A review by skycrane
The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso

3.0

While enjoyable, I thought this book was weaker than those in the previous series. Many of the characters didn't feel properly developed, perhaps because of the narrow scope in time, and the way they were introduced one after another as they all show up in the early parts of the book. Also, a lot of the story beats and character roles felt strongly reminiscent of those in The Tethered Mage, to the extent that it feels a little like the author was repeating herself.

On the other hand, I purchased this book as soon as it came out, started it immediately, and barely put it down until I finished it. My criticisms and complaints seem like minor things compared to how absorbed I was while reading it.