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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was surprised to find this is an excellent exploration of loss and grief, wrapped in an otherwise pedestrian intrigue/heist/long-con by unknown (and unknowing) greater forces at play sort of fantasy. I won't pick up the sequels.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You can read the full review also on my blog Book Notes by Athina
I enjoyed reading Age of Ash but I didn't love it as much as I wanted.
It is basically an epic fantasy where our main character is the city Kithamar. However, we follow the story of Alys which I didn't found interesting enough since Alys wasn't a character I liked. I liked more Sammish who is just so precious.
The book has great character development and exploration of grief, family, loyalty and friendship.
I really liked the writing style of the author and I want to learn more about the world and the magic system. I loved the setting as it felt so real.
The thing that I didn't like was the pacing which I found slow but I am intrigued to continue with the series.
I enjoyed reading Age of Ash but I didn't love it as much as I wanted.
It is basically an epic fantasy where our main character is the city Kithamar. However, we follow the story of Alys which I didn't found interesting enough since Alys wasn't a character I liked. I liked more Sammish who is just so precious.
The book has great character development and exploration of grief, family, loyalty and friendship.
I really liked the writing style of the author and I want to learn more about the world and the magic system. I loved the setting as it felt so real.
The thing that I didn't like was the pacing which I found slow but I am intrigued to continue with the series.
The writing is good but the story just didn't engage me. May revisit this book at a later time.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
'Age of Ash' is a slow fantasy about politics and dark magic and two young girls from the wrong side of town, caught up in things bigger than anyone realizes. It's good, and just what a wanted - something I could really sink my teeth into while reading.