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A review by sundragonscrolls
Vanguard: A Razorland Companion Novel by Ann Aguirre
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Tropes:
*post-apocalyptic survival
*reluctant hero
*found family
*epic quest
Triggers:
*Violence
*Trauma
Language: Minimal
Spice: 2 out of 5
***I read this as a standalone not realizing it was part of a series.
Tegan, once a minor character in the earlier books, takes the spotlight in book 4. Tegan sets off on a quest with one word as her guide; a word spoken by her mentor on his deathbed. On her journey, she runs into Szarok, the vanguard for his people set out to find a new location for his people to settle. Tegan and Morrow join up and travel together.
Reading this as a standalone versus as book four, it was a decent read and the story comes full circle giving closure at the end. There is a lot of focus on the relationship between Tegan and Szarok with a focus on the emotional aspect of the relationship. I enjoyed the journey the two embark on that has its slower character development with the fast pace of action that happens along the journey.
Overall Rating 7/10 or 3/5 stars
plot: .5
pacing: 1
themes: 1
setting: .5
originality: .5
characters: .5
writing style: 1
emotional impact: .5
ending: 1
overall enjoyment: .5
*post-apocalyptic survival
*reluctant hero
*found family
*epic quest
Triggers:
*Violence
*Trauma
Language: Minimal
Spice: 2 out of 5
***I read this as a standalone not realizing it was part of a series.
Tegan, once a minor character in the earlier books, takes the spotlight in book 4. Tegan sets off on a quest with one word as her guide; a word spoken by her mentor on his deathbed. On her journey, she runs into Szarok, the vanguard for his people set out to find a new location for his people to settle. Tegan and Morrow join up and travel together.
Reading this as a standalone versus as book four, it was a decent read and the story comes full circle giving closure at the end. There is a lot of focus on the relationship between Tegan and Szarok with a focus on the emotional aspect of the relationship. I enjoyed the journey the two embark on that has its slower character development with the fast pace of action that happens along the journey.
Overall Rating 7/10 or 3/5 stars
plot: .5
pacing: 1
themes: 1
setting: .5
originality: .5
characters: .5
writing style: 1
emotional impact: .5
ending: 1
overall enjoyment: .5