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jaipal's review
4.0
This novel somehow reminds me of Battle Royale. It's a large melee between two factions (played off against each other by the Akura sage, Charity.
The uncrowned tournament is approaching and each monarch is preparing their champions to win in the tournament.
To find their best champions and to increase the power of their vessels, the Akura sage invited all of their vessels to train in the Akura training ground. She will pick the three best winners to represent the Akura family.
As I mentioned, it reminds me of Battle Royale with different factions fighting each other to gain advantage over their human rivals.
All three of the usual suspects make it to underlord level and qualify for the uncrowned tournament. It is not much of a surprise so I'm not giving away anything.
However, something bigger is happening in side stories, the sacred valley and among the Abideon. How do they all fit together? Not sure yet, but can't wait to read the next book.
The uncrowned tournament is approaching and each monarch is preparing their champions to win in the tournament.
To find their best champions and to increase the power of their vessels, the Akura sage invited all of their vessels to train in the Akura training ground. She will pick the three best winners to represent the Akura family.
As I mentioned, it reminds me of Battle Royale with different factions fighting each other to gain advantage over their human rivals.
All three of the usual suspects make it to underlord level and qualify for the uncrowned tournament. It is not much of a surprise so I'm not giving away anything.
However, something bigger is happening in side stories, the sacred valley and among the Abideon. How do they all fit together? Not sure yet, but can't wait to read the next book.
panpear's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
lundos's review
4.0
The Way is the progression along a Path to body, mind, and soul. The first five books focused mostly on the physical and soul (madra) aspects, but in this one we find out that you will need insight into yourself in order to advance to Underlord level.
While the reader have known both Lindon's and Yerin's are somewhat known to the reader, but the actual wording was pretty good.
We also get Mercy's background and it is certainly satisfactory.
Eithan is still a cool character. Fun, well-written, and always in character.
This was a good book, in line with the others. The ending was surprising
While the reader have known both Lindon's and Yerin's are somewhat known to the reader, but the actual wording was pretty good.
We also get Mercy's background and it is certainly satisfactory.
Eithan is still a cool character. Fun, well-written, and always in character.
This was a good book, in line with the others. The ending was surprising
Spoiler
in the way that they were split into different teams. Charity's vengeance to Lindon for leaving Harmony to die was taking him into a Akora team. That they won their battles were not surprising. They are all ridiculously overpowered for their level at this point. Especially Lindon with soulsmith potential on top. But this is the way it's been going from book 1 so it's to be expected.meesterfarkaboy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
5.0
jonahevarts's review
4.0
Another great entry in the Cradle series.
Once again, Wei Shi Lindon is advancing. This is the first time in the series that he truly feels like a force of nature, and it’s extremely fun to watch him brawl with characters that would have smashed him to bits just last book.
The fights were exceptionally good in this book, and they are lent intensity by the bonds that we now share with the core cast. I care deeply about Lindon and Yerin’s relationship, and Mercy became a much more impactful character in this book alongside them.
Eithan has been the highlight of the series by far for me and we get to see a good amount of him in Underlord. Almost everything he did in this book made me cackle. His presence is a delight, and with every subsequent book he cements himself further as one of my all time favorite characters.
What else can I say? I devoured this book, as I have with every Cradle book past the first one. They’re so fun, easy to read, and memorable. I’m so glad I’ve gone on this journey, and I’m sad that I’m already halfway done.
Once again, Wei Shi Lindon is advancing. This is the first time in the series that he truly feels like a force of nature, and it’s extremely fun to watch him brawl with characters that would have smashed him to bits just last book.
The fights were exceptionally good in this book, and they are lent intensity by the bonds that we now share with the core cast. I care deeply about Lindon and Yerin’s relationship, and Mercy became a much more impactful character in this book alongside them.
Eithan has been the highlight of the series by far for me and we get to see a good amount of him in Underlord. Almost everything he did in this book made me cackle. His presence is a delight, and with every subsequent book he cements himself further as one of my all time favorite characters.
What else can I say? I devoured this book, as I have with every Cradle book past the first one. They’re so fun, easy to read, and memorable. I’m so glad I’ve gone on this journey, and I’m sad that I’m already halfway done.