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The Shadowed Land
by Signe Pike
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Delve back into the world of Languoreth and Lailoken in this immersive series following the real life figures that are the basis of the Arthur legend.
I was happy to return to the beautiful world Signe Pike has created around the historical figures living in the land of myths and mist in 580 AD Scotland. It has been a while since I read the second book so it took a beat to get back into the world but I was soon pulled in by Pike's signature flowing prose and heavily researched descriptions of life back in 580 AD. I rejoiced at the reunion of Languoreth with her missing daughter Angharad, and saddened when their paths diverged from each other one again.
In this volume we follow the perspective of multiple characters as the tale unfolds, and although I loved seeing what was in store for Angharad, Lailoken and Artur, I confess I wanted more from Languoreth's perspective than what we got, probably because the series has been from her perspective from the beginning. At times the pacing seemed slow, and I wonder if that's because this has turned from a 3 book series to 4.
Still, I loved seeing the story unfold and can't wait for the next in the series. I also really hope this series does get developed for TV because it would make such a perfect show.
4.5 stars out of 5.
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was happy to return to the beautiful world Signe Pike has created around the historical figures living in the land of myths and mist in 580 AD Scotland. It has been a while since I read the second book so it took a beat to get back into the world but I was soon pulled in by Pike's signature flowing prose and heavily researched descriptions of life back in 580 AD. I rejoiced at the reunion of Languoreth with her missing daughter Angharad, and saddened when their paths diverged from each other one again.
In this volume we follow the perspective of multiple characters as the tale unfolds, and although I loved seeing what was in store for Angharad, Lailoken and Artur, I confess I wanted more from Languoreth's perspective than what we got, probably because the series has been from her perspective from the beginning. At times the pacing seemed slow, and I wonder if that's because this has turned from a 3 book series to 4.
Still, I loved seeing the story unfold and can't wait for the next in the series. I also really hope this series does get developed for TV because it would make such a perfect show.
4.5 stars out of 5.
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.