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4.57 AVERAGE
4.57 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Amazing book. Not read such a good book in so long. Wasn’t sure if I would like it going into the book but it was not at all what I expected in a good way! Very cleverly written and the mysteries that kept layering on top of each was enthralling. The character developments and the themes of family, honour, expectations, betrayal were riveting. Very cleverly intertwined and I’m devastated the second book isn’t right here for me to grasp onto and pour through. Very very good and already recommended it to so many family and friends!!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5/5 ★'s
This book was exciting, addicting, and overwhelming all at once. Islington definitely has a bright future ahead in the fantasy world. Picture this: A futuristic, fantasy, Roman empire where the characters can wield this Force-like power because people decide they are powerful enough to be worshipped. It was as if the world of Percy Jackson collided with The Hunger Games. As you immerse yourself in this world, you also pick up on very relevant modern-day political structures and leadership themes—ideas that arguably deserve more attention in our own society.
The world building is INCREDIBLY grand. I felt I was reading a version that Frank Herbert wrote when he wrote Dune. If there ever is a screen adaptation in the future, I hope that Greig Fraser is involved . The beginning felt like a firehose of information that Islington is not forgiving about. A bunch of nomenclature took some time to get used to (although I did have fun completely mispronouncing names and realizing how incorrect they were when I decided to look at the glossary when I completed the book (oops)). I also felt the overwhelmingness of the info at the end of the book as well, leaving me confused and excited for the next novel that should be coming out this year.
The character development was fantastic. Vis had some standout moments, and I was constantly on edge, questioning the true intentions of those around him. At times, it even felt like I was reading a mystery novel. Without spoiling too much, there were moments that made me pause and think, "That’s not supposed to happen… right?" That uncertainty occasionally left me feeling a little unsatisfied—but in a way that kept me hooked, wanting to understand more.
Overall, The Will of the Many is a good read! If you can get past the overwhelming flood of information and trust the journey ahead, it’s absolutely worth picking up!
This book was exciting, addicting, and overwhelming all at once. Islington definitely has a bright future ahead in the fantasy world. Picture this: A futuristic, fantasy, Roman empire where the characters can wield this Force-like power because people decide they are powerful enough to be worshipped. It was as if the world of Percy Jackson collided with The Hunger Games. As you immerse yourself in this world, you also pick up on very relevant modern-day political structures and leadership themes—ideas that arguably deserve more attention in our own society.
The world building is INCREDIBLY grand. I felt I was reading a version that Frank Herbert wrote when he wrote Dune. If there ever is a screen adaptation in the future, I hope that Greig Fraser is involved . The beginning felt like a firehose of information that Islington is not forgiving about. A bunch of nomenclature took some time to get used to (although I did have fun completely mispronouncing names and realizing how incorrect they were when I decided to look at the glossary when I completed the book (oops)). I also felt the overwhelmingness of the info at the end of the book as well, leaving me confused and excited for the next novel that should be coming out this year.
The character development was fantastic. Vis had some standout moments, and I was constantly on edge, questioning the true intentions of those around him. At times, it even felt like I was reading a mystery novel. Without spoiling too much, there were moments that made me pause and think, "That’s not supposed to happen… right?" That uncertainty occasionally left me feeling a little unsatisfied—but in a way that kept me hooked, wanting to understand more.
Overall, The Will of the Many is a good read! If you can get past the overwhelming flood of information and trust the journey ahead, it’s absolutely worth picking up!
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Brilliant book - long but full of mystery, much of which appears that it won't be solved until later entries!
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
interesting, entertaining, but there were maybe only 5 chapters total where I could confidently say I understood without a doubt what was going on. sometimes redundantly confusing but otherwise definitely kept me on my toes and I would read the sequel— if someone lent me a copy. tagline: dystopian sci-fi/Harry Potter-esque maze runner but set in Mesopotamia-like civilization
I just struggled too much which the size of the font. Maybe this will be an audiobook in the future, but right now, it's just too painful to read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated