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adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Another solid book in the series. This one had some issues for me, but overall this is still a world I want to know more about.
The veil is getting slowly pulled back on the old history - which at times feels ridiculously slow. I understand we’re finding out things as our characters are & it’s not easy finding information that society tried to eradicate 800+ years ago, but boy is it sometimes like HURRY UP I NEED TO KNOW.
This book felt a little like treading water at times where nothing seemed to really be moving along. Really it was - just not in quite the same manner as book 2. Ashok does get a little grating at times with his “defies the law” issues constantly, we get it. I’m still excited to see where this series leads & ends up though!
The veil is getting slowly pulled back on the old history - which at times feels ridiculously slow. I understand we’re finding out things as our characters are & it’s not easy finding information that society tried to eradicate 800+ years ago, but boy is it sometimes like HURRY UP I NEED TO KNOW.
This book felt a little like treading water at times where nothing seemed to really be moving along. Really it was - just not in quite the same manner as book 2. Ashok does get a little grating at times with his “defies the law” issues constantly, we get it. I’m still excited to see where this series leads & ends up though!
saraishelafs's review
3.0
It might have been better if I had read book 1. As it turns out, I did read book 1, don't remember it.
thinde's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
Well written but no deep connection to the main characters. One of my least favorite Correia books.
Well written but no deep connection to the main characters. One of my least favorite Correia books.
lizbusby's review
3.0
This book was a bit more complex than the first. I confess to being lost a few times, but I think that was more due to my casual listening. I enjoyed the machinations of the villains as well as the lore of the House of Assassin's.
I continue to be concerned about Correia's female characters who have basically no agency in this book; despite their importance to the plot, they are basically chess pieces.
This book earns a solid 3-stars for being an average piece of entertaining fantasy, but doesn't stand out much for me.
I continue to be concerned about Correia's female characters who have basically no agency in this book; despite their importance to the plot, they are basically chess pieces.
This book earns a solid 3-stars for being an average piece of entertaining fantasy, but doesn't stand out much for me.
inveterateskimmer's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.0
Did not grab me as much as part 1. Upon a re-read, may hold up better, but not sure if I want to re-read. Fine for what it is, pleasantly diverting.
jasonabbott's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jaclyntravers's review
5.0
Just as good as the first one! Mr. Correia, please hurry up with #3!!!!! I NEED more Ashok
ninetalevixen's review
4.0
I received a review copy of this book from Edelweiss. This does not affect my rating or opinions.
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I try not to compare books, especially not to super-popular franchises, but I kept thinking that this is what I'd hoped Game of Thrones would be. (Except that Saga of the Forgotten Warrior has demons instead of dragons, but that's okay.) There's political intrigue, lots of swordfighting, both magic and science, even religion based on old gods.
I actually cared about most of the characters whose POV we follow — including the ones who were introduced early on in this book or late in the previous book. Ashok's single-minded devotion to his oath is challenged frequently and nuanced enough not to be too annoying; Thera is the Warrior my younger self would've loved to emulate; Rada is the antisocial reader and reluctant adventurer my present self identifies with. ("People made her uncomfortable. She much preferred the company of a book" — this is me!)
The rich worldbuilding from the first book continues, and we get to peek at the workings and traditions of the different Orders (not to be confused with castes): Protectors, Inquisitors, Archivists, Historians ... and, outside the system, the House of Assassins. Correia brings us an immersive world without overwhelming the reader, greatly improving on the infodumps that bothered me in the first book.
The plot also manages a balance, between boring and overcomplicated. Though I wasn't really surprised at any point — not even by the big "twists" — and I did skim the fighting scenes because they're quite detailed, there wasn't a dull moment in this adventure.
1. [b:Son of the Black Sword|27217864|Son of the Black Sword (Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, #1)|Larry Correia|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445018935s/27217864.jpg|44804710] | 🔥🔥🔥
I try not to compare books, especially not to super-popular franchises, but I kept thinking that this is what I'd hoped Game of Thrones would be. (Except that Saga of the Forgotten Warrior has demons instead of dragons, but that's okay.) There's political intrigue, lots of swordfighting, both magic and science, even religion based on old gods.
I actually cared about most of the characters whose POV we follow — including the ones who were introduced early on in this book or late in the previous book. Ashok's single-minded devotion to his oath is challenged frequently and nuanced enough not to be too annoying; Thera is the Warrior my younger self would've loved to emulate; Rada is the antisocial reader and reluctant adventurer my present self identifies with. ("People made her uncomfortable. She much preferred the company of a book" — this is me!)
The rich worldbuilding from the first book continues, and we get to peek at the workings and traditions of the different Orders (not to be confused with castes): Protectors, Inquisitors, Archivists, Historians ... and, outside the system, the House of Assassins. Correia brings us an immersive world without overwhelming the reader, greatly improving on the infodumps that bothered me in the first book.
The plot also manages a balance, between boring and overcomplicated. Though I wasn't really surprised at any point — not even by the big "twists" — and I did skim the fighting scenes because they're quite detailed, there wasn't a dull moment in this adventure.
annarella's review
5.0
This book is well written, engaging and entertaining. I had a lot of fun in reading it and look forward to reading the next installment.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Baen and Edelweiss for this ARC
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Baen and Edelweiss for this ARC