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A review by graff_fuller
Nophek Gloss by Essa Hansen
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.25
This story was a LOT different than I thought it would be, when picking up this book.
I was geared up for a space opera romp, but didn't realize the ethical ideas and sense of self that would be infused within the universe...a multi-verse in a way that I'd never even thought of.
Also, the fusing of Caiden/Winn to the Azure and vice versa.
Another HUGE plus, was the characters (and found family aspect) they provided.
Our entry point into this story...throws you into a massacre...and we are basically as lost as the main character. I don't always love this type of narrative, but this one was done SO masterfully, that I didn't want to put the book down.
There are characters in this story that you don't know are truly bad, but you also know are NOT good.
Like I said earlier, there are ethical situations that our protagonist is/was put through, plus those he's linked to (for reasons) in this story.
Honestly, I never trusted that person...and even after finishing this first portion of the trilogy, I am NOT 100% against him, nor for him. He is a variable that I would NEVER trust, though have to interact with. "The enemy of my enemy, is my friend." No more truthful, than in this relationship.
The idea of self and how it is manipulated, was really well thought out and pecked at. The idea of torture, is explored in this story. So, if you are triggered by this concept, this might not be a story that you'd enjoy. I was uncomfortable during these (many scenes), but not to the point of quiting the story. It ALL worked for the furtherance of the story, and was not gruetitace IMO.
I do have to say, that I will be putting a few books BEFORE the sequel, to "cleanse the palette", as they say...for there was a LOT deep concepts in the story, that I want to ponder, then release...BEFORE re-entering this universe.
I was geared up for a space opera romp, but didn't realize the ethical ideas and sense of self that would be infused within the universe...a multi-verse in a way that I'd never even thought of.
Also, the fusing of Caiden/Winn to the Azure and vice versa.
Another HUGE plus, was the characters (and found family aspect) they provided.
Our entry point into this story...throws you into a massacre...and we are basically as lost as the main character. I don't always love this type of narrative, but this one was done SO masterfully, that I didn't want to put the book down.
There are characters in this story that you don't know are truly bad, but you also know are NOT good.
Like I said earlier, there are ethical situations that our protagonist is/was put through, plus those he's linked to (for reasons) in this story.
Honestly, I never trusted that person...and even after finishing this first portion of the trilogy, I am NOT 100% against him, nor for him. He is a variable that I would NEVER trust, though have to interact with. "The enemy of my enemy, is my friend." No more truthful, than in this relationship.
The idea of self and how it is manipulated, was really well thought out and pecked at. The idea of torture, is explored in this story. So, if you are triggered by this concept, this might not be a story that you'd enjoy. I was uncomfortable during these (many scenes), but not to the point of quiting the story. It ALL worked for the furtherance of the story, and was not gruetitace IMO.
I do have to say, that I will be putting a few books BEFORE the sequel, to "cleanse the palette", as they say...for there was a LOT deep concepts in the story, that I want to ponder, then release...BEFORE re-entering this universe.