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ninamulligan 's review for:
The Harp of Kings
by Juliet Marillier
I received an e-copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It was a fine, easy read, which sort of made it the perfect thing to read in this chaotic time. That said, the plot was simplistic and it was obvious fairly early on how the various threads would ultimately tie together. Only one character, Dau, has any sort of a complete character arc. The setting, a rote fantasy Celtic Ireland with druids and chieftains and healing women, has been more evocatively rendered by many other authors. That one of the main characters is a head-strong young woman warrior should make it more interesting but she's more irritating than inspirational. This book is first in a series, and it works fine as a stand-alone. I honestly have do not have enough interest in any of the characters to consider reading any sequels.
It was a fine, easy read, which sort of made it the perfect thing to read in this chaotic time. That said, the plot was simplistic and it was obvious fairly early on how the various threads would ultimately tie together. Only one character, Dau, has any sort of a complete character arc. The setting, a rote fantasy Celtic Ireland with druids and chieftains and healing women, has been more evocatively rendered by many other authors. That one of the main characters is a head-strong young woman warrior should make it more interesting but she's more irritating than inspirational. This book is first in a series, and it works fine as a stand-alone. I honestly have do not have enough interest in any of the characters to consider reading any sequels.