A review by lsol8tion
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I enjoyed this book a lot! For being the 1st book of a fantasy series, Lore of the Wilds waste no time getting into the action! The plot kicks off as soon as Chapter 2 starts. The world-building is placed throughout the story instead of being packed into the first few chapters, which I like. It helps that the audience is learning about fae society WITH Lore.  I appreciate high fantasy books with magic systems, environments, and social dynamics that aren't too complicated to understand. The story didn't feel dragged out either (about 350 pages). I usually a few books at the same time, but I stayed committed to this book cuz I couldn't put it down!

I heard that this series will be a duology, and I'm not sure how I feel about that considering the fact that I think the fae wrold could be expanded on more especially with the threats of war at hand between the races of fae, and the humans needing to liberate themselves from oppression. Considering how Book 1 ended, Lore's gonna ne spending some time away from the citizens of Duskmere, so how can she teach them magic (her magic style is still unclear so I hope Book 2 will elaborate on that) and help strategize a revolution against the fae? I just don't think these huge conflicts can be efficiently resolved in Book 2, especially if it has the same amount of pages as Book 1 (I could always be proven wrong). I kinda hope the series will be expanded into a trilogy.

However, that plot-twist about
Asher being Lord Syrelle in disguise GAGGED me!!!
I had to close out my reading app & walk a few laps around my room! And that cliffhanger was absolutely illegal! Best believe I'm seated for book 2, and I'm excited to read more of Analeigh Sbrana's work. 
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