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A review by momotaa
Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan
4.0
3.5-4 stars
Man, there were some things I absolutely adored about this, and some things that didn't work for me
Biggest issue...not a single worthy female character except for Ka-poel, the mute, who was one of the characters I was most interested in knowing. We got...nothing really. A small recollection from Taniel when he discovered her. She is so incredibly powerful. She has some kind of background that no one really addresses. The most feared, fear her. She is called "savage" repeatedly. We learn nothing of her people or her past or the moments between her and Taniel that would solidify their relationship to make it what it was. She saved his life, but there had to be more, and we didn't get it.
I did love Adamat. Was I pissed that he didn't just tell Tamas the things I think he should have? yeah, but I could mostly understand that dumbass decision.
Nila was another wasted female.
Olem is my hero. God, please don't let anything happen or him end up being a betraying bastard--my heart won't be able to take it.
I did like Taniel. His relationship with his father was interesting and provided some depth. He definitely has a problem, I don't know if we will get more of that later or not. The thing with Vlora...could have been further explored. I'm honestly not bothered that it wasn't though. Another shitty female, right?
Bo was cool. That whole thing did not go how I thought. I worry for SouSmith for multiple reasons. Mihali....wowza.
I will continue the series, I think. Though I don't feel like I have to run out right this second and get the next, but I am interested to see how this story develops.
Man, there were some things I absolutely adored about this, and some things that didn't work for me
Biggest issue...not a single worthy female character except for Ka-poel, the mute, who was one of the characters I was most interested in knowing. We got...nothing really. A small recollection from Taniel when he discovered her. She is so incredibly powerful. She has some kind of background that no one really addresses. The most feared, fear her. She is called "savage" repeatedly. We learn nothing of her people or her past or the moments between her and Taniel that would solidify their relationship to make it what it was. She saved his life, but there had to be more, and we didn't get it.
I did love Adamat. Was I pissed that he didn't just tell Tamas the things I think he should have? yeah, but I could mostly understand that dumbass decision.
Nila was another wasted female.
Olem is my hero. God, please don't let anything happen or him end up being a betraying bastard--my heart won't be able to take it.
I did like Taniel. His relationship with his father was interesting and provided some depth. He definitely has a problem, I don't know if we will get more of that later or not. The thing with Vlora...could have been further explored. I'm honestly not bothered that it wasn't though. Another shitty female, right?
Bo was cool. That whole thing did not go how I thought. I worry for SouSmith for multiple reasons. Mihali....wowza.
I will continue the series, I think. Though I don't feel like I have to run out right this second and get the next, but I am interested to see how this story develops.