max_booth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
iam_griff's review
3.0
I stumbled upon this series 2016 maybe 2017 & really enjoyed the first 2 books (that was all there was at the time) with the nigh-flawless Rezkin, whiny Frisha, bumbling Tam & the rest of the characters that came along thru the series. There was a substantial break in the time between books 4 & this one that had me thinking that the author was just dropping the series as she'd released a book starting a new series with a completely new cast of characters. Then low & behold Ms. Kade was releasing 2 books this year a origin story for Wesson the mage & this book. I don't know how many more "skills" & "powers" an author can give a character, but even for fantasy it feels like a stretch. Since I listened to this book I'm pretty sure I can't spell half the new character's names or races. Although the subplot stories focusing on Tam & Wesson were superbly written & carried out showing real character growth for both these characters. Frisha is still whiny, but it looks like there could be some character growth in her future as well. I didn't care for the ending, for it felt rushed & lackluster for a "cliffhanger" I do hope we won't have to wait too long for the next book in the series. With how Ms. Kade left Rezkin hope this is a temporary mindset cause if not I might be jaded enough to set this series down & not finish.
nortonmerlyn's review against another edition
4.0
On the third day he rose again! The threads that bound him are gone. What and where will he go next. I am very interested in the next book. The middle of the book seemed to drag out, but the mage battle and death of Rez were amazing.
beetbrooks's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brodyd21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
3.75
dragontomes2000's review against another edition
5.0
Kel Kade, Dragons and Demons was well worth the wait. This installment took the series to new heights. You can certainly tell that this series is a passion for Kel. Every detail is executed flawlessly. Every action sequence engaging. Every character gifted with a purpose. It is no surprise that I am a Kel Kade fan. Kel is an author who is truly under appreciated. I for one have inducted her into my auto buy and favorites. Dragon and Demons is by far, for me at least the best in the King's Dark Tidings.
truthaurdare's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.75
nanothread's review against another edition
3.5
The side quest stories were pretty boring. Had to power through this one. The ending gives me hope that the next book might be more interesting now that Rezkin's on his own again. I just learned that the author is a woman, which was a huge shock considering how she writes the female characters in this series.