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A review by tezzarudge
Shadows of Ivory by T.L. Greylock, Bryce O'Connor
4.0
As some other reviews suggest, the front cover for this book might be a little misleading. If you are looking for this book to be a grimdark type novel, that's not what you get.
What you did get is an Indiana Jones types book, but with some pirates, magic and a sassy librarian.
The world building is the best feature of this book. The author does a great job in creating imagery and a thought provoking world. Which I found outshined a lot of books of similar topics .
The characters were pretty strong and there were some really well crafted arcs, weaved into the story.
The story and plot didnt particular do a lot for me. I didnt find myself desperate to keep reading for the story and the outcomes, whilst combating the fact I did really like the world and some of the main character. I almost felt the book could of been a bit more edgy and the elements of peril for the main characters could of been heightened.
However, another really strong SPFBO7 finalist
What you did get is an Indiana Jones types book, but with some pirates, magic and a sassy librarian.
The world building is the best feature of this book. The author does a great job in creating imagery and a thought provoking world. Which I found outshined a lot of books of similar topics .
The characters were pretty strong and there were some really well crafted arcs, weaved into the story.
The story and plot didnt particular do a lot for me. I didnt find myself desperate to keep reading for the story and the outcomes, whilst combating the fact I did really like the world and some of the main character. I almost felt the book could of been a bit more edgy and the elements of peril for the main characters could of been heightened.
However, another really strong SPFBO7 finalist