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cassidychivers 's review for:
Ashes of the Sun
by Django Wexler
For most of this book I sat here going "man this is incredible" and although it didn't get a full five stars from me I still think this was an incredibly amazing book.
I had a few problems that were very nit picky on my part. A couple specific common things I don't really like to see. But are very personal to my reading taste that gave it a solid high 4 instead of that 5.
But here's why you should read this book:
- ITS UNIQUE and refreshing. The basic premise is a very classic fantasy idea but the way it's done *chefs kiss*
- A fantasy world with a light sci-fi influence. (Think Star Wars specifically the Jedi and the force) which leads me into a super cool magic system.
- A sapphic relationship.
Now most of the time I hate any kinda romance in my fantasy books. But both povs had love interests one sapphic, one not but I was not bothered by either. I do think the relationships taught us a lot about each of the characters, and compared and contrasted our two protagonists quite well.
- Lots of action but also lots of great character moments and a lot of politics
- Both povs had really good side characters, that were easy to love and root for. And then at the base of the story we have the relationship between the brother and sister. We only see glimmers in this book but I can't wait to see where it goes.
For my very few and picky negatives
- there's a healing scene during the book that is just a little pet peeve of mine
- the ending felt a little rushed compared to the great build up I had all Book long. Things seemed to happen a little too easy for my liking.
But as I said those negatives are super picky to me. So I 100% will be recommending to everyone. It's a great first instalment in the series. Book 2 here I come!!!!!
I had a few problems that were very nit picky on my part. A couple specific common things I don't really like to see. But are very personal to my reading taste that gave it a solid high 4 instead of that 5.
But here's why you should read this book:
- ITS UNIQUE and refreshing. The basic premise is a very classic fantasy idea but the way it's done *chefs kiss*
- A fantasy world with a light sci-fi influence. (Think Star Wars specifically the Jedi and the force) which leads me into a super cool magic system.
- A sapphic relationship.
Now most of the time I hate any kinda romance in my fantasy books. But both povs had love interests one sapphic, one not but I was not bothered by either. I do think the relationships taught us a lot about each of the characters, and compared and contrasted our two protagonists quite well.
- Lots of action but also lots of great character moments and a lot of politics
- Both povs had really good side characters, that were easy to love and root for. And then at the base of the story we have the relationship between the brother and sister. We only see glimmers in this book but I can't wait to see where it goes.
For my very few and picky negatives
- there's a healing scene during the book that is just a little pet peeve of mine
- the ending felt a little rushed compared to the great build up I had all Book long. Things seemed to happen a little too easy for my liking.
But as I said those negatives are super picky to me. So I 100% will be recommending to everyone. It's a great first instalment in the series. Book 2 here I come!!!!!