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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book is brilliant. Captivating storytelling and thorough world-building! I preferred this to the first book, but now I am eagerly awaiting a third instalment because there is just so much waiting to be resolved
Also, between Xiala and Iktan, I think I’ve found two more fantasy novel characters to add to my favourites list.
Also, between Xiala and Iktan, I think I’ve found two more fantasy novel characters to add to my favourites list.
While I was positively surprised by Black Sun and where I was engaged from the first page, the sequel Fevered Star failed to grip me in the same way. It feels like a filler book on all accounts: very little events, a lot of character development and loads of political scheming and plotting for the conclusion. I still thought the book was fairly easy to read, especially since I really enjoy the world and factions themselves, but I agree with several other voices I’ve heard that the trilogy could’ve easily been a duology. I also get a weird vibe from the main characters Xiala and Serapio, they felt different in the first book where they were much more engaging.
I’m still excited to see where this story ends, but sadly book 2 failed to draw me completely back into the world. 3.25 stars.
I’m still excited to see where this story ends, but sadly book 2 failed to draw me completely back into the world. 3.25 stars.
i love this series so much. serapio and xiala are my favourites, but oh man naranpa in the last 40-ish percent was an absolute boss. loved it.
Another hot start with a ritual murder on page 5. I'm not 100% sure this is factual but I like the idea that as one Tovan god finds ascension, the other recedes into its 'champion', this being an explanation of why Serapio has to bleed for his shadow magic and why Naranpa discovers the things she does.
Are they running out of gods for the beautiful book jackets? My guess is either a tempest or a white jaguar for book 3
Are they running out of gods for the beautiful book jackets? My guess is either a tempest or a white jaguar for book 3
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes