Gemworld, Book 2
Synopsis: Jewels and their lapidaries and have all but passed into myth.
Jorit, broke and branded a thief, just wants to escape the Far Reaches for something better. Ania, a rumpled librarian, is trying to protect her books from the Pressmen, who value knowledge but none of the humanity that generates it.
When they stumble upon a mysterious clock powered by an ancient jewel, they may discover secrets in the past that will change the future forever.
Review:Ā I didn’t know this novel at all, and this being the second volume of a fantasy series, I was a little afraid of being lost. However, I am glad to tell you that no, that was not the case here, and I had a very good time with this short story.
Ania does everything she can to protect the books that are gradually disappearing but it’s not easy… So when she meets Jorit, who came to steal some of her books to sell them in order to escape from all this hell, she didn’t expect to go on an adventure that will take them through time and understand how they came to this!
As I said, I had a good time with this novel and its characters and I must admit that I am quite curious to discover more about this universe. The author has many ideas and we feel that there are still many more to be developed.
Melanie Simmons
Glad you were able to start with book two and not be lost. I hope you love the third one too. Do you think you’ll go back and read book one?
Melliane
I’m quite curious! Maybe yes but I wonder if it’s really linked
Sophia Rose
Glad jumping in with the second book worked out. Fun adventure especially since she’s a booklover. š
Melliane
yes!
kindlemom1
Definitely an interesting cover! Glad you were able to jump right into this!
Heidi
I always like when you can jump into a series without having read all the books and not feel lost!
Melliane
me too!
Mary Kirkland
Glad to hear you seem to like this one.
Melliane
yes it was fun
blodeuedd
Starting with book 2, rebel you
Melliane
lol right?
Greg
I love the sound of this, the title is awesome and the premise is cool too.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
You are so brave jumping in at book two and it looks like it paid off!
Melliane
It’s just I had it
Anne - Books of My Heart
Oh I don’t like to do it; I read things in order I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Melliane
I can understand
Carole Rae
So far behind in my commenting…
But yes the universe sounds good!
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
Glad you enjoyed this one, Melliane! It does sound like an interesting world.
Melliane
It is
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
This is a series I’d like to start. I’d probably want to begin with book 1, but glad to hear jumping in with book 2 won’t get you too lost š
Melliane
lol maybe it’s for the best