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Blood Song by Anthony Ryan

6 reviews

kayforpay'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? It's complicated

4.75

one of the few books recently that made me want to cry just because it was over. even though I have the next two in the series, the ending feels bittersweet.

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aggie24's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Technically I only got 90% through before it expired, but I’m counting it as finished. I’m not sure why this has such high ratings. There’s no overarching plot, just a coming of age in military school section followed by a oh-no-I-don’t-like-myself-anymore-but-I-wont—try-to-change-myself section. I liked the first half, but then it was too long and I didn’t care about any of the characters, and there was no real plot to keep me engaged. Not my kind of book.

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arian_dragonelf's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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kylieqrada's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective 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

4.5

An absolute banger. Medieval fantasy done right. I'm so psyched that Anthony Ryan has a big backlist for me to dive into.

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bookfairy99's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

Wow. I was absolutely blown away by Anthony Ryan's debut novel! Every page of this book captivated me with its beautiful writing and intricate world-building. The characters were so well developed, and their motivations felt so real that it was easy to vemotionally invest in their story. Vaelin was by far my favourite character, as he's meant to be. I think I fell slightly in love with him by the end. His flaws, his power, his empathy, his incredibly kind heart coupled with his viciousness as a warrior... what's not to love?

The world - populated with unique customs and intriguing political machinations - is incredibly detailed and believable; I could easily imagine stepping into it myself. This attention to detail made for a truly immersive reading experience that kept me eagerly turning pages to discover what would happen next.

The novel's first half, which takes place at the Order where Vaelin and his brothers learn to fight, was incredibly engaging. The second part was terrific, too, but some parts of the plot felt rushed as we sped toward the inevitable climax. Still, Blood Song was a fantastic read – one that I'm delighted to end my year on! So if you're looking for a captivating read full of adventure and mystery, look no further; Blood Song is sure to please!

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lady_moon's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Reread, 2022: I totally missed this when I read this book years ago but there's a gay character here!! Not of crucial importance, true, but definitely subtly present

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