benndyla's review against another edition
5.0
A gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, heart-breaking, and awe inspiring conclusion to what will go down as one of my favourite series of all time.
If ever there was a “next Game of Thrones” this should be it.
Truth and courage.
If ever there was a “next Game of Thrones” this should be it.
Truth and courage.
sarawsch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lisalyness's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
dan_at's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4 stars for both the book and the series. Did not quite reach the magic of malice but was way better than Ruin.
It does show a bit, imho, that this was the author's first series and for that it's phenomenal. Bought the followup series, looking forward to it.
It does show a bit, imho, that this was the author's first series and for that it's phenomenal. Bought the followup series, looking forward to it.
mystic_bread's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
alexinvelvet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thegeemoney's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
10000 stars. A completely masterful end to an enormously heartfelt and epic series. I cried for the pretty much the entirety of the last 150 pages for so many reasons. I have never rooted for cast of characters quite like this, and am already missing them. Just wow, utterly incredible.
niallmc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andrewl600's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ayoung720's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, what a story! Together with George RR Martin and Brandon Sanderson, I think that John Gwynne completes my holy trinity of favorite modern, "realist" fantasy authors. I love the way that he crafts his villains - some you downright loath (Calidus), some are amazingly entertaining in the most twisted way possible (Lykos), and some falls are tragic to watch (Nathair). He's not afraid to kill characters you love, some in the most horrific ways possible, and his ability to write a ~150 page battle without it dragging is astounding. Both this saga and the still to be completed Bloodsworn saga proudly sit on my bookshelf and I rave about them to anyone who will listen.
If I have any small nitpicks, it's two things:
1. Corban as the main protagonist is probably the least interesting POV character, mostly because his arc is so clear-cut. However, I also understand that his archetype is necessary in this type of story so that all the other plotlines can swirl around his central story.
2. The amount of fast-travelling taking place... It's almost like they're playing Skyrim 🤣 however, it doesn't take anything away from the story.
En fin, what an amazing saga! Can't wait to read more from Gwynne.
If I have any small nitpicks, it's two things:
1. Corban as the main protagonist is probably the least interesting POV character, mostly because his arc is so clear-cut. However, I also understand that his archetype is necessary in this type of story so that all the other plotlines can swirl around his central story.
2. The amount of fast-travelling taking place... It's almost like they're playing Skyrim 🤣 however, it doesn't take anything away from the story.
En fin, what an amazing saga! Can't wait to read more from Gwynne.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and War