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A review by thisistaylort
Time of Daughters I by Sherwood Smith
3.0
For me, Time of Daughters I was disappointing compared to the other books in the Sartorias-deles arc. The characters were less accessible and I was not as invested. It's impact would have been minimal without the previous Inda books.
If anything, the most impactful part was the manipulation and corruption of Inda's name to the benefit of the various parties in power. It has become not so much a legacy but a rallying cry to their mislead causes. It makes a mockery of his sacrifices, not to mention those of Evred, Sindan, Hadand, Tdor, Tau, Jeje, Tanrid, Buck, Hawkeye, Noddy, the list goes on. Not just the desecration of Inda's name, but all the other changes seen in Marlovan Iasca (previously Iasca Leror) in less than on hundred years is shocking. Treason's Shore wraps up mostly with a happy ending. Fast forward to Time of Daughters I and the kingdom is in disarray, the hard work of previous generations undone. Which, I suppose, is the greatest truth of history - all great deeds are eventually forgotten. Some of the greatest historical moments in my grandparents' lives are covered in a paragraph in today's history books. Though I will say, the sacrifice and bravery of the women and girls in the Andahai Pass has not been forgotten, and for that, there is some justice in the world.
The title is a bit of a play on words because as we find out <spoiler many of the "daughters" are actually sons </spoilers>. Though Danet is arguable the key daughter as she saves a kingdom by doing her duty. She's the sensible voice of reason. I waiver with Arrow, he's mostly an unlikeable drunk, but he has his moments of tenderness. It's nice to see Fox's descendants in Camarend and Quill, though neither seem to have his edge. It's like the Sierlaef all over again with poor Connar, being manipulated by someone he trusts. I'm worried to see how this will play out. I wouldn't be surprised if Andas ends up as king . The rest of the POVs aren't really worth mentioning. I've already downloaded part 2, Time of Daughters II, but part of me is ready to get through it and Banner of the Damned so I can finally get to the Vidanric and Meliara stories, which started this whole reading adventure for me in the first place.
If anything, the most impactful part was the manipulation and corruption of Inda's name to the benefit of the various parties in power. It has become not so much a legacy but a rallying cry to their mislead causes. It makes a mockery of his sacrifices, not to mention those of Evred, Sindan, Hadand, Tdor, Tau, Jeje, Tanrid, Buck, Hawkeye, Noddy, the list goes on. Not just the desecration of Inda's name, but all the other changes seen in Marlovan Iasca (previously Iasca Leror) in less than on hundred years is shocking. Treason's Shore wraps up mostly with a happy ending. Fast forward to Time of Daughters I and the kingdom is in disarray, the hard work of previous generations undone. Which, I suppose, is the greatest truth of history - all great deeds are eventually forgotten. Some of the greatest historical moments in my grandparents' lives are covered in a paragraph in today's history books. Though I will say, the sacrifice and bravery of the women and girls in the Andahai Pass has not been forgotten, and for that, there is some justice in the world.
The title is a bit of a play on words because as we find out <spoiler many of the "daughters" are actually sons </spoilers>. Though Danet is arguable the key daughter as she saves a kingdom by doing her duty. She's the sensible voice of reason. I waiver with Arrow, he's mostly an unlikeable drunk, but he has his moments of tenderness. It's nice to see Fox's descendants in Camarend and Quill, though neither seem to have his edge. It's like the Sierlaef all over again with poor Connar, being manipulated by someone he trusts. I'm worried to see how this will play out. I wouldn't be surprised if