A review by trish_beautifulchaosreviews
House of Shadows by K.A. Linde
5.0
High fantasy is a challenge. Not only are you creating a world whole-cloth, but you also have to develop governmental systems, religious systems, traditions, legends, a history for this world, and so on. KA Linde has created a fantastic world of dragons and magic, and I was pulled in and could not put this book down. I had not read The House of Dragons, but I don't feel as though I walked into the middle of a story that I knew nothing about; no, I catapulted into Kerrigan's world and all the subterfuge and machinations that go on in the world. Kerrigan continually faces prejudice against humans and half-fae as she is half-fae, but she has risen far above that and is becoming the voice for the oppressed. This book is rich in story and characters and totally immerses you in their world. I have read my share of high fantasy like the Wheel of Time and Stormlight Archives, and KA Linde has created a world similar in that you feel like you are in the world with the characters.
Kerrigan is so real. She's struggling with her magic, her dragon, her feelings for Fordham, and so much more. We see her victories, large and small, and cheer her all along the way. I love her sass and willingness to stand up for herself and her friends. I love how she's growing in her magic, connection to her dragon, and influence. Ford is struggling, and we want him to get it figured out, but his world just keeps getting rocked by change and war. Much is coming for these two, and I cannot wait for the next book--however, I can wait. A story this rich takes time, and I look forward to the next chapter.
Kerrigan is so real. She's struggling with her magic, her dragon, her feelings for Fordham, and so much more. We see her victories, large and small, and cheer her all along the way. I love her sass and willingness to stand up for herself and her friends. I love how she's growing in her magic, connection to her dragon, and influence. Ford is struggling, and we want him to get it figured out, but his world just keeps getting rocked by change and war. Much is coming for these two, and I cannot wait for the next book--however, I can wait. A story this rich takes time, and I look forward to the next chapter.