A review by soovailyn
Blade of Tyshalle by Matthew Woodring Stover

5.0

Mix of Audio + Book

Note - It's totally possible to read the first two books of the Acts of Caine and be happy. The main story arc that started in the first book is wrapped up well in this one.

Mini-Review:

Woot! This book confirms it. I added another author to my favorite list. Despite the parts that are rough and bits that are not that plausible, I loved this book. Part of the story is rather abstract and there's a lot of philosophical tangents that jump around, fly and scream like hyper two year olds. In an odd way, the story is very real in how it portrays people. All of the flaws, fears, motivations, excuses, relentless drive, insanity and degrees of love are carefully presented in a way that make you notice. The thinking bits are not as sharp or clear cut but I cannot help but see each piece and have my mind go off in a countless leaps of connections.

It is not a simple story. Nor is it a happy one. Yet, I find myself coming away from the end of each book with a smile and bright hope. This is a story about a man who becomes the best of himself by experiencing the darkest depths of tangible nightmares.