A review by theravenkingx
Wrath by John Gwynne

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

A triumphant and rewarding conclusion to an epic heroic adventure. This book exceeded every expectation I had and more. We lost some cherished companions along the way, but the journey was undeniably worth it. John Gwynne is merciless and doesn't shy away from killing off his characters for plot progression. I have become so accustomed to authors bringing dead  characters back that, with every death in this book, I found myself thinking, ‘This can’t be it. They’ll return soon.’ But John Gwynne doesn’t hold back. He keeps you in denial, only to eventually make you face the truth, accept it, and grieve deeply. 

This is the kind of ending I had hoped for from the Game of Thrones series. It wasn’t all triumphs—there were plenty of losses, with several beloved characters meeting tragic fates. My advice? Don’t get too attached to anyone, or you’ll find yourself sobbing throughout the journey.

My only complaint is that some of the characters didn’t deserve a redemption arc. Additionally, we missed out on POVs from characters who felt important in the last book, like Halion. I really enjoyed his role in the previous books and was hoping to see more of him. As for Asroth, I didn’t find him to be a particularly worthy enemy. I was also expecting more from storm and shield.

John Gwynne is a master of writing battles. He has become one of my all time favorite authors and I can't wait to check out more of his work. 

My favorite book in the series is the second book "Valour" and second favorite is "Wrath"