A review by parchouliprentice
The Shadowglass by Rin Chupeco
4.0
3.5 stars
This was a beautiful conclusion, and I am pleased with how all outstanding mysteries were resolved. The twist is on point- I couldn't be happier about that. I gasped a sigh of relief when Likh appeared in the closing scene as her presence was sorely missed. I truly hope Tea and Kalen are alive and well with the Gorvekai.
This series displays the best world building I have read in years. What's amazing to me is that every layer of the Ashaverse has an impact on the story- it's not just for display. Rin Chupeco's imagination is fire.
The language in this one was a bit flowery- not always a bad thing but it slowed down my read and did detract from enjoying some parts, especially in the first quarter of the book. Also. Thia publisher's copy editing. Get it together! Every book in the series had instances of calling a character by the incorrect name. This book had this problem less than the first but it was enough to make me backtrack when it did happen.
Chupeco's character and plot development is largely without blemish - but there was too much obvious exposition in the development of Likh and Khalad's relationship. I am not sure why just this romance had this issue but it was the only pairing where the characters spoke amongst each other about getting the relationship solidified. It was just... Clunky and hard to desxribe.
I am happy I read this series and look forward to the author's next endeavor.
This was a beautiful conclusion, and I am pleased with how all outstanding mysteries were resolved. The twist is on point- I couldn't be happier about that. I gasped a sigh of relief when Likh appeared in the closing scene as her presence was sorely missed. I truly hope Tea and Kalen are alive and well with the Gorvekai.
This series displays the best world building I have read in years. What's amazing to me is that every layer of the Ashaverse has an impact on the story- it's not just for display. Rin Chupeco's imagination is fire.
The language in this one was a bit flowery- not always a bad thing but it slowed down my read and did detract from enjoying some parts, especially in the first quarter of the book. Also. Thia publisher's copy editing. Get it together! Every book in the series had instances of calling a character by the incorrect name. This book had this problem less than the first but it was enough to make me backtrack when it did happen.
Chupeco's character and plot development is largely without blemish - but there was too much obvious exposition in the development of Likh and Khalad's relationship. I am not sure why just this romance had this issue but it was the only pairing where the characters spoke amongst each other about getting the relationship solidified. It was just... Clunky and hard to desxribe.
I am happy I read this series and look forward to the author's next endeavor.