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A review by malignantmoon
Asunder by David Gaider
3.0
This was the first DA novel I actually really enjoyed reading. The writing is nothing special, but the story was intriguing enough. The Stolen Throne was good, but we already knew Maric would be king so it wasn't too exciting. It was nice reading about Duncan and Fiona in The Calling but other than that it was so dry & seriously why does everyone sleep with each other in the deep roads?
Asunder takes place after DA2 but before Cassandra interrogates Varric, so it was unknown territory. Everything in it was new and interesting to read about. Reading about how the White Spire worked and the different mage factions was really cool.
Rhys kinded reminded me too much of Alistair? Which really annoyed me since, Maric in the Stolen Throne is also sooo much like Alistair- but that can be excused since he is Alistair's father (i guess...). It just makes me wonder if Gaider can write a character who isn't charming, handsome and witty. hmm.
However, Ser Evangeline is the greatest templar in existence, Cole is a darling who broke my heart and won't be forgotten andWYNNE IS BACK!!! ALONG WITH SHALE! And Leliana makes an appearance too?! All my girls in once place!
Honestly Wynne being in this made the novel for me, even though you know...she dies :( I felt her sacrifice was very like her though. The relationship between Rhys & Wynne was lovely and bittersweet, I'm so glad we got to know her son at last. Rhys' relationship with Evangeline was also really cute, i didn't think I'd like a mage/templar romance but these two stole my heart.
The mystery of who/what Cole was great and wow what a character. I'm so excited to meet him in the next game. Also wow, the Circle is now separate from the chantry.
The book really sets up the Mage vs Templar rebellion that I'm sure will be really important in Inquisition and I can't wait to see Cole as a companion and really hope we see Rhys & Evangeline in the game!
Asunder takes place after DA2 but before Cassandra interrogates Varric, so it was unknown territory. Everything in it was new and interesting to read about. Reading about how the White Spire worked and the different mage factions was really cool.
Rhys kinded reminded me too much of Alistair? Which really annoyed me since, Maric in the Stolen Throne is also sooo much like Alistair- but that can be excused since he is Alistair's father (i guess...). It just makes me wonder if Gaider can write a character who isn't charming, handsome and witty. hmm.
However, Ser Evangeline is the greatest templar in existence, Cole is a darling who broke my heart and won't be forgotten and
Honestly Wynne being in this made the novel for me, even though you know...she dies :( I felt her sacrifice was very like her though. The relationship between Rhys & Wynne was lovely and bittersweet, I'm so glad we got to know her son at last. Rhys' relationship with Evangeline was also really cute, i didn't think I'd like a mage/templar romance but these two stole my heart.
The mystery of who/what Cole was great and wow what a character. I'm so excited to meet him in the next game. Also wow, the Circle is now separate from the chantry.
The book really sets up the Mage vs Templar rebellion that I'm sure will be really important in Inquisition and I can't wait to see Cole as a companion and really hope we see Rhys & Evangeline in the game!