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A review by watermelon_pepperoni
Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff
4.0
Closer to 4.5
I really enjoyed this book, but I do want to give a concise review of everything that I thought.
So, when I began reading this book I constantly kept flipping to the glossary. Though most terms are explained in the text, I, as an old anime fan, wanted to be ahead of the curve. I sank completely into the word at about...50 pages in.
The world was pretty cool, and a huge part of the draw for me. Finally, a fantasy book that isn't based completely in Medieval England or Victorian England of Regency England. Don't get me wrong, I love those books too, but I appreciate a change of pace.
Next, the characters. They were pretty great. My favorite is Yukiko, the main character. The cast has a lot of side characters and supporting cast to love. Falling in love with a lot of them, and getting my heart torn was one of the best parts of this book.
The antagonist is...interesting. I have a lot of thoughts on them, spoiler ones, but all in all I can say that the threats in the novel are formidable and varied.
Finally, the plot. To be honest, something was off about the plot. It reads like a myth at times, and it makes one feel completely sucked in...and yet... There were times that I disengaged. I still cannot pinpoint why. Pacing? Writing? Foreshadowing? My own stress?
All I can really say is that even though I had weird disconnect relating to the plot for about 20% of the book...I still really liked it. It did a lot of things right for me. Part One and Part Three were damn near flawless. Also, this novel is fast-paced and it never drags or lingers. Maybe that was part of my quibble. I quite enjoy lingers, so long as they don't overstay their welcome.
All in all, I need to read the next book. For reasons.
I really enjoyed this book, but I do want to give a concise review of everything that I thought.
So, when I began reading this book I constantly kept flipping to the glossary. Though most terms are explained in the text, I, as an old anime fan, wanted to be ahead of the curve. I sank completely into the word at about...50 pages in.
The world was pretty cool, and a huge part of the draw for me. Finally, a fantasy book that isn't based completely in Medieval England or Victorian England of Regency England. Don't get me wrong, I love those books too, but I appreciate a change of pace.
Next, the characters. They were pretty great. My favorite is Yukiko, the main character. The cast has a lot of side characters and supporting cast to love. Falling in love with a lot of them, and getting my heart torn was one of the best parts of this book.
The antagonist is...interesting. I have a lot of thoughts on them, spoiler ones, but all in all I can say that the threats in the novel are formidable and varied.
Finally, the plot. To be honest, something was off about the plot. It reads like a myth at times, and it makes one feel completely sucked in...and yet... There were times that I disengaged. I still cannot pinpoint why. Pacing? Writing? Foreshadowing? My own stress?
All I can really say is that even though I had weird disconnect relating to the plot for about 20% of the book...I still really liked it. It did a lot of things right for me. Part One and Part Three were damn near flawless. Also, this novel is fast-paced and it never drags or lingers. Maybe that was part of my quibble. I quite enjoy lingers, so long as they don't overstay their welcome.
All in all, I need to read the next book. For reasons.