A review by josiah17
Queen Amid Ashes by Christopher Ruocchio

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"I am the Sun Eater, you say, and you are right. Malyan murdered millions by fire. I have murdered billions by fire brighter still. I say to you it is not that there is no justice, only that what justice there is beneath our stars is insufficient. That is why the critics howl, not because they object to the justice of princes, but because they sense the limitations of that justice."

I quite enjoyed this novella. A big reason being because it's actually from Hadrian's perspective. It really explores the horrific and despicable nature of both humans and the Cielcin; one race is no better than the other in this galactic conflict. I also felt the overall writing was actually up to par with the main series unlike The Lesser Devil, the first novella.

I think I can confidently say I now feel completely enthralled by the Sun Eater universe. Really looking forward to Demon in White.
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