diaryofthebookdragon's review
5.0
This series was on list of N.K. Jemisin's Favorite Epic Fantasies and I am glad I decided to give it a chance. Now it is also on my list of favorite fantasy novels too. I would not call it epic, but maybe because my mind is poisoned and I expect epic fantasy to have mile-long books and medieval setting. This book is not that.
The world of Three Realms is original. Plant, life and creatures that inhabit it are simply - fantastic. And descriptions of flying islands, ancient ruins and architecture will leave you without breath. My most eloquent thought while I was reading them was 'Wow'. :)
Although the setting, characters and customs are unknown to us, the story pulls you right in and you are there with our main character Moon, sharing his troubles and adventures.
I will definitely read the sequel [b:The Serpent Sea|11834447|The Serpent Sea (Books of the Raksura #2)|Martha Wells|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327922521s/11834447.jpg|16789468] soon.
The world of Three Realms is original. Plant, life and creatures that inhabit it are simply - fantastic. And descriptions of flying islands, ancient ruins and architecture will leave you without breath. My most eloquent thought while I was reading them was 'Wow'. :)
Although the setting, characters and customs are unknown to us, the story pulls you right in and you are there with our main character Moon, sharing his troubles and adventures.
I will definitely read the sequel [b:The Serpent Sea|11834447|The Serpent Sea (Books of the Raksura #2)|Martha Wells|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327922521s/11834447.jpg|16789468] soon.
keross72's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
booknug's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
kirstenreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
literatehedgehog's review
4.0
Wow this is one of the most original fantasy worlds I've read in a long time, parallels NK Jemisin for depth and scope and sheer imagination. I'm a sucker for fantasy worlds with history (mysterious ancient ruins!!!) and complex race relations that don't easily map onto humanity or traditional high fantasy creatures (green skinned people, people with tusks, shape shifters with wings and queens?!), and especially a plot that avoids good vs evil or the quest for the one special thing (ugh).
Bonus, it's not a cliffhanger ending but has more books in the series (completed series? Not sure).
Bonus, it's not a cliffhanger ending but has more books in the series (completed series? Not sure).
kxleyb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
hcrim1's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
krystal_bythebook's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
8.29.23 - A good read. I liked the characters though I think a lot of their development was surface level. The plot and adventure was pretty good too.