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Weight of Stone: Book Two of the Vineart War Audiobook
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(3.02) - 240 listener ratings
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Vineart student Jerzy and his new companions Ao and Mahault take to the sea, to gain time in which to figure out what to do after the disastrous events they left behind in the city-state of Aleppan. While at sea a magic-laced storm drives their ship to falter—only to be rescued by a surprising, ghost-driven ally. Called home and under close watch by the sternly pious Washers, Jerzy tries to let go of what he has learned and return to his formerly satisfying life as an apprentice at the House of Malech. But the shadows on the Lands Vin continue to darken, and neither he nor Vineart Malech can ignore them for long. Soon enough, Jerzy and his companions are reunited and given a task: find the source of the magic taint plaguing the Lands Vin so that the name of the House of Malech can be cleared of all wrongdoing. But when tragedy strikes, a simple, impossible mission becomes a voyage of vengeance.
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"I look forward to finding out what happens to Jerzy and his friends in "The Shattered Vine". This book (Weight of Stone) is a good in between for the series on the Vineart. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys an unusual type of magic. Read on McDuff!"
— Mark (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Gilman’s intriguing and innovative system of magic based on the art of winemaking is deepened and clarified, which will delight fans of the first book, and plenty of action sequences keep things moving.”
— Publishers Weekly -
Gilman's intriguing and innovative system of magic based on the art of winemaking is deepened and clarified, which will delight fans of the first book, and plenty of action sequences keep things moving.
— Publishers Weekly
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" I give this a 3 if only because I really like the story it continues. But I have to complain about the continuing evidence that this book had very little editorial presence. I was able to skip about every three paragraphs of unnecessary, repetitious stream-of-anxiety-ridden-Jerzy-consciousness or repeated-for-the-sixth-time-block-of-exposition. I really can't say how many times I'd be reading yet another paragraph involuntarily making my brain go "blah blah blah blah blah" and then scan desperately for the next new or necessary word...and then find it on the next page. And while the plot, characters, and world continue to be interesting, there's also so many elements that didn't seem to be worked out very well (besides the fascinating wine-based system of magic)...and the pacing really has issues...but all this may just be due to the publishing industry's continued requirement for a trilogy rather than a tight, well-written single volume. $$$ It's true that I have high expectations of fantasies, but I feel I can't let this one off the hook for being genre fiction--it has too much potential. Ah well...I look forward to the rest of the story anyway. "
— Erin, 2/9/2014 -
" This is the second in the series, and I loved it. A fabulous and fascinating magical world combining wine and magic, with rich characterizations. "
— Patricia, 12/15/2013 -
" Okay, finished that way too quickly! On to the next because it really left me wanting to know what's next. In fact I would highly recommend grabbing the whole series at once, so you don't have to wait between book 1 and 2 like I did. "
— Helen, 11/11/2013 -
" Despite some dragging in the middle, a solid sequel. The characters continue to grow, especially Jerzey, as they search for the taint in the magic. "
— Stephanie, 10/31/2013 -
" the sequel to gilman's "flesh and fire" (2nd in the vineart trilogy). entertaining, light read. hopefully the final book in the trilogy will be as good. "
— Em, 12/8/2012 -
" okay book. a bit uneven. "
— Deb, 10/31/2012 -
" Leaning more towards 2. I've been reading some really BIG books and struggling with them, so it's a surprise to me to say that this story needs/deserves something a bit bigger. "
— Susan, 10/23/2012 -
" Despite some dragging in the middle, a solid sequel. The characters continue to grow, especially Jerzey, as they search for the taint in the magic. "
— Stephanie, 12/11/2010 -
" This is the second in the series, and I loved it. A fabulous and fascinating magical world combining wine and magic, with rich characterizations. "
— Pooks, 11/13/2010 -
" the sequel to gilman's "flesh and fire" (2nd in the vineart trilogy). entertaining, light read. hopefully the final book in the trilogy will be as good. "
— Em, 10/25/2010
About Laura Anne Gilman
Laura Anne Gilman is the author of the popular Cosa Nostradamus novels, the Nebula award-nominated Vineart War trilogy, and the Portals duology, in addition to other works of short fiction from many fine publishers. She has dipped her pen into the mystery field as well, writing the Gin & Tonic series as L. A. Kornetsky. She lives in New York City where she also runs d.y.m.k. productions, an editorial service company.
About Anne Flosnik
Anne Flosnik, a seasoned audiobook narrator, has over four hundred titles to her credit and several awards and distinctions, including AudioFile Earphones Awards, a USA Today Recommended Listening selection, an AudioFile “Best Narration of the Year” selection in 2009, and the American Library Association’s Special Services to Children Award. She has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an award-winning British actress with lead credits on stage, on television, and in commercials and voice-overs.