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sarkbordark's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
3.75
It's a good start. I enjoyed the magic system and world. It does seem inspired by Sanderson's type of world building, but the story is it's own. If you're a parent, it plays on your protective instincts. If you don't want to read something where small children are in danger or distress, then you may have some difficulty with this book. There is also a pretty gruesome torture scene.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Gore, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse
josiah17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
What a great debut! I enjoyed pretty much everything about this book. Relatively good pacing with a solid plot. I really gravitated towards the protagonists we follow (specifically Chrys and Laurel). The side characters were solid too. Very interesting magic system, even if it feels derivative of Mistborn and Stormlight magic systems.
I also enjoyed the worldbuilding, but that's probably my main criticism of the book as well. The world feels a bit too small. It doesn't feel quite lived in. But that feeling progressively diminished as we visited other locations on the map, and the epilogue certainly opens the world as well. Really enjoyable read!
I also enjoyed the worldbuilding, but that's probably my main criticism of the book as well. The world feels a bit too small. It doesn't feel quite lived in. But that feeling progressively diminished as we visited other locations on the map, and the epilogue certainly opens the world as well. Really enjoyable read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Violence
connorjdaley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
This is book 1 of the Threadlight Series and it’s an epic debut. I received a free audio copy for signing up for the author’s newsletter, you should do the same!! Although my iPhone really did not agree with audio on Book Funnel, free is free, and support is support!
This is a multi-perspective debut in the fantasy word. It definitely teeters between epic and high fantasy. It is absolutely character driven, but the weight of nations/worlds is most definitely in the balance (or about to be). The author definitely created a huge world that still feels small enough to be grounded in realness. From violence and kidnapping, to childbirth, you will see and care about it all.
The magic in this series, called Threadlight, has to be one of the most intriguing that I’ve read in a good amount of time. Those with the ability to use it can either push or pull threads, which connect everything. It doesn’t sound all that complex or crazy, but to those who can’t use it, the options are endless, and dangerous.
The writing is good, and frankly much of this is a blast. For a second there I thought this was going to turn into a sort of fantasy detective novel (and there’s still time…). The author uses distinct voices for each character, not just driving the chapters through description alone.
Personally a 4.5/5*. Worth your money, time, and effort to read. Don’t forget you can sign up for the newsletter. The narrator is insane! Most gravelly voice of all time.
This is a multi-perspective debut in the fantasy word. It definitely teeters between epic and high fantasy. It is absolutely character driven, but the weight of nations/worlds is most definitely in the balance (or about to be). The author definitely created a huge world that still feels small enough to be grounded in realness. From violence and kidnapping, to childbirth, you will see and care about it all.
The magic in this series, called Threadlight, has to be one of the most intriguing that I’ve read in a good amount of time. Those with the ability to use it can either push or pull threads, which connect everything. It doesn’t sound all that complex or crazy, but to those who can’t use it, the options are endless, and dangerous.
The writing is good, and frankly much of this is a blast. For a second there I thought this was going to turn into a sort of fantasy detective novel (and there’s still time…). The author uses distinct voices for each character, not just driving the chapters through description alone.
Personally a 4.5/5*. Worth your money, time, and effort to read. Don’t forget you can sign up for the newsletter. The narrator is insane! Most gravelly voice of all time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Blood, Murder, and Torture
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