Kingdoms and Chaos (King's Dark Tidings Book 4) Kindle Edition

i loved books 1 and 2. I tolerated book 3. And this book is kind of weird and the KDT world is much expanded but it is still interesting.Initially, I had views similar to the other critical reviewers -- that is, why did the world change from people to fae and demons? But after re-reading the series again, I have changed my views.***some spoilers ahead***Rezkin as described is no ordinary man. So I am glad Frisha is out. Because of his superior Skills and various unexplained powers, Rezkin needs a match. And no simple human could be a match so I would not be surprised if he ends up with a fae. So those who are complaining about the revised storyline, I think you would appreciate if he finds an equal from another realm since the earth realm is too ordinary and un-Skilled.About Frisha, I never did like her for him since she was a little too delusional for me - she loves Love. She's an emotional wreck who cannot make up her mind. She's one of those who "wants the protection provided but despises the methods of the protector who provides it." Rezkin has saved her life countless times and yet he disgusts her because he kills people. Make up your mind, lady! I would slap her repeatedly if she was my friend. I would like someone from the growing entourage to sit her down and put her in place.Sometimes I get tired of Rezkin's continued distrust of people. I understand it's one of the Rules though. But sometimes, it gets exhausting. Just as he had a restricted growth, his personality also needs to evolve. I want him to grow. He should adapt and learn. Further, knowing that he will be fighting daemons in the future, he needs to continue to grow his armies. And that army can include assassins. He needs to find a way to bring them into the fold.I suppose one of the reasons why readers were taken aback by the new storyline with fae and daemons is because except for a quick reference in the first chapter of book 1 about hell, there was really no mention of fae, just some quick reference on otherworld creatures here and there. But then again, that was likely the purpose to show that what everybody thought of as fiction was actually real, as the story progressed.Anyway, I wonder when book 5 is going to come out. I checked KK's website and KDT 5 remains 35% completed. Books 1 to 4 were released yearly since 2015 so book 5 should have come out 2019. Instead KK released another series and now KDT 5 is in the ether while book 2 of the other series is 50% complete. Oh, well, maybe the other reviewers are right after all, that is, KK does not know where he is going with KDT now. I sure hope not. If book 5 is his last book on the series (hopefully released before I expire), please write it with a thousand pages to close all the characters and story tangents.Update: This book was released in Sept 2018. It’s near end of 2020, over 2 years later. And book 5 at least has gone up to 50% complete and book 6 at 5% complete but book 2 of the other series is 95% complete! Don’t get me wrong, I will likely still be a sucker and buy book 5 when it comes out. I just hope KD will make up for it with her fans by perhaps releasing books 5 and 6 in 2021?

Book 4 continues as you would expect it to after book 3, with more visits with monarchs, some battles with fae and demons, building up Rezkin's kingdom with the restoration of Ashai in the far background. But then there's a lot more ridiculous romance.My personal qualms with book 3 were 1. they didn't save Ashai as I expected, 2. it threw a loop of supernatural creatures beyond the established magic system, 3. Rezkin touched a door and went crazy paranoid for the last 30% of the book, and 4. No romance -not even one usage of the word "kiss" in the entire book.Considering book 4 as a continuation of book 3, here are my thoughts:1. The main plot of book 4 is pretty similar to book 3. It's very linear as Rezkin approaches several different monarchs/rulers who all say "If you want me to do this, then do this." This might be slightly frustrating since this makes the main plot feel like a check-off list of errands.Still, the "errands" are interesting as they unfold in various ways. The other countries are well developed and all act differently to Rezkin’s offers and abilities, so even though the concept (of asking rulers for something, and they grant it IF Rezkin does __fill-in-the-blank) is repetitive, the motions are not.2. There’s a little expansion on the fae and demons, as they battle more strange creatures and Rezkin encounters new mystical beings, but it doesn’t take a huge leap with a bunch of info-dumping like the third book did.3. Strangely (but thankfully), Rezkin almost instantly returns to his regular state of paranoia, and he spends most of the book in countries other than Cael. So, it’s not really explained, but at least he cares for his friends again.4. The romance plot takes a swing on the pendulum for this book. FOUR new couples are arranged, and thankfully not ALL the women are in love with Rezkin (which was my main irritation for book 1). They spend a significant amount of time in one country ruled by women, and apparently that means everyone gets married/bonded.MINOR SPOILER: the only couple who doesn’t get married/bonded, is the only couple who’s actually happy with their arrangement.Regarding cleanliness, if you’ve read the other books, then I’m guessing you don’t mind bloody deaths and sexual references. The amount of reference banter is about the same, though this book does include one off-screen love-making. Rezkin does spend half a chapter in the nude, though it’s less detailed and sexual than even the river scene from book 1.As for the violence, it does take a turn from the careful assassin to smash-and-slash war. Deaths are less detailed and analytical, and more gory.Over all, I give “Kingdoms and Chaos” 4 stars because I still love the humor, the characters, and the ever-building story. I expect at least two more books after this.

I read books 1-4 a couple of years ago and the story was fabulous and got me totally hooked with the storyline and characters! but more than 2 years on I am still waiting on book 5 to continue the series - whats happened? has the author got bored with continuing with the series or something since I have noticed that he has written other books since!? If so, then don't start us on a good journey and let us down with not continuing with the story and ending! Furthermore, readers please don't bother starting to read these books as its otherwise wasting your time and money since you are not likely to get an ending which is a great shame as this is a really good series!

Enjoyable but frustrating.So much has happened, so much yet to be explained and still you end up more annoyed with the supporting characters than ever.Childish, aggravating and frustrating, it's seems Rezkin is the only adult in a sea of adolescence.That being said, the plot develops well and advanced quickly, the most insight into Rez yet and a personal desire for him to show a darker side to those who hide in his light and do nothing but complain.Big revelations twist perceptions and some plot lines are easy enough to guess long before you read them.Personally I enjoy the sections when Rezkin is acting alone and unbound, not so much the constant politics and maneuvering.Somewhat annoyed at the ( I believe) rushed ending build up, but the scene that follows to end the book is intriguing and suspense infusing.Really worth the read but think Kel Kade could learn a thing or two about endings for multi book series like this one from someone like David Eddings.Book two had the best ending by far and made you want the next book but not leaving you with 100's of unanswered questions which can be frustrating.My conclusion, run headlong into a story about running headlong into a series of events with old friends and new enemies. Twists and turns mark the story but pain seems to be the constant for our favourite hero (maybe anti hero?)How long can one person bear such weight before something gives?. Who knows but I guess we'll find out before the series is over.7/10

This whole series makes you want to read on, even when most of the characters are relentlessly immature and silly (especially the female characters). However, this last book moves forward a little and you get to hear more background info. It’s just unfortunate that in the last chapter Rezkin’s ex-girlfriend (quite unreasonably) gives him a good telling off.I can’t wait for the next book!

If you're reading this and you're interested in book four, you probably already have high expectations.I've just done a four book re-read in preparation for reading the book about Wesson and book five. Enjoyed them even more the second time around.

Loved the first two books but felt the third go a little lost although still good. The fourth left me gutted that it ended and hoping that Kel Kade doesn’t leave us hanging for too long. It’s ages since I’ve enjoyed an anti-hero book as much as this series. Reskin’s back story is mysterious, intriguing and you get the feeling there’s lots of subtle clues about what’s going on with him which will make sense once the big reveal is made. He’s a major badass and when he goes off on a proper killing spree I have to hold in my own maniacal glee.