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A review by elisa_menz
The Crow King by M.H. Woodscourt
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I've had this book quietly resting somewhere in my TBR pile for quite some time. Knowing me, I would have taken too long to finally read it if not for this reading challenge madness. I'm forever grateful.
This Coming of Age story has all the elements we love about classic Fantasy. A protagonist who is inherently good and a bit naïve. A villain who lost all traces of humanity for the sake of absolute power. Opposing kingdoms waging a long war based on falsehoods and fear. Dragons, unicorns, mages, elves. You name it!
While some argue this lacks the depth of some of the more dark and complex fantasy novels we can find nowadays, I completely disagree. Perhaps this book will fit better with a younger audience, but it didn't take anything away from its quality and how much I enjoyed it.
It's beautiful to read and imagine each place. The characters are endearing (or frustrating... or terrifying). There are some truly inspiring pieces of dialogue.
Overall (if you disregard cannibalism) this is a great story for young adults or even children. Or sentimental adults.
This Coming of Age story has all the elements we love about classic Fantasy. A protagonist who is inherently good and a bit naïve. A villain who lost all traces of humanity for the sake of absolute power. Opposing kingdoms waging a long war based on falsehoods and fear. Dragons, unicorns, mages, elves. You name it!
While some argue this lacks the depth of some of the more dark and complex fantasy novels we can find nowadays, I completely disagree. Perhaps this book will fit better with a younger audience, but it didn't take anything away from its quality and how much I enjoyed it.
It's beautiful to read and imagine each place. The characters are endearing (or frustrating... or terrifying). There are some truly inspiring pieces of dialogue.
Overall (if you disregard cannibalism) this is a great story for young adults or even children. Or sentimental adults.