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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
Had such a great time with this and it's my favorite of the Dragon Age tie-in novels by far. It has an engaging plot, I loved all of the POV characters, and I appreciated the layers this book added to events in the games. Since the first two Dragon Age books were prequels, the connections to the games were less direct - to the point that you could probably even read those without playing the games. This one feels less able to stand on it's own as knowledge from the games is what makes this reading experience much more enjoyable - which isn't necessarily a flaw, I'm not sure why someone would want to pick up these books if they had not played the games.
This story takes place after the events of Dragon Age II and references events that happen there as well as many references and characters from Dragon Age: Origins). Cole from Inquisition also plays a major role in this novel but it won't spoil anything from that game. In fact, I'm jealous of Dragon Age fans who read this before playing Inquisition as it makes certain things more clear - I suspect the same will be said when I get around to The Masked Empire. For readers of the other Dragon Age books, a character from The Calling returns in this as well, though not as a major character.
I appreciated the added insight into the post-DAII/pre-DA:I state of the Mage/Templar conflict, the references to the Fifth Blight (as well as seeing Wynne, Shale, and Leliana) made my DA:O loving heart extremely happy, and I adored the expansion of Cole's character. I also loved Rhys and Evangeline and am a bit bummed we didn't get to see them in Inquisition outside of a small War Table mission but it's better than nothing. I adored their relationship with Cole.
This story takes place after the events of Dragon Age II and references events that happen there as well as many references and characters from Dragon Age: Origins). Cole from Inquisition also plays a major role in this novel but it won't spoil anything from that game. In fact, I'm jealous of Dragon Age fans who read this before playing Inquisition as it makes certain things more clear - I suspect the same will be said when I get around to The Masked Empire. For readers of the other Dragon Age books, a character from The Calling returns in this as well, though not as a major character.
I appreciated the added insight into the post-DAII/pre-DA:I state of the Mage/Templar conflict, the references to the Fifth Blight (as well as seeing Wynne, Shale, and Leliana) made my DA:O loving heart extremely happy, and I adored the expansion of Cole's character. I also loved Rhys and Evangeline and am a bit bummed we didn't get to see them in Inquisition outside of a small War Table mission but it's better than nothing. I adored their relationship with Cole.
slow-paced
adventurous
medium-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
3/5 stars
This novel is nothing special, but I do really like how Gaider fleshes out Cole.
This novel is nothing special, but I do really like how Gaider fleshes out Cole.
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The ending was good but the beginning was disorganized. Honestly, Dragon Age fans will enjoy this book but others will be bored and confused.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Of the first three installments, I find Asunder to be the best of them. Mainly because it now follows events of the mages after Anders blows up the Kirkwall Chantry, and ends setting the stage from when you start playing Dragon Age: Inquisition (along with a handful of other recognizable situations running in tandem in the background of Orlais). This story follows Cole, Rhys, and Evangeline as they discover a dark secret behind the Rite of Tranquility. Some of the companions from Dragon Age: Origins make a reprisal, and overall I'm glad we're finally able to break free from Maric and his antics to focus on other events within the DA franchise's timeline that feel more relevant to those of us who play the games as the Hero of Ferelden, Hawke, and the Inquisitor.