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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I absolutely loved Age of Myth! It's pure, beautiful, well-written fantasy -- reminiscent of Lord of the Rings, with the entangling adventures of humans, elves, and dwarves (Rhunes, Fhrey, and Dherg, respectively). Perhaps that says something about Sullivan not really breaking out of the genre, but personally I didn't mind. Sullivan crafts really great, likeable characters, and manages to keep multiple POVs/subplots moving at a good pace (cough cough George R.R. Martin). Also, I may have a tiny character crush on Raithe.... haha.
Definitely recommend to all epic fantasy lovers!
Fantasy, magic, humor/lightheartedness, female characters - what more could I want? This book was a pleasure to read.
I have been waiting a LONG time for a book like this! Not since the Mistborn series have I enjoyed a book so much. The characters have depth, the writing was very good, and the plot was not formulaic.
I am looking forward to Age of Swords.
I am looking forward to Age of Swords.
4.5 Stars. I am really excited about this series. Looking forward to reading the next instalment, “Age of Swords.”
adventurous
medium-paced
So it's been about 6 months since I finished this book and I'm still wishing he had put all six of them out at the same time. Granted it wasn't mind blowingly awesome like some other fantasy books but not everyone can be George R R and last time I checked George wasn't able to finish an entire series before he started torturing us with the cliffhangers.
I am super excited to see what Sullivan does with this series since he has taken the time to think the entire thing through before letting us read it.
The book had decent enough world building and an engaging story and characters. I can't wait to put the next one on the request list at work!
I am super excited to see what Sullivan does with this series since he has taken the time to think the entire thing through before letting us read it.
The book had decent enough world building and an engaging story and characters. I can't wait to put the next one on the request list at work!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I received and ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The book I received was an uncorrected proof, but even so, I would rate it as a solid 4. In my updates I mentioned my love for the characters and how humor was so brilliantly infused into the dialog. This, and the fact that I continuously wanted to pick up the book to find out what happened, earned it the 4 stars.
Another reviewer mentioned that some things were predictable in the story, and I would have to agree with them. Obviously not everything, otherwise it would have been boring, but that's why I didn't rate it higher than a 4.
Michael J. Sullivan does a great job tying up loose ends so that the book feels complete, but he also gives you a little peak at something more right at the end just to keep you interested. Well done, Michael, well done.
And I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted to be Arion in the movie adaption of this book :)
Okay, Brin would be cool too.
The book I received was an uncorrected proof, but even so, I would rate it as a solid 4. In my updates I mentioned my love for the characters and how humor was so brilliantly infused into the dialog. This, and the fact that I continuously wanted to pick up the book to find out what happened, earned it the 4 stars.
Another reviewer mentioned that some things were predictable in the story, and I would have to agree with them. Obviously not everything, otherwise it would have been boring, but that's why I didn't rate it higher than a 4.
Michael J. Sullivan does a great job tying up loose ends so that the book feels complete, but he also gives you a little peak at something more right at the end just to keep you interested. Well done, Michael, well done.
And I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted to be Arion in the movie adaption of this book :)
Okay, Brin would be cool too.
What a pleasant surprise.
Having read all of Michael Sullivan's Riyria Books, I was hesitant to get into this new series simply because I LOVE the Riyria characters. Reading this book further solidified Michael Sullivan as a favorite, because all of the things I loved about Riyria were transferred onto this book with an entirely new cast and remarkable different subject matter.
It definitely delivers.
Having read all of Michael Sullivan's Riyria Books, I was hesitant to get into this new series simply because I LOVE the Riyria characters. Reading this book further solidified Michael Sullivan as a favorite, because all of the things I loved about Riyria were transferred onto this book with an entirely new cast and remarkable different subject matter.
It definitely delivers.