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metaphorsandmisc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Blood, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Cursing, Kidnapping, Ableism, Chronic illness, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: War, Terminal illness, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Death of parent
horizonous'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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Alcoholism
isabeltavares's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4.5 stars
Ashes of the Sun follows the story of two siblings, Maya and Gyre, as they stand on opposite sides of a cause to save their world.
They were separated in childhood when Maya was taken away by the Twilight Order and Gyre was left wounded, without no chance to cross paths as the years go by. Gyre is an underground rebel with the goal of dismantling the Order and Maya is everything that represents the Order, the thing he despises.
We begin the story with the siblings separated, with no knowledge of each other after their separation. Maya must prove herself to be a worthy Centarch candidate and Gyre steals from the rich.
The plot seems divided as the reader has no idea how the two points of view will converge, but each story is captivating with well-crafted characters and action. I appreciated how Wexler keeps the story moving along, and there was never a moment where I felt bored.
My favourite thing is by far the characters. You don't know if you can trust them and you can't help but care for their place in the world. At the end, you do find yourself feeling conflicted if you should root for Maya or Gyre, and I enjoyed how it all unfolded.
I adored the relationship between Maya and Beq and how we were witnesses to it slowly growing. I honestly can't wait to see more!
I think the world building could have been explored in depth, I have questions as to how some things work but maybe I will find those answers in the sequels.
My first experience with Django Wexler and certainly not my last.
Ashes of the Sun follows the story of two siblings, Maya and Gyre, as they stand on opposite sides of a cause to save their world.
They were separated in childhood when Maya was taken away by the Twilight Order and Gyre was left wounded, without no chance to cross paths as the years go by. Gyre is an underground rebel with the goal of dismantling the Order and Maya is everything that represents the Order, the thing he despises.
We begin the story with the siblings separated, with no knowledge of each other after their separation. Maya must prove herself to be a worthy Centarch candidate and Gyre steals from the rich.
The plot seems divided as the reader has no idea how the two points of view will converge, but each story is captivating with well-crafted characters and action. I appreciated how Wexler keeps the story moving along, and there was never a moment where I felt bored.
My favourite thing is by far the characters. You don't know if you can trust them and you can't help but care for their place in the world. At the end, you do find yourself feeling conflicted if you should root for Maya or Gyre, and I enjoyed how it all unfolded.
I adored the relationship between Maya and Beq and how we were witnesses to it slowly growing. I honestly can't wait to see more!
I think the world building could have been explored in depth, I have questions as to how some things work but maybe I will find those answers in the sequels.
My first experience with Django Wexler and certainly not my last.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
beingsimba's review against another edition
adventurous
3.5
Ashes of the Sun was a fun fantasy read that unfortunately didn't contain anything particularly remarkable. Characters were alright, the plot was alright, the writing was good. A decent book that won't leave a lasting impression.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Blood and Gore
catsy2022's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, and Body horror
charlieleelee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
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