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sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, War, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping, Gore, Grief, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexism
lilifane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
WHAT THE VEILS DID I JUST READ?!
I don't even know where to start because I don't know how to get over the ending. I'm shocked, de-va-sta-ted, in awe... and intrigued? Best decision to order book four yesterday, so it will arrive tomorrow.
3 books, and so far, every single one was a masterpiece on its own. This is already my new favorite fantasy series. I'm hopelessly in love with it, the characters, the world, the story(telling), everything.
Am I confused about family trees and who is who? Yes! Do I care? No. There are more important things.
Like the discussions about gender and sexuality. Reading these books will make you realize what is actually possible in fantasy and that most authors lack imagination... or are cowards. Also, the plot and character development is next level. The books start out pretty black and white, but now everything is this astonishing spectrum of gray, and you have no idea on whose side you're on or if there are even sides.
And I know I'm repeating myself, but these characters mean the world to me. It physically hurts me that I can't protect them. And if they don't get a happy ending, I will complain!
I don't even know where to start because I don't know how to get over the ending. I'm shocked, de-va-sta-ted, in awe... and intrigued? Best decision to order book four yesterday, so it will arrive tomorrow.
3 books, and so far, every single one was a masterpiece on its own. This is already my new favorite fantasy series. I'm hopelessly in love with it, the characters, the world, the story(telling), everything.
Am I confused about family trees and who is who? Yes! Do I care? No. There are more important things.
Like the discussions about gender and sexuality. Reading these books will make you realize what is actually possible in fantasy and that most authors lack imagination... or are cowards. Also, the plot and character development is next level. The books start out pretty black and white, but now everything is this astonishing spectrum of gray, and you have no idea on whose side you're on or if there are even sides.
And I know I'm repeating myself, but these characters mean the world to me. It physically hurts me that I can't protect them. And if they don't get a happy ending, I will complain!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, Blood, and War
Minor: Alcohol, Incest, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
syllareads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Alright, so first of all, Jenn Lyons.
How dare you.
The Memory of Souls is Jenn Lyon's third book in the Chorus of Dragons series, and I will be honest here: my expectations weren't that high. Not abysmally low, absolutely not - but I hadn't enjoyed book 2 as much as was a bit hesitant to continue. I was scared I wouldn't like this at all, that I'd discover it's just really not my style and that I'd sadly have to leave this series behind.
Suffice to say that I was wrong lol
The book more or less seamlessly picks up where book 2 ended (in accidental death and destruction) and has the exact same narrative structure the other two books up to this point had; namely, we have at least 3 different planes of narration right off the bat. One, presumably set in the present, with whoever is talking about the actual happenings inside the story, two, one first-person narration (Kihrin in the first book, Janel in the second, back to Kihrin in this one) and three, one or multiple third-person narrations from various other characters throughout the book's happenings.
Now either I have come to my senses (absolutely possible) OR book 3 has something book 2 did not because I fucking loved it??
I genuinely cannot tell you why! But it was brilliant! I'm confused!
Moving on from that, we have pretty much the same cast, with some additional mentions, and what can I say, I adore my gays. They're smart, yet stupid. They're destined to destroy the world through sheer stupidity, honestly (because none of them are evil! and if they are, they have good reason! so there). Yet they absolutely cannot flirt, or pretend to be functional (unless we're talking about Teraeth, designated babysitter of a bunch of dumbasses. And really, he's still not a good role model LOL). I just love them to pieces.
The stakes in this one were ASTRONOMICALLY high. I don't think I breathed during the last parts of the book! Nonetheless, and I need you all to understand this: these books are VERY character-driven. If you don't like gay banter and stupidity, you might not be patient enough to truly enjoy this masterpiece and what it has to offer....because goddamn. I need to read book 4 like, NOW.
All in all: this was probably the book I loved the MOST in this series. I'll say it now, Jenn Lyons is a genius. Also, she has toxic ships that are shipped by other people in her story. Yes, this is important to me
How dare you.
The Memory of Souls is Jenn Lyon's third book in the Chorus of Dragons series, and I will be honest here: my expectations weren't that high. Not abysmally low, absolutely not - but I hadn't enjoyed book 2 as much as was a bit hesitant to continue. I was scared I wouldn't like this at all, that I'd discover it's just really not my style and that I'd sadly have to leave this series behind.
Suffice to say that I was wrong lol
The book more or less seamlessly picks up where book 2 ended (in accidental death and destruction) and has the exact same narrative structure the other two books up to this point had; namely, we have at least 3 different planes of narration right off the bat. One, presumably set in the present, with whoever is talking about the actual happenings inside the story, two, one first-person narration (Kihrin in the first book, Janel in the second, back to Kihrin in this one) and three, one or multiple third-person narrations from various other characters throughout the book's happenings.
Now either I have come to my senses (absolutely possible) OR book 3 has something book 2 did not because I fucking loved it??
I genuinely cannot tell you why! But it was brilliant! I'm confused!
Moving on from that, we have pretty much the same cast, with some additional mentions, and what can I say, I adore my gays. They're smart, yet stupid. They're destined to destroy the world through sheer stupidity, honestly (because none of them are evil! and if they are, they have good reason! so there). Yet they absolutely cannot flirt, or pretend to be functional (unless we're talking about Teraeth, designated babysitter of a bunch of dumbasses. And really, he's still not a good role model LOL). I just love them to pieces.
The stakes in this one were ASTRONOMICALLY high. I don't think I breathed during the last parts of the book! Nonetheless, and I need you all to understand this: these books are VERY character-driven. If you don't like gay banter and stupidity, you might not be patient enough to truly enjoy this masterpiece and what it has to offer....because goddamn. I need to read book 4 like, NOW.
All in all: this was probably the book I loved the MOST in this series. I'll say it now, Jenn Lyons is a genius. Also, she has toxic ships that are shipped by other people in her story. Yes, this is important to me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Alcohol
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
Sometimes, when rating a book, you just have to go with your gut. And when it comes to the Chorus of Dragons series, I turn into a melting ball of fangirl goo and cannot form coherent critiques. This series is EVERYTHING. The narrative style is so unique. Each book is told as though a chronicler is recording the events for prosperity (ala Name of the Wind), and the use of footnotes is *chef's kiss*. There's a full glossary, family tree, and timeline for reference (trust me, you'll need it), and there's even a handy summary of the previous installments at the beginning that's seamlessly woven in as part of the story (HOW DOES SHE DO IT?). I cannot imagine the depths of Jenn Lyons' mind that allow her to create this incredible world and such loveable, diverse, multi-layered characters, but I want to live there (in her mind, not in this world, cuz um no). Granted, this series is high level stuff. I do not recommend for those new to the fantasy genre, as it will probably scare you off fantasy for life. But if you can keep up, and don't mind drawing character maps to keep track of soul switches and family relations, I cannot speak highly enough of A Chorus of Dragons. Also, is anyone else detecting polyam rep or is it just me????? *heart eyes emoji*
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Incest, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
ofbooksandbone's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Slavery, and Torture
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