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The Shadow of what was Lost by James Islington

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sarahsigma's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious slow-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

3.0

sparksbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

This is the epic fantasy I have been missing. I loved everything about this book, from the characters and the mysterious pasts of all of the characters to the magic to the layers upon layers of reveals. All of the characters feel so distinct and lively and there is so much to learn about them as the book plots along. If you loved the epicness of Wheel of Time, but want to read a series that is a lot shorter (just three books!), then you will want to pick this one up! At around 700 pages, it is certainly long, but that feels like the exact right amount given how much happens in this story and the pacing throughout is just right.

danroche18's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

3.5

tubazen's review against another edition

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5.0

Excellent. Feels like a darker wheel of time.

If you like Jordan but hate the way he writes women , this one's for you. Well paced, plotted, with intriguing mysteries and well-written characters.