voxon's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
briarrose1021's review
5.0
The connections and threads; the clues that seem unimportant and yet affect so much; the challenges that lead to failure and success - the continued story line of this latest installment in the series is absolutely amazing. AF Kay has gone above and beyond with this book, and it may even replace book 3 as my series favorite.
If you have not read any of this series, get Shade's First Rule and start. If you have read the first three already, what are you waiting for? Read this one! Immediately!
Ruwen and his friends managed to resurrect the temple at New Eiru at the end of book 3, and now must protect it against the incoming army. Of course, as typical Ruwen, he cannot do just one thing at a time, so there's also the furthering of his path along the Steps with Madda and Padda, learning an entirely new class, strengthening his dungeon, recruiting Cultivators, and trying not to let Blapy kill him. So, basically, it's a typical Tuesday.
Strap in for an amazing ride, meet some new characters, become reacquainted with some previous characters, and see where the journey takes Ruwen next. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Also have to add, for those of you who prefer listening to audiobooks to reading the ebooks, Travis Baldree does a masterful job with the narration of this book, and the entire series. So, whichever version you purchase - audio or e - you will get your money's worth and more.
The most important step is the next one you take on your journey to your goal.
If you have not read any of this series, get Shade's First Rule and start. If you have read the first three already, what are you waiting for? Read this one! Immediately!
Ruwen and his friends managed to resurrect the temple at New Eiru at the end of book 3, and now must protect it against the incoming army. Of course, as typical Ruwen, he cannot do just one thing at a time, so there's also the furthering of his path along the Steps with Madda and Padda, learning an entirely new class, strengthening his dungeon, recruiting Cultivators, and trying not to let Blapy kill him. So, basically, it's a typical Tuesday.
Strap in for an amazing ride, meet some new characters, become reacquainted with some previous characters, and see where the journey takes Ruwen next. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Also have to add, for those of you who prefer listening to audiobooks to reading the ebooks, Travis Baldree does a masterful job with the narration of this book, and the entire series. So, whichever version you purchase - audio or e - you will get your money's worth and more.
The most important step is the next one you take on your journey to your goal.
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