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adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Wow!
I've been making my way through the Dragon Age novels because I'm a little obsessed with the world and just heard the new release date for Dragon Age 4 is late 2023, so I've got some time to kill before then. The first two books were okay, but not anything special as far as stand-alone novels go.
This one handles Cole's backstory and addresses the characters of Rhys and Evangeline who are alluded to in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Also, a reprise on Wynne and Shale from DA: Origins. Cole was never my favorite character in DAI because I just didn't care that much about his backstory. This book has completely changed my perspective. Same for Wynne, frankly.
As a story, it is compelling, interesting, and the pacing is fantastic. There are horror vibes. Tough questions. Weird and mysterious lore. And a slow-burn, not-so-bad romance.
Best of the books yet by far. Maybe because the Deep Roads were not even mentioned? I hate the Deep Roads.
I've been making my way through the Dragon Age novels because I'm a little obsessed with the world and just heard the new release date for Dragon Age 4 is late 2023, so I've got some time to kill before then. The first two books were okay, but not anything special as far as stand-alone novels go.
As a story, it is compelling, interesting, and the pacing is fantastic. There are horror vibes. Tough questions. Weird and mysterious lore. And a slow-burn, not-so-bad romance.
Best of the books yet by far. Maybe because the Deep Roads were not even mentioned? I hate the Deep Roads.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Child abuse, Confinement, Murder, Violence, and Child death
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