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joshort's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
- 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
nenacall's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
itsfreelancer's review against another edition
5.0
Back to the world where Arlen became the Warded Man.
15 years have passed and the respective kids of Arlen and Leesha have grown up. In the shadow of their parents' heroic deeds, both these kids and their friends are thrust into a war no one saw coming.
The Demon Cycle isn't just over yet.
I loved Olive. That's Leesha and Jardir's kid. They will ultimately be the main POV in the next books alongside Darin who's Arlen's kid. While Olive is as much of a princess thanks to Leesha being the leader and wife of Jardir, Darin is a wildling, a free spirit living in the wilds as his friends and family hunt demons at night.
Their two worlds are going to meet and it won't be pretty.
15 years have passed and the respective kids of Arlen and Leesha have grown up. In the shadow of their parents' heroic deeds, both these kids and their friends are thrust into a war no one saw coming.
The Demon Cycle isn't just over yet.
I loved Olive. That's Leesha and Jardir's kid. They will ultimately be the main POV in the next books alongside Darin who's Arlen's kid. While Olive is as much of a princess thanks to Leesha being the leader and wife of Jardir, Darin is a wildling, a free spirit living in the wilds as his friends and family hunt demons at night.
Their two worlds are going to meet and it won't be pretty.
joshhall13's review against another edition
4.0
Notes before full review written.
GOOD
- Very surprised, pleasantly, that a straight male author wrote so much inclusion. I've been reading since I was very young, and have so few mainstream fantasy/sci-fi books with characters that I can relate to on that level. I love it.
- I like the plot, even though there was nothing new introduced. In Demon Cycle, a new magic or new antagonist was introduced in each book. This book is... episodic in nature. Regardless of that small detail, the story is very enjoyable and quite happy to be immersed in this universe again.
BAD
- The narrators are doing a massive disservice to this beloved series (I'm counting Demon Cycle). Both are amateur-sounding, but the female narrator is particularly bad. She mispronounces so many words (ichor being the most common). Both narrators inflect the Krasian words wrong. It's clear they know zero about mid-eastern accents. The male narrator isn't great, but his voice suits Darrin, character, pretty damn well!
- These narrators have no idea how to say the "psssst" that Brett uses so commonly. It's grating to hear an out-of-place loud "PSSTSSSSST!" in my ear, when Brett very very obviously means the character to say "phssshhh, non-sense" or "psst" (quietly). CONTEXT IS EVERTYHING, NARRATORS. JEEEZ!!
- I am unreasonably upset about these narrators taking a beloved series and absolutely phoning in their performances. It's heartbreaking. I loved all 6 Demon Cycle books and the novellas too. If these narrators are kept for book 2, I will discontinue Nightfall Saga, sadly.
GOOD
- Very surprised, pleasantly, that a straight male author wrote so much inclusion. I've been reading since I was very young, and have so few mainstream fantasy/sci-fi books with characters that I can relate to on that level. I love it.
- I like the plot, even though there was nothing new introduced. In Demon Cycle, a new magic or new antagonist was introduced in each book. This book is... episodic in nature. Regardless of that small detail, the story is very enjoyable and quite happy to be immersed in this universe again.
BAD
- The narrators are doing a massive disservice to this beloved series (I'm counting Demon Cycle). Both are amateur-sounding, but the female narrator is particularly bad. She mispronounces so many words (ichor being the most common). Both narrators inflect the Krasian words wrong. It's clear they know zero about mid-eastern accents. The male narrator isn't great, but his voice suits Darrin, character, pretty damn well!
- These narrators have no idea how to say the "psssst" that Brett uses so commonly. It's grating to hear an out-of-place loud "PSSTSSSSST!" in my ear, when Brett very very obviously means the character to say "phssshhh, non-sense" or "psst" (quietly). CONTEXT IS EVERTYHING, NARRATORS. JEEEZ!!
- I am unreasonably upset about these narrators taking a beloved series and absolutely phoning in their performances. It's heartbreaking. I loved all 6 Demon Cycle books and the novellas too. If these narrators are kept for book 2, I will discontinue Nightfall Saga, sadly.
selise's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
crixyloo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
It's both suited for new readers as well as for the ones who have read the Demon Cycle series (naturally, there will be spoilers for that though).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
faybe's review against another edition
3.0
I was a little underwhelmed by this book. I was expecting big things after reading the painted man series, but this felt like it was aimed at a younger audience. A lot of teenage drama and finding yourself vibes.
There were also a lot of references to the history and characters in the previous books. It's been about 3 years since I read them so the overall story is clear, but trying to remember who different side characters were and how they were related to the new cast got a bit tiring.
It was super cool to have an intersex main character though. I will read the next one, but adjust my expectations a bit before going in.
There were also a lot of references to the history and characters in the previous books. It's been about 3 years since I read them so the overall story is clear, but trying to remember who different side characters were and how they were related to the new cast got a bit tiring.
It was super cool to have an intersex main character though. I will read the next one, but adjust my expectations a bit before going in.
baobab_tree's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
cathy_bee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75