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ayoung720's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Wow, what a story! Together with George RR Martin and Brandon Sanderson, I think that John Gwynne completes my holy trinity of favorite modern, "realist" fantasy authors. I love the way that he crafts his villains - some you downright loath (Calidus), some are amazingly entertaining in the most twisted way possible (Lykos), and some falls are tragic to watch (Nathair). He's not afraid to kill characters you love, some in the most horrific ways possible, and his ability to write a ~150 page battle without it dragging is astounding. Both this saga and the still to be completed Bloodsworn saga proudly sit on my bookshelf and I rave about them to anyone who will listen.
If I have any small nitpicks, it's two things:
1. Corban as the main protagonist is probably the least interesting POV character, mostly because his arc is so clear-cut. However, I also understand that his archetype is necessary in this type of story so that all the other plotlines can swirl around his central story.
2. The amount of fast-travelling taking place... It's almost like they're playing Skyrim 🤣 however, it doesn't take anything away from the story.
En fin, what an amazing saga! Can't wait to read more from Gwynne.
If I have any small nitpicks, it's two things:
1. Corban as the main protagonist is probably the least interesting POV character, mostly because his arc is so clear-cut. However, I also understand that his archetype is necessary in this type of story so that all the other plotlines can swirl around his central story.
2. The amount of fast-travelling taking place... It's almost like they're playing Skyrim 🤣 however, it doesn't take anything away from the story.
En fin, what an amazing saga! Can't wait to read more from Gwynne.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and War
chattie_the_mad_chatter's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Brilliant end to this series of epic classic fantasy. The set up of thevfirst three books pay off in here! There are amazing battle scenes, many emotional moments as the characters head towards their end goal. Not everyone can survive TRUTH AND COURAGE!!!
I love these characters it has been so much fun being with them seeing the change and growth. I am still processing and not ready to leave the banished lands.
I love these characters it has been so much fun being with them seeing the change and growth. I am still processing and not ready to leave the banished lands.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Kidnapping
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I am Faithful and the Fallen trash forever. That's it. That's the review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Violence, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
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