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Der unsterbliche Prinz by Jennifer Fallon
4.0
Multiple POV (male and female)
High fantasy • Immortals • magic • strong female character • different races • slavery • politics
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Story ★★★★☆
Characters ★★★★☆
Action ★★☆☆☆
Setting/Atmosphere ★★★☆☆
Writing ★★★★☆
The story is told by multiple POV mainly in third person, except the flashbacks of Cayal's life, which he tells in first-person.
The world-building in this book is good, but it focused more on the characters. It introduces a group of immortals who, in the presence of magic, rule over human society as oppressors However, when magic fades, they retreat into obscurity, forgotten until its resurgence. When the magic (tides) rises, they gain a lot of power and inflicting suffering and misery upon ordinary humans for their own amusement.
Around the first half of the book, it alternates between present and past as Cayal gradually reveals his backstory and the events leading up to his immortality. He recounts his tale to Lady Arkady, who has been tasked with interrogating him following a failed execution attempt.
I really liked Arkady, she is kind of ahead of her time, being scientific and historical academic, but still bound in the man dominated man society and her marriage. She is pragmatic, confident and sometimes a bit too stubborn. Also, I liked the dynamic of Arkady and Stellans marriage. Despite not being in love, their relationship is built on respect and mutual support for each other.
The inclusion of the Crasii (mostly Canine and Feline Crasii), human-animal hybrids, adds a fascinating layer to the story. Also, there is a gay romance as a part of this story.
In summary, the plot is thrilling, though it may slow down at times. The characters are intriguing and will leave you eager to uncover more about them.
The only reason I gave this book a four-star rating instead of five is that at times the pacing was slow, especially in the beginning. And the timelines of the multiple characters seemed to be jumbled a few times. It feels more like an introduction to the other three books, where characters are introduced and being placed on the board.
This series holds a great potential, and I am truly surprised that this series has not garnered greater recognition and discussion. However, I am eager to delve further into the series and see where it leads.
High fantasy • Immortals • magic • strong female character • different races • slavery • politics
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Story ★★★★☆
Characters ★★★★☆
Action ★★☆☆☆
Setting/Atmosphere ★★★☆☆
Writing ★★★★☆
The story is told by multiple POV mainly in third person, except the flashbacks of Cayal's life, which he tells in first-person.
The world-building in this book is good, but it focused more on the characters. It introduces a group of immortals who, in the presence of magic, rule over human society as oppressors However, when magic fades, they retreat into obscurity, forgotten until its resurgence. When the magic (tides) rises, they gain a lot of power and inflicting suffering and misery upon ordinary humans for their own amusement.
Around the first half of the book, it alternates between present and past as Cayal gradually reveals his backstory and the events leading up to his immortality. He recounts his tale to Lady Arkady, who has been tasked with interrogating him following a failed execution attempt.
I really liked Arkady, she is kind of ahead of her time, being scientific and historical academic, but still bound in the man dominated man society and her marriage. She is pragmatic, confident and sometimes a bit too stubborn. Also, I liked the dynamic of Arkady and Stellans marriage. Despite not being in love, their relationship is built on respect and mutual support for each other.
The inclusion of the Crasii (mostly Canine and Feline Crasii), human-animal hybrids, adds a fascinating layer to the story. Also, there is a gay romance as a part of this story.
In summary, the plot is thrilling, though it may slow down at times. The characters are intriguing and will leave you eager to uncover more about them.
The only reason I gave this book a four-star rating instead of five is that at times the pacing was slow, especially in the beginning. And the timelines of the multiple characters seemed to be jumbled a few times. It feels more like an introduction to the other three books, where characters are introduced and being placed on the board.
This series holds a great potential, and I am truly surprised that this series has not garnered greater recognition and discussion. However, I am eager to delve further into the series and see where it leads.