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A review by nikkisbooknook
Through Fire and Shadow by R.M. Schultz
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
Treachery abounds in Nevergrace!
If you love an epic quest, dragons, brave knights (male and female) and battles then this is the fantasy book rec for you!
I missed book 1 in this series but it is on the TBR and I intend to go back and fill in the gaps in my knowledge but I managed to follow along with the story without being stumped too often.
Cyran is from Belvenguard and a neighbouring kingdom is on the move to avenge the death of their king. Now Cyran's sister, Jaslin, is involved in the fight for freedom and Cyran would much rather she stay home and be safe! But Jaslin is a very forward thinking woman for her time and she'd rather be in the thick of fighting than weeping and wailing at home.
There are dangers lurking in the woods and Cyran makes promises to his dragon that he hopes he'll live to make good on. I really got lost in this world and just sucked into the story - I felt I was flying along went they went into battle.
I felt their were enough twists to make things interesting with making me reach for a pad of paper to write things down to keep the plot straight. You don't need to learn a whole new language to follow along but there are a few words you'll need to get your brain around. (Helpfully there is a glossary at the end of the book).
I will happily volunteer to battle along with these knights in book 3!
If you love an epic quest, dragons, brave knights (male and female) and battles then this is the fantasy book rec for you!
I missed book 1 in this series but it is on the TBR and I intend to go back and fill in the gaps in my knowledge but I managed to follow along with the story without being stumped too often.
Cyran is from Belvenguard and a neighbouring kingdom is on the move to avenge the death of their king. Now Cyran's sister, Jaslin, is involved in the fight for freedom and Cyran would much rather she stay home and be safe! But Jaslin is a very forward thinking woman for her time and she'd rather be in the thick of fighting than weeping and wailing at home.
There are dangers lurking in the woods and Cyran makes promises to his dragon that he hopes he'll live to make good on. I really got lost in this world and just sucked into the story - I felt I was flying along went they went into battle.
I felt their were enough twists to make things interesting with making me reach for a pad of paper to write things down to keep the plot straight. You don't need to learn a whole new language to follow along but there are a few words you'll need to get your brain around. (Helpfully there is a glossary at the end of the book).
I will happily volunteer to battle along with these knights in book 3!