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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Started reading this ages ago and thought oh god one of those fantasy novels - I don't need another patriarchy perpetuating chosen one in my life - and stopped.
Started again because I'm trying to read non-fiction and that's hard work and I like to avoid hard work.
Anyway bored, bored, boring- that's interesting!
Probably nearer a 2.5 than a 3 - but still some pretty cool ideas in here.
Started again because I'm trying to read non-fiction and that's hard work and I like to avoid hard work.
Anyway bored, bored, boring
Spoiler
what? the chosen one get's their head cut offProbably nearer a 2.5 than a 3 - but still some pretty cool ideas in here.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
(3.5/5) With every hero epic there is a "chosen one." The person destined to save the world (usually by prophecy). Well... what happens when the chosen one dies? According to prophecy, the world is doomed, right? Forester Aaslo is determined to try and save the world anyways. Fate of the Fallen follows Aaslo on his unconventional quest to save the world after his best friend, and Chosen One, Matthias dies right after embarking on his epic journey. Aaslo's ragtag bunch of comrades he picks up along the way are unlikely heroes - but hey, the world is going to end anyways!
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC to read early!
Fate of the Fallen is the perfect high fantasy for those who want to read one but are not sure they can commit to the 1000 pages a story like this typically is. The story moves quickly and has great descriptions that immerse the reader into the pages. The characters are well thought out with many layers, particularly the main character. The trials he faces and what he feels afterwards shape who he is and where he goes next. Due to spoilers I won't say much more about the story. Nicely done Kel Kade for an amazing story!
Fate of the Fallen is the perfect high fantasy for those who want to read one but are not sure they can commit to the 1000 pages a story like this typically is. The story moves quickly and has great descriptions that immerse the reader into the pages. The characters are well thought out with many layers, particularly the main character. The trials he faces and what he feels afterwards shape who he is and where he goes next. Due to spoilers I won't say much more about the story. Nicely done Kel Kade for an amazing story!
adventurous
funny
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Slow start to this book but a strong ending and I definitely feel like I need to know what happens next. The dialogue does feel a bit clunky and out of touch in certain places but I really enjoyed this once the secondary cast of characters joined the story.
I received an ARC of this last year at the ALA conference and I’ve *finally* gotten around to reading it. I remember it being super hyped up at the time and everyone was trying to get a copy. Thanks to the folks at Macmillan/Tor for letting me snag a copy
Anyways – so I have quite the mixed feelings on this book. Like a part of me was really wowed, and enjoyed this. It’s been a really long time since a book has made me laugh out loud. The way this was written, it was as if Rick Riordan decided to write adult high fantasy. The remarks, the little jokes, the quirkiness of the characters – it was just so much fun.
Despite that, I feel like overall the way the plot line and overall conflict flowed was a big….jaggedy. It wasn’t consistent, new things were being thrown in at random times. So in a way, I found the book confusing and I wasn’t sure exactly what the overall plot and conflict even WAS. Yeah the chosen one is dead and his best friend takes up his task to rule the world….but like I still don’t understand what is happening. One of the gods wants to destroy the world just because he can?
The mythology and the gods needs SO much more exploring, and I wish it was more touched upon in the books. It felt like there were two different worlds and stories going on, which again, ties into the inconsistency.
Regardless of all of this, I kept reading until the end just because the characters were so enjoyable. Aaslo is hilariously relatable. He is like every millennial ever if they were put in an adventure story. I am looking forward to seeing how the next books in the series go, if there will be any.
Anyways – so I have quite the mixed feelings on this book. Like a part of me was really wowed, and enjoyed this. It’s been a really long time since a book has made me laugh out loud. The way this was written, it was as if Rick Riordan decided to write adult high fantasy. The remarks, the little jokes, the quirkiness of the characters – it was just so much fun.
Despite that, I feel like overall the way the plot line and overall conflict flowed was a big….jaggedy. It wasn’t consistent, new things were being thrown in at random times. So in a way, I found the book confusing and I wasn’t sure exactly what the overall plot and conflict even WAS. Yeah the chosen one is dead and his best friend takes up his task to rule the world….but like I still don’t understand what is happening. One of the gods wants to destroy the world just because he can?
The mythology and the gods needs SO much more exploring, and I wish it was more touched upon in the books. It felt like there were two different worlds and stories going on, which again, ties into the inconsistency.
Regardless of all of this, I kept reading until the end just because the characters were so enjoyable. Aaslo is hilariously relatable. He is like every millennial ever if they were put in an adventure story. I am looking forward to seeing how the next books in the series go, if there will be any.
The idea for this is a good one. It's basically a spoof on the "Chosen One" trope common to the fantasy genre. Sadly, for me, the execution lacked charm and the attempts at humor were middling, at best. I can't help but think that the story would have been more fun with the actual Chosen One in the starring role.