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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
I had a good time with this overall! I enjoyed trying to find the parallels to Lord of the Rings and other classic fantasy books throughout the story. Aaslo, who seems to be a mix of Samwise Gamgee and an Ent, is a very sympathetic main character. I appreciated how he tries to do his best to save the world when no one else seems willing or able to do so. The side characters were entertaining as well. I particularly enjoyed the antics of Dolt, the horse.
The world building was mildly confusing at times with a variety of gods meddling in human affairs, different worlds, and different types of magic. I did also find the pacing to be a bit uneven. I was very invested at the beginning of the story and then just lost steam towards the end. Overall, I did enjoy it, but I'm not entirely sure about continuing the series.
I had a good time with this overall! I enjoyed trying to find the parallels to Lord of the Rings and other classic fantasy books throughout the story. Aaslo, who seems to be a mix of Samwise Gamgee and an Ent, is a very sympathetic main character. I appreciated how he tries to do his best to save the world when no one else seems willing or able to do so. The side characters were entertaining as well. I particularly enjoyed the antics of Dolt, the horse.
The world building was mildly confusing at times with a variety of gods meddling in human affairs, different worlds, and different types of magic. I did also find the pacing to be a bit uneven. I was very invested at the beginning of the story and then just lost steam towards the end. Overall, I did enjoy it, but I'm not entirely sure about continuing the series.
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I went back and finished it. My opinions are the same. At parts it dragged and dragged. Then, when it picked up it was so fast I couldn’t understand how we got there or what was going on. A disappointment.
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.
Sorry, but I can't. -_- This book looked incredibly promising. The prologue hinted at a good story. The premise is interesting. I always love twists to the Chosen One trope. But the writing is just... not good, and at least through the first 20% the plot sticks way too close to the trope it's trying to subvert. Maybe it gets better further in, but I don't have the patience to find out.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF (audiobook) the book would have been good if it were only Azlo's story. The switch to the gods was clunky and didn't add to the story