Reviews

The Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons

nicolemhill's review against another edition

3.0

I'm ending this series with a very mixed feeling. I really have loved Lyons' world and characters. This books are funny with robust characters and fantastic dialogue. But the narrative devices that were a little confusing in the first book have muddled everything for me by the third. I am not new to epic fantasy, but I had a hell of a time keeping track of the who and the what and the where and the when. A flowchart should come complementary with each book.

I liked this series. I just wish I could love it.

jenn_the_unicorn's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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

4.5

the_midwest_library's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

So, this is a fun one. On the whole I don't know that I liked this installment MORE than the first two, but the series shift was so distinct and I really did enjoy this that I feel like 4 stars is a fair rating. This book is much more linear in focus, the timelines all coming together and the setup for the finale of this series is being laid. There were some great moments in this book, I wouldn't say I found myself exceptionally compelled by some of the more "emotional" scenes. I think that is due to the fact that we have been thrust into this world so aggressively while I love the characters I don't feel a lot of empathy from them, being so removed from how the story was told in books 1 and 2. That being said, I did really enjoy how the characters romantic relationships developed and just eat up all the extremely diverse cultures that Lyons has been able to create within this world. Onto the next! 

evamadera1's review against another edition

5.0

I continue to be fascinated with the complexity of this story. I know I have missed things but I do not mind because of what I do catch. Those aha! moments are amazing, as are all the quips and character interactions. I do not know how Lyons created, balanced, and then continues to develop so many characters. See my youtube channel (linked in my profile) for more in-depth thoughts.

rose_dreamer_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and War

Moderate: Gore, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexism and Pregnancy

emiann2023's review against another edition

5.0

Holy shit.

I promise you, you are not ready for this book. In every way imaginable, you are not prepared for everything this book is going to throw into your face.

And yeah, it's a 27 hour audio listen. Several hundred pages.

I made my way through it in about 24 hours. (Audio at 2x - no magic needed).

I am also insanely glad that I waited to read it until I had my hands on the next book in the series [Edited. Didn't realize until a moment ago that it is a 5 book serie]. Because now I don't have to torture myself into wondering what will happen next. I'm just going to go find out.

Wish me luck. I'll see you on the other side.

elisasophie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.75

phrust's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

devyleelee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25