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A review by afictionalescapist
Voice of War by Zack Argyle
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Voice of war was a thrilling debut full of action, adventure and a great deal of heart wrapped up neatly in 380 pages.
Chrys Valerian has been given a task, to scout out bring to justice a group kidnapping and stealing threadweaver blood. As more and more threadweavers (those who can use threadlight to push or pull energies to their physical advantage) go missing the task becomes increasingly dire. During his investigations he comes across Laurel, a rebellious teen from the Fairenwild who has been captured by the blood thieves. Without thanks for him or his team she breaks free from the thieves and Chrys before he can question her further.
During his time on the hunt, Chrys discovers more than he bargained for and must get to his superiors before it is too late. Lines are crossed and not only does he need to worry about his own safety, but that of his wife and unborn child; all the while holding back the apogee inside his head, begging for release, to unleash devastation once more.
A few standouts for me here was the magic system, worldbuilding and scope of characters.
One last note, I listened to this book on audible and the narration of Adam Gold was outstanding. Normally the narrator and make or break a book for me but Gold absolutely nailed bringing this world to live in his performance (IMO).
I had a great time with Voice of war and am looking forward to the next two books!
Chrys Valerian has been given a task, to scout out bring to justice a group kidnapping and stealing threadweaver blood. As more and more threadweavers (those who can use threadlight to push or pull energies to their physical advantage) go missing the task becomes increasingly dire. During his investigations he comes across Laurel, a rebellious teen from the Fairenwild who has been captured by the blood thieves. Without thanks for him or his team she breaks free from the thieves and Chrys before he can question her further.
During his time on the hunt, Chrys discovers more than he bargained for and must get to his superiors before it is too late. Lines are crossed and not only does he need to worry about his own safety, but that of his wife and unborn child; all the while holding back the apogee inside his head, begging for release, to unleash devastation once more.
A few standouts for me here was the magic system, worldbuilding and scope of characters.
One last note, I listened to this book on audible and the narration of Adam Gold was outstanding. Normally the narrator and make or break a book for me but Gold absolutely nailed bringing this world to live in his performance (IMO).
I had a great time with Voice of war and am looking forward to the next two books!