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ngallion's review against another edition
4.0
A definite improvement over the first book. The story for this one was genuinely interesting, but I still find the writing style just a little too basic for the setting and content. That’s very much a personal opinion, but because all of these books were written at the same time, I’m doubtful that I’ll see any significant improvement over the course of this series.
Despite those negatives, this is a quick, fun read that I did enjoy. We learn a little more about our main characters and their world here while also learning more about what one of the main factions (the bad guy, it seems?) are really up to. It’s not too deep, but if you’re looking for a short book that will scratch the classic fantasy itch, you could do a lot worse.
I’d give this 3.5 stars if that were an option. It’s good - and better than the first, but it’s not anywhere near as strong as other books I’ve rated as 4 stars.
Despite those negatives, this is a quick, fun read that I did enjoy. We learn a little more about our main characters and their world here while also learning more about what one of the main factions (the bad guy, it seems?) are really up to. It’s not too deep, but if you’re looking for a short book that will scratch the classic fantasy itch, you could do a lot worse.
I’d give this 3.5 stars if that were an option. It’s good - and better than the first, but it’s not anywhere near as strong as other books I’ve rated as 4 stars.
claudia_marcela's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
anne_marie_samp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
admiralfrancis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
andrewdixon1000's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.5
raki's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bedwinnjamin's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
4.0
A fun book. Very classic high fantasy story, but unique that it doesn't tie in to any other intellectual property. The groups of characters and their interactions are very fun and lifelike. Two well equipped stories in this omnibus book, the world feels like it's waking up as the author shows threads that the characters between to pull and unwind. I recommend this, and am glad that I was recommended it as well.
mrbear's review against another edition
4.0
An improvement on the last book. Still cliched, but much less so than the previous book, and the plot grew more interesting in this book as well.