A review by kevinscorner
As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool

3.5

I liked some parts of As the Shadow Rises, but some other parts not so much. I just find it so hard to connect with the book and the characters even though the story is actually pretty good. The book had too many separate threads from so many different characters that we do not get enough of any of them. In all honestly, Hassan’s entire storyline should be scrapped and the essential parts given to other characters. He does not contribute much overall except for this interactions with the Heirophant. Again, Jude and Anton’s sections were the best and most fleshed out. I like Beru and ******’s surprising romance and they just really work. But Ephyra… I just cannot get behind her. She is selfish and foolish and not at all likeable.