Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by yellowmoonreads
The Sword and the Sunflower by Mark Bradford, Mark Bradford
4.0
For starters thank you Mark Bradford for sending me a copy of 'The Sword and the Sunflower' and 'Amira' to read and review!
4.5/5 stars ⭐
I enjoyed this book so much, maybe even more than I expected too! It takes place in a time not too different from our own, but it was still fun to hear about the slight differences and comparisons made. Because of this, there wasn't a ton of world building, but I'm not sure it was really needed since I was still able to vividly picture the world. The characters were well developed and very likeable. I do think we got a more in depth look at Stojan and wish there was a bit more to Anastazja. The journeys and quests we were taken on were fascinating and action packed. I like how everything was connected and had a deeper purpose than what we saw on the surface. I do wish there was more showing instead of telling sometimes, especially with what the characters experienced like the tastes and smells. This might be more of a personal preference when it comes to books, but I like to feel as though I'm experiencing everything along with the characters. The writing flowed well and was almost lyrical at times. The story was interesting and held my attention from start to finish. I was questioning things from the beginning and still have questions that I hope will be answered in book 2. The conclusion was unexpected to me, but I think was the best possible ending I could have asked for. *Side note: This sometimes gave me a mix of Thief and Bioshock vibes which is a good thing lol*
4.5/5 stars ⭐
I enjoyed this book so much, maybe even more than I expected too! It takes place in a time not too different from our own, but it was still fun to hear about the slight differences and comparisons made. Because of this, there wasn't a ton of world building, but I'm not sure it was really needed since I was still able to vividly picture the world. The characters were well developed and very likeable. I do think we got a more in depth look at Stojan and wish there was a bit more to Anastazja. The journeys and quests we were taken on were fascinating and action packed. I like how everything was connected and had a deeper purpose than what we saw on the surface. I do wish there was more showing instead of telling sometimes, especially with what the characters experienced like the tastes and smells. This might be more of a personal preference when it comes to books, but I like to feel as though I'm experiencing everything along with the characters. The writing flowed well and was almost lyrical at times. The story was interesting and held my attention from start to finish. I was questioning things from the beginning and still have questions that I hope will be answered in book 2. The conclusion was unexpected to me, but I think was the best possible ending I could have asked for. *Side note: This sometimes gave me a mix of Thief and Bioshock vibes which is a good thing lol*