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A review by kmherkes
Mazes of Power by Juliette Wade
4.0
There's a lot to love about this book. The writing grabbed me from the first page with a wondrous balance of intricate world-building and fulfilling story. Points about history, politics and physical realities of the alien setting were layered one upon another, with each new twist of the plot revealing a little bit more of the strange, complex, and intriguing setting.
I especially loved the way I experienced the characters’ world with them rather than being presented with long, detailed explanations. Most of the characters are young, and the limitations of seeing events from their perspective lends a deceptive simplicity to the story's style. Their lives are anything but simple, though.
Everyone in Mazes of Power is trapped within a rigid, vicious society, and while most of the characters navigate their way to a successful resolutions by the end of this book, it’s clear their stories aren’t over. There were plenty of hints that this restrictive culture is cracking at the seams, and the conflict between those who want to win under the current rules and those who want to change the rules is clearly just beginning.
I’m really looking forward to seeing what develops in the next book.
I especially loved the way I experienced the characters’ world with them rather than being presented with long, detailed explanations. Most of the characters are young, and the limitations of seeing events from their perspective lends a deceptive simplicity to the story's style. Their lives are anything but simple, though.
Everyone in Mazes of Power is trapped within a rigid, vicious society, and while most of the characters navigate their way to a successful resolutions by the end of this book, it’s clear their stories aren’t over. There were plenty of hints that this restrictive culture is cracking at the seams, and the conflict between those who want to win under the current rules and those who want to change the rules is clearly just beginning.
I’m really looking forward to seeing what develops in the next book.