Reviews

Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson

qrb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.5

angelinafxrs's review against another edition

5.0

4.5?
Idk just so good.
But Rowan? Dorian? Beast fae with violet eyes?
Did SJM take all inspiration from this book?

akr_reads's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

4.25

portlandglo's review against another edition

The writing isn’t great. There is very little character development and virtually no world building. 

mxlilly's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to continuing on with the series.  A lot of attention is put into world building, at times perhaps a little too much. There's a pretty sizeable character list and quite a few of them are frustratingly nefarious.  I'm not sure all the characters are necessary, but they do add to the drama and overall plot if that makes sense.

Our FMC is an interesting mix of characteristics that I can't quite decide how I feel about.  Her few moments of stubbornness come across as bratty impetuousness.  And she seems to seesaw back and forth on her feelings for our MMC.  I don't hate her and I remain hopeful for how she fleshes out as the series continues.

Our MMC is a sexy AF and tortured Fae so, pretty much irresistible. A little overbearing but in a way that works for the story. No complaints. 

The supporting cast is really well done, especially our fearsome five that guard Ellysetta.  They're probably my favorite characters. 

All in all it's a good book that packs a lot of information to build a pretty solid foundation for a fantasy series.  I look forward to continuing it.

jenwacasey's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nadineruiter's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

katie_rose81's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

3.75

michelle2525's review against another edition

adventurous relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

klc9720's review against another edition

3.0

I started reading this book because of the concept but the world building was repetitive and just dragged on. There was no clear breaks or way to know the change of POV’s either which was really annoying for me. I really loved Rain as the MMC but Ellie was a bit annoying as the FMC.