A review by mbs1236
The Last of the Renshai by Mickey Zucker Reichert

adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

While on first glance, this looks like your generic fantasy book but there is some real depth to this book.
The twists and especially where the series goes into places where one does not expect it to go.

Spoilers below:
Rache and his arc is one that raises some though provoking topics and its conclusion while comes out of the left field, is a satisfying one.
Next, the relationship between Mitrian, Garn and Rache is another one that really makes the reader think and at times and still I do have some reservations as to how easily Mitrian and Garn just got together and all. Garn’s treatment of Rache at the latter stages of the book while makes sense does not make Garn’s actions any more satisfying to watch. Though thankfully it seems by the end Garn’s anger management has become better even though not fully solved by now.
The Cardinal Wizards and the lore of the world is interesting though one side being blatantly evil does make one’s eyes roll.
The Mar Lon parts were great and thought provoking and Arduwyn and Sterrane were s blast as well.
Finally, the Colbey hype is just insane and loving it!