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A review by neilsef
Slayer by Andy Peloquin
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In this book, the Hunter encounters the Sage and the Warmaster, two vastly different Abiarazi in both appearance and personality, setting up a story that is by far the darkest yet in this series, but which is totally entertaining and enthralling at the same time.
We also learn more about the Hunter's past, as the people and events he is involved in start to trigger memory flashbacks for him, which promises the possibility of a complex and interesting plot for future novels.
Hailen's story is also expanded on, as we start to learn why the Beggar priest, Father Pietus, had gotten the Hunter to promise to look after him.
This is not a tale for the faint-hearted as it is visceral in its description of battle and torture scenes, and delivers several emotional gut punches. On the brighter side is the bond growing between the Hunter and Hailen, which is extremely well balanced with the other events, and a delight to see unfold.
We also learn more about the Hunter's past, as the people and events he is involved in start to trigger memory flashbacks for him, which promises the possibility of a complex and interesting plot for future novels.
Hailen's story is also expanded on, as we start to learn why the Beggar priest, Father Pietus, had gotten the Hunter to promise to look after him.
This is not a tale for the faint-hearted as it is visceral in its description of battle and torture scenes, and delivers several emotional gut punches. On the brighter side is the bond growing between the Hunter and Hailen, which is extremely well balanced with the other events, and a delight to see unfold.