The legend of eli monpress rachel aaronrachel bach official. Months later, after having read nice dragons finish last and adoring it, i picked up the legend of eli monpress again and was captured by its wit and hidden depths. I challenge you to read these and not become a fan of eli, self proclaimed greatest thief in the world. Rachel aaron is an author of popular fantasy, litrpg, and scifi novels. This book also unearths a darker side to the whole legend of eli monpress and whereas first two books featured a lighthearted tone, the events that slowly evolve in the spirit eater have a much deeper and more sinister feel to them. The first book in the series, the spirit thief 2010 starts slow, according to the publishers weekly, but becomes a romp of lighthearted fantasy. The spirit war the legend of eli monpress book 4 kindle. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Eli press books are marketed and distributed by west academic.
In addition, as rachel bach, she writes the fortunes paw science fiction romance series. The legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron the critical. On may 11, 2016, rachel aaron won the best fantasy audie award for her. Nov 17, 2015 the legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron orbit, 2012 p. Casassa, this week i am reading the legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron. When eli broke the rules and saved the council kingdoms, he thought he knew the price, but resuming his place as the shepherdesss fav. The fourth novel in the series, entitled the spirit war, is due out in june, so this book is a great way to catch up if youre.
The fourth novel in the series, entitled the spirit war, is due out in june, so this book is a great way to catch up if youre unfamiliar with this light. The book is very good so far and im having a very good time reading it. Book two of the legend of eli monpress starts out miranda lyonette returning to the spiritualist court to face charges of improper acquisition of a spirit and conspiracy with our antihero eli. The legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron sffworld.
The eli monpress saga is one rich with magic, since everything has some kind of spirit, everything can be awakened and utilized by a wizard. Legend of eli monpress fanfiction archive fanfiction. Even though miranda is featured on the cover, this is still elis series and he features prominently in the story. The series was a complete hit amongst the young adults and it made rachel aaron the successful and famous author that she always wanted to be. Eli monpress gets spirits to do what he wants by flirting with them until they are giggling and do whatever he wants. With the pressure on after his success in gaol, eli monpress, professional thief and degenerate, decides its time to lie low for a bit. Theres just the right amount of everything in these books.
The fourth novel in the series, entitled the spirit war, is due out in june, so this book is a great way to catch up if youre unfamiliar with this light but entertaining fantasy series. As the smallest dragon in the heartstriker clan, julius survives by a simple code. Egil and nix, but i have a lot of fun with all three and the ratings can get pretty close book to book. Taking up residence in a tiny seaside village, eli and his companions seize the chance for some fun and relaxation.
It includes the debut effort of the spirit thief, the spirit rebellion, and the spirit eater, all of which were published back in 2010 in consecutive months one right after the other. The legend of eli monpress is an omnibus that collects the first three novels of the epic fantasy series bearing the same title by rachel aaron. I found this magic system to be relatively unique and it played for both humor specifically in the dialogue between wizards and spirits that inhabit objects as well as some more heavy questions of morality. The bounty topper, as it turns out, is his best friend, bodyguard, and master swordsman, josef, who has been keeping secrets from eli.
The book starts with eli kidnapping a king, and then follows miranda, the cop sent to catch the thief and the kings evil exiled brother. Aaron shows that eli has a compassionate side, and that deep down he does care for others besides himself. It went from this is fun to i cant put this book down for books 45. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The legend of eli monpress is an omnibus containing rachel aarons first three novels. Books list rachel aaronrachel bach official author website. Legend of eli monpress has 7 entries in the series.
The spirit rebellion audiobook rachel aaron audible. The book starts with tongue firmly in cheek and for the. The first book in the paradox series, fortunes pawn 20, is a type of. My first impression was that the description of eli was possibly a bit overdone, as he was portrayed as the greatest thief of his time and also a wizard. Rachel aaron is an american author of fantasy and science fiction.
The spirit rebellion the legend of eli monpress book 2. Twothree years later, she launched her first book in the famous eli monpress series in the year 2010. How to read the rachel aaron books in order books reading order. But hes a thief who has just seen his bounty topped, and hes not happy about it. Oct 27, 2016 eli monpress is very interesting because he has a very wide diversity of character traits and thats why the book is so fun to read, you never know what hell do next. The spirit thief the legend of eli monpress book 1. Jul 18th authornomics interview with awardwinning author rachel aaron. If you havent read the other books start at the beginning this is a great ending to a great series. Eli is of course looking for a way to replace nicos dampening coat to hide her presence from the spirits. The last missing piece of his backstory leading into the scene ive been dying for following the cliffhanger in the previous book. An example of it in the book is when he says that theres nothing worse than enslaving a spirit to his friend, nico. In fact all of the parts that i have read are very well written.
On may 11, 2016, rachel aaron won the best fantasy audie award for her work, nice dragons finish last, as narrated by vikas adam. In one part of the story she describes how eli is basically revived and she couldve left that. Set in what seems to be a vaguely fantasized france and italy, rachel aarons eli monpress. The spirit thief is the first of the eli monpress series. Eli monpress is an arrogant, mischievous and irrepressible thief. The legend of eli monpress is an omnibus containing the first 3 books in a series. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Loads of adventure and peril and defending the spirit world and. The legend of eli monpress rachel aaronrachel bach. While shes been kicked out of the spirit court, elis had plenty of time to plan his next adventure. But this meek behavior doesnt fly in a family of ambitious magical predators, and his mother, bethesda the. Hes so smooth he can talk his way in or out of anything, and hes got the bounty to prove it. The spirit war the legend of eli monpress book 4 rachel aaron. Book 1 of 2 in the legend of eli monpress collection series. Look, the odds were stacked against me ever reading this series. When eli broke the rules and saved the council kingdoms, he thought he knew the price, but resuming his place as the shepherdesss favorite isnt as simple as bowing his head. He never meant to have obligations, or friends, but master swordsman josef leichten and nico, the daughter of the dead mountain, have saved eli s life too many times to be called anything else.
The series is indeed elis story and the overarching central plot belongs to him in spite of the cast of main characters who play significant roles and have more than their fair share of the narrative. The last and sixth book released is actually a novella which serves as a prequel for the eli monpress series. And with the help of his partners a swordsman with the most powerful magic sword in the world but no magical ability of his own, and. Books list rachel aaronrachel bach official author. The spirit thief posted by mervih under 2016 new author, fantasy leave a comment the first book in the fantasy series the legend of eli monpress. I know that it sounds weird, but let me explain it. And with the help of his partners a swordsman with the most powerful magic sword in the world but no magical ability of his own, and a demonseed who can step through shadows and punch through.
Legend of eli monpress fanfiction archive with over 8 stories. All eli monpress wanted was the biggest bounty in the world. But now the tables have turned, because miranda has a new job and an opportunity to capture a certain thief. I was looking for a book with thievesrogues as the main character and i stumbled upon the legend of eli monpress. Eli monpress is clever, hes determined, and hes in way over his head.
The spirit thief, the spirit rebellion, and the spirit eater. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. This book has been very interesting so far and it is a very good read. The stakes are continuing to raise for our group of unlikely heroes and the world. The spirit thief, the sprit rebellion, and the spirit eater. Reading the rachel aaron books involves not only picking up her legend of eli monpress, but also her second, newer, series titled heartstrickers.
Eli press publishes coursebooks, cuttingedge legal and policy perspectives, and reference books, all with the goal of better informing environmental law and policy professionals and fostering innovation. Apr 10, 2018 the last missing piece of his backstory leading into the scene ive been dying for following the cliffhanger in the previous book. But sometimes the author can be very exposing with her writing. When i first started to read the legend of eli monpress, i probably wasnt in the right mood, because i read a chapter or so, took it as a comedy, and set it aside. Hes also still at large, which drives miranda lyonette crazy. I would give this book 16 out of 5 stars if i could. The legend of eli monpress is the omnibus edition of rachel aarons brilliant debut trilogy which follows the adventures of the eponymous hero thief, eli, his two companions, josef and nico, and their dogged pursuer, miranda.
Read the legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron available from rakuten kobo. Hes also a wizardsomeone who can communicate with the spirits that are the living parts of what everyone else sees as inanimate objects. Soon after, rachel released her second book of the series the spirit rebellion. Eli monpress is a thief whose goal in life is to have a 1 million bounty on his head. The spirit thief had a slow start but soon gained attention of avid readers. Hes the greatest thief of the age and hes also a wizard. And, hes out to make a name for himself in this omnibus edition of rac. The legend of eli monpress legend of eli monpress collection. Who does not take it well when her family tries to pull her away from her spiritualist duties so that they can marry her off. The spirit thief 2010 the spirit rebellion 2010 the spirit eater 2010 the above three works are collected in the omnibus the legend of eli monpress 2012 the spirit war 2012.
Theres a reason i love rachel aaronbachs books so much. Kings of the wyld, and pretty much any book with witty badass roguetypes. Buy them now and your imagination will thank you for it later. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Legend of eli monpressseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. And, of course, luke daniels does what he does best. Once you get this far into a series it becomes hard to summarize without spoilers. He never meant to have obligations, or friends, but master swordsman josef leichten and nico, the daughter of the dead mountain, have saved elis life too many times to be called anything else. Aaron really finds her footing by book 3, and the series has a pretty great upward curve in terms of quality. He will rob, kidnap and threaten to get that bounty.
See more ideas about books to read, books and reading. The legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron orbit, 2012 p. Sep 28, 2016 this week i am reading, the legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron. Apr 09, 20 the legend of eli monpress is an omnibus that collects the first three novels of the epic fantasy series bearing the same title by rachel aaron. The legend of eli monpress by rachel aaron goodreads. First off, the edition i saw turned out to be an omnibus edition, and i dont like reading omnibuses i like a story to finish at the same place the book does, if that makes sense. Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet.