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Tower of the Arkein by Chase Blackwood
3.0
I am a huge fan of fantasy novels! So, when I found out I won The Tower of the Arkein by Chase Blackwood from Goodreads, I was excited! I read the premise and knew it would be something that I would enjoy. When I received it in the mail I was shocked to find that the book is 700 pages. This made me a bit nervous. Not many people can write a 700 page fantasy novel and keep the reader hooked all the way through. However, the book came with a personal note from the author, and I can really see that the author has immense passion for this story.
This story actually follows two-story lines. The first story is that of the annalist. The annalist is on a mission. He is trained in the ways of the Arkein. His mission is to find the Kan Savasci. The Kan Savacsi goes by many names but is greatly feared. The annalist discovers that in order to find the Kan Savasci, he must learn his back story.
The second story line is the history of the Kan Savasci. But instead of being called the Kan Savasci, he is known as Aeden. Aeden is captured as a slave and sold to the Jal. He does the Jal’s bidding in order to keep his friends safe. However, Aeden is a brilliant fighter and can take down anyone in his path. There is a series of events that lead him to a university where he begins to study and yearns for knowledge of the Arkein. However, danger lurks around every corner.
This is a very complex story. It is filled with many characters and places with their own history. The characters are fascinating and vibrant. There wasn’t a character in the book that I found dull or uninteresting. Aeden, the main character, is fierce and loyal. He has a tendency to fight before thinking things through. Thea has to be my favorite character. She doesn’t care what others think of her and is often serious. However, she is smart and strong. She is the reason why I want to read the next book. She has a fascinating back story, one that I don’t want to spoil.
However, this story has its faults. I found out after reading this book that there is a prequel. That would have helped greatly. It took me awhile to understand the layout of the story. The world is vast and there are several titles of rulers, who govern the lands. It was difficult to pinpoint what the titles meant. There is no explanation or build up to understand this fascinating world. There was a lot of time spent trying to figure out who was who, from where and what their relation was to story.
If there is a prequel, I definitely recommend that one first. That would probably introduce the world and make this book much more enjoyable! That being said, this story has so much potential! It definitely is a great fantasy read. Kudos to the author for creating such a unique world!
This story actually follows two-story lines. The first story is that of the annalist. The annalist is on a mission. He is trained in the ways of the Arkein. His mission is to find the Kan Savasci. The Kan Savacsi goes by many names but is greatly feared. The annalist discovers that in order to find the Kan Savasci, he must learn his back story.
The second story line is the history of the Kan Savasci. But instead of being called the Kan Savasci, he is known as Aeden. Aeden is captured as a slave and sold to the Jal. He does the Jal’s bidding in order to keep his friends safe. However, Aeden is a brilliant fighter and can take down anyone in his path. There is a series of events that lead him to a university where he begins to study and yearns for knowledge of the Arkein. However, danger lurks around every corner.
This is a very complex story. It is filled with many characters and places with their own history. The characters are fascinating and vibrant. There wasn’t a character in the book that I found dull or uninteresting. Aeden, the main character, is fierce and loyal. He has a tendency to fight before thinking things through. Thea has to be my favorite character. She doesn’t care what others think of her and is often serious. However, she is smart and strong. She is the reason why I want to read the next book. She has a fascinating back story, one that I don’t want to spoil.
However, this story has its faults. I found out after reading this book that there is a prequel. That would have helped greatly. It took me awhile to understand the layout of the story. The world is vast and there are several titles of rulers, who govern the lands. It was difficult to pinpoint what the titles meant. There is no explanation or build up to understand this fascinating world. There was a lot of time spent trying to figure out who was who, from where and what their relation was to story.
If there is a prequel, I definitely recommend that one first. That would probably introduce the world and make this book much more enjoyable! That being said, this story has so much potential! It definitely is a great fantasy read. Kudos to the author for creating such a unique world!