A review by kierano
The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 Let Me Tell You About ‘The Raven Tower’ 

You don’t read many stories told in the second-person, do you? No, I didn’t think so. Most writers prefer either the first- or third-person perspective, and you probably think there’s something a little bit annoying or pretentious about a story that acknowledges the reader in such a direct way.

You might even think that the biggest issue with second-person stories is that it draws too much attention to the storyteller. After all, someone is speaking directly to you! Who are they, and why are they addressing you like this? Many second-person stories don’t provide solid answers on this front, which leaves you disappointed.

The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie is different, though. When you flip through your gifted copy for the first time, your eyes narrow when you notice the second-person perspective it’s written in. Oh, well. There’s nothing you can do about it, and you’ve heard that Leckie is a great science fiction writer, and even though this is a fantasy novel, you’re eager to give it a shot. 

Full Review:
https://kieran-obrien.com/post/let-me-tell-you-about-the-raven-tower-book-review