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treebeardreviews 's review for:
Age of Ash
by Daniel Abraham
I am glad that I was chosen to read an advanced copy of this Book. I enjoy Daniel Abraham as a writer and his work on the expanse series which is one of my favourite book series. However, this book fell flat for me. Below is a spoiler free review. Please check out my full review here: https://youtu.be/6oczXnM4SaI
The three areas in which a good fantasy story succeeds is in its characters, it’s plot and it’s world building. This story sadly did not deliver for me in all these areas. The two main characters Alys and Sammish did not peak my interest. One was unlikeable in my book, and the other was starting to get interesting but far too late in the story for me.
For plot there isn’t much here. It bounced around a lot following the characters but I never felt hooked into the story or cared too much about what was happening. This ultimately ties into the world building. It is set in city of Kithamar which didn’t really stand out from any other city or feel unique In any way. Also, there is hints of a magic system in the book which I think will be developed further.
Overall the book is ok. Im glad I read it. It’s not going to be a favourite but I do trust Daniel Abraham and will pick up the sequel when it comes out.
The three areas in which a good fantasy story succeeds is in its characters, it’s plot and it’s world building. This story sadly did not deliver for me in all these areas. The two main characters Alys and Sammish did not peak my interest. One was unlikeable in my book, and the other was starting to get interesting but far too late in the story for me.
For plot there isn’t much here. It bounced around a lot following the characters but I never felt hooked into the story or cared too much about what was happening. This ultimately ties into the world building. It is set in city of Kithamar which didn’t really stand out from any other city or feel unique In any way. Also, there is hints of a magic system in the book which I think will be developed further.
Overall the book is ok. Im glad I read it. It’s not going to be a favourite but I do trust Daniel Abraham and will pick up the sequel when it comes out.