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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Good world, good imagery, good humor and style. The book starts going down hill toward the middle and becomes very cliche fantasy.
I absolutely loved the concept behind this book. A ruthless conqueror redeemed by the power of love? Be still my heart. The author did an incredible job of balancing Corvis’ devotion to his family with the inner warlord that will always be a part of him. I really liked Corvis despite (or maybe because of) his moral ambiguity, but I also loved the secondary characters. Khanda was a particular favorite, as was Davro. Each secondary character had a distinct personality, and I really loved getting to know all of them in turn. I even liked the twist at the end when Audriss’ real identity was revealed. I—along with Corvis—though I was so smart and had it all figured out long before then, but I enjoyed being proven wrong. The action was fast-paced, the writing witty and descriptive without getting bogged down in its own brilliance, and the overall feel of the book was very much a fantasy one. I’m delighted to know there’s a sequel to this fabulous book.
I liked, but didn't love, this book. It's a fun concept with a retired conqueror coming out of retirement to protect the country he once sought to rule. The characters are all unique and different enough on the surface, however, the surface is mainly all you get, and that's the main problem with this book. There's not much in the way of character development. While everyone has a reason for being here, you never really learn anything more about who they are.
Despite this, it was still a fun read. There's plenty of action and humor, and the book moves along at a fast enough pace where it doesn't feel like a chore.
Despite this, it was still a fun read. There's plenty of action and humor, and the book moves along at a fast enough pace where it doesn't feel like a chore.
An enjoyable story that had a fair few things to say about reputation etc without ramming its opinions down the reader's throats. Entertaining and alternately bloody and comic, it didn't surprise a whole lot as the plot progressed, but was good fun all the same.