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A review by trickphoenix
Asunder by David Gaider
4.0
This is, so far, my favorite book in the Dragon Age series. While a good portion of that could be attributed to my obsession with the dear, precious character Cole, I do think the flow of the story has improved through the series.
This book is technically a prequel to the game Dragon Age: Inquisition, and although the tie-ins are a bit stretched and not frequently referenced, it does give one a better understanding of the mage rebellion, and a bit of sympathy for both sides of it, as it not only emphasized the plight of the mages, but also even a little bit of the struggle of the templars involving lyrium addiction. On top of that, it also involves some involvement from characters in Origins, although oddly skips over anything from Dragon Age 2. Still, the cameos are welcome and interesting.
I found that the book enriched my enjoyment of Inquisition, endearing me to Cole and making me feel more invested in the mage-templar conflict, as well as introducing the characters of Rhys and Evangeline, who earn a small mention in the game too. So give it a try if you're into the games!
This book is technically a prequel to the game Dragon Age: Inquisition, and although the tie-ins are a bit stretched and not frequently referenced, it does give one a better understanding of the mage rebellion, and a bit of sympathy for both sides of it, as it not only emphasized the plight of the mages, but also even a little bit of the struggle of the templars involving lyrium addiction. On top of that, it also involves some involvement from characters in Origins, although oddly skips over anything from Dragon Age 2. Still, the cameos are welcome and interesting.
I found that the book enriched my enjoyment of Inquisition, endearing me to Cole and making me feel more invested in the mage-templar conflict, as well as introducing the characters of Rhys and Evangeline, who earn a small mention in the game too. So give it a try if you're into the games!