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A review by joryjohn
Empire in Black and Gold by Adrian Tchaikovsky
4.0
Expansive worldbuilding with many differing races and factions harboring distinct motives and prejudices. I enjoyed that it showed Xenophobia on both sides were I would expect a story to paint only one. I also enjoyed how it fleshed out the Wasps (the imperialist conquer bad guys) and how people servicing it rationalize their actions within.
Characters are immediately likable and service the story well. I found myself liking the dueling quartet more than the old guard.
There are many battles in this book, I would say too many. The combat itself is meaty and brutal, if that is your kind of thing, as it is mine.
Adrian's similes continue to amaze me at their simplicity and depth. The book is a intelligently written and impressive epic fantasy.
Characters are immediately likable and service the story well. I found myself liking the dueling quartet more than the old guard.
There are many battles in this book, I would say too many. The combat itself is meaty and brutal, if that is your kind of thing, as it is mine.
Adrian's similes continue to amaze me at their simplicity and depth. The book is a intelligently written and impressive epic fantasy.