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A review by lily47270
The Will of the Many by James Islington
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
O.M.G
It has been a long time since a book kept me up until 3am but damn, it was worth it.
I loved the world building, although it was a bit hard to follow at the beginning (but there's a character list, glossary, and location list at the end of the book!).
But I got quickly used to the universe and wow, it's amazing.
The characters were all really well developed and fleshed out. I'm curious to see what they become in the next books. (RIP Catellinus tho. You'll be missed )
The plot was soooo good as well. Maybe a bit slow a few times, but only when it was needed.
And that ending. Wow
I was absolutely not expecting how the last 60 pages started resembling more of a slasher horror movie than a fantasy novel
The plot twists were twisting hard
I have So. Many. Questions. left and I absolutely can't wait for book two.
What is the command of isolation?
What's the Rendering? Is it when they first started using Will?
Obiteum and Luceum copies of Res? Like how in the first ruin there was 3 maps of the island?
Caeror run the maze, got cloned and sent to the two other dimensions, but the original in Res died?
Luceum's chapter started with a triskel, which symbolizes infinity, unity, and connection, while Obiteus's chapter started with an ank, which symbolizes life. Is that relevant?! It wouldn't be here if it wasn't I suppose.
How did that wooden boat get to the Academy infirmary?!?!?!?
Why did Emissa try to kill Vis?!?!?! Did she really thought he was doomed or something!??!?
After the naumachia, a physician took samples of Vis and showed him pictures of Luceum and Obiteus. How did he got these?!?!?
What power was in Suus?!?!?! Is it cloned in another way?!?!?
Why was Belli in the labyrinth in the first place?!?!? How did she know?!?!?!?
Melior. Did he run the maze?!?!?! Is that how he gained power?!?!? Or is it because of Suus?!?!?!
It has been a long time since a book kept me up until 3am but damn, it was worth it.
I loved the world building, although it was a bit hard to follow at the beginning (but there's a character list, glossary, and location list at the end of the book!).
But I got quickly used to the universe and wow, it's amazing.
The characters were all really well developed and fleshed out. I'm curious to see what they become in the next books. (
The plot was soooo good as well. Maybe a bit slow a few times, but only when it was needed.
And that ending. Wow
The plot twists were twisting hard
I have So. Many. Questions. left and I absolutely can't wait for book two.
What's the Rendering? Is it when they first started using Will?
Obiteum and Luceum copies of Res? Like how in the first ruin there was 3 maps of the island?
Caeror run the maze, got cloned and sent to the two other dimensions, but the original in Res died?
Luceum's chapter started with a triskel, which symbolizes infinity, unity, and connection, while Obiteus's chapter started with an ank, which symbolizes life. Is that relevant?! It wouldn't be here if it wasn't I suppose.
How did that wooden boat get to the Academy infirmary?!?!?!?
Why did Emissa try to kill Vis?!?!?! Did she really thought he was doomed or something!??!?
After the naumachia, a physician took samples of Vis and showed him pictures of Luceum and Obiteus. How did he got these?!?!?
What power was in Suus?!?!?! Is it cloned in another way?!?!?
Why was Belli in the labyrinth in the first place?!?!? How did she know?!?!?!?
Melior. Did he run the maze?!?!?! Is that how he gained power?!?!? Or is it because of Suus?!?!?!