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christina789's review
adventurous
fast-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? Yes
4.5
dragontomes2000's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
It has been since 2019 since I read book 4 of this series by Kel Kade and I have been waiting ever so patiently. I am pleased to say that the wait was so worth it. Kel Kade is a master when it comes to her storytelling.
Mage of No Renown is actually a prequel to King's Dark Tidings following Journeyman Wesson from age 12 to about 18. Journeyman Wesson is one of the best characters in that series by far so I was keen to get a little more insight into his life. It is a heartbreaking one. Wesson is such a cinnamon roll character with a huge heart who doesn't want to hurt anyone. He wants to use his power for good, but unfortunately for me as a pure battle Mage and powers of destruction, the world is kind of against him. Is that going to stop him, absolutely not.
Like I said above this story follows him from 12 to 18. It is so good from beginning to end. It is funny, sad, tense, fast paced and really opens the door more to the world of Terralor. One thing this book did exceptionally well is that it really shed light on the magic system. Made it more comprehensive to the readers. This is not to say it is difficult in the main series, but you do only get bits and pieces here and there. Kind of like when someone doesn't give you all the details to your favorite recipes to keep you wondering and wanting more.
I loved this book. I needed this book. I finished this book in two days. I am sad that I finished this book already, but we are getting the long awaited book five of KDT in September, tentatively. I wish more people would pick this series up and give it a chance. Is it the greatest thing ever written no, but it is for me. It is everything I love in books!
P.S. Kel Kade is finally, possibly, going to be releasing the entire series in physical form. So when and if that happens I might just read it again. Might...no it will happen!
Mage of No Renown is actually a prequel to King's Dark Tidings following Journeyman Wesson from age 12 to about 18. Journeyman Wesson is one of the best characters in that series by far so I was keen to get a little more insight into his life. It is a heartbreaking one. Wesson is such a cinnamon roll character with a huge heart who doesn't want to hurt anyone. He wants to use his power for good, but unfortunately for me as a pure battle Mage and powers of destruction, the world is kind of against him. Is that going to stop him, absolutely not.
Like I said above this story follows him from 12 to 18. It is so good from beginning to end. It is funny, sad, tense, fast paced and really opens the door more to the world of Terralor. One thing this book did exceptionally well is that it really shed light on the magic system. Made it more comprehensive to the readers. This is not to say it is difficult in the main series, but you do only get bits and pieces here and there. Kind of like when someone doesn't give you all the details to your favorite recipes to keep you wondering and wanting more.
I loved this book. I needed this book. I finished this book in two days. I am sad that I finished this book already, but we are getting the long awaited book five of KDT in September, tentatively. I wish more people would pick this series up and give it a chance. Is it the greatest thing ever written no, but it is for me. It is everything I love in books!
P.S. Kel Kade is finally, possibly, going to be releasing the entire series in physical form. So when and if that happens I might just read it again. Might...no it will happen!
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