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The Charnel Prince
by Greg Keyes
After a successful Book 1 (see: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2627528485?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1), I was pleased that this book worked for me quite as well. Not sure why more people haven’t read this as this is a very pleasant, well written fantasy. It is not the most original world but Mr. Keyes has a command over his craft which is commendable and turned out to be engaging and moving.
This was slower than Book 1 as our large cast of characters are moved around to further the plot. I enjoyed the plot and where the story went. I am still not sure of our central heroine, Anne, but she did grow in the book.
The chapters alternate between the characters which was an interesting way of keeping tension. Most of the side characters are interesting so I was engaged, though I usually don't like this style as I feel it's a cop out usually.
Most of the POV characters continue from Book 1 except a new character - a court composer. I didn’t like him as much but I will say his story arc literally made me cry. That is what put this over for me in the end.
I am very glad that this series is done because I can’t wait to pick up the next book soon. I am interested to see how our characters grow - especially our mysterious queen in waiting. A solid installment where the plot construction, supernatural plotting and cast of characters continue to keep me hooked.
This was slower than Book 1 as our large cast of characters are moved around to further the plot. I enjoyed the plot and where the story went. I am still not sure of our central heroine, Anne, but she did grow in the book.
The chapters alternate between the characters which was an interesting way of keeping tension. Most of the side characters are interesting so I was engaged, though I usually don't like this style as I feel it's a cop out usually.
Most of the POV characters continue from Book 1 except a new character - a court composer. I didn’t like him as much but I will say his story arc literally made me cry. That is what put this over for me in the end.
I am very glad that this series is done because I can’t wait to pick up the next book soon. I am interested to see how our characters grow - especially our mysterious queen in waiting. A solid installment where the plot construction, supernatural plotting and cast of characters continue to keep me hooked.