A review by kaffeinatedkoala
Wintertide by Michael J. Sullivan

adventurous inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Riyria #5 (Part 1 of Heir of Novron) is simply excellent. Well paced, filled with the usual intricate political machinations, and with increasingly clever and emotionally satisfying (and devastating) twists, Wintertide is a more than satisfactory follow up to 4 novels, and a massive improvement in all aspects from The Emerald Storm . There were still a handful of less interesting chapters and neat plot conveniences or odd character developments, but overall, Wintertide is a masterful addition to an epic fantasy series. 9/10