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cpbcos's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rhrie38's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was interesting but too sappy for me
kristindawn89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
slsj_'s review against another edition
5.0
This book...wow. This was totally unexpected.
First off, let me start by saying... dragons
The Last Namsara had everything I wanted. Amazing world building. Political intrigue. Character development. A cute romance. dragons and so much more.
Asha is the Iskari. When she was younger she used to tell old stories, but old stories have a way of attracting dragons. That is why they were forbidden. Because of her treachery her stories brought out the last dragon Kovu who ended up burning half of Asha's body and raizing her land. To make it up to the people for what she had done, she became the Iskari, the dragon hunter. Feared by all, fearful of none. To relieve her of her marriage alliance with the King's commandment, her father (the Dragon King) gives her a task: Find the last dragon Kovu, kill him and rid the land of old stories. Asha wants to do what she's told, but when the Old One and Elorma--the last Namsara--give her gifts in exchange for tasks through her dreams she is forced to put the dragon hunting on hold and start to remember who she truly is.
I don't have much to say expect how good I thought this was. With the dragons and the ties, and the stories in the past. This was such a well-rounded fantasy. It was so good.
First off, let me start by saying... dragons
The Last Namsara had everything I wanted. Amazing world building. Political intrigue. Character development. A cute romance. dragons and so much more.
Asha is the Iskari. When she was younger she used to tell old stories, but old stories have a way of attracting dragons. That is why they were forbidden. Because of her treachery her stories brought out the last dragon Kovu who ended up burning half of Asha's body and raizing her land. To make it up to the people for what she had done, she became the Iskari, the dragon hunter. Feared by all, fearful of none. To relieve her of her marriage alliance with the King's commandment, her father (the Dragon King) gives her a task: Find the last dragon Kovu, kill him and rid the land of old stories. Asha wants to do what she's told, but when the Old One and Elorma--the last Namsara--give her gifts in exchange for tasks through her dreams she is forced to put the dragon hunting on hold and start to remember who she truly is.
I don't have much to say expect how good I thought this was. With the dragons and the ties, and the stories in the past. This was such a well-rounded fantasy. It was so good.
edshara's review against another edition
3.0
So I kind of felt like this was a blend of An Ember in the Ashes(a watered down version) by Sabaa Tahir and the movie How to Train Your Dragon. You have slaves vs those above them, middle eastern vibes, and an evil Commandant. Dragons are hated/feared, they are fierce creatures but almost seem cuddly, and the fiercest dragon also the most elusive.
The beginning was slightly confusing because you’re literally dropped into the world. It was nice that the author didn’t bore us with encyclopedia-type world building, but I did have to do some backtracking. It was interesting to see the negative effects of a story, since stories and storytelling are usually thought of as positive. The characters were interesting enough, yet even with Asha being feared she was still treated like a second-class citizen. While the plot was interesting I felt like their were too many close calls and near misses that ended favorably.
The last few chapters were probably some of the best, with a good amount of action. However I think the book was longer than necessary and I had to convince myself to just finish it already. To a certain extent I don’t really see the need for the series to continue, but I think I might be interested in giving the second book a read. This wasn’t bad, I just think it could have been better.
The beginning was slightly confusing because you’re literally dropped into the world. It was nice that the author didn’t bore us with encyclopedia-type world building, but I did have to do some backtracking. It was interesting to see the negative effects of a story, since stories and storytelling are usually thought of as positive. The characters were interesting enough, yet even with Asha being feared she was still treated like a second-class citizen. While the plot was interesting I felt like their were too many close calls and near misses that ended favorably.
The last few chapters were probably some of the best, with a good amount of action. However I think the book was longer than necessary and I had to convince myself to just finish it already. To a certain extent I don’t really see the need for the series to continue, but I think I might be interested in giving the second book a read. This wasn’t bad, I just think it could have been better.
joana_stormblessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5stars
I liked this book but there was something missing. Maybe it was the audiobook but I know I am going to continue with the series
I liked this book but there was something missing. Maybe it was the audiobook but I know I am going to continue with the series
samla8's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sccrethistory's review against another edition
3.0
“Iskari let others define her because she thought she didn't have a choice. Because she thought she was alone and unloved.”
En realidad 3'5.
Me ha gustado mucho la historia y me encantan los dragones. Asha me ha parecido un personaje genial y la verdad es que en su totalidad me ha parecido un buen libro,
Pero le ha faltado algo, ese punto que hace que los libros me encanten.
Pero seguro que sigo con esta saga porque me ha causado buenas sensaciones
En realidad 3'5.
Me ha gustado mucho la historia y me encantan los dragones. Asha me ha parecido un personaje genial y la verdad es que en su totalidad me ha parecido un buen libro,
Pero le ha faltado algo, ese punto que hace que los libros me encanten.
Pero seguro que sigo con esta saga porque me ha causado buenas sensaciones
amiascah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
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? No
3.0
The Last Namsara is yet another book that I had placed on my TBR back in 2016 and I regret just getting to it now. The main character is Asha, daughter of the dragon king of Firgaard, scared survivor of a dragon attack, The Iskair, the dragon slayer and the secret teller of the Old stories. The Firgaard people used to live in harmony with the dragons and with stories but over the years not only have the dragons turned their back on the people but the stories have been forbidden for the tellers of the tales eventually got sick and died for speaking them. This book is so full of culture and history, the world building is wonderful, the way the old stories peppered the book, giving knowledge of past events and Asha's new take on her own life were woven in so seamlessly. Asha is a great FMC, she is strong and fierce, she stumbles, there's more than one part of the book that makes it seem like she's got it figured out and that she'll triumph and that'll be the end but she is foiled again, she's humble. A lot of novels these days try to portray strong female characters that don't rely on a man and they come across so haughty and man hating and I feel like its so far removed from what a real strong female would be. Asha strikes the perfect balance, she's independent and capable but she is able to work together with her brother Dax, or accept help from Torwin. I liked that she was living her life to the best of her ability and she didn't need to be the be all and end all, she doesn't orchestrate everything, Dax and Roa lead the rebellion, Torwin is the first dragon rider and trains others. Overall it is a great portrayal of a strong female lead, without overshadowing everything with spice and even though theres romance it doesn't take over the story.