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A review by franrodalg
Ashes of the Sun by Django Wexler
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Clean, snappy prose, which works both in dialogue and narration; contrasting and well-justified character motivations, which lead to internal conflict clashing with external stakes; an intriguing setting,…
At least from this first entry, I honestly can’t understand why this series is not at least as popular as some internet darlings.
If I had to pick something to complain, I’d say that maybe some chapters could have been trimmed down a notch and (as I often do) I could have lived without romantic interests taking over so much space – though they didn’t annoy me in any way, which is saying something, coming from me.
Overall, a very solid first entry – though I have been burned before, so I remain cautious about the rest of the series!
At least from this first entry, I honestly can’t understand why this series is not at least as popular as some internet darlings.
If I had to pick something to complain, I’d say that maybe some chapters could have been trimmed down a notch and (as I often do) I could have lived without romantic interests taking over so much space – though they didn’t annoy me in any way, which is saying something, coming from me.
Overall, a very solid first entry – though I have been burned before, so I remain cautious about the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content