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A review by reedmorebooks
The Hunger and The Dusk vol. 1 by G. Willow Wilson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
The Hunger and the Dusk is a call back to old school high fantasy, with modern writing and social sensibilities, in all the best ways!
In volume 1 we're introduced to a world where a long standing war between humans and orks must become a tense alliance in the shadow of a more fearsome enemy, the cannibalistic Vangol. As brutal and epix as the battles are however, the real meat, and soul, of the story lies in the characters.
G. Willow Wilson's writing and Chris Wildgoose's art are both top notch in this first arc and I can't wait to read more! Hunger & Dusk has all the style of modern D&D and Warcraft, without the gags, and depicts brutal battles without being mired down in grim dark like so much fantasy post Game of Thrones. It's a return to fantasy roots, while embracing modernity and we need more of it!
*Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley & the publisher (Image) in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!*
In volume 1 we're introduced to a world where a long standing war between humans and orks must become a tense alliance in the shadow of a more fearsome enemy, the cannibalistic Vangol. As brutal and epix as the battles are however, the real meat, and soul, of the story lies in the characters.
G. Willow Wilson's writing and Chris Wildgoose's art are both top notch in this first arc and I can't wait to read more! Hunger & Dusk has all the style of modern D&D and Warcraft, without the gags, and depicts brutal battles without being mired down in grim dark like so much fantasy post Game of Thrones. It's a return to fantasy roots, while embracing modernity and we need more of it!
*Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley & the publisher (Image) in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood