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A review by laci
Blue Moon Rising by Simon R. Green
4.0
When the book started, I was a bit worried it'd just be a collection of jokes and trope subversions. There was plenty of that, but also much more.
The plot with its grand finale was pretty bland and standard, but the getting there was nice - a wannabe "Hero" prince going on quests, then losing his illusions, then going on quests because he always honored his duties. The characters were likable.
If you've read enough fantasy and want a book that'll mix up the "tried and true" patterns in new and refreshing ways, with bits of humour, a friendly dragon, a fearful unicorn, and a second son as the main protagonist (which is rare in itself), you won't go wrong with this one.
The plot with its grand finale was pretty bland and standard, but the getting there was nice - a wannabe "Hero" prince going on quests, then losing his illusions, then going on quests because he always honored his duties. The characters were likable.
If you've read enough fantasy and want a book that'll mix up the "tried and true" patterns in new and refreshing ways, with bits of humour, a friendly dragon, a fearful unicorn, and a second son as the main protagonist (which is rare in itself), you won't go wrong with this one.