Bringer of Storms by L.B. Graham

Bringer of Storms by L.B. Graham -- 510 pages

Seventeen years after the tragedy that ended "Beyond the Summerland," Aljeron is still pursuing vengeance and justice, but another war, greater and more terrible, is brewing from the Mountain itself.
Malak's armies are ready, his plans are unfolding, and his assurance of victory lies in his weapon and greatest ally, Cheymontyr, the Bringer of Storms.

This is book 2 of The Binding of the Blade series.

Beyond the Summerland by L.B. Graham

Beyond the Summerland by L.B. Graham -- 593 pages

Every seven years, Novaana between the ages of 18 and 25 go to Sulare, the Summerland, to train together and form bonds of friendship that will last lifetimes.

But this time, Joraiem and the other young Novaana encounter evidence that Malak is stirring, anxious to disrupt their months in Sulare.

This is book 1 of The Binding of the Blade series. While this may be the slowest moving of the books, I believe it is my favorite. The characters are lovable and as the series continues we will watch them all (okay, almost all) change and grow in many different ways.

The Darker Road by L.B. Graham

The Darker Road by L.B. Graham -- 496 pages

Kaden is the heir of the throne, but his family seems to be crumbling. His relationship with his wife is almost at zero, and his relationship with his son is rough and neglected. He has every good intention to repair his relationships, but his father Eirmon, the king, has little care beyond his own well being and the growth of his kingdom. While two important visitors have come to the kingdom, and the city is also being threatened by dark forces, Kaden is struggling to decide where his loyalties lie and how he can save both his family and his nation

The only books by L.B. Graham that I had previously read was the "Binding of the Blade" series, which I greatly enjoyed. This book carried the same style and technique as that series, but it seemed to me a little more grown up and less dream like, fantasy that isn't fantastical, though this book certainly includes magic.

This book is the beginning of the series, "The Wandering."