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areemts1130's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.25
dromwald's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this series is such a joy. Yes it has some dark themes but this is also balanced by humour and an engaging narrative throughout. The characters are really well drawn and the relationship between Kellen and Reichis is something special. I'll be really rather sorry when this series draws to a conclusion.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Speaking the truth might be the only real act of freedom left to me.
I'm starting to worry that Sebastien de Castell can do no wrong.
This is very concerning.
Kellen save the Queen, this installment was fantastic.
It took me over a month to finish this. Not because it wasn't amazing, just slumping, and since it's an audiobook, I wasn't driving as much as normal. I finally forced myself to sit and finish it, because the action was getting too good and interrupting it would've been torture.
There's always been a touch of trepidation with each Spellslinger book. I loved the first one so much, and each book is so very different from the last, it's never really clear if I'm going to lose interest partway through. And I haven't been let down yet.
Even with the long breaks between listening, each time the story sucks me back in. And I don't have a hard time remembering who the characters are, or what mortal peril we're dealing with at the moment.
Kellen is an absolutely amazing character. Reichis is still my favorite angry furry buddy, and we get to see a hint of the true heart beneath here. I love them both so much, and I'm genuinely sad that the next book is the last in the series.
I can't wait to see how it ends.
I'm starting to worry that Sebastien de Castell can do no wrong.
This is very concerning.
Kellen save the Queen, this installment was fantastic.
It took me over a month to finish this. Not because it wasn't amazing, just slumping, and since it's an audiobook, I wasn't driving as much as normal. I finally forced myself to sit and finish it, because the action was getting too good and interrupting it would've been torture.
There's always been a touch of trepidation with each Spellslinger book. I loved the first one so much, and each book is so very different from the last, it's never really clear if I'm going to lose interest partway through. And I haven't been let down yet.
Even with the long breaks between listening, each time the story sucks me back in. And I don't have a hard time remembering who the characters are, or what mortal peril we're dealing with at the moment.
Kellen is an absolutely amazing character. Reichis is still my favorite angry furry buddy, and we get to see a hint of the true heart beneath here. I love them both so much, and I'm genuinely sad that the next book is the last in the series.
I can't wait to see how it ends.
joe16210's review against another edition
5.0
I am really glad the quality went again high. Loved IT. After weaker fourth book, the fifth one was again funny, dangerous and interesting. Even though full of new characters and a lot of intrigues, especially the second half is quite drastical, much more when compared to previous books in the series.
amybraunauthor's review
5.0
Definitely the most complex book in the series so far, QUEENSLAYER continues Kellen’s adventures as he continues to confront who and what he is, all while getting wrapped up in political machinations where no one can be trusted.
As always, I loved this book. Kellen continues to be a flawed character who is neither too good or too evil. He makes difficult and selfish choices as readily as honest ones. I really enjoyed his arc in this story and am wondering how it will round out.
New side characters were introduced, and each one brought in a new layer of tension when it became clear that no one could be trusted.
Despite this being a more political heavy book, there were a great deal of stakes and twists. I never knew what was going to happen until the very end.
I’m deeply invested in this series and can’t wait for the explosive conclusion!
As always, I loved this book. Kellen continues to be a flawed character who is neither too good or too evil. He makes difficult and selfish choices as readily as honest ones. I really enjoyed his arc in this story and am wondering how it will round out.
New side characters were introduced, and each one brought in a new layer of tension when it became clear that no one could be trusted.
Despite this being a more political heavy book, there were a great deal of stakes and twists. I never knew what was going to happen until the very end.
I’m deeply invested in this series and can’t wait for the explosive conclusion!
justtiathoughts's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
helenamt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
thebookstackattack's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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? N/A
4.5
aislinnoc's review against another edition
5.0
Typical twists and turns. Some really harrowing scenes in this one. Can't wait for the last in the series!