Reviews

Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft

8797999's review against another edition

5.0

A really charming read, a very enjoyable and engaging book. Filled with wonderful adventures and misadventures. I enjoyed the first book in the series but this one was even better. Although a small cast of characters they are all relatable and well written. I have yet to make my mind up on one, whether they are black or a shade of grey. The next book will be very interesting indeed.

I am curious to see where it goes from here, the ending is somewhat of a cliffhanger. I have my own impression and expectation for the future books and I hope what I want to happen, does. I think it would be more fitting and I think the seeds are planted.

For me this series is the highlight of my reading year so far, quickly becoming a favourite. Bring on the next book although I may leave it a while, so much backlog.

I read this via Kindle Whispersync and the narrator was superb and really brings the characters to life and makes the book a joy to both read and listen to. The series was slow starting but after midway through book one it is nothing short of superb.

changes's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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

desolation73's review

5.0

A very unique writer but a wonderful series. Should be more known.

layspotatochips's review

4.0

I’m SO enjoying this journey.

citylif's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

elsmasho's review

adventurous lighthearted medium-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? Yes

4.0

snykas's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

carmenelyse's review

adventurous mysterious

4.5

afaithu's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? Yes

3.25

itsfreelancer's review

5.0

Aah the plot thickens. And fuck you for ending it like that.