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A review by neilsef
Hallow Wood by A.E. Rayne
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This series has been a joy to read, with each book being well written, engaging, and full of excitement, mystery and tension, plus they are packed with characters that you are soon emotionally invested in, and this book delivered on all fronts.
The story picks up where the previous book left off, with the Alekkans attacking Oss, and Jael desperately trying to get back there in time to help Eadmund fend off the attack. After that is settled, events are divided between Hest and Andala, as the newly resurrected Draguta starts to use her powers to solidify her position, hunt for the Widow and attack Andala and Jael. Meanwhile, Jael is trying to find ways to defend her people from those attacks.
The book is written in such a way that it heightens the tension of the events unfolding, giving you very few moments in between for you to catch your breath before diving into the next.
As a fan of David Gemmell, these books are some of the closest to his style of writing that I have come across, with superb action, fantastic characters, and an emotional punch that few authors achieve.
The story picks up where the previous book left off, with the Alekkans attacking Oss, and Jael desperately trying to get back there in time to help Eadmund fend off the attack. After that is settled, events are divided between Hest and Andala, as the newly resurrected Draguta starts to use her powers to solidify her position, hunt for the Widow and attack Andala and Jael. Meanwhile, Jael is trying to find ways to defend her people from those attacks.
The book is written in such a way that it heightens the tension of the events unfolding, giving you very few moments in between for you to catch your breath before diving into the next.
As a fan of David Gemmell, these books are some of the closest to his style of writing that I have come across, with superb action, fantastic characters, and an emotional punch that few authors achieve.