A review by samantha_ellen
Heliacle Rising by C.C. Davie

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was PHENOMENAL & I don’t say that lightly.  I found the writing addictive, the world building seem-less & the action scenes cinematic. 
This is a dark epic fantasy with beautiful queer representation, dangerous animal friends with their own personalities & delightful feminine rage as a centre point. 
It tackles heavy subjects with care & finesse, showing these scenes with sensitivity - they are written because it is central to the plot but not grotesquely detailed (although I would urge anyone wanting to read this book to check the content warnings before starting) 
The world the author has created feels tangible. 
I felt like I could completely trust her with where the story was going even when everything seemed dire - & it really gets quite desperate. 
The characters feel real & their struggles weighted in truth. 
I have found a new favourite series & a new auto buy author. 
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