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A review by mary_soon_lee
Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara
5.0
This is the first book in a lengthy and ongoing epic fantasy series. This pleases me considerably as it proved to be exactly what I wanted.
This isn't in the top tier of my favorite fantasy ever--not Le Guin, Tolkien, or Guy Gavriel Kay--but it delighted me in a hard time.
4.5 out of 5 hawk stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
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I found the main character, Kaylin, very likable, and I loved the strong elements of found family and friendship. The secondary world fantasy, the supporting cast, the magic, and the various races of beings are well drawn and fascinating. All that said, be advised that the plot contains some very dark elements, wherein children are in peril and hurt.This isn't in the top tier of my favorite fantasy ever--not Le Guin, Tolkien, or Guy Gavriel Kay--but it delighted me in a hard time.
4.5 out of 5 hawk stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).