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A review by bubblewombat
Duet of Pernicious Eels by Kaden Love
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
“What kind of captain cries before his people?”
“The best kind.”
There were so many quotes I could've picked to put at the top of my review, but I picked this one, because I got punched in the feels, hard. And it wasn't the only time either!! Was I expecting everyone to survive? No. Am I still sad? Yes.
But to start this off on a lighter note, I am absolutely obsessed with the world & lore expansion we got, Kaden Love's attention to detail is one of my favourite things about his books. I feel so immersed whenever I read a story set in his world, I can picture everything vividly and feel as if I'm there myself.
You may have noticed the (not so little, wingspan the size of a house) flying critter on the cover. That, my friends, is one of many new interesting creatures we get to meet, called a zlatog. Now me being me, I found it immensely satisfying that they're called zlatogs and have golden horns, because zlato in my language means gold.
Speaking of, AVRA IS THE CUTEST ZLATOG IN ALL THE LANDS!! Her bond with Yetrik? The duo I never knew I needed. She must be protected at all costs.
The scene where they met reminded me a lot of Harry (Potter) meeting the Hippogriff, showing proper respect etc. It was so sweet.
Zlatogs even have their own humming language, and the person bound to them pats them to communicate back, how cool is that? AND, they're very loyal creatures, so they're THE perfect companions.
Character wise, we're still following Aerhee, Phenmir and Yetrik, but we also have a few more PoVs added that bring so much to the story.
After reading Beastcall, I was looking forward to seeing Runith again and this book delivered! Semi got a much bigger role as well, I enjoyed seeing more of her.
Which reminds me, my favourite chapter in the whole book? Chapter 26. Nobody is surprised, hah. BUT LISTEN, the reason it resonated with me so strongly is because it was like a little slice of peace and comfort amidst all the chaos. A moment where only the two of them existed, for a little while.
Anyway, the character development in this one guys...I can't pick a favourite anymore (except my little horned bat baby, Avra). My eyes were literally glued to the screen for every PoV switch, they were all so compelling.
I would say that I have a new appreciation for Aerhee after finishing though, especially with that ending. I cried because of her in book one, and the cycle continues in book two.
I'm going to miss a certain PoV character, I really got attached *sniff sniff*. I'm telling you, when you pick up this series you're going to fall in love with everyone and it's going to be hard to let them go. It doesn't even matter what side they're on.
The humour does make it a bit more bearable, I found myself laughing at certain lines and highlighting them so I could go back and laugh again.
And to my friends who love book politics, I AM BEGGING YOU TO READ PALADINS OF THE HARVEST, YOU WILL BE FED AND FED WELL!!!
This time, the ending is a proper cliffhanger and I can't wait until book three, because WHAT?! I MUST KNOW MORE. I am humming with anticipation (yes, I had to).
Bonus points for including a recap at the start (and the lovely map I can't stop staring at).
*Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
“The best kind.”
There were so many quotes I could've picked to put at the top of my review, but I picked this one, because I got punched in the feels, hard. And it wasn't the only time either!! Was I expecting everyone to survive? No. Am I still sad? Yes.
But to start this off on a lighter note, I am absolutely obsessed with the world & lore expansion we got, Kaden Love's attention to detail is one of my favourite things about his books. I feel so immersed whenever I read a story set in his world, I can picture everything vividly and feel as if I'm there myself.
You may have noticed the (not so little, wingspan the size of a house) flying critter on the cover. That, my friends, is one of many new interesting creatures we get to meet, called a zlatog. Now me being me, I found it immensely satisfying that they're called zlatogs and have golden horns, because zlato in my language means gold.
Speaking of, AVRA IS THE CUTEST ZLATOG IN ALL THE LANDS!! Her bond with Yetrik? The duo I never knew I needed. She must be protected at all costs.
The scene where they met reminded me a lot of Harry (Potter) meeting the Hippogriff, showing proper respect etc. It was so sweet.
Zlatogs even have their own humming language, and the person bound to them pats them to communicate back, how cool is that? AND, they're very loyal creatures, so they're THE perfect companions.
Character wise, we're still following Aerhee, Phenmir and Yetrik, but we also have a few more PoVs added that bring so much to the story.
After reading Beastcall, I was looking forward to seeing Runith again and this book delivered! Semi got a much bigger role as well, I enjoyed seeing more of her.
Which reminds me, my favourite chapter in the whole book? Chapter 26. Nobody is surprised, hah. BUT LISTEN, the reason it resonated with me so strongly is because it was like a little slice of peace and comfort amidst all the chaos. A moment where only the two of them existed, for a little while.
Anyway, the character development in this one guys...I can't pick a favourite anymore (except my little horned bat baby, Avra). My eyes were literally glued to the screen for every PoV switch, they were all so compelling.
I would say that I have a new appreciation for Aerhee after finishing though, especially with that ending. I cried because of her in book one, and the cycle continues in book two.
I'm going to miss a certain PoV character, I really got attached *sniff sniff*. I'm telling you, when you pick up this series you're going to fall in love with everyone and it's going to be hard to let them go. It doesn't even matter what side they're on.
The humour does make it a bit more bearable, I found myself laughing at certain lines and highlighting them so I could go back and laugh again.
And to my friends who love book politics, I AM BEGGING YOU TO READ PALADINS OF THE HARVEST, YOU WILL BE FED AND FED WELL!!!
This time, the ending is a proper cliffhanger and I can't wait until book three, because WHAT?! I MUST KNOW MORE. I am humming with anticipation (yes, I had to).
Bonus points for including a recap at the start (and the lovely map I can't stop staring at).
*Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*