4.0 Stars This was a solid sequel with the same quality of writing and character work. I look forward to seeing how this all comes together in the fina4.0 Stars This was a solid sequel with the same quality of writing and character work. I look forward to seeing how this all comes together in the final volume....more
4.0 Stars This was another solid entry in this epic fantasy series. It has been enjoyable to see how far the story and characters have progressed at th4.0 Stars This was another solid entry in this epic fantasy series. It has been enjoyable to see how far the story and characters have progressed at this point.
I am enjoying the (relatively) fast paced epic fantasy narrative. That being said, I am still hoping to see more fresh ideas that subvert the genre. So far, this one has delivered a good story that leans into many tropes, but arguably does them quite well.
I would certainly recommend this series to readers looking to get into the epic fantasy genre. There is a reason Brandon Sanderson is such a popular and beloved author.
Readers interested in this series should definitely start back at the beginning with The Way of Kings. I am excited to be caught up for Winds and Truth.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher....more
4.0 Stars This was a solid sequel in this popular epic fantasy series. I've heard that many people consider this book to be their favourite in the city4.0 Stars This was a solid sequel in this popular epic fantasy series. I've heard that many people consider this book to be their favourite in the city, though I personally have a slight preference for the first book.
I enjoyed that this one built off the character development of the first book and progressed each of their individual stories. There is also a lot more overlap between the narratives which gives this novel a cohesive feel.
As for the story itself, this one started out slow, with a gradual build to an exciting finale. I finished this one on a high and immediately jumped into book three.
I would certainly recommend this series to fantasy readers who haven't read it. However you will absolutely want to start back the beginning with The Way of Kings.
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4.0 Stars This was such an enjoyable sequel. I really enjoyed the banter between our main characters. I am a sucker for a bromance. The actual plot was4.0 Stars This was such an enjoyable sequel. I really enjoyed the banter between our main characters. I am a sucker for a bromance. The actual plot was solid and made for an engaging read....more
4.0 Stars This was a fantastic sequel that expands the world introduced in the first book. One of my favourite aspect was the reliance on a morally gra4.0 Stars This was a fantastic sequel that expands the world introduced in the first book. One of my favourite aspect was the reliance on a morally gray character that created a wonderful moral dilemma for our protagonist....more
4.0 Stars I paused this historical series because I felt like some of the previous entries were becoming stagnant. However I am so glad that I finally 4.0 Stars I paused this historical series because I felt like some of the previous entries were becoming stagnant. However I am so glad that I finally got the itch to keep going. This volume had some fantastic plot and character progression with some of the biggest emotional moments of the series so far. I'm now dying to keep reading this series again....more
3.5 Stars After loving the first book, I jumped into the sequel as soon as I got my hands on the ebook. The first book had its issues but my fascinatio3.5 Stars After loving the first book, I jumped into the sequel as soon as I got my hands on the ebook. The first book had its issues but my fascination with this dark future world. This second book was disappointing. This book focuses on character relationships that aren't the most interesting aspects of the story....more
After loving the end of the first book, I was surprised at myself struggling so much with this foll3.0 Stars Video Review: https://youtu.be/9q64BSnOQBg
After loving the end of the first book, I was surprised at myself struggling so much with this follow up novel. My main issue is with the narrative style and choices. The actual story should be quite interesting but it was told in a way that worked against itself. I wanted to be engrossed in the story but I just wasn't....more
I picked up this series again after taking a small break. I don't know if it was the book or the pa3.5 Stars Video Review: https://youtu.be/9q64BSnOQBg
I picked up this series again after taking a small break. I don't know if it was the book or the passing of time, but I found myself less immersed in the story this time. Thankfully the story picked up by the end. I particularly enjoyed the Christmas aspects to the story, which worked nicely since I was reading during the holidays....more
After all the online hype, I finally took the plunge and bought the first ebook. Thankfully it turn4.0 Stars Video Review: https://youtu.be/ty65PoWv0I8
After all the online hype, I finally took the plunge and bought the first ebook. Thankfully it turned out to the worth the investment and not just for the page length.
The story has a rocky start and admittedly wasn't sold on the first few chapters. Yet I couldn't stop reading. This author is a really good storyteller and I was hooked. I don't think the writing to great and the characters start out pretty awkward, but I wanted to know what was happening yet.
I liked it enough that I bought the next several volumes and am already making my way through the second....more
I am obsessed with Mongrels culture so this historical fantasy novel was right up my alley. I found4.0 Stars Video Review: https://youtu.be/9q64BSnOQBg
I am obsessed with Mongrels culture so this historical fantasy novel was right up my alley. I found the characters and worldbuilding rich. This is exactly the kind of engrossing story I seek out when I pick up fantasy. I highly recommend it. I can't wait to read the rest of this trilogy....more
4.0 Stars I enjoyed this dark fantasy story. I am a sucker for a regressed society, so I was immediately pulled in by the world. The story was easy to 4.0 Stars I enjoyed this dark fantasy story. I am a sucker for a regressed society, so I was immediately pulled in by the world. The story was easy to follow and, overall, quite intriguing. I would be interested in continuing on....more
4.0 Stars This was a solid epic fantasy. The prologue was very memorable and I loved the other dark moments throughout this gritty story. This is a sto4.0 Stars This was a solid epic fantasy. The prologue was very memorable and I loved the other dark moments throughout this gritty story. This is a story I would recommend to readers who love character driven stories. I loved the complexity and moral challenges that each perspective faces. I would highly recommend this one to other fantasy readers looking for something a little less well known....more
4.0 Stars This was such an amazing epic fantasy novel. I could clearly see some of the inspiration that George RR Martin pulled when writing A Song of 4.0 Stars This was such an amazing epic fantasy novel. I could clearly see some of the inspiration that George RR Martin pulled when writing A Song of Ice and Fire. This is a more traditional piece of high fantasy without the grimdark but it very much same fantastic character development and world building. Our main protagonist was immediately likable and I found myself completely engrossed from the first chapter. This is an example of a story that leans to familiar tropes but does the theme right. I look forward to reading the next two novels in this trilogy.
I highly recommend this one to anyone who reads fantasy. This is one of the best....more
4.0 Stars This was a fantastic start to this sci fantasy series. I really enjoyed the worldbuilding, which felt reminiscent of The Book of the New Sun.4.0 Stars This was a fantastic start to this sci fantasy series. I really enjoyed the worldbuilding, which felt reminiscent of The Book of the New Sun. I am really looking forward to reading the next book and seeing where this trilogy is going....more
3.0 Stars This one I expected to love a touch more than I did. I wished I had dived deeper into the politics and world building but the story felt very3.0 Stars This one I expected to love a touch more than I did. I wished I had dived deeper into the politics and world building but the story felt very surface level. It is very character driven which would be fine if I had found the characters more engaging. It was a fine piece of science fiction but I hoped I would love it....more
3.5 Stars The worldbuilding in this one is interesting. I wish the story hadn't fixated so much on the characters and their relationships. Those aspect3.5 Stars The worldbuilding in this one is interesting. I wish the story hadn't fixated so much on the characters and their relationships. Those aspects felt weaker and I felt they took away from the stronger elements....more
4.0 Stars This was a solid start to a fantasy series. The story and worldbuilding were not particularly unique but it offers a well written piece of ep4.0 Stars This was a solid start to a fantasy series. The story and worldbuilding were not particularly unique but it offers a well written piece of epic fantasy. The cast of characters is fairly large but I felt the author did a good job developing unique memorable characters.
I would recommend this one to anyone looking for a well written epic fantasy....more
This is such an incredibly unique science fiction novel. The narrative voice is very distinct and wi4.0 Stars Video Review https://youtu.be/sCk5I9fP7Z0
This is such an incredibly unique science fiction novel. The narrative voice is very distinct and will likely be divisive between readers. Thankfully I liked the style, which felt like it was from time long ago, not the future.
This is definitely a series I need to finish before making a final judgment on it. I need to see the full picture but it’s off to a really good start....more
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