A review by caitlinxmartin
House Name, by Michelle West
4.0
I love Michelle West's books. She has created such a huge world to play about in. It's imaginative, unique, and contains all the elements of good fantasy without being cliched. I look forward to these when they come out and buy them in hardback. If you haven't read them, you really should. You won't be sorry. These, along with George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series are the ne plus ultra of current adult fantasy. If you haven't read George R.R. Martin, you should - he'll blow you away.
This book centers around the same events covered in the Hunter Duology that is the prequel for the whole cycle. In this case, the story is told from the point of view of relatively minor characters in the duology - Jewel Markess and her Den. As the cycle progressed, Jewel grew to be one of the most interesting characters and it's been wonderful to read more of her story in the The House Wars series.
I particularly enjoyed the play with point of view in this part of the series. There are new events and deeper exploration of certain characters within the structure of this book, but of a necessity much of it covers ground that's already been addressed. I love the fact that West isn't afraid to cover the same ground from different points of view because it so enhances my appreciation of events.
Great book and can't wait for the next one.
This book centers around the same events covered in the Hunter Duology that is the prequel for the whole cycle. In this case, the story is told from the point of view of relatively minor characters in the duology - Jewel Markess and her Den. As the cycle progressed, Jewel grew to be one of the most interesting characters and it's been wonderful to read more of her story in the The House Wars series.
I particularly enjoyed the play with point of view in this part of the series. There are new events and deeper exploration of certain characters within the structure of this book, but of a necessity much of it covers ground that's already been addressed. I love the fact that West isn't afraid to cover the same ground from different points of view because it so enhances my appreciation of events.
Great book and can't wait for the next one.