of the genre clamouring to get their hands on a copy.

This was a delightful addition to the series and I eagerly await the next book. My only regret is not getting the opportunity to listen to the audiobook like I did for the first book.