{Cover Wars} Flame / Fall of a Kingdom by Hilary Bell

This week’s guest is different from the others, this fella didn't just get a book cover makeover, but he also got a name change... that kind a sounds like sex change doesn't it? This week we have Flame or now known are Fall of a Kingdom by Hilary Bell, fortunately the idea nor the content seem to be altered, so then, shall we take a look at the book blurb?

Who was Sorahb? 

Stories are told of a hero who will come to Farsala's aid when the need is greatest. But for thousands of years the prosperous land of Farsala has felt no such need, as it has enjoyed the peace that comes from being both respected and feared.

Now a new enemy approaches Farsala's borders, one that neither fears nor respects its name and legend. But the rulers of Farsala still believe they can beat any opponent.

Three young people are less sure of Farsala's invincibility. Jiaan, Soraya and Kavi see Time's Wheel turning, with Farsala headed toward the Flames of Destruction. What they cannot see is how inextricably their lives are linked to Farsala's fate—until it's too lat

Now then shall we get acquainted with the before and after covers?

Before they decided to change him, he was known as Flame. The cover of a young boy how shelters his identity behind a shield, a flame close by. Here we have the original cover know as Flame.

After his name went from Flame to Fall of a Kingdom and his looks change drastically there was no boy, no flame. Now we a more serious looking cover, one where we can feel the story of this book wanting to spill out of it.

So guys, what do you think about the cover change that this story by Hilary Bell had? What is your opinion about the name change? What do you think drove them into changing it’s name?

If you liked Downton Abbey then read The Passing Bells by Phillip Rock

If you’re like me and you love all things Downton Abbey, I have a series that you might enjoy.  The series is a trilogy by Phillip Rock: The Passing Bells, Circles of Time, and A Future Arrived.  Now let me warn you, there aren’t the quick steps and turns and emotional pleadings that you’ll find in Downton Abbey. To be sure, there is no Free Bates campaign and no dastardly duo like O’Brien and Thomas, but you will find a somewhat epic piece that lets you get to know your favorite characters thoroughly, which I love.  Rock takes his time, but not too long, in developing the mannerisms and flaws of these characters so that you feel like you could point them out on the street. That is, if you were living in London in 1918.  And of course, you were granted an invitation to Abingdon Pryory, which is the home of the very wealthy country Lord Greville.

While you’re reading about the lavish parties and tasting the sumptuous kidney pies at Abingdon Pryory, you’ll sit in on discussions from spoiled debutants and bored school boys to whether or not war will break out soon and what will become of our lovely and wealthy characters. 

War does come and in the remaining books you’ll discover how this family copes with the changes brought by war and the wearing down of the social classes, much to the dismay of Lord Greville (quite similarly, in fact to Downton Abbey).  While I’m still pushing the button waiting for Carson to bring my breakfast tray to my bedroom, I’m really glad that WWII is not approaching, but I do wish that people dressed as well today as they did back in the day; nothing wrong with dressing for dinner, is there? Where’s my coronet? I’d better ring for my ladies’ maid.  

By PammyPam @ Unconventional Librarian