A review by neilsef
Masters of Deception: A Legends of Tivara Epic Fantasy by J.C. Kang
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.25
There are some author's literary worlds that are just a delight to read/return to, John Kang's Tivara being one of those for me.
This follows Jie, on an adventure set within the time period of the Dragon Song books, where she is tracking a traitor. Besides Jie and a character who appears in the Dragon Song books, it is a whole new set of characters, which are immediately relatable to with engaging personalities.
One aspect of this book I really enjoyed was the reversed societal norms between one of the cultures compared to the others, which members of all cultures were not aware of, which allows for the exploration of some interesting situations.
This is a fun read that keeps you engaged as it zips along at a brisk pace while also having a mysterious undercurrent to keep you guessing about some aspects of the plot.
This follows Jie, on an adventure set within the time period of the Dragon Song books, where she is tracking a traitor. Besides Jie and a character who appears in the Dragon Song books, it is a whole new set of characters, which are immediately relatable to with engaging personalities.
One aspect of this book I really enjoyed was the reversed societal norms between one of the cultures compared to the others, which members of all cultures were not aware of, which allows for the exploration of some interesting situations.
This is a fun read that keeps you engaged as it zips along at a brisk pace while also having a mysterious undercurrent to keep you guessing about some aspects of the plot.