A review by dusk
Fiddler's Green by A.S. Peterson

5.0

This one has high adventure and quiet reflection, human depravity (strong violence warning) and true righteousness, thick darkness and bright beauty. I love the twists and turns, the deep dive into Fin’s heart (who toes the line of antihero), and the cast of characters. The first book was a great pirate action novel, while this takes on more of the tone of a sweeping nautical epic. The prose in particular is a standout: it’s rich, evocative (sometimes painfully, as there are many horrors in this book), and breathtaking. I also really like the character of Jeannot Boltoph, who reminds me strongly of Faramir (anyone who knows me will see that is a very high compliment indeed). Righteous characters navigating a seemingly-morally gray world are always interesting to me. The romantic element was unexpected, subtle, and wonderful. I cannot say much more than this, though it deserves paragraphs. It’s one of those books that leave you contempative and stay with you for days after the reading.