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A review by jyotikab
Blood Song by Anthony Ryan
4.0
I really enjoyed the start of Vaelin's story. It ticked all the boxes for an epic fantasy saga, starting with a somewhat damaged childhood, to the tough schooling where he made a group of close friends, leading him to rise through the ranks and be a recognised figure across realms. Vaelin's honest perception of himself and his surroundings was well written and refreshing, not the bold and cocky hero, just a product of his experiences and interactions with the world. Loved the magic element woven into the story and was glad to see a few magic training sessions in there too.
The author has touched on a lot of topics, political intrigue, wars between people and various religions. The general feel of the book was very Game of Thrones but the writing style and focus on one character reminded me more of The Assassin's Apprentice series by Robin Hobb. Would recommend. Listened to this as an audiobook.
The author has touched on a lot of topics, political intrigue, wars between people and various religions. The general feel of the book was very Game of Thrones but the writing style and focus on one character reminded me more of The Assassin's Apprentice series by Robin Hobb. Would recommend. Listened to this as an audiobook.