The Darkness Before Them by Matthew Ward

The Darkness Before Them

The Soulfire Saga #1

Matthew Ward

575 pages • first pub 2023 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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The Darkness Before Them is perfect for readers who crave a morally gray protagonist, medium-burn intrigue, and a haunting atmosphere where personal survival collides with the fate of a corrupt realm.

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The first in an exciting, action-packed new trilogy from epic fantasy author Matthew Ward, The Darkness Before Them introduces readers to a world ruled by a dangerous immortal king, where souls fuel magic, and a supernatural mist known as the Veil...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 140 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 97%

mysterious: 52%

dark: 39%

tense: 39%

emotional: 27%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 12%

reflective: 8%

funny: 6%

inspiring: 6%

sad: 6%

informative: 2%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
65% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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