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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
This book is, of course, the second of the prequel novels and does a great job of filling in some gaps of several key characters that will have roles in the Ryria Revelations series. Lots of swashbuckling action surrounded by some nice character-driven plotting. I think one of this author’s great strengths is his sense of pacing. He always manages to get past necessary info dumps quickly (often disguising them in interesting ways so the reader doesn’t even notice) and let the rise and fall of the pace match whatever the reader seems to be craving at the moment. Emotional scenes mixed with highly-charged action sequences as well as poignant, thought-provoking passages results in keeping the pages turning and that feeling of “just one more chapter before I stop even though it’s way past my bedtime”.
Yet another very well done fantasy novel by Mr. Sullivan. I’ve now read all of the Riyria novels published so far and will add my voice to the chorus of those who hope for more to be written.
Yet another very well done fantasy novel by Mr. Sullivan. I’ve now read all of the Riyria novels published so far and will add my voice to the chorus of those who hope for more to be written.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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:
Complicated
Despite all the details...of the story, this felt like a cozy book for me. To re-visit all the characters in an earlier timeline, where you can see all of the gears slowly getting put into place. I absolutely loved this installment. I am a bit sad that I only have two more books left with this cast (for now!).
adventurous
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes