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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
This book is pushed out as "the boys are back in town" comeback/prequel. It is that, Hadrian Blackwater and Royce Melborn are both back in action although they are not Riyria...yet. This is there coming together story and it's a good one actually about how i would picture their meeting going. HOWEVER, to me, this is Gwen's book you get her background story as well and it really fleshes out her character. It great to see Sullivan take a character that was arguably minor in the first series and have her step up to a main role. She provides a unique sense of both alignment and contrast with Hadrian's story (Riyria side is mostly his POV).
You should probably go read this book if you haven't. The good thing about it is if you haven't read the Revelations storyline it's okay to start here. I would recommend starting with [b:Theft of Swords|10790290|Theft of Swords (The Riyria Revelations, #1-2)|Michael J. Sullivan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1307959785s/10790290.jpg|15702572] and then the prequel. Which is odd for me because I usually prefer story in chronological order but this series you can go either way.
You should probably go read this book if you haven't. The good thing about it is if you haven't read the Revelations storyline it's okay to start here. I would recommend starting with [b:Theft of Swords|10790290|Theft of Swords (The Riyria Revelations, #1-2)|Michael J. Sullivan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1307959785s/10790290.jpg|15702572] and then the prequel. Which is odd for me because I usually prefer story in chronological order but this series you can go either way.
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a solid and fun book. The writing is much better than the start of the Ryria Revelations story. I did struggle a bit with the beginning but the story really picks up when Hadrian and Royce start interacting. Gwen's story was also very good, and although I knew from the other stories where she ends up the author still managed to make her story feel very tense and unpredictable.
adventurous
funny
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
I have trouble liking male writers. Somehow their writing style is different from what I am used to and I can never get invested in the stories and the characters. But this book was different. There was humor and interesting, different characters that I enjoyed reading about and could easily connect with. I will definitely keep reading this author.
I loved this book. Everything Sullivan writes is just so entertaining. Love Royce and Hadrian.
Having read the Riyria Revelations this past year I wanted to get back into this world and have more adventures with Hadrian and Royce. And I was not disappointed. I loved getting the story behind Royce and Hadrian forming Riyria and am excited to continue their story!
What a ride. I think Gwen DeLancy's story was actually one of my favorite parts. I understand that the main focus of the Crown Tower was how Hadrian met Royce and his motivations but I wish that more focus was given to Royce's backstory before Hadrian and Arcadius. Solid read, didn't put it down till I finished in one day. As always, Royce & Hadrian's banter was one of my favorite parts.
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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