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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Second read 2023: 5 fucking glowing stars
How in the hell did this only get better on a re-read? I stand by everything I said in my original review, this is one of the strongest sequels I have personally read. Give me book 3 NOW!!!
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First read 2022: 5 stars
Talk about starting the new year off with a bang!! This book was dangling between a 4.5 and 5 star read the entire way through, but in the end I just can't deny that this was really a step up from the previous instalment, PLUS I had so much fun reading it, so here we are: my first physical read of the year is officially a 5 star read!!
The book starts at break-neck speed and drops you in the middle of the action, which really sets the tone for the rest of the book. This story is filled with pulse-pounding action scenes and the stakes are high. That said, these action sequences are broken up with slower chapters in which Cahill's character work shines. I liked every character in the first book, but I got fully invested in them while reading this second book. Despite the fact that the cast is expanded (which I really loved), we still have enough time to get a deeper look into these characters' minds and their inner conflicts. This entire cast is really put through the wringer and I absolutely loved seeing how each character dealt with their struggles in their own unique way.
The worldbuilding was already cool and intriguing in the first book, but the new POVs in this second book just broadened the world even more and allowed us to explore different cultures and worldviews. Also, the animal companions in this series are just the best *chef's kiss*
I just had so much fun with this book. The plot was full of twists and turns that had me hooked the entire way through. And after that ending, I absolutely can't wait for book 3.
Easily one of the best self-pub fantasy series that I have read so far!! Highly recommend for fans of Wheel of Time, The Faithful and the Fallen and Riyria Revelations. Epic fantasy at its best right here ;)
How in the hell did this only get better on a re-read? I stand by everything I said in my original review, this is one of the strongest sequels I have personally read. Give me book 3 NOW!!!
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First read 2022: 5 stars
Talk about starting the new year off with a bang!! This book was dangling between a 4.5 and 5 star read the entire way through, but in the end I just can't deny that this was really a step up from the previous instalment, PLUS I had so much fun reading it, so here we are: my first physical read of the year is officially a 5 star read!!
The book starts at break-neck speed and drops you in the middle of the action, which really sets the tone for the rest of the book. This story is filled with pulse-pounding action scenes and the stakes are high. That said, these action sequences are broken up with slower chapters in which Cahill's character work shines. I liked every character in the first book, but I got fully invested in them while reading this second book. Despite the fact that the cast is expanded (which I really loved), we still have enough time to get a deeper look into these characters' minds and their inner conflicts. This entire cast is really put through the wringer and I absolutely loved seeing how each character dealt with their struggles in their own unique way.
The worldbuilding was already cool and intriguing in the first book, but the new POVs in this second book just broadened the world even more and allowed us to explore different cultures and worldviews. Also, the animal companions in this series are just the best *chef's kiss*
I just had so much fun with this book. The plot was full of twists and turns that had me hooked the entire way through. And after that ending, I absolutely can't wait for book 3.
Easily one of the best self-pub fantasy series that I have read so far!! Highly recommend for fans of Wheel of Time, The Faithful and the Fallen and Riyria Revelations. Epic fantasy at its best right here ;)
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Truly epic
Epic continuation to a great new classic series.
Easily recommendable to anyone who likes fantasy, I liked seeing some additional povs this book. It was a nice addition. Battles were awesome, and the characters felt real. 5 stars!
Epic continuation to a great new classic series.
Easily recommendable to anyone who likes fantasy, I liked seeing some additional povs this book. It was a nice addition. Battles were awesome, and the characters felt real. 5 stars!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
I really liked it!! Excited for the next book
5/5 stars.
I read over 800 pages in a day and a half, that should tell you all you need to know. I could not stop reading this book, I was disappointed every time my headphones needed to be charged. The narrator is incredible and really brings each character their own unique personality. I love the diversity of POV characters and I love that we're not locked into one character per chapter, I think the switching makes it so much more dynamic. And I love that the character you’re seeing things through is one that makes sense for what’s happening, like we’re not limited to certain POVs. I love the magic systems that are going on, the Knights and their shiny green armour and soulblades, and then the elemental weaving type system with the Spark and I mean also dragons.
All of this is simply incredible and I am now counting down the days until Of War and Ruin releases.
I read over 800 pages in a day and a half, that should tell you all you need to know. I could not stop reading this book, I was disappointed every time my headphones needed to be charged. The narrator is incredible and really brings each character their own unique personality. I love the diversity of POV characters and I love that we're not locked into one character per chapter, I think the switching makes it so much more dynamic. And I love that the character you’re seeing things through is one that makes sense for what’s happening, like we’re not limited to certain POVs. I love the magic systems that are going on, the Knights and their shiny green armour and soulblades, and then the elemental weaving type system with the Spark and I mean also dragons.
All of this is simply incredible and I am now counting down the days until Of War and Ruin releases.