

But the innovators and the ones who spearhead the story development are the women! This might not be news to us today, but, the setting of the “Legends of the First Empire” is the era when humans just entered the agricultural stage. Oh, don’t get me wrong, the male main characters are very memorable.

To use a 1990s vernacular, in the “ Age of Swords ,” GIRLS RULE! The Legends of the First Empire is different from other epic fantasy series because here, the women are the main characters while the men are in supporting roles! If you are a gamer, then you have probably heard of Final Fantasy X-2 wherein the heroes are all girls. I just want you to know that from here on, it is readers beware! So if you don’t want to continue reading, I understand. Now, for my review… There will be spoilers. Sometimes, he has a dry wit nevertheless, there are actually lots of laugh out loud funny moments. I recommend that you read “ Age of Myth ” first before reading “Age of Swords.” The reason – you will lose some of the humor, the nuances and the character development, which by the way is as important as the story development. Sullivan is trying to accomplish.īook 2, “ Age of Swords ,” can be read without reading the first book. So, even if you just read this book, you will get a feel of what Michael J. There is a beginning, conflict, climax and resolution.

That’s how much I am interested in “Age of Swords.”įirst thing first… These two books are written as a serial under the title “The Legends of the First Empire.” The first book, “ Age of Myth ” is a standalone book.

” I did get a copy but I still ended up buying the audible copy so that I can re-read it before I write a review. ” Right after I finished it, I requested for an ARC of the “ Age of Swords. A sale at Audible landed me a copy of “ Age of Myth.
