Weight of Stone: Book Two of the Vineart War Audiobook

" 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. "

" This is the second in the series, and I loved it. A fabulous and fascinating magical world combining wine and magic, with rich characterizations. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" okay book. a bit uneven. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" This is the second in the series, and I loved it. A fabulous and fascinating magical world combining wine and magic, with rich characterizations. "

" 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. "