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A review by wokeupolder
We Men of Ash and Shadow by H.L. Tinsley
5.0
4.5/5 stars
This was such a great book!!
The title was the first thing that attracted me to this book. Along with an epic cover, I was really intrigued by this novel.
I listened to We Men of Ash and Shadow on audiobook and I have to say that RJ Bailey is a brilliant narrator. He really brought this story and the characters to life. His performance brought an added layer to the story.
In terms of the plot, I really enjoyed the dark narrative that surrounds the story. The elements of mystery and conspiracy that are central to this book. Nothing comes across as troupe-y or cliche.
A cast of deeply flawed characters combine to make a cast of deeply interesting group. Vanguard is a genuinely passionate and remorseful person. The murderer/mentor/protector/deserter has many layers and I hope his character is explored more in the sequel.
The one slight thing that lets this book down is it's world building. Although the city of D'orsee is explored pretty well, I found myself wanting to know about what happens outside of the walled city . I have heard that this is addressed in the sequel though, so I look forward to that.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially to any grimdark fantasy fans.
This was such a great book!!
The title was the first thing that attracted me to this book. Along with an epic cover, I was really intrigued by this novel.
I listened to We Men of Ash and Shadow on audiobook and I have to say that RJ Bailey is a brilliant narrator. He really brought this story and the characters to life. His performance brought an added layer to the story.
In terms of the plot, I really enjoyed the dark narrative that surrounds the story. The elements of mystery and conspiracy that are central to this book. Nothing comes across as troupe-y or cliche.
A cast of deeply flawed characters combine to make a cast of deeply interesting group. Vanguard is a genuinely passionate and remorseful person. The murderer/mentor/protector/deserter has many layers and I hope his character is explored more in the sequel.
The one slight thing that lets this book down is it's world building. Although the city of D'orsee is explored pretty well, I found myself wanting to know about what happens outside of the walled city . I have heard that this is addressed in the sequel though, so I look forward to that.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially to any grimdark fantasy fans.