pattyspages 's review for:

We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson

3.5

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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Slightly strange one for me here because it honestly just didn't do it for me but I was still able to read through to the end and still want to read the rest of the series to see where it goes. 

There are three characters I immediately felt drawn to and really enjoy the multi- person POV as well and the way the different stories are entwined, however it fell somewhat flat for me. 
Not because it was boring- it's not.
 
But it just lacked that thing that has me gagging to pick a book back up at every chance to see what will happen next. 

The dialogue is laced with wit which made it feel like we shared a secret with some of the characters and there is enough betrayal, sense of duty, honour etc etc etc to carry the book but I really am going to need authors to get over the trope of ... SPOILER/TW COMING.... 

..... giving you a chance to block this bit out with your hand...

⚠️⚠️⚠️The trope of fantasy books being to feature a woman being raped. It's kind of boring now.⚠️⚠️⚠️

I totally get WHY, especially when they seem to be written in a time 'before' but let's be more creative with how male characters seek power. 

Still,  as I said, I'm looking forward to seeing what book 2 holds and love how much the dynamics of 'family' are played with.