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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I think that the whole of the Guild Codex universe has become a bit of a comfort series for me since I can always depend on having a good time when I read it. It's basically a warm fluffy series that happens to be about occasional murderers.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
So been bugging me since book 1. It has nothing to do with the story or the writing (I love Annette Marie’s books to bits, I would read a fantasy about the phone book if she wrote one), but more with character development since all her other characters are so well crafted (which to me, alongside humor and compelling storytelling, is her bigger strength). Also I’m not the vegetarian police, you can eat whatever you please according to your choices, I’m only talking about Saber here, no judgement passed 🤗
I find it strange that Saber is not a vegetarian/vegan. Hear me out. She cares about animals and mentions it a lot of times, feels deeply about animal suffering and even exacts vengeance towards people harming them. A lot of people with the same discourse and/or working at sanctuaries are (at least) vegetarians (same goes for Dominique and her wife, but we’re not in their heads so we don’t have their thoughts, hence me not including them). I didn’t mention this before because I have no problems with people/characters caring for animals and eating meat, she can too. But she talks about it a lot, obviously CARES about it a lot, and, in this book, she specifically says that if she had her way she would “close the meat factories”. This struck me as odd and really added to the nagging feeling this part of her character development wasn’t entirely thought out. The way she acts and the way she talks aren’t quite compatible.
So as I said, not a dig at the book, just a semi random thought before jumping into book 4 ^^
I find it strange that Saber is not a vegetarian/vegan. Hear me out. She cares about animals and mentions it a lot of times, feels deeply about animal suffering and even exacts vengeance towards people harming them. A lot of people with the same discourse and/or working at sanctuaries are (at least) vegetarians (same goes for Dominique and her wife, but we’re not in their heads so we don’t have their thoughts, hence me not including them). I didn’t mention this before because I have no problems with people/characters caring for animals and eating meat, she can too. But she talks about it a lot, obviously CARES about it a lot, and, in this book, she specifically says that if she had her way she would “close the meat factories”. This struck me as odd and really added to the nagging feeling this part of her character development wasn’t entirely thought out. The way she acts and the way she talks aren’t quite compatible.
So as I said, not a dig at the book, just a semi random thought before jumping into book 4 ^^
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
This book kept me engaged from the opening line, but I did have to stop midway for a breather, and then wait several days to review because I had to take a minute to absorb all of what I just read.
We finally got the back story that the last two books had been leading up to, and I was not disappointed.
It was heartbreaking (I mean, we all knew this was not going to be sunshine and flowers), but the way Saber handled it was such immense character growth for her.
The ending, wow... that one is going to stick with me and have me coming up with all sorts of ridiculous theories on how the outcome will work out, none of which will be correct.
We finally got the back story that the last two books had been leading up to, and I was not disappointed.
It was heartbreaking (I mean, we all knew this was not going to be sunshine and flowers), but the way Saber handled it was such immense character growth for her.
The ending, wow... that one is going to stick with me and have me coming up with all sorts of ridiculous theories on how the outcome will work out, none of which will be correct.
This story picks up after the previous installment and Saber is continuing the conditions of her probation and coming to terms with who she truly is. We see Saber work with the animals at the rescue where she lives and get to tagalong to her first meeting and the Crow & Hammer. Fans of the Guild Codex world will enjoy seeing familiar faces, especially Tori.
When Echo and Lallakei go missing, Zak appears at the Crow & Hammer and I loved being witness to Saber’s reaction. Of course Saber agrees to give aid; after all, Zak helped her and Rikr.
The tale that unfolds was brilliant, from the Court of Shadows to betrayals. The story is told in alternating POVs. In Zak’s, we learn what happened when he left Sabar ten years ago. I felt for Zak and was glad to see Saber be supportive. We keep seeing growth in her. She really has come a long way from the prickly heroine we first met.
Cris Dukehart narrates and is joined by Tim Campbell, who provides Zak’s point of view. Both did a wonderful job of capturing the characters’ emotions and personalities. This series/world is perfectly suited to audio and I cannot imagine not listening to them.
The story ends with a cliffhanger and fair warning; it’s a doozy. I don’t mind telling you it left me worried about the characters and downright angry at one in particular. The audiobook for The Unbreakable Bladesong Druid cannot come soon enough.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
When Echo and Lallakei go missing, Zak appears at the Crow & Hammer and I loved being witness to Saber’s reaction. Of course Saber agrees to give aid; after all, Zak helped her and Rikr.
The tale that unfolds was brilliant, from the Court of Shadows to betrayals. The story is told in alternating POVs. In Zak’s, we learn what happened when he left Sabar ten years ago. I felt for Zak and was glad to see Saber be supportive. We keep seeing growth in her. She really has come a long way from the prickly heroine we first met.
Cris Dukehart narrates and is joined by Tim Campbell, who provides Zak’s point of view. Both did a wonderful job of capturing the characters’ emotions and personalities. This series/world is perfectly suited to audio and I cannot imagine not listening to them.
The story ends with a cliffhanger and fair warning; it’s a doozy. I don’t mind telling you it left me worried about the characters and downright angry at one in particular. The audiobook for The Unbreakable Bladesong Druid cannot come soon enough.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
3.5ish stars, still rounding up as I liked this one better than the first 2 Unveiled. Saber is still not my favourite character to follow but I found her more understandable in this one. Also I appreciated getting a few chapters from Zak's perspective as I still wish this story was from his perspective.
Loved getting the Crow and Hammer characters at the start of the book. I wish there had been more of them. Thankful we finally got the backstory on Saber and Zak as I was hitting my limit on the waiting for it.
Curious where the story is going after the cliffhanger at the end of this one. Now to wait for the next audio.
Loved getting the Crow and Hammer characters at the start of the book. I wish there had been more of them. Thankful we finally got the backstory on Saber and Zak as I was hitting my limit on the waiting for it.
Curious where the story is going after the cliffhanger at the end of this one. Now to wait for the next audio.
Amazing read.
Wow, this book was so good, I loved the pacing of the story, you just never knew what was coming next! And that ending was so out of the blue. Can't wait for the next one.
Wow, this book was so good, I loved the pacing of the story, you just never knew what was coming next! And that ending was so out of the blue. Can't wait for the next one.