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A review by bookish_satty
Battlemage by Stephen Aryan
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
The most intriguing aspect of this story was the world that the author created here especially the battlemages and their power. I loved all the characters as all the three main characters were well fleshed out with unique personalities and different talents. I loved the chapters from Balfruss POV much more because of the awesome magical battle we got to see on page.
The prose was accessible but not juvenile which was a huge plus point for me. The action scenes were well written which helped me visualize the epic battle taking place in this world. I loved that the female characters were equally important to the plot as the male characters especially Talandra and her contribution to the overall battle strategy and it's outcome. The romance subplot is handled well and is quite realistic.
Though the story mainly focusses on the battle between nations I didn't feel bored at all which was quite a surprise for me. That ending was shocking for me but in a good way. Hoping to read Book 2 soon.
P.S. - Would definitely recommend the audiobook as the narration was done quite well.
The prose was accessible but not juvenile which was a huge plus point for me. The action scenes were well written which helped me visualize the epic battle taking place in this world. I loved that the female characters were equally important to the plot as the male characters especially Talandra and her contribution to the overall battle strategy and it's outcome. The romance subplot is handled well and is quite realistic.
Though the story mainly focusses on the battle between nations I didn't feel bored at all which was quite a surprise for me. That ending was shocking for me but in a good way. Hoping to read Book 2 soon.
P.S. - Would definitely recommend the audiobook as the narration was done quite well.