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A review by neilsef
Eye of the Wolf by A.E. Rayne
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
This series is set in the same world as the Furyck Saga, but in the land of Alekka, with a whole new cast of characters, though a few who were in the saga do make an appearance here.
The main protagonist is Alys, who together with most of the women of her village are captured during a raid by the men of Ottby, who intend to sell them as slaves so they can pay warriors to help defend Ottby from the aggression of Hakon Vettel, who is intent on taking the fortress in his attempt to overthrow Ake Bluefinn and become the King of Alekka.
The timeline of events in this book is more compact than those in the saga and has an intensity to them that is immediately engaging. The diverse and interesting cast of characters includes some who are likeable from the start, while others take a while to figure out what sort of personality they have.
As with the Furyck Saga, there is an enthralling mixture of action sequences, up to and including large-scale battles, magic in the form of dreamers and their spells, plus interpersonal interactions and conflicts which keep you fully engaged in the story.
This is an excellent start to the new series, one I am looking forward to reading in the following books.
The main protagonist is Alys, who together with most of the women of her village are captured during a raid by the men of Ottby, who intend to sell them as slaves so they can pay warriors to help defend Ottby from the aggression of Hakon Vettel, who is intent on taking the fortress in his attempt to overthrow Ake Bluefinn and become the King of Alekka.
The timeline of events in this book is more compact than those in the saga and has an intensity to them that is immediately engaging. The diverse and interesting cast of characters includes some who are likeable from the start, while others take a while to figure out what sort of personality they have.
As with the Furyck Saga, there is an enthralling mixture of action sequences, up to and including large-scale battles, magic in the form of dreamers and their spells, plus interpersonal interactions and conflicts which keep you fully engaged in the story.
This is an excellent start to the new series, one I am looking forward to reading in the following books.