leighbrarian's review
5.0
A good gory fantasy romp
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, the dialogue, the world-building, the magic scheme, the story. A bit more blatant sexiness than I usually tolerate but it didn't ruin the book by turning it into a bodice-ripper. I look forward to the continuation of the series.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, the dialogue, the world-building, the magic scheme, the story. A bit more blatant sexiness than I usually tolerate but it didn't ruin the book by turning it into a bodice-ripper. I look forward to the continuation of the series.
ineta's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I was into the book from the begining, but there were some off-putting parts, especially that most of the characters were horny all the time. But I like the dark-ish theme, and the world building is quite good and easy to get into. I would say smart start!
thinde's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
Pretty decent fantasy except that the politics seem unrealistic. For me, the protagonist is not particularly likable which detracts from my enjoyment. I may (or may not) continue with the series.
Pretty decent fantasy except that the politics seem unrealistic. For me, the protagonist is not particularly likable which detracts from my enjoyment. I may (or may not) continue with the series.
merricatct's review
3.0
This is basically what you'd expect - gritty fantasy with explicit fight scenes, explicit sex scenes, in a typical medieval-ish fantasy setting. The magic is pretty cool, and the characters are mostly one-note but entertaining. I'm ambivalent about Kaiyer - it's only been one book, but the Marty Stu "basically a god but also supposed to be kind of sweet and bumbling" shtick is already getting old. However, I'm intrigued by his backstory and I want to know more. I read this based on my husband's recommendation, and I'll certainly heed his advice and read the next installment, at least. We'll see if I keep going after that!
umbreen's review
3.0
This novel was a bit of a roller coaster: the highs were high and the lows were low. The world was really interesting and I would get really into it. Then, all of a sudden, there would be a paragraph or sentence that was just...off somehow and jolted me out of the novel. It was frustrating.
I'm still deciding whether I want to read the next in the series. I really liked where the story was going, but I don't know how invested I feel in the outcome at the end of it all.
I'm still deciding whether I want to read the next in the series. I really liked where the story was going, but I don't know how invested I feel in the outcome at the end of it all.
lordsith77's review
5.0
Exceptional story!! I found myself, without the ability to put this book down. I laughed, I cried, and every other emotion in between. Great character building, and world descriptions. Bravo!
alexbrandonfan's review
4.0
Found the story and the secrets hidden really good but as I am doing this review after reading the second book I gotta say I liked this book more than the second.
nathan_reads05's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ashesfallfar's review
3.0
I was completely riveted. I loved the story and the characters. I couldn't wait to find out more... and then that ending... WTF?!?! WAS THAT?!?!? I'm so mad right now. please tell me there will be more because that was no ending... that was either a cliffhanger or a cop out....