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A review by shmandy
The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The relationships between all these characters absolutely came for me and did all the heavy lifting in this book. I am reading the next almost solely to watch everyone interact - plot be damned.
However, that being said - really interesting setup, love the world-building and how all the major families are named after Major Arcana. Am at a bit of a loss as to how it all works but we're rolling with it. My one issue is that the writing is so very "tell" and not "show" - first-person fantasy so often suffers from this.
Also just - insane posturing on behalf of every male was a bit ridiculous. I know it was written by a man, we know they're all men - enough with the dick commentary.
However, that being said - really interesting setup, love the world-building and how all the major families are named after Major Arcana. Am at a bit of a loss as to how it all works but we're rolling with it. My one issue is that the writing is so very "tell" and not "show" - first-person fantasy so often suffers from this.
Also just - insane posturing on behalf of every male was a bit ridiculous. I know it was written by a man, we know they're all men - enough with the dick commentary.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts