The Queen's Call to Adventure: The Legend of Tal, Book 2

Kindle Customer: The pace of this story continues to build. This second book of the Legend of Tal delivers a very satisfying and engrossing tale.

Australia on Nov 09, 2023

Alan moore: Another very good tale, in this series, now onto book three! Should make interesting reading when this merry band of travelers meet!

United Kingdom on Oct 06, 2023

Gautam Natrajan: This is reminiscent of Andrej Sapkowski's Witcher Saga. It has great storytelling and compelling characters and I can't wait to read this Saga to its end.

India on Sep 13, 2023

Betty Wilcox: Just another great read. I love great stories and this certainly one.Thank You Mr. Rosell! I have already mentioned to several friends what a great story teller you are. I'm on to the next book.🙂

United States on Aug 20, 2023

Athena (OneReadingNurse): Pretty much everything I said about book one still rings true here. These books are a delight so far. I love that I can read something a little shorter and simpler and walk away feeling this well rewarded

A Queen’s Command took off running with the crew (plus the Dancing Feathers) off to the elven land to see if Garin can be saved from his devil. Rosell took me by surprise by bringing political turmoil and civil war into the plot – the elves are about to split into factions. Tensions are high as different races are fleeing the East and settling in the elven city. Another Extinguished is stoking the flames. The entire situation is waiting for one final push into chaos.

One of Rosell’s biggest strengths is that he gives the reader just enough back story to feel invested in the characters and conflict without bogging us down. I barely know these new characters but here I am rooting for a sad Minotaur, an overwhelmed gnome, a cranky old monkey, and even Tal’s ex.

Generally I thought the plot was more interesting too. Geminia and Gladelyl brought back World of Warcraft nostalgia with night elves, minotaur (tauren), gnomes too, giant kin trees and rival elf...

United States on Jun 18, 2023

Alexander Semple: I have thoroughly enjoyed books 1-2 they keep you in suspense as to what tal is up to and will he succeed in his quest.
Glad I bought the next book and will read it immediately.
Excellent author.

United Kingdom on May 03, 2023

reader: Even if you are not tired, this book will put you to sleep. If you need to get some rest, pick up this book. You might get through a chapter before you're fast a sleep. I recommend this book for anyone suffering from insomnia. Reading this book is like drinking warm milk. Man, even thinking about picking up this book makes me tired. As soon as you pick up this book, you can't wait to put it down. There should be a warning on the cover: Do not operate heavy equipment after reading from this book. Think I'll read a few pages and turn in. Good night all.

United States on Feb 15, 2023

Jordan: I love the story line and the characters! The plot is creative and the writing is pretty good. I’m attached to this story and can’t wait to read what’s next Even if Garin drives me nuts with his self pity; he unfortunately reminds me of Fitz Chivalry in Assassins apprentice. Also, I do have a few things to say about this book in particular.
The climax was too fast paced, I felt like I was speed reading though it all even though I was not, maybe that was the intention? It confused the actions and movements of the characters.
There were too many insignificant details replacing the void of the much needed clarifications. I felt the book needed more descriptive details pertaining to the character’s surroundings. For example, where is the mire in reference to all of the kin trees? Are there some kin trees in the mire while some are higher up on a hill? Why aren’t spiraling staircases mentioned wrapping around the tree? It drove me crazy having to go back and see if I missed some sort of description but realizing things like this weren’t really ever mentioned. All in all a good second book to an amazing series!

United States on Apr 23, 2022

Irishmanjake: I picked up this book series on a whim because it sounded like it would be a fun read. I’m glad I did as I’ve enjoyed books one and two and currently on book three. This series has a good assortment of likable and developed characters with a decent magic system.
One of the main things actually that I’ve enjoyed is how one of the leads, Tal is portrayed. He’s this legendary hero who people love and adore because of the tales told about him. In reality though he’s far from the typical stoic fantasy hero. Not to say he doesn’t have his stoicism or fantasy lead characteristics but he’s also a very flawed a damaged man. For all of his great deeds he’s accomplished there are just as many bad ones. And that’s what I like is this character who suffers from self loathing and depression a majority of the time has to plaster on a cocky smile and act like the brave hero of legend.
So definitely worth checking out for any lovers of fantasy.

United States on Jan 24, 2022

Alan: A fantastic follow up to A King's Bargain, I really love J.D.L Rosell's writing, fantastic worldbuilding, plot and setting. There is an evil ancient enemy of darkness at play here in the lands of the Westreach, all the rulers all seem to bought and paid for. When Tal and Garin return to their village Hunt's Hollow after defeating one enemy the Extinguished, but it will only be a short stay. Tal has been bound by magic to serve the Elf Queen, Garin struggles with his inner demons, literally. When a long-kept secret emerges of how Garins father died, it causes a rift between them. But they must travel into the realms of the elves Gladelyl, when they arrive the realm is turmoil and civil war is on the horizon as the nobles grasp for power. Tal and Garin will have more than their inner demons to contend with. An excellent and dark magic system, fast paced, plenty of action will keep you quite intrigued trough out. The narration by Derek Perkins continues to give a great a preformence, I've just preordered the third book on audible, I very highly recommend...😁🖤🔥

United Kingdom on Nov 19, 2021