Knightmare

To prepare, I advise you to lock the door, dim the lights, turn on some mood music, and grab some tissues, because... Knightmare is a mental orgasm.<br />The pacing was exquisitely relentless in this book. Even parts that serves as "downtime" between actions had so much going on: tying up loose ends, answering long-standing questions, making you laugh, and/or tugging on your feels. A victory of exploded brain matter.

This Knightmare Kept Me Up All Night<br />Once again, I had to devour a Templeverse novel in one go. Sleep? Meh, who needs it when Nate Temple is BACK!? <br />Nate’s been getting his headspace together in Fae, but there’s a lot going on back in St. Louis and elsewhere that he needs to handle—more than he even knows. And the clock is ticking, with Time itself becoming problematic. <br />Shayne Silvers’ imagery, reflective passages and delivery of the feels are better than ever, making me wish for another 2, 3, 4 hundred pages. And because the timeline of Knightmare overlaps with Black Sheep (of the Feathers and Fire series), we’re treated to a pair of critical scenes from BS, this time from Nate’s perspective rather than Callie’s. Who even does that? It’s wonderful!<br />As always, every question answered spawns two new ones, but you can feel the puzzle pieces shifting, realigning—tantalizing. Waiting for the next book Just. Keeps. Getting. Harder.

Nate Temple is at it again; he can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble. Granted, there is a lot going on in his life, and with so many enemies, he can’t get away from it. The author is still at the top of his game with this one: questions were answered, more questions were raised, and it was all with almost non-stop action. I, for one, can’t wait to see what the next book will bring especially in light of the new characters, the phone call from an assassin, and the fall of a legend. I loved the book, and I think you will, too. If you are new to this series, it is a must to start with the first book. Be warned, however, Nate has changed so much from the beginning. I highly recommend this book! I was provided the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.

Shayne Silvers is back in top form. In Legends I started seeing the Shayne I knew from the beginning, and had hoped he'd gotten back on track with his Nate Temple series. Well, he's done better than that. Knightmare even surpassed Legends. And that was pretty hard to do.<br /><br />I don't know what I was expecting from this volume in this epic series, but I certainly got it in spades. Nate had to step up his game if he was going to overcome all the problems coming at him from all sides. So, to step up, to get himself back into fighting form, he went into Fae to...well, who knows what he did? Meditate? Wrestle faery moose? Have bantering sessions with a very witty little girl to tuneup his sharp tongue? Who knows? All we really do know is he seems to have come back to his senses, and just in time.<br /><br />We know he has to fight Mordred. We know there's issues going on with Thor, terrorizing St. Louis, not to mention Aasgard. We know poor Ashley is preggers as can be and anxious to unload the twin pups. And we know there is a great deal of weird things going on in both Fae and our world that definitely need addressing. In this book, Shayne makes sure Nate steps up to address all the issues he'd either caused or simply gotten in the middle of in his usual arrogant way. <br /><br />Knightmare is definitely the culmination of 12 excellent books, and was a long time coming, but definitely well worth the wait. As what I will probably consider his best Nate Temple book yet, Knightmare has earned the 5 stars and then some. And, even though Shayne threw in a few way too long explanations/analogies, which has become a trademark of his, they were fewer than usual, which pleased me considerably, so I won't even call them an issue. Just a quirk. <br /><br />I won't tell you anything that happens here because i don't do spoilers. But I will tell you that Knightmare is exciting, unpredictable, endearing and thoroughly enjoyable, and for the second time in as many recent books, grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go, only allowing me to finally breathe in the end. This is what I look for in an epic fantasy, and this is what was delivered. In spades.<br /><br />Excellently done, Mr. Silvers, Excellently done indeed! I'm so very pleased that this volume was the best yet. The timing for perfection couldn't have been better. <br /><br />I received this as an ARC, and give this review in my own words and of my own volition. Not to mention intend to buy it as well once it is live.

The newest book in the Nate Temple Universe is Knightmare. This may be Shayne Silvers best book to date, at least in my opinion. Mr. Silvers has a lyrical style of writing that brings the story to vivid life. The way the storyline weaves it’s way 3 interlocking series is a masterclass in storytelling.<br /><br />This book satisfactorily brings together Nates story with both endings and new beginnings. Nate grows exponentially as a character, while still being both vulnerable, heroic and snarky. Like the Japanese art of Kintsukuroi, the art of repairing pottery with silver or gold and understanding that the piece is even more beautiful for having been broken, this book shows that just because something or someone is “broken“, it doesn’t mean that they can’t be repaired, even improved. I am ready to read this book again and again.

<strong>Wild ride. </strong><br /><br />Lots of twists, tie-ins, well woven story that left me wanting more. Solved some mysteries, created more. I was enthralled and entertained. Could easily read again.

<strong>Another stellar installment from the Templeverse</strong><br /><br />Honestly, the Nate Temple books just get better as they go along. Love that they intertwine Callie's story and hinting at Quinn's which I am sure will be weaved in. Nate is still obnoxious but loveable. I did enjoy experiencing his feelings for his chosen family. Do yourself a favor....read the entire series...I can guarantee you will not regret it.

I thought I reviewed this book. Oh well, happy to do it again since it was so good.<br /><br />As usual for Nate Temple books this one was a roller coaster of action, surprises and unthinkable closure to some of Nate's "full plate" items.<br /><br />As one was rectified, another completely different, as bizarre, as adventurers problem took its' place.<br /><br />Mentally I did a lot of what the fuck, holy shit responses to all this.<br /><br />If you haven't read "Nightmare" yet - read it. I've been waiting weeks for "Ascension" (book 13) and lucky you only have to wait 10 days. It comes out September 9, 2019.

A literary feast of Templeverse goodness to keep any bookworm/dragon sated.<br /><br />Devously written the coming together of some of the breadcrumb forshadows that have been scattered throughout the previous stories by a brilliantly twisty minded author.<br /><br />Some questions answered and new ones to ponder.<br /><br />With each new book the Templeverse gets better and better and Knightmare sets a whole new level

<strong>Amazing read!</strong><br /><br />Shayne Silvers is a master artist with words. Introduced to me by my sister-in-law (you know who you are), Shayne has quickly become one of my favorite authors. This book of his is no exception. Props to you, Silvers...props to you!