The Black Bouquet

great book, good read If you enjoy the forgotten realms setting even a little they you will enjoy this book.

This is the second stand alone novel in the Rogue series set in the Forgotten Realms. Richard Byers holds up his end of the bargin writing a fast paced enjoyable book. There is nothing too complex about this book. Yet, there are a series of minor twists set within that make you start to think that the story may be more than what you first thought. The characters are well described as is the setting where the story takes place. I think the most enjoyable thing about this Rogue series thus far is that the main characters are flawed and as such the reader can relate more to them than the all powerful character that seems to be in most book lately. A very good read.

Holy cow! There are a ton of unexpected twists and turns in the fast and easy read. Even if you find fault with the characters the pace is fast enough to keep this enjoyable. I did find a few small editing issues (He instead of The and the like) but nothing that distracted from this adventurous caper. This book was given to me and I finished it on a around the world plane flight. I have since found the other in the series and will read them.

I'm not a great Richard lee Byers. I've found some of his other books difficult to read. But this one flowed better. And I enjoyed reading it. The villans are excellent characters as is Miri. The lead character Aeron and the book in general, seemed to lack a little something. And i'd like to see more stories about the villians or Miri. But not Aeron. Which possibly explains why I don't think the book is worth five stars. If your a forgotten realms fan. You should enjoy this book. Although don't let the rouges title, lead you into thinking the books about thieves . There was little stealing , just alot of sneaking, fighting and double dealing.

I've read this and the Alabaster Staff, and both have been great. The main character is interesting, and he also takes a bit of a personal journey as the story unfolds. This is a fast paced read, with interesting characters and well done villains. The city of Oeble is described well, providing a stark contrast to other FR cities, like Waterdeep and Shadowdale.Besides some editing mishaps, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I look forward to the next installment in the Rogues series.