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City in the Sky Kindle Edition

by Glynn Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,142 ratings
"Killing a man isn't an easy thing to live with, no matter the cause."

Erik Tarverro is a skilled blacksmith, a better swordsman—and hated for his mixed aeradi parentage. Denied mastery of his craft in the human city he grew up in, he accepts a risky contract from a dangerous stranger.

With new enemies at his heels, he leaps at the chance to join his father's people in the sky city of Newport. Despite his human blood, he finds his place among the aeradi: heir to an ancient noble family.

His duty leads him to sailing the skies and learning what it means to lead soldiers. But Erik's enemies will have blood, and the peace between his people and the Draconan dragon riders is like a powder keg. All it would take is one spark—and dragons will fly on his newfound city in the sky.
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    May 31, 2022
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About the Author

Glynn Stewart is the author of Starship's Mage, a bestselling science fiction and fantasy series where faster-than-light travel is possible-but only because of magic. His other works include science fiction series Duchy of Terra, Castle Federation and Vigilante, as well as the urban fantasy series ONSET and Changeling Blood.Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Kitchener, Ontario with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B18WP54B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faolan's Pen Publishing; 2nd edition (May 31, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1988035651
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Glynn Stewart is the author of Starship’s Mage, a bestselling science fiction and fantasy series where faster-than-light travel is possible–but only because of magic. His other works include science fiction series Peacekeepers of Sol, Scattered Stars, and Castle Federation, as well as the urban fantasy series ONSET and Changeling Blood.

Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Alberta with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

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Customers praise this page-turning fantasy novel for its excellent plot, compelling characters, and fast-paced narrative. Moreover, the book features a reasonably original world, with one customer highlighting its comprehensive magical system. Additionally, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one review noting well-written battle scenes. However, the action content receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding it adequate while others note the plot lacks complexity and originality.

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47 customers mention "Story quality"47 positive0 negative

Customers describe this book as a page-turning fantasy novel with an excellent plot.

"...The two things i think make this book a good read are; firstly, a character who is unashamedly Good (in the moral sense) and secondly, a world that..." Read more

"It's pretty much what the headline says: decent, but not Stewart's best. Characters and setup are okay...." Read more

"...said that, this book is Fun with a capital F - the perfect read for an evening or weekend when all you want to do is immerse yourself in adventure..." Read more

"An entertaining story of a part human, part Aeradi swordsmith whose world is turned upside down when he accepts a new job from a Draconan assassin...." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"20 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, featuring a male hero.

"...i think make this book a good read are; firstly, a character who is unashamedly Good (in the moral sense) and secondly, a world that left one..." Read more

"...Characters and setup are okay. It's fairly predictable, but still worth the money." Read more

"...This is a standalone novel, no prior reading required. It features a male hero, without any ridiculous romance plot...." Read more

"A lead character to whom one can relate, and well-written military action from start to finish...." Read more

14 customers mention "World building"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the world-building in the book, describing it as interesting and reasonably original, with one customer noting its comprehensively realized magical elements.

"...there are flying ships and cities ....and dragons, cannons, a novel magic system and two human like races which are in their own way different ......" Read more

"...all you want to do is immerse yourself in adventure in a new and interesting world. City in the Sky reminds me of the books that I snuck out..." Read more

"...The world of the story is unique and still unfolding as this story ends...." Read more

"Good world building. Strong main character, with some plot armor/luck, but not excessive...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer highlighting the well-crafted battle scenes and another noting how the author builds a complex world.

"A lead character to whom one can relate, and well-written military action from start to finish...." Read more

"...There's little else here but fights, albeit well written ones...." Read more

"The concept of the book is good...." Read more

"...Plot contrivances aside, it was an enjoyable if predictable read...." Read more

6 customers mention "Violence level"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the level of violence in the book, with one review noting the hero's very human response to it, while another mentions how the hero prevents villainous attacks from succeeding and kills most of the bad guys.

"...There is action, heroics and sacrifice - and dragons...." Read more

"...date, and the protagonist has a cold-blooded yet very human response to the violence he encounters...." Read more

"...of the hero's meteoric rise due to his near flawless, reactions to violent situations, many of which, especially in the last half of the book, he..." Read more

"...him, becomes one of the heroes who saves the day, prevents the villainous attack from succeeding, and comes into his own, accepted even by the '..." Read more

4 customers mention "Pace"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fast-paced.

"...had to do, the book started off a little slow, but then it picked up its pace and didn't slow down. I loved the world he created...." Read more

"...A fast-paced, standalone novel that I’d really like to see a follow-up novel to continue the story...." Read more

"...City in the Sky excelled at character development, plot pacing, narration, and suspension of disbelief...." Read more

"A very quick and easy read with good flow. I like the character development and look forward to the next book." Read more

18 customers mention "Fun read"10 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's entertainment value, with some enjoying the action and finding it adequate for passing time, while others note that the plot lacks complexity and originality.

"...Having said that, this book is Fun with a capital F - the perfect read for an evening or weekend when all you want to do is immerse yourself in..." Read more

"Great book, not my usual cup of tea but I loved it. Great story, great action scenes, dragons ! and believeable science fiction / fantasy...." Read more

"...The plot is neither that complex nor original - which means describing it likely gives too much away, but please don't get me wrong - i think it's a..." Read more

"Fun story like but it begs for a sequel.solid characters, creative innovative and believable environment...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Jago
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bring on the next book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
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    I really enjoyed reading this one - a solid start to what could become a great series. The characters are well drawn and the story is interesting - though i think its fair to say that it's light (in the sense of good triumphing over evil and a lack of Machiavellian plots) and fairly predictable - but then i often find myself eating my favourite food because i enjoy it... and this is a similar experience.

    The plot is neither that complex nor original - which means describing it likely gives too much away, but please don't get me wrong - i think it's a really well executed and enjoyable story.... - so all that said: Our hero a blacksmith, a swordsman general all round good guy... and a "half-breed" decides for various reasons to visit his father's family, in doing so discovering that he's the long lost heir ... and that some people still can't seem to get over the fact that he's half-breed! Suffice it to say adventure ensues enemies and friends are met, ships are sailed and cities are visited ... and in the background the drums of war are beating... it's a good setting; and for all our hero's abilities he is tested, and not everything goes his way... so all in all a pretty fun ride .. and its possible to sit back and enjoy it knowing that you'll get to a destination that you want and that you are familiar with.

    The world is reasonably original - yes there are dwarves and some elf like fellas you never really get to meet, but there are flying ships and cities ....and dragons, cannons, a novel magic system and two human like races which are in their own way different ... its enjoyable to think of and offers real promise for the continuing.

    The two things i think make this book a good read are; firstly, a character who is unashamedly Good (in the moral sense) and secondly, a world that left one wanting more, there are hints .... but you are left craving more ...

    Against it are a predictive plot and characters which are a little obvious - that said i really enjoyed the experience.

    it's not a masterwork and it won't set the litrary wold alight - but considering the cost and the fact that its an indie book... bravo.

    I'd defiantly recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading classic fantasy/ fan of indie fantasy - and think that most fantasy fans would enjoy it .... as ever, don't just trust me -download a sample and see how it goes.
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  • MildCritter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but not Stewart's best
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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    It's pretty much what the headline says: decent, but not Stewart's best. Characters and setup are okay. It's fairly predictable, but still worth the money.
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  • Maureen G. Paolini
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun old-school sci-fi/fantasy adventure.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
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    I purchased this book on the strength of my experiences with his two better known series, Castle Federation and Starship's Mage. I was not disappointed. Given the amount of world building Stewart had to do, the book started off a little slow, but then it picked up its pace and didn't slow down. I loved the world he created. It is interesting that this year I read two books featuring wind ships (I hesitate to call them air ships as this brings to mind unwieldy blimps): Jim Butcher's The Aeronaut's Windlass and Stewart's City in the Sky. While I fully expected to enjoy Butcher's book, I was delightfully surprised by Stewart's. There is action, heroics and sacrifice - and dragons.
    Is the book perfect? No. Having now purchased all of his books (after reading many of them at no cost through Kindle Unlimited - that's how much I liked them), it strikes me that Stewart was still finding his touch as a writer when he wrote this. This story could have been a little longer. A little more work on characterization wouldn't have gone amiss, nor would a little more description/explanation of the society. I don't mention this to discourage anyone from reading this adventure, because what is good about the story far outweighs any quibbles I might have. Instead, I think a little understanding of where the author was in the growth of his craft will enhance the reading experience. Having said that, this book is Fun with a capital F - the perfect read for an evening or weekend when all you want to do is immerse yourself in adventure in a new and interesting world.
    City in the Sky reminds me of the books that I snuck out of my father's science fiction/fantasy library to read when I was a child - books by authors like Andre Norton, Gordon R. Dickson, Anne McCaffrey and Marion Zimmer Bradley. I loved reading those books and felt much the same when I read this one. I hope that there will be more adventures of Erik Tarverro and that City in the Sky becomes available as an audiobook. I will be first in line to purchase both.
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  • John Ashmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
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    An entertaining story of a part human, part Aeradi swordsmith whose world is turned upside down when he accepts a new job from a Draconan assassin. The assassin requests a new set of crystal-forged sky steel weapons, something the swordsmith’s Aeradi blood allows him to make. The assassin uses his new weapons to try to kill the swordsmith, only to discover the swordsmith is also a highly skilled swordsman, killing the assassin.

    The young swordsmith flees to the Aeradi floating city of Newport where he finds his Aeradi inheritance, a new purpose, pursuit by Draconan assassins and a powder keg of Aeradi and Draconan politics.

    A fast-paced, standalone novel that I’d really like to see a follow-up novel to continue the story.

    I received an ARC and purchased my own copy to support the author.
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  • Samantha Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022
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    This is quite the departure from Glynn's normal (as of late) space adventures. But, it's such a great read!

    This is a standalone novel, no prior reading required. It features a male hero, without any ridiculous romance plot. We're introduced to an entirely new world, and although Glynn doesn't go deep into world building, it feels natural. There is enough detail to keep me satisfied and not bore me.

    If you're looking for an easy, interesting, fantasy read with a good hero and plot, look no further!

    I am an advance copy reader, and I am extremely lucky to be so. I'm never disappointed with a book by Glynn Stewart!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2022
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    I have read the majority of Glynn Stewart's books and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. I can't wait for the next in this series!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars As good as I expected for Glynn Stewart - great!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2021
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    I found it an extremely enjoyable read, and read it in one sitting, more or less. Its a story that cries out for a sequel, and describes a quite interesting world that I want to see more of.
    If I have one gripe? Is that we first meet him as a Smith, clearly having put a lot of effort and passion into his skills - and when he leaves his home, never so much as mentions smithing again. I found that odd.
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  • Abhinav Mishra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on October 10, 2015
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    Very good book worth reading cant wait for next one
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  • Adam DJ Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on September 21, 2022
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    I didn't enjoy the opening chapter as I've read too many with blacksmiths in the last few years, but the entire story is riveting and the world-building breathes new life into the traditional Tolkien style fantasy and the hero's growth throughout is something that is lacking in most other stories.
    With a few minor nit-picks, I'd give it a 4.8/5 - it's set for a sequel we might never get, and the hero probably is too skilled for his background.
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  • Alexander Stewart
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fun but flawed
    Reviewed in Germany on September 4, 2022
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    The book is a fun read and a great introduction to a new world. But it feels like it has some big pacing issues. Maybe some events could have been cut to make more room for others to breathe.
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