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Drumindor

Riyria Chronicles, Book 5

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Drumindor

By: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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HE PLANNED TO OBLITERATE AN ENTIRE CITY. HE THOUGHT NO ONE COULD STAND IN HIS WAY. BUT HE HADN'T HEARD OF RIYRIA.

When a master-craftsmen dwarf is fired, he threatens retaliation. The rogues-for-hire known as Riyria are commissioned to find and stop him. Traveling to the paradise resort of Tur Del Fur, the two are granted a lavish allowance that, along with the easy job, promises to turn the trip into a vacation.

Everything would have been perfect except that the disgruntled employee’s last name is Berling and the target of his wrath is the legendary towers of Drumindor.

It's been more than five years since the last adventure with Royce Melborn (a cynical ex-assassin) and Hadrian Blackwater (an idealistic ex-mercenary), a pair whose bonds of friendship are bound with blood. This is the 20th novel based in the world of Elan and the fifth in the Riyria Chronicle series.

©2024 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2024 Recorded Books Epic Fantasy Historical

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This was a vacation story with lots of love, humour and empathy. While there was the usual action, it was a much more relaxing tale. Great narration as usual. Strongly recommended for fans of this genre

Enjoyable romp with Rhyria

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I really enjoy this series. The main characters of Hadrian and Royce are extremely likeable and their adventures are compelling. Paired with the sublime Tim Gerard Reynolds and you have a winning team. I appreciate that Michael Sullivan tends to write en masse, meaning that he completes a series before he publishes. I think that's a real dedication and immersive writing that comes through in the story.

Solid book and Performance

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The latest installment in the prequel series to Riyria weighs in a good 60-70 pages chunkier (or several hours Audible longer) than the prior two novels.
Our heroes, Royce and Hadrian, are hired to go to the city of Tur Del Fur, which sits on the steep coast next to Drumindor, an ancient fort that acts to keep a lid on volcanic emissions. A disgruntled dwarf is threatening sabotage and Riyria are to track him down and stop him. Along for the ride come three of the supporting characters, Gwen, Albert, and (bizarrely) Arcadius.
What we get is a fun plot that shifts between priorities, and subplots, and character arcs against the backdrop of this fantasy world's Mediterranean-style luxury resort town (Sullivan conveys a Monaco/South-of-France/ Italian Riviera feeling). The dialogue and banter is sharp and, of course, you're only reading this 10th book with Royce and Hadrian in because you love them!
Yet it felt to me at times that Michael has tried to cram too much in. We get story arcs for Royce, for Hadrian, but also for Gwen, and for Royce and Gwen. Then we have Arcadius and Albert soaking up space, plus some old characters popping up, plus several chapters of the dwarf Gravis Berling as a POV character. Add to this Michael's penchant for lore and world-building, especially here for dwarf history, lots of comments about technology, culture, general world trivia, nostalgia, references to prior novels, perhaps nods to his other series set in this world's past... and it chokes the pace. Even as we head into the finale quarter we get (useful but slow) lore dumps that kill the escalation. To use a TTRPG comparison there's lots of shopping episode here, or padding as TV series would call it.
Of course, ultimately there's pay off. The conclusion is great. We love Royce and Hadrian all the more, and get more depth for them both. But perhaps for the first time in a Riyira book I felt it dragged.
Four stars nonetheless, and I hope we will visit them again in a couple of years

Solid installment, if over long

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Great to have more of these two lovable rogues, this time we actually find out about their fated trip to drumindor. I feel it was an attempt to tie up the knots from other books so the usual romp slowed down in middle section . But Enjoyable anyway

The Lads are back in town

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I can't get enough of these two main pragmatists, they are so enjoyable and exciting, I find myself immersed into each book.

Character led dream

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Such a fun story with so many links to previous novels. I love to be immersed in Elan especially in the company of Riyria. MJS continues to impress and Tim is a wonderful narrator.

Now the long, long wait for The Cycle to arrive.

Lived up to my very high expectations

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its something that might have been better served as a novella.. if you are feeling ryiria withdrawal it might help but the least essential of all 20 books. Still fun amd love the author this us just a bit padded for my personal taste

not my favourite

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A perfectly fitting conclusion, tying the threads of the different eras, without ruining the magic! How does he do it?!

Perfectly fitting

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It is always so much fun to visit Ryira. There was a time when I believed their adventures were over, so it has been GREAT to visit their past

Royce and Hadrian Rule!!

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Enjoyed the whole story first time and know I will listen again and again. The characters are well defined and remain true to themselves. The tenderness between Royce and Gwen is magical. I just loved it.

Did not disappoint

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