Review for 'The Vengeful Malice'

 "The Vengeful Malice" is the second book in Heath Pfaff's trilogy 'The Hungering Saga'

A long haired creature with the face of a human and the arms and legs of a beast sits on a carved throne, its arms crossed and a bloody sword in one hand.
Lowin Fenly has tried to escape from the violent world that turned him into a Knight of Ethan, a monstrous creature built for war and death. With his adopted family he has managed to carve out a suitable existence in the undeveloped wilds. But he'll soon find out the world isn't finished with him yet.
What I liked:

• Lowin's inner struggle becomes more of a focus in this book. 
• The poignant reasons for Lowin's return to the world make him a believable character.
• The pacing is much better in this installment of the series, rarely lapsing into long boring stints that plagued the first book.
• The ever evolving relationship between Lowin and Malice.
• We finally see why the series is called 'The Hungering Saga'

What I disliked:

• While the pacing is much better in 'The Venegeful Malice' the writing style has improved very little still consisting of bland and methodic statements, we are also still subjected to frequent proofreading mistakes.
• Again the surprises and traps laid out before Lowin are not in fact surprising at all.
• Lowin spends far too much time moping about the things he didn't say or do and yet still doesn't try to change that behavior with the others in his life. 

'The Vengeful Malice' is by far the strongest entry in the series. It is exciting and poignant at times with a truly terrifying villian. 'The Vengeful Malice' is available for the Kindle for $3.99. You can find out more about the series and the author at www.offoxsmind.com

3.5 out of 5 crowns

Recommended for mature fantasy readers only due to graphic and copious violence and sexual themes.







Synopsis:"All men who would change the world, must first be willing to destroy it. The continuation of the epic saga began in The Noble Fool, The Vengeful Malice returns to the memories of Lowin Fenly as he is stirred from his respite of self loathing and forced on a quest to bring peace to his people, his land, and himself.
A new menace comes from the sea, and it has come to devour mankind whole. The kingdom is at war with itself, and with a new enemy, and powerful men have decided that Lowin will play an important role in the upcoming conflict whether he wishes it or not."