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The Black Resurrection by Nick Wisseman
5.0
This story was incredible - I had no idea that I needed this historical/speculative fiction set in 16th century South America.
The work follows several different characters whose stories intersect. The characters were well-written and compelling, making me completely invested in what happened to them. No spoilers, but I almost teared up a little at the end of the book when a character I was cheering for didn't make it. Characters all had different motivations that were evident enough to explain their behaviors throughout the work, making none of their actions feel forced or unrealistic just to forward the plot.
The various cultures portrayed throughout the work were absolutely interesting, and the author did an excellent job at portraying the differences in these cultures as well as the intersections of the cultures. I hadn't realized what a melting pot South America was after the 16th c.e. Spanish conquests until I read this book.
The heavy fantasy elements throughout the work were awesome. I loved the way that magic worked in this world, as well as the way that characters of different cultures approached it and understood it.
My only complaint with this work is that the way the book starts is pretty confusing. We're thrown into a scene with lots of characters and the aftermath of a lot of actions, with no explanation of what's going on. I know this is the second book in the series, but it's marked as being able to be a stand-alone read so I didn't read the first book before this one. That being said, it only took a handful of chapters to get situated with the setting, parameters of the world, and the characters. I think starting the book with a preface that briefly explained the setting, the different cultures at play, and maybe even the main characters would go a long way in alleviating this.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book. The author did their research well and wove facts and fiction together in a compelling read. I can't recommend this work enough and will definitely be reading the rest of the series!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The work follows several different characters whose stories intersect. The characters were well-written and compelling, making me completely invested in what happened to them. No spoilers, but I almost teared up a little at the end of the book when a character I was cheering for didn't make it. Characters all had different motivations that were evident enough to explain their behaviors throughout the work, making none of their actions feel forced or unrealistic just to forward the plot.
The various cultures portrayed throughout the work were absolutely interesting, and the author did an excellent job at portraying the differences in these cultures as well as the intersections of the cultures. I hadn't realized what a melting pot South America was after the 16th c.e. Spanish conquests until I read this book.
The heavy fantasy elements throughout the work were awesome. I loved the way that magic worked in this world, as well as the way that characters of different cultures approached it and understood it.
My only complaint with this work is that the way the book starts is pretty confusing. We're thrown into a scene with lots of characters and the aftermath of a lot of actions, with no explanation of what's going on. I know this is the second book in the series, but it's marked as being able to be a stand-alone read so I didn't read the first book before this one. That being said, it only took a handful of chapters to get situated with the setting, parameters of the world, and the characters. I think starting the book with a preface that briefly explained the setting, the different cultures at play, and maybe even the main characters would go a long way in alleviating this.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book. The author did their research well and wove facts and fiction together in a compelling read. I can't recommend this work enough and will definitely be reading the rest of the series!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.