Scan barcode
A review by r_j_setser
Revenant Prince by T.A. Hernandez
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-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? No
5.0
"Sometimes we need to find new ways to continue doing what we love," Kamaal said. "If that creative spark is still there, then let it shine."
Revenant Prince was the sequel I hoped it would be! While I enjoyed Tethered Spirits (book 1), I had a few issues with the pacing of that book and the lack of suspense, but with Revenant Prince, I had no complaints. This series is a true epic fantasy, so the story takes place over the course of several months and there's lots of traveling. The story overall is a slow pace, however, unlike the first book, there is a sizzling suspense that will keep you biting your nails. Sometimes, the plot thickened so much that I'd have to stick the book in "time out" just because I couldn't handle it!
I loved the character development portrayed by ALL of the characters. There were many characters that I didn't expect to grow to care about, but this diverse group kept things interesting. The story world is beautiful, and even though I didn't reference a map, I didn't have any issues with imagining the layout of the land. I felt incredibly comfortable reading it, never confused or lost, which is hard to accomplish with epic fantasy.
I've read several of T.A. Hernandez's books, and this one is easily my favorite. I'm on the edge of my seat with these characters and I'm bracing myself for the trauma that I will surely suffer in book 3. I recommend it to readers who enjoy epic fantasy sagas with very detailed world-building and intricate political plots.
Content disclaimers: No on-page romance (not even kissing). A somewhat major plot point is an MM romance, where there are only feel-good vibes. Some mild mentions of concubines. Mild action/gore and mentions of injuries and war. I didn't take notes of any cursing, but I seem to remember some mild language used sporadically, but I might be wrong about that.
Revenant Prince was the sequel I hoped it would be! While I enjoyed Tethered Spirits (book 1), I had a few issues with the pacing of that book and the lack of suspense, but with Revenant Prince, I had no complaints. This series is a true epic fantasy, so the story takes place over the course of several months and there's lots of traveling. The story overall is a slow pace, however, unlike the first book, there is a sizzling suspense that will keep you biting your nails. Sometimes, the plot thickened so much that I'd have to stick the book in "time out" just because I couldn't handle it!
I loved the character development portrayed by ALL of the characters. There were many characters that I didn't expect to grow to care about, but this diverse group kept things interesting. The story world is beautiful, and even though I didn't reference a map, I didn't have any issues with imagining the layout of the land. I felt incredibly comfortable reading it, never confused or lost, which is hard to accomplish with epic fantasy.
I've read several of T.A. Hernandez's books, and this one is easily my favorite. I'm on the edge of my seat with these characters and I'm bracing myself for the trauma that I will surely suffer in book 3. I recommend it to readers who enjoy epic fantasy sagas with very detailed world-building and intricate political plots.
Content disclaimers: No on-page romance (not even kissing). A somewhat major plot point is an MM romance, where there are only feel-good vibes. Some mild mentions of concubines. Mild action/gore and mentions of injuries and war. I didn't take notes of any cursing, but I seem to remember some mild language used sporadically, but I might be wrong about that.
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Death of parent