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A review by kcrow8516
Soulkeeper by David Dalglish
4.0
Well, let me first say that this was the fastest I’ve ever read 650 pages. It wasn’t the story that kept me diving in, but rather how absolutely accessible it felt. There are only about 10 characters names you need to know, yet the world felt very lived in and full. That’s a nice departure from what I’ve been reading lately. While it had a decent amount of world building it also felt really tangible and easy to digest. A vast majority of the book is in one city so it’s easy to know your way around. The plot in itself is simple but engaging. I really enjoyed the characters and the world that they live in.
My main critique is one of tone. This book as a whole was very lighthearted. Lots of immature jokes and silly banter. Then peppered in are a lot of references and discussions about sexual abuse. The book felt way too lighthearted to adequately tackle this subject matter. Imagine something accessible like Star Wars graphically describing this horrific abuse. It was a surprising change of tone midway through the book.
Personally, it felt like it was just there to make you hate the bad guys (which it did).
This book felt very similar to Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose by Nicolas Eames. Lots of monsters and butt kicking to be had! Overall I really enjoyed this book but hope it sticks with a consistent tone so I don’t get anymore emotional whiplash.
4/5
My main critique is one of tone. This book as a whole was very lighthearted. Lots of immature jokes and silly banter. Then peppered in are a lot of references and discussions about sexual abuse. The book felt way too lighthearted to adequately tackle this subject matter. Imagine something accessible like Star Wars graphically describing this horrific abuse. It was a surprising change of tone midway through the book.
Personally, it felt like it was just there to make you hate the bad guys (which it did).
This book felt very similar to Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose by Nicolas Eames. Lots of monsters and butt kicking to be had! Overall I really enjoyed this book but hope it sticks with a consistent tone so I don’t get anymore emotional whiplash.
4/5