Reviews

Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan

bummo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

solseit's review against another edition

5.0

I am so excited about this one: I made a longer review on my blog, here it is:
https://todaysdecameron.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/theft-of-sword-review/

Please let me know what you think about it, a brand new blog to resume my love for books and my will to share it!
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I have no mixed feelings about this book: I simply loved it. Now, this is two books in one pretty much. Both stories are really good but the second lays the foundations for the following development.
I am clearly in love with Royce and Hadrian, the good-deed doers, although often because Hadrian jumps the gun!
Arista and Alric are also really great, and I have a soft spot for Arista, woman and independent, educated and clever, strong and humble as well. I really liked her.
Esrahaddon is by far the most mysterious of all of them. He lived for 900 years in a prison out of time, if you pass my saying so. So much mystery around him, his abilities, his history. He is also a great character.
And despite Royce saying he hates them, I actually happen to really like the dwarf!

holyflpncows's review against another edition

adventurous tense slow-paced

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

3.5

pajax's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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

whendles's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

skinopolus's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

fridayeblack's review against another edition

3.0

Solid fun fantasy tale, enjoyable in the moment (i listened to the audiobooks) but no immediate desire to continue the series. Recommend if you want standard fantasy with entertaining writing and nothing too straining.

crmiller8's review against another edition

4.0

This double-header of a book was captivating and a blast to read. The author mentions he tried writing in a style of “invisibility” in which the prose is not too simple nor complex, but flows in a way that the reader feels as though they are watching a movie. I feel that he did an excellent job capturing this experience. Additionally, I enjoyed the camaraderie between Hadrian and Royce and their banter with each other. The world felt familiar to where the lore was understandable but with enough backstory to feel unique. Overall, a very enjoyable reading experience and I found myself with desire to keep jumping back into the story to a level that I don’t feel I have experienced for some time.

Quote: “You don’t win battles with hate. Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid. You end up tripping over your own two feet.”

baswoon's review against another edition

3.0

This book felt like the "Call Me Maybe" of fantasy novels

jaduxenn's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

On my third re-read. Still as good as the first time. Royce and Hadrian have the best grumpy/sunshine bromance.