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dragoninwinterfell 's review for:
A Song of Legends Lost
by M.H. Ayinde
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A Song of Legends Lost is an impressive debut that blends fantasy and sci-fi into a rich, character-driven epic filled with layered world-building, grey morality, and a truly unique magic system. From the first page, M.H. Ayinde immerses you in a world that feels vast, lived-in, and alive with cultural depth and political tension.
What sets this novel apart is how the magic system unfolds alongside a mysterious sci-fi thread, subtle at first, but increasingly important as the plot deepens. The blend is handled with care, and the way the truth of the world slowly unravels through shifting perspectives and revelations is incredibly satisfying. The plot twists are plentiful but earned, and they consistently reshape your understanding of what’s at stake.
The characters are where this book shines. They’re complex, flawed, and deeply human, caught in webs of power, legacy, and survival. Their moral choices are often murky, and that ambiguity makes the stakes feel all the more real.
If I have one complaint, it’s that the book occasionally feels overstuffed. There are so many fascinating characters and intersecting plot lines that I sometimes wished this story had been split into two books. I wanted more time with each arc, more breathing room to fully absorb each character’s journey.
Still, that’s a testament to how compelling this world is I didn’t want to leave it. I already plan to reread it and will absolutely be picking up the rest of the series. Highly recommended for fans of genre-blending epics, intricate magic, and morally complex storytelling.
What sets this novel apart is how the magic system unfolds alongside a mysterious sci-fi thread, subtle at first, but increasingly important as the plot deepens. The blend is handled with care, and the way the truth of the world slowly unravels through shifting perspectives and revelations is incredibly satisfying. The plot twists are plentiful but earned, and they consistently reshape your understanding of what’s at stake.
The characters are where this book shines. They’re complex, flawed, and deeply human, caught in webs of power, legacy, and survival. Their moral choices are often murky, and that ambiguity makes the stakes feel all the more real.
If I have one complaint, it’s that the book occasionally feels overstuffed. There are so many fascinating characters and intersecting plot lines that I sometimes wished this story had been split into two books. I wanted more time with each arc, more breathing room to fully absorb each character’s journey.
Still, that’s a testament to how compelling this world is I didn’t want to leave it. I already plan to reread it and will absolutely be picking up the rest of the series. Highly recommended for fans of genre-blending epics, intricate magic, and morally complex storytelling.