libraryofhades's reviews
269 reviews

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Okay, I have been trying to piece together my thoughts about this book for the past two days and I think I have finally gotten somewhere. One of the most fascinating parts of this story is the world that it's set in. While at first quite confusing the world is built gradually through the experience of the characters. This a style of world building that might not work for everyone, but as very character driven reader I loved it. I found my self caring more and more about the characters and becoming more invested in the world as well as their places in it. I also appreciate that this style of world building prevents excessive 'info-dumping' since that is something I do not enjoy, and find quite often in complex fantasies. I also want to mention the characters in this book are incredible. Not only are the characters interesting and well rounded, but the character development that happens over the course of the story is excellent. There is a lot of development for the main protagonist which is done in a way where you can see very real change that is also believable for the story. I also, as a quick note, enjoyed the magic system as well. Overall this booked worked out really well for my personal taste, I get why this series has earned the awards it has and I'm excited to continue on with it.

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson

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challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

3.5

I definitely have some mixed feelings about this book. I do not in anyway think this book was bad, but it wasn't quite perfect for me. The world was interesting and well built along with the story and characters, however, I felt the story kept me at arms length the whole time. There was just something impersonal about the writing that for me made it hard to emotionally invest in the characters. This therefore made it harder to get fully invested in the story. That is entirely due to my own preferences, and I would still recommend this book. I would recommend it to someone who enjoys slow paced epic fantasy and a drier more dense writing style. All of that being said I am really glad that I read this book, and was introduced to this world. Even though this wasn't a favorite I am still intrigued by the world and do plan on continuing the series.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

4.5

The Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan

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4.75

The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis

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adventurous dark medium-paced