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A review by lini002
The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Csorwe knows the day of her death because she is expected to take the most gracious honor--sacrifice. On the day of he death, she instead is given a different path where she will help a powerful mage take back his city and power. She will become his spy, mercenary enforcer, and loyal weapon. However, she will soon find that gods remember the people promised to them and The Unspoken Name isn't finished with her.
To begin with, this book is a world-building dream. We get a pronunciation guide that explains clearly what certain sounds should sound like and where you might be familiar with those sounds. It also has a fascinating world with gods, magic, dead societies, magical items and so much more. I could soak inside of this world and it feels not only real but layered and complex in a way that sometimes is hard to find in fantasy. Csorwe is an orc sword-wielding lesbian and I loved her love interest and watching her become her person past what her previous cult believed of her and what her new mentor believes of her. I don't know how to explain this book but I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it a lot. Probably 4.5/5 if I'm being 100% honest. I will be picking up the sequel though because Larkwood is a supreme writer.
To begin with, this book is a world-building dream. We get a pronunciation guide that explains clearly what certain sounds should sound like and where you might be familiar with those sounds. It also has a fascinating world with gods, magic, dead societies, magical items and so much more. I could soak inside of this world and it feels not only real but layered and complex in a way that sometimes is hard to find in fantasy. Csorwe is an orc sword-wielding lesbian and I loved her love interest and watching her become her person past what her previous cult believed of her and what her new mentor believes of her. I don't know how to explain this book but I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it a lot. Probably 4.5/5 if I'm being 100% honest. I will be picking up the sequel though because Larkwood is a supreme writer.