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# Valor

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War has erupted in the Banished Lands as the race for power intensifies. Corban flees his homeland searching for peace, but he soon discovers that there is no haven in the west as the agents of Rhin and roaming bands of giants hound his every step. Veradis leaves the battleground and rushes to his King's side. But he has witnessed both combat and betrayal and his duty weighs heavily upon him. Maquin seeks only revenge, but pirate slavers and the brutal world of pit-fighting stand in his way. Nathair becomes embroiled in the wars of the west as Queen Rhin marches against King Owain. The need to find the cauldron of the giants drives him on. Sides are chosen and oaths will be fulfilled or broken in a land where hell has broken loose.

Review: Bigger Battles, Deeper Characters, and a World in Full Bloom - If Malice was the promise, Valor is the payoff. The second book in John Gwynne’s The Faithful and the Fallen series takes the strong foundation laid in the first volume and builds on it with confidence, scope, and a sense of purpose that makes it impossible to put down. Here, the world truly opens up. The conflict hinted at in Malice starts to unfold on a grander stage, and Gwynne doesn’t hold back. We’re treated to more points of view, and while that might sound like it would dilute the story, it actually does the opposite. Characters who were smaller players in the first book step into the spotlight, and not one of them feels like filler. Each perspective adds weight to the larger tapestry of war, betrayal, and loyalty, giving us a sense of how vast this struggle really is. And then there’s the action. If Malice showed that Gwynne could write a fight scene, Valor proves he’s a master of them. His battles have a cinematic clarity to them--brutal without ever being gratuitous, and always grounded in character. You don’t just watch the clash of swords; you feel the cost of every strike, the desperation in every charge, and the triumph or heartbreak that follows. Gwynne’s prose remains sharp and engaging, balancing clean readability with moments of lyrical power, especially when the story leans into its mythology. And that mythology--which was intriguing in book one--truly comes alive here. Gods, prophecies, and ancient grudges become more than background flavor; they feel like forces actively shaping the world and the choices of the people in it. What makes Valor so satisfying is how seamlessly it combines that bigger picture with deeply human storytelling. The stakes are higher, the battles larger, the betrayals sharper, but Gwynne never loses sight of the characters at the heart of it all. In short: if Malice made you a fan, Valor will make you a believer. It’s bigger, bolder, and somehow even better. Five stars, without hesitation. This is epic fantasy firing on all cylinders.
Review: improvement over book 1, and has me looking forward to book 3 - I was marginally enthusiastic about Malice, the first volume in this series by John Gwynne. It was pretty conventional, as epic fantasy goes, and perhaps too long with too much time spent on worldbuilding. But it picked up enough at the end that I wanted to continue, so I went ahead and bought this book, too. I think I like this better than book 1, and am looking forward to book 3 coming out in the fall. I feel like there was more action this time, though I will admit some of the battles started to run together. The writing style was about the same as the last and I can't honestly think of much to say about it. I suppose that means the author didn't have any annoying (to me) habits with respect to his use of words. I have mixed feelings regarding the sense of danger in the book. The good guys (at least the main POV ones) tend to make it out of battles relatively unharmed. It's more a question of which of their allies or which side character will die. Because there are quite a lot of deaths in this book, but they tend not to be POV characters (so not reaching George R.R. Martin territory just yet), with a few notable exceptions. And perhaps because they're not POV characters, we're not as moved by them. Also it kinds of seems like there are new people to fill in the gaps left by the ones who depart. Then again, that's to be expected in this type of book. Second books in a series often have a lot of problems. I think this is actually an improvement on book 1, though, and I like that we are getting a taste of what is presumably going to be the final conflict. Key players from both sides meet (though their subsequent separation is a bit too convenient in some instances). Another thing that is done well in this book (as opposed to some others I have read lately) is that the geopolitical conflict is nicely worked into the overall good-versus-evil story arc. Kingdoms are being fought over, alliances are being made and broken, various parties are manipulating and/or being deceived. But it all fits. (As opposed to Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle, where the last 2-3 books have been expounding on a foreign culture at length without advancing the plot...) That is not to say there isn't anything that should be cut. I find that the character Maquin's storyline is a bit unbalanced. I find him to be sympathetic and to have more of a point than Kastell's storyline in book 1 (Kastell is a young nobleman Maquin has been charged with guarding). But there is a *lot* of internal monologue regarding his personal quest for revenge. He ends up as a pit fighter at one point (like a Roman gladiator, for simplicity's sake). And there is much discussion about how he abstains from excess. And so forth. It starts to get repetitive. But some of Maquin's parts are done well -- the number of pit fights described in detail is just about right. Also done well is a storyline with Fidele (mother of Nathair, leader of one of the two great forces being gathered) in the second half of the book. We get just enough of the negatives to really sympathize with her plight, without it being overdone. Much of Corban's (the hero, basically) storyline is that of running -- either to get away from pursuers, or to the rescue of someone who has been captured. Thankfully we are not treated to endless descriptions of nights in the woods. (On the other hand, we are treated to many, many descriptions of battles...) This is somewhat balanced by Corban's thoughts about coming to terms with a prophecy about him. I think his reaction is suitable for someone his approximate age, with his background. MInor spoilers in this paragraph, but not related to the main plot (at least not yet). Veradis is another POV character who returns (he's Nathair's battlechief, basically). As is Cywen, Corban's sister. I predict an actual romance between the two of them in book 3 or later. Because nearly every scene with one of them in it mentions dreamy thoughts about the other. Veradis isn't so important, overall, in this book. His parts could have been taken by nearly any one of Nathair's battle leaders. He often wasn't even with Nathair. He seems to be in this book solely to remind us that (1) he exists, (2) he has a thing for Cywen, and (3) this is speculation but I think he is supposed to be having doubts about Nathair and I suspect he will change sides at some point in the future. So he is kind of predictable. He was better in book 1. But I think he has some potential, some further room for growth, so we will see. Cywen, on the other hand, changes very little from book 1. I will say, I am actually interested in some of the side characters. Many are complex, with appropriate flaws and conflicting loyalties. I think the level of character development, at least for the viewpoint characters, is quite good. Some of the villains are a little one-dimensional (Jael, Rhin, and even Nathair at this point). But at least there are several of them, and they are capable of being manipulated and/or defeated or at least suffering setbacks, so they are not all-powerful baddies. It gives a sense of a more even conflict, not something one-sided, and that does make for a better story. In the end, I found myself wanting to read this despite the flaws I mentioned above. I thought the pace was decent for about 2/3 of the book (spread about, not limited to the beginning or end). I thought many of the characters were well-developed. I thought it was an improvement on book 1, and it definitely left me looking forward to book 3, which I think I'm going to go pre-order now.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,528 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Historical Fantasy (Books) #276 in Epic Fantasy (Books) #388 in Fantasy Action & Adventure |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 9,764 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bigger Battles, Deeper Characters, and a World in Full Bloom
*by H***K on August 3, 2025*

If Malice was the promise, Valor is the payoff. The second book in John Gwynne’s The Faithful and the Fallen series takes the strong foundation laid in the first volume and builds on it with confidence, scope, and a sense of purpose that makes it impossible to put down. Here, the world truly opens up. The conflict hinted at in Malice starts to unfold on a grander stage, and Gwynne doesn’t hold back. We’re treated to more points of view, and while that might sound like it would dilute the story, it actually does the opposite. Characters who were smaller players in the first book step into the spotlight, and not one of them feels like filler. Each perspective adds weight to the larger tapestry of war, betrayal, and loyalty, giving us a sense of how vast this struggle really is. And then there’s the action. If Malice showed that Gwynne could write a fight scene, Valor proves he’s a master of them. His battles have a cinematic clarity to them--brutal without ever being gratuitous, and always grounded in character. You don’t just watch the clash of swords; you feel the cost of every strike, the desperation in every charge, and the triumph or heartbreak that follows. Gwynne’s prose remains sharp and engaging, balancing clean readability with moments of lyrical power, especially when the story leans into its mythology. And that mythology--which was intriguing in book one--truly comes alive here. Gods, prophecies, and ancient grudges become more than background flavor; they feel like forces actively shaping the world and the choices of the people in it. What makes Valor so satisfying is how seamlessly it combines that bigger picture with deeply human storytelling. The stakes are higher, the battles larger, the betrayals sharper, but Gwynne never loses sight of the characters at the heart of it all. In short: if Malice made you a fan, Valor will make you a believer. It’s bigger, bolder, and somehow even better. Five stars, without hesitation. This is epic fantasy firing on all cylinders.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ improvement over book 1, and has me looking forward to book 3
*by S***O on August 14, 2015*

I was marginally enthusiastic about Malice, the first volume in this series by John Gwynne. It was pretty conventional, as epic fantasy goes, and perhaps too long with too much time spent on worldbuilding. But it picked up enough at the end that I wanted to continue, so I went ahead and bought this book, too. I think I like this better than book 1, and am looking forward to book 3 coming out in the fall. I feel like there was more action this time, though I will admit some of the battles started to run together. The writing style was about the same as the last and I can't honestly think of much to say about it. I suppose that means the author didn't have any annoying (to me) habits with respect to his use of words. I have mixed feelings regarding the sense of danger in the book. The good guys (at least the main POV ones) tend to make it out of battles relatively unharmed. It's more a question of which of their allies or which side character will die. Because there are quite a lot of deaths in this book, but they tend not to be POV characters (so not reaching George R.R. Martin territory just yet), with a few notable exceptions. And perhaps because they're not POV characters, we're not as moved by them. Also it kinds of seems like there are new people to fill in the gaps left by the ones who depart. Then again, that's to be expected in this type of book. Second books in a series often have a lot of problems. I think this is actually an improvement on book 1, though, and I like that we are getting a taste of what is presumably going to be the final conflict. Key players from both sides meet (though their subsequent separation is a bit too convenient in some instances). Another thing that is done well in this book (as opposed to some others I have read lately) is that the geopolitical conflict is nicely worked into the overall good-versus-evil story arc. Kingdoms are being fought over, alliances are being made and broken, various parties are manipulating and/or being deceived. But it all fits. (As opposed to Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle, where the last 2-3 books have been expounding on a foreign culture at length without advancing the plot...) That is not to say there isn't anything that should be cut. I find that the character Maquin's storyline is a bit unbalanced. I find him to be sympathetic and to have more of a point than Kastell's storyline in book 1 (Kastell is a young nobleman Maquin has been charged with guarding). But there is a *lot* of internal monologue regarding his personal quest for revenge. He ends up as a pit fighter at one point (like a Roman gladiator, for simplicity's sake). And there is much discussion about how he abstains from excess. And so forth. It starts to get repetitive. But some of Maquin's parts are done well -- the number of pit fights described in detail is just about right. Also done well is a storyline with Fidele (mother of Nathair, leader of one of the two great forces being gathered) in the second half of the book. We get just enough of the negatives to really sympathize with her plight, without it being overdone. Much of Corban's (the hero, basically) storyline is that of running -- either to get away from pursuers, or to the rescue of someone who has been captured. Thankfully we are not treated to endless descriptions of nights in the woods. (On the other hand, we are treated to many, many descriptions of battles...) This is somewhat balanced by Corban's thoughts about coming to terms with a prophecy about him. I think his reaction is suitable for someone his approximate age, with his background. MInor spoilers in this paragraph, but not related to the main plot (at least not yet). Veradis is another POV character who returns (he's Nathair's battlechief, basically). As is Cywen, Corban's sister. I predict an actual romance between the two of them in book 3 or later. Because nearly every scene with one of them in it mentions dreamy thoughts about the other. Veradis isn't so important, overall, in this book. His parts could have been taken by nearly any one of Nathair's battle leaders. He often wasn't even with Nathair. He seems to be in this book solely to remind us that (1) he exists, (2) he has a thing for Cywen, and (3) this is speculation but I think he is supposed to be having doubts about Nathair and I suspect he will change sides at some point in the future. So he is kind of predictable. He was better in book 1. But I think he has some potential, some further room for growth, so we will see. Cywen, on the other hand, changes very little from book 1. I will say, I am actually interested in some of the side characters. Many are complex, with appropriate flaws and conflicting loyalties. I think the level of character development, at least for the viewpoint characters, is quite good. Some of the villains are a little one-dimensional (Jael, Rhin, and even Nathair at this point). But at least there are several of them, and they are capable of being manipulated and/or defeated or at least suffering setbacks, so they are not all-powerful baddies. It gives a sense of a more even conflict, not something one-sided, and that does make for a better story. In the end, I found myself wanting to read this despite the flaws I mentioned above. I thought the pace was decent for about 2/3 of the book (spread about, not limited to the beginning or end). I thought many of the characters were well-developed. I thought it was an improvement on book 1, and it definitely left me looking forward to book 3, which I think I'm going to go pre-order now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stop What You're Doing and Read These Books
*by F***Y on June 26, 2016*

Let me begin by saying that The Faithful and the Fallen has become one of my favorite fantasy series of all time. Without a doubt, Valor has sealed that feeling for me. This book was an incredible second installment and is one of the best follow-up books I've ever read. This series follows the progress of the God-War that is waging between Asroth and Elyon. Malice, (the first book in this series) opens with the reader entering the Banished Lands thousands of years after the original war between the gods. This war ended in The Scourging, which had a devastating impact on the landscape and the Giant race. As we begin our adventure, we are following the course of events that will culminate in a war between two avatars of the Gods and their followers. Valor continues that adventure by taking us further into the giant and god lore that explains the magic systems and further develops the events of this war. Character development abounds and you find more people to love and hate as their stories unfold. Valor is extremely plot driven and each chapter is filled with action or a strong progression in the story. Although there are multiple POV's in the telling of these stories, I never feel lost. John Gwynne does a fantastic job of giving us just the right amount of information without excessive wordiness or "info dumps". We learn what we need to learn through dialogue, battles, characters internal dialogue, and dream sequences. There are heart-pounding battle scenes, moments of humor, and heart-wrenching points of loss and grief. This is a book that will make you FEEL. I will confess that I shed a tear during the very last chapter of this book. Gwynne's writing is so incredibly descriptive (but again maintaining that balance of not becoming overly descriptive), that there were times this book felt like a movie in my mind. I plan to begin Ruin immediately because I MUST have it read by the time Wrath is released. If you are looking for an engaging, swift-paced, plot-driven story, pick up this series. If you want to read about characters you can really connect with (whether through love or hate), pick up this series. If you want an epic fantasy series with superb world building, a fresh magic system, and lots of interesting animals/beasts, pick up this series. In short: pick up this series.

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