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readinglush9's review against another edition
Audiobook has an odd narrator and I didn't care about what was happening. I might try again physically later.
myladyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
dragontomes2000's review against another edition
5.0
FIVE BLOODY BRILLIANT STARS!! In reality I would give this more stars if I bloody well could. Kel Kade was a brand new author to me this year. I read the four books in the King's Dark Tidings series just this year in the span of a week and a half because they were that good. Kel Kade is definitely an author to look out for. Kade's world building and stories are so intricately woven and crafted. They are not just your average stories either, they have so much depth and scope to them.
Fate of the Fallen takes a page from the chosen one trope and completely flips it upside down. Let me tell you, when I say this book blindsided me within the first 50 pages or so, I'm telling you I had to do a double check. We follow a plethora of characters in this book from the chosen one, to his best friends, to some petty thieves, to gods and reapers. It is an ornately built cast of characters and each one is very unique in their own retrospect.
Kel Kade also does a magnificent job blending action and comedy throughout the story. There were some times I was gripping the book so hard because I was worried what was going to happen to my babies and other times where I found myself laughing out loud at a specific scene or two.
Fate of the Fallen has definitely solidified Kel Kade as one of my new favorite authors of all time and I am eagerly looking forward to both book 5 in the King's Dark Tiding's and book 2 in the Shrouds of Prophecy!! I just want more from Kel Kade, MORE!!!!
Fate of the Fallen takes a page from the chosen one trope and completely flips it upside down. Let me tell you, when I say this book blindsided me within the first 50 pages or so, I'm telling you I had to do a double check. We follow a plethora of characters in this book from the chosen one, to his best friends, to some petty thieves, to gods and reapers. It is an ornately built cast of characters and each one is very unique in their own retrospect.
Kel Kade also does a magnificent job blending action and comedy throughout the story. There were some times I was gripping the book so hard because I was worried what was going to happen to my babies and other times where I found myself laughing out loud at a specific scene or two.
Fate of the Fallen has definitely solidified Kel Kade as one of my new favorite authors of all time and I am eagerly looking forward to both book 5 in the King's Dark Tiding's and book 2 in the Shrouds of Prophecy!! I just want more from Kel Kade, MORE!!!!
vanquishingvolumes's review against another edition
5.0
What happens when every prophet in the world agrees that there is only one way for the world not to end?
This delightful book, whose plot I don’t want to spoil because going in blind as I did made this book all the better. Let’s just say it turns fantasy tropes on their heads, and throws in a pantheon of gods fiddling with the world, fae disinterested in the fate of their world, and mortals trying their best when thrust into power.
I LOVED this book!
This delightful book, whose plot I don’t want to spoil because going in blind as I did made this book all the better. Let’s just say it turns fantasy tropes on their heads, and throws in a pantheon of gods fiddling with the world, fae disinterested in the fate of their world, and mortals trying their best when thrust into power.
I LOVED this book!
abuffy90's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book. It started with such an interesting premise in a fantasy drama that would have zombie elements, but I think the author really just tried to pack too many tropes and literary elements of all her favorite books to create a book that ended up being a sort of genre vomit by the end. The use of the gods seemed to be more of a crutch to lean on than a successful story element, and what started as amazing character development ended in a pot of similar word vomit when the motives of some of our leading characters went out the window to fulfill the goal of the ending. I will say the Gods were interesting and probably the most stable and developed plotline, but at the end of the day, the story isn’t about them. Clearly Kel Kade is a lover of The Iliad and The Odyssey and you can feel it all over this book, but it’s just not successfully implemented here.
lvh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
3.0
juliejanisbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was so fun! Such a nice light fantasy with a great cast of characters, great adventure, and great writing. The twist on the chosen one trope was so unexpected. I didn't know what to think of it at first, but the more I read, the more it grew on me. I found Aaslo to be an interesting and likeable main character who dealt with loss and grief in a very unique way.
Most fantasy books I read deal with serious, heavy, and sometimes dark topics and themes, and this one wasn't like that. This story was very comedic with lots of humorous moments and banter that made me laugh out loud multiple times. There was still a good balance between the humor and the serious moments though.
I'm so eager to know how this story will continue into the second book. If you want to read a light fantasy with great comedy, I recommend this one. I gave this a high 4 star rating.
Most fantasy books I read deal with serious, heavy, and sometimes dark topics and themes, and this one wasn't like that. This story was very comedic with lots of humorous moments and banter that made me laugh out loud multiple times. There was still a good balance between the humor and the serious moments though.
I'm so eager to know how this story will continue into the second book. If you want to read a light fantasy with great comedy, I recommend this one. I gave this a high 4 star rating.
carroq's review against another edition
5.0
I had so much fun reading this book. It uses the structure of a lot of classic fantasy stories and turns it on its head. There is a lot going on in the story. The writing keeps everything moving along at a nice pace. I want to read the second book!
jenabest's review against another edition
4.0
Editing my review as I've continued to think. Though less intense and faster paced than many other fantasy series, this series starter was unique. I love that it took the "prophecy involving a chosen one" trope and spun it on its head. I can't wait for book #2! I need to know what happens next!
aoifestardust's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5