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Mage Strike (The Enslaved Chronicles Book 2) Kindle Edition

by R. K. Thorne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,168 ratings
The fight for freedom begins.

The hard part should have been over. Former slave Miara and Crown Prince Aven have escaped with their freedom and their lives. From kidnapper and captive, they’ve grown into a powerful partnership. And they’ve returned to the mountain fortress of Estun, triumphant, to warn his people of the rising menace just across their border.

But escape was only the first step. War looms. Hundreds of mages still live in slavery. Neither the king nor the queen believes the people will support a foreign spy as crown princess, no matter how loyal Miara truly is. And enemy agents plot to keep Aven from the throne by any means necessary, be they mundane—or murderous.

On top of it all, the Dark Master has plans of his own: to enslave a vast mage army bound to his will alone. To obliterate all knowledge of the forbidden star magic, no matter the cost. And to get a little revenge too, while he’s at it.

Powerful new enemies, tenacious new allies, and earth-shaking magic join Aven and Miara in this second volume of the Enslaved Chronicles.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NBHT76V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Iron Antler Books; 1st edition (December 16, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 611 pages
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R. K. Thorne writes optimistic fantasy and sci-fi adventures that bubble over with romance, action, and humor. A long-time gamer and dungeon master, she's fueled by her addictions to notebooks, computer games, coffee, and weightlifting. Oh, and she really, really likes fall.

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Customers enjoy the book series and find it enjoyable. They appreciate the compelling storyline with enough twists and turns to keep them engaged. The characters are well-developed and believable, with the introduction of new characters keeping the story fresh. However, some readers feel the pacing is confusing and erratic at times. There are mixed opinions on the writing style, with some finding it well-written and believable, while others consider it poorly written and not very thought-out.

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28 customers mention "Readability"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book series. They find the plots engaging and look forward to the next book in the series. The first book in the series is well-received, with original ideas about magic.

"...It was a good read though...." Read more

"...All in all though a good follow up and can't wait to see what comes next!" Read more

"...Mage Slave was very good and had some original ideas about magic that were fascinating...." Read more

"...That's more a critique of the editor, I guess. Overall, pleasing read and when it's good, it's a lot of fun and adventure...." Read more

24 customers mention "Story quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story with its fantasy elements and well-developed characters. They find the plot twists and turns keep them hooked, and the romance adds a touch of heartwarming romance. The book is described as an enjoyable adventure with different plotlines and intrigues that make it a fun read.

"...Also, the relationships are believable and are a nice soft spot in all the tension. My only criticism would be for all the inner monologues...." Read more

"Lots packed into this story. Villain to hero, magic and being enslaved because of this magic, to start. Also, a little love." Read more

"Excellent story. The plot was well thought out and executed the entire way through, unlike some stories I have read, and in particular the sequels..." Read more

"I like the story. I'm invested in the characters. I'm going to read the final book just to see the ending...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"14 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and plot. They find the introduction of new characters keeps the story fresh. The writing is praised, with good characters and an engaging storyline.

"Lots packed into this story. Villain to hero, magic and being enslaved because of this magic, to start. Also, a little love." Read more

"I like the story. I'm invested in the characters. I'm going to read the final book just to see the ending...." Read more

"I stayed up way past my bedtime because of this book. I love the main characters and most of the other characters too...." Read more

"Book 2 was fun to read and had errors throughout. The plot and characters developed well and was somewhat predictable at times...." Read more

4 customers mention "Magic system"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the magic system. They find it interesting and praise the idea.

"Loved the magic system and how it keeps progressing. Also, the relationships are believable and are a nice soft spot in all the tension...." Read more

"Amazing idea and books! I zoomed through this one too as it got so addictive (such a great feeling) can't wait for the next one!! :)" Read more

"Great magic!..." Read more

"Fun story with interesting magic system..." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive4 negative

Customers have varying opinions about the writing style. Some find it well-written with a decent plot and believable characters. Others describe the writing as poorly written, erratic, and not very thought-out. They mention mistakes like duplicate or missing words, confusing timing, and frustration reading the book.

"...Just be aware that the writing is amateurish. There are mistakes such a duplicate or missing words. Also, in this book, timing was confusing...." Read more

"...a little more to the story this time around, and while things developed well, there really wasn't a ton happening. It was a good read though...." Read more

"...World building is also the same unfortunately. Just erratic, not very thought out, but full of wasted potential if author took more time to plan and..." Read more

"...written book with a decent plot and fantastic characters that were well developed. Would recommend reading to people who like Fictional tales." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the pacing confusing and slow at the beginning. They say it picks up quickly, but the development is predictable at times. However, the pacing is inconsistent and unpredictable at times.

"...Also, in this book, timing was confusing. In the same chapter, she flits from one set of characters to another...." Read more

"...World building is also the same unfortunately. Just erratic, not very thought out, but full of wasted potential if author took more time to plan and..." Read more

"The beginning was really slow and hard to get into. But it picked up quickly. The ending of the book was intense...." Read more

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  • C.R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017
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    I was expecting a little more to the story this time around, and while things developed well, there really wasn't a ton happening. It was a good read though. I was happy to see Aven freeing more of the mage slaves, and was ecstatic when one of the slaves got away with an essential piece of the Dark Master's property. I was also happy to see when the traitor in their mist was outed by members of the assembly. Unfortunately that person got away, and I really hope they find that traitor and punish them accordingly. The war between Daes and his mage slaves and Akaria has now begun though, and I'm excited to see how everything develops in the next book.
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  • The Guy with an Opinion
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story and can't wait for more!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017
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    Loved the magic system and how it keeps progressing. Also, the relationships are believable and are a nice soft spot in all the tension. My only criticism would be for all the inner monologues. Sometimes it felt like an entire 3 or 4 pages were dedicated to wrestling with thoughts instead of progressing the narrative. All in all though a good follow up and can't wait to see what comes next!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Nail bitting action
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
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    Lots packed into this story. Villain to hero, magic and being enslaved because of this magic, to start. Also, a little love.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Series!! A must read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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    Wow, this Author did not disappoint!

    Book two was even better than book 1

    The series continues as Miara is now a freed slave and had returned to the kingdom and kidnapped the royal crown Prince.

    She and the crown Prince are in love and now have to prepare to prepare a kingdom for war against an enemy who uses a secret weapons, in slaves mages being trained for war.

    We meet all new characters and love connections! This book has it all!!

    I leaves thug with a smile and an urge to check and see if the next installment is available. 100% recommend :)
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  • cwisecousin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Will Miara and Aven be accepted by his people?
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
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    I have eagerly awaited this second book of the Enslaved Chronicles by R.K. Thorne. Mage Slave was very good and had some original ideas about magic that were fascinating. There are new characters introduced in this second book and they keep you guessing about who to trust and what is happening. The bad guy is still very bad and others find bravery they did not know they possessed.
    One thing was bothersome in this book. When you are in the middle of serious action it is difficult to understand why someone would launch into a pages- long introspection of how they got to this point. That usually happens afterward when you have time to think. When someone attacks you with murderous intent you had better act. You do not have time to hit the pause button and reflect on your life. It is kill or be killed.
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  • Katie Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
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    Excellent story. The plot was well thought out and executed the entire way through, unlike some stories I have read, and in particular the sequels to the first novel in a series. The ending was not rushed nor warped to tie up loose ends in a big knot. Lots of twists and turns and excitement to get your blood pumping and have you sitting on the edge of your seat feverishly turning pages as you devour the story to learn what happens next.
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  • Tanya
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good enough
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
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    I like the story. I'm invested in the characters. I'm going to read the final book just to see the ending. Just be aware that the writing is amateurish. There are mistakes such a duplicate or missing words. Also, in this book, timing was confusing. In the same chapter, she flits from one set of characters to another. Usually this is done to show what is happening in different places within the same time frame. That's not what happened here. I was reading a chapter and a soldier mentions that Jaena missed Aven by an hour. I had to read a bit more to make sense of how that happened. I don't know. This book took a lot of me figuring it out as I read. Just didn't flow as well as it should.
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  • Suzie Queen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
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    I stayed up way past my bedtime because of this book. I love the main characters and most of the other characters too. There enough twists and turns to keep you engaged and a touch of romance for my heart. Definitely reading the next book ASAP!
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  • Gijs
    2.0 out of 5 stars Voor jong publiek
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 28, 2018
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    De hoofdpersonen worden gespaard in het boek wat het saai maakt. Ze weten alles, of komen er snel achter. Wat voor een plot twist zou kunnen zorgen word snel ontkracht. Terwijl ze gewond zijn kunnen ze wel 10 anderen uitschakelen. Deel 2 is praktisch hetzelfde. Ik ben gestopt omdat het te saai werd.
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  • Deborah MacKay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2017
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    good enough that I am already waiting for the next instalment. Well done!
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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
    Reviewed in Australia on June 6, 2021
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    This book is very well written, I am looking forward to the next one in the series. Travel times seem a bit short, but makes for a faster story line
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  • Delen Mite
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ganz gut
    Reviewed in Germany on January 15, 2017
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    Die zweite Hälfte des Bands war tatsächlich richtig fesselnd und ich werde definitiv auch Bd. 3 lesen. Die erste Hälfte war leider eher seicht und mit vielen überflüssigen Dialogen. Ich habe im gesamten Buch immer wieder viele Absätze übersprungen, um dem Ganzen mehr Geschwindigkeit zu geben.
    Miara ist tatsächlich eine taffe Heldin und ich finde alle Kapitel klasse, wo sie tatsächlich in Action ist. Ansonsten gefällt mir auch Jeana sehr gut. Ich denke Bd. 3 wird jetzt richtig gut, da der Autor jetzt im Fluss ist mit der Erzählung.
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  • Emma Woodiwiss
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing sequel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2017
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    Mage strike has had me reading almost non stop for the past day!
    I read the first book in the series, Mage Slave, only a few days ago, and whilst there were quite a few things that bugged me about the book (mainly some discrepancies in the story that appeared), I thought the plot was really good, certainly good enough to warrant buying the second book.
    I'm sooooo glad that I did! All the small things that annoyed me in the first book are gone, and with so many interweaving plots going on in the story, I really had difficulty putting it down.
    Even the characters seemed much more real to me in this book. For example, Aven, who seems rather too naive in book 1, becomes a lot more strong and confident in book 2. I was able to understand the characters and their motives a lot more and it really helped me to enjoy the book!
    Whilst I'd have happily given 'Mage Slave' a solid 3.5-4/5 stars, I can't honestly give 'Mage Strike' anything but a five.
    My only grumble is that I now have to wait so long for the next book!
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