Arden
Blackwing Lair Raider
I rarely start threads on this forum, but these books blew me away and I wish someone had given me a heads up about them earlier, so passing this along. They are totally underrated at the moment but that's going to change I'm sure.
Not going to get into a deep review since good reads has some pretty spot on reviews already.
In short, if you liked The Last Kingdom you'll love these. Same era (a couple hundred years earlier actually) but significantly different protagonist. TBH, I like this series more than Cornwell's. I think Harrfy is a better writer- significantly better imo (and I like Cornwell a lot). Haven't been able to put this series down.
First book: The Serpent Sword (Bernicia Chronicles #1)
I was skeptical about the series because I think the book titles and the cover art are almost a little campy, but the writing (the only thing that matters) is fantastic.
Not going to get into a deep review since good reads has some pretty spot on reviews already.
In short, if you liked The Last Kingdom you'll love these. Same era (a couple hundred years earlier actually) but significantly different protagonist. TBH, I like this series more than Cornwell's. I think Harrfy is a better writer- significantly better imo (and I like Cornwell a lot). Haven't been able to put this series down.
First book: The Serpent Sword (Bernicia Chronicles #1)
I was skeptical about the series because I think the book titles and the cover art are almost a little campy, but the writing (the only thing that matters) is fantastic.