A review by andcourtney75
In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan

adventurous mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.75

Really, really loved this for the most part. I love political intrigue and this book had so many layers and twisty bits, I was absolutely delighted when I realized how good this was going to be for me. Obsessed with Demir and everything he does, and the fact that there's a character named Baby Montego who is a hulk of a man. Baby Montego!! Not quite a 5 star for me because I am deeply unsure of the last major twist/characters introduced.

I'm reserving judgment for now but I think the aliens/monsters are so out of place and unnecessary for the story. I don't particularly like that they were revealed so close to the end and it makes me wonder if the glass knife can't serve its purpose the author intends for it with just human characters? Idk but the little side trip from what had been fantasy for a majority of the book into sci fi has me unsure what happens next