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A review by courtsport3000
Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron
4.0
While I definitely enjoyed this read and do plan to continue the series, I struggled with the pacing and the weight of the story at times.
There is a ton of lore and backstory packed in these pages and it was difficult to keep up with. I found myself having to circle back and reread to remind myself who was connected to who or what someone’s secret identity was. I rarely have such a difficult time keeping up with heavy lore, but this one was just THAT much.
But that said, this world is vibrant and lively and incredibly fun to get lost in. The magic system is advanced and nuanced in a way that makes Arrah’s world feel just adjacent to our own. The influence of African mythology is rich and I enjoyed exploring the realms of gods and goddesses that were new to me.
While this wasn’t an issue for me, I’ll also note that this was much darker than I expected. The stakes are high in this tale and the danger always feels frustratingly, devastatingly close to home. Concerned readers may want to research content warnings before diving in.
There is a ton of lore and backstory packed in these pages and it was difficult to keep up with. I found myself having to circle back and reread to remind myself who was connected to who or what someone’s secret identity was. I rarely have such a difficult time keeping up with heavy lore, but this one was just THAT much.
But that said, this world is vibrant and lively and incredibly fun to get lost in. The magic system is advanced and nuanced in a way that makes Arrah’s world feel just adjacent to our own. The influence of African mythology is rich and I enjoyed exploring the realms of gods and goddesses that were new to me.
While this wasn’t an issue for me, I’ll also note that this was much darker than I expected. The stakes are high in this tale and the danger always feels frustratingly, devastatingly close to home. Concerned readers may want to research content warnings before diving in.