A review by trackofwords
City of Lifestone by Tom Huddleston
4.0
After escaping from a life of slavery, 14 year-old Kiri sets off alone in search of the city of her birth – Lifestone – where she hopes to find a new start. Things don’t quite work out how she hoped, and she’s soon being hunted by skaven and begrudgingly caught up with a strange group of children and their mentor, who tells her of a mysterious purpose for which she’s been chosen.
We’re introduced straight away to concepts like Sigmar and the different Realms, and as the story progresses it gradually builds up a picture – or at least the beginning of one – of the Age of Sigmar setting. It’s told in a way that suits a younger reader, so monsters can be fought and obstacles overcome, and while some elements are a little simplified it’s still recognisably the Mortal Realms.
It’s good to see some tough, capable female characters in the shape of Kiri and a couple of the other children. The plot is pacy, action-packed and exciting, and it’s all written in a way that’s easy to read and keeps you wanting more. It’s simple without being simplistic, and works brilliantly for this sort of story (as do Magnus Norén’s excellent illustrations).
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2019/02/10/realm-quest-city-of-lifestone-tom-huddleston/
We’re introduced straight away to concepts like Sigmar and the different Realms, and as the story progresses it gradually builds up a picture – or at least the beginning of one – of the Age of Sigmar setting. It’s told in a way that suits a younger reader, so monsters can be fought and obstacles overcome, and while some elements are a little simplified it’s still recognisably the Mortal Realms.
It’s good to see some tough, capable female characters in the shape of Kiri and a couple of the other children. The plot is pacy, action-packed and exciting, and it’s all written in a way that’s easy to read and keeps you wanting more. It’s simple without being simplistic, and works brilliantly for this sort of story (as do Magnus Norén’s excellent illustrations).
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2019/02/10/realm-quest-city-of-lifestone-tom-huddleston/