lizzy_22's review
3.0
Latter half picked up nicely, good mythology and world building but somehow it all lacked excitement.
namulith's review against another edition
2.0
This book left me slightly disappointed. It was very entertaining at first, but it suffered from being the first book in a new universe. The author, rather clumsily, added what I felt was too much exposition. Some things should have been revealed/explained later to make for an easier read. I might still pick up the second book of this series, because I have the hope that the author could focus more on the story and the characters.
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
3.0
This was good, but didn't blow me away.
I loved the idea with the shadow companions, and liked the idea of the main character being an ex assassin.
The main male and female characters ending up having sex was just so predictable.
Some parts felt a bit slow, and at other times a bit rushed, so I'd have prefered a more balanced pace throughout the book.
There were quite some typos (missing words) in the last third - in a traditionally published book that is annoying.
Overall it was still an entertaining read, that you can consider when you're looking for something while waiting for the next installment of your favorite authors.
I loved the idea with the shadow companions, and liked the idea of the main character being an ex assassin.
The main male and female characters ending up having sex was just so predictable.
Some parts felt a bit slow, and at other times a bit rushed, so I'd have prefered a more balanced pace throughout the book.
There were quite some typos (missing words) in the last third - in a traditionally published book that is annoying.
Overall it was still an entertaining read, that you can consider when you're looking for something while waiting for the next installment of your favorite authors.
a_ab's review against another edition
DNF at ~33%, since by that mark I still couldn't find anything interesting or appealing or worth reading in this book.
wynwicket's review against another edition
3.0
What started out as a great premise (swordsman devoted to a goddess turns thief-for-hire after said goddess is killed and her followers hunted down) with creative twists (said swordsman has a living shadow for a companion) quickly lost its spark.
michaelrswanson's review against another edition
4.0
An action packed blend of noir and gritty fantasy adventure. Excellent world building woven deftly into the narrative.
alan_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
emsley7's review against another edition
4.0
The author created a great world with this book. I really enjoyed how magic was described and used. The most interesting part of the book for me was the questions of what happens when the strong held beliefs are ripped away. The story delves into some great questions about moral code being blindly followed vs finding your own path. I may not run out to buy the second one in the series, but if i stumble on to it, I would definitely pick it up.