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A review by colleen987
Seven Deaths of an Empire by G.R. Matthews
4.0
With Thanks to Solaris and G R Matthews for an advanced readers copy of the book.
4*
Overall a very strong novel with lots of avenues to explore.
The story is told through Multi POV -
-General Bordan who leads a vast army and has given his life to the empire and is loyal to the throne.
-Kyron, a magician's apprentice who is returning the late Emperor’s body to the capital.
It effortlessly weaves roman history, battle strategy and religion with the unique elements of Matthews fantasy world. Where the novel does have a slower start it isn't "hard to read" the worldbuilding is gradual, removing the feeling of info dump often seen at the start of epic fantasy novels. By around 60% I was barely able to put it down, the pace twists and turns and really drags you towards that brilliant conclusion.
4*
Overall a very strong novel with lots of avenues to explore.
The story is told through Multi POV -
-General Bordan who leads a vast army and has given his life to the empire and is loyal to the throne.
-Kyron, a magician's apprentice who is returning the late Emperor’s body to the capital.
It effortlessly weaves roman history, battle strategy and religion with the unique elements of Matthews fantasy world. Where the novel does have a slower start it isn't "hard to read" the worldbuilding is gradual, removing the feeling of info dump often seen at the start of epic fantasy novels. By around 60% I was barely able to put it down, the pace twists and turns and really drags you towards that brilliant conclusion.