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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I love Keras, but the book didn't manage to match the main series.
Of course I loved finally hearing the story he told Corin and the others, but ... I'm just not that into that humour thing :'D
Of course I loved finally hearing the story he told Corin and the others, but ... I'm just not that into that humour thing :'D
I picked this title up after having read the first two Arcane Ascension books and I am very excited about the prospect of another new series beginning in the same world. I really enjoyed those titles, and this is kind of a prequel series following one of the characters, Keras, and his journey in a new land and on a quest to gather some sacred swords. Readers of the Arcane Ascension series will recognise Keras and what he later becomes, but this is him in his own words telling his story of his past.
What I like about this is that it moves along at a fast pace and it has just a few main characters who we're focused on for the majority of the book. Keras is a little pompous at times, and he's also a little sickly sweet at times, constantly sparing people despite just how good he is at fighting. I do think he's not my favourite of the two main characters from this author so far (Corin and Keras) but I think he's still someone who I enjoy hearing from and who has a good story to tell.
The other characters that we are following include Raika (I audio-booked this so apologies for spelling if incorrect) and Dawn who are a Dragon and a magical sword. Both of these characters are vital to Keras' adventures and the story he is telling as they accompany him on his quest, and Dawn is a big part of the end-goal. Of the two I think Raika was the more irritating to me because she is constantly treated like a small child would be, but Dawn can be pretty self-absorbed too. They've all got their flaws, but as a team and group of friends they work well together and they do a good job of helping Keras.
In terms of plot-line I think this is a fairly linear one with a quest and a search for lost swords and friends being at the forefront and a lot of scene setting. I anticipate that this is a series which has room to grow with the next few books, and I look forward to seeing where the story goes as the time continues.
Overall, I personally prefer the Arcane Ascension titles, but this story is well worth reading and adds a lot of background to that series too. I look forward to continuing with this when more books are released, and you can start here or with Arcane Ascension and you will probably enjoy one if you like the other. 3.5*s from me.
What I like about this is that it moves along at a fast pace and it has just a few main characters who we're focused on for the majority of the book. Keras is a little pompous at times, and he's also a little sickly sweet at times, constantly sparing people despite just how good he is at fighting. I do think he's not my favourite of the two main characters from this author so far (Corin and Keras) but I think he's still someone who I enjoy hearing from and who has a good story to tell.
The other characters that we are following include Raika (I audio-booked this so apologies for spelling if incorrect) and Dawn who are a Dragon and a magical sword. Both of these characters are vital to Keras' adventures and the story he is telling as they accompany him on his quest, and Dawn is a big part of the end-goal. Of the two I think Raika was the more irritating to me because she is constantly treated like a small child would be, but Dawn can be pretty self-absorbed too. They've all got their flaws, but as a team and group of friends they work well together and they do a good job of helping Keras.
In terms of plot-line I think this is a fairly linear one with a quest and a search for lost swords and friends being at the forefront and a lot of scene setting. I anticipate that this is a series which has room to grow with the next few books, and I look forward to seeing where the story goes as the time continues.
Overall, I personally prefer the Arcane Ascension titles, but this story is well worth reading and adds a lot of background to that series too. I look forward to continuing with this when more books are released, and you can start here or with Arcane Ascension and you will probably enjoy one if you like the other. 3.5*s from me.
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Its not a literary masterpiece but it's a fun light listen
adventurous
reflective
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:
Complicated
This is a fun alternate series happening both at the same time, and long before, the Sufficiently Advanced Magic series. It follows Keras' early adventures, and while it shares the same world and history, this one is a lot lighter in tone than the main series. I couldn't get quite as deep into this one as the other series, but it's still very enjoyable.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced