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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
I'd say a good start to a promising trilogy, though he takes a while to introduce an elaborate world which seems impossible to explore in only three books. I was amazed at myself at the end of book one by saying "oh!" as it seemed to end too soon.
This had its highs and lows for me, though I am fascinated with the world created here, and the monsters for that matter. It's only a pity the eyes of Rossamund have only managed to glimpse a few of these gentle and evil creatures; most of the conflict seem to be against the people around him. But I suppose it works as an introductory book to whet the appetite for the rest of the series.
I really liked the ever mysterious Europe; I was actually wishing that there'd be more elaboration on Licurius himself, but that was ended rather quickly. Perhaps there's more in the next books, but I'm still trying to decide whether I want to read the next one. Maybe then I might warm up to Rossamund a bit more!
I really liked the ever mysterious Europe; I was actually wishing that there'd be more elaboration on Licurius himself, but that was ended rather quickly. Perhaps there's more in the next books, but I'm still trying to decide whether I want to read the next one. Maybe then I might warm up to Rossamund a bit more!
adventurous
dark
medium-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:
Yes
Such an underrated series. I have no idea how this doesn't have a huge cult following like ASOIAF or HP. It has been a really high standard in fantasy world-building and story telling, in my mind, since I first read the series, and deserves a much bigger following that it has.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The book is a lot shorter than it looks as there is a lot of glossy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Abandonment
adventurous
dark
medium-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:
Complicated
This book is completely original and unlike anything I've ever read. In tone, it reminded me of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, or the Lord of the Rings, but of course the story bears no resemblance to those tales. I instantly was drawn in by the characters, and am intrigued as to what shall befall Rossamund in the next book.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A strange, dark, and slightly Eldritch setting, the story itself is very good, and the world building and exposition is informative, without pulling you from the story. Occasionally dark, it not only introduces you to a whole new world, but also asks deep questions about that world and how it functions. And if it is the right way to do things.
