12/24/2023 0 Comments Wake the dragon gameI read The Map of All Things books - was mildly intrigued. ![]() I loved the work you did on Seven Suns Saga and the Dune books. Tragically boring with an interesting premise but that’s all.more Then, it turns out she didn’t do it! Go figure! There is a woman with a tragic past, and the entire idea of her character was redemption how do you come back from doing something so horrible that society outcasts you? I’m talking egregiously violating the societal agreement where even the worst among us know it’s wrong. The most interesting character was a woman with a tragic past, and I suppose this could be spoilery but oh well. There isn’t much characterization apart from the explicit telling of what a character likes or doesn’t like or what he or she did or didn’t do. I don’t mind short chapters, but there’s no time for us to get stuck into and know any of the characters. The most This goes from “Oh this might be good” to” “Alright let’s get to it then” and then finally to skipping the last 200 pages because every 6 page chapter is so dull to find out what happens and the book ending exactly how you thought it would. This goes from “Oh this might be good” to” “Alright let’s get to it then” and then finally to skipping the last 200 pages because every 6 page chapter is so dull to find out what happens and the book ending exactly how you thought it would. The pacing is a bit uneven, and there are definitely parts where it dragged, but overall, it was a gripping read and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.more I have my suspicions, but the author could completely shock me just like he did with other characters in the book. Yet other characters are mysterious and I wondered how they would factor into the story down the line. These baddies are balanced out with other characters that are more innocent and curious and I found myself rooting for their success. I initially liked some characters, and then it was revealed that they did some shocking things that made me absolutely despise them. There is plenty of intrigue, betrayals, and fighting in the book. I, for one, didn't mind this because the characters are fascinating and I loved trying to figure out how they would affect the storyline later. If that isn't hard enough, additional characters are added to the story as it progresses. There are a lot of moving parts in this story, so it requires the reader to pay close attention in order to understand everything that is going on. Each character has their own prejudices, grudges and reasons for vengeance, thus, their motivations and desires conflict with other characters in the book, even those that should be aligned.īecause the various characters are spread throughout the empires, and the action is occurring simultaneously, the story jumps around a lot to check in with what is happening with each of the separate groups. The characters are scattered throughout the kingdom and across the sea, and are having very different experiences that influence their thoughts and actions. The chapters are short and are told in alternating points of views from several main characters. Reading worldbuilding in the first books of fantasy series is never fun, but at least the author spread some of it throughout the book so it wasn't concentrated in just one section. This book is 528 pages and contains a fair amount of worldbuilding. ![]() I listened to the audible book and felt the narrator did a great job. When an outside threat arises-the reawakening of a powerful ancient race that wants to remake the world-the two warring nations must somehow set aside generational hatreds and form an alliance to fight their true enemy. Two continents at war, the Three Kingdoms and Ishara, are divided by past bloodshed. C'mon, what more could you want in an epic fantasy? It has it all - Kings and Queens, swords and fire, fighting, court intrigue, heroes, villains, dragons, magic, ancient beings, and a fickle god. This is a very good first book in a new fantasy series. You can read all of my reviews at Nerd Girl Loves Books. When an outside threat arises-the reawakening of a powerful ancient race that wants to re 4 stars ![]() C'mon, what more could you want in an epic fantasy? Book Blurb Two continents at war, the Three Kingdoms and Ishara, are divided by past bloodshed. ![]() 4 stars You can read all of my reviews at Nerd Girl Loves Books.
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