A review by natalieisms
The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: Practice by Sienna Tristen
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I will confess, it took me a while to put my thoughts together for Practice. The first book of The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming duology, Theory, is one of the first books that I'll recommend to anyone looking for an introspective, character focussed fantasy - the worldbuilding is incredible, and the characters feel like real friends by the end of the book. Needless to say, I was HIGHLY anticipating Practice, and it did not disappoint.
Practice is a triumph. There is a whole host of new characters that leap off of the pages (I, personally, would DIE for Nazum), and Practice balances the joy of adventure and of discovering new places with the deep soul-searching that must happen when you begin questioning the beliefs that you never thought you would doubt.
Both of the books in this duology came to me at times when I needed them most - Theory helped me come to terms with my own anxieties, and Practice, while very painful to read at times, gave me perspective on depression. It's very hard to review a book that has made such a big personal impact - I am writing this review almost two months after I read Practice, but the cities, companions, and lessons that Ronoah encounters along his journey are still at the forefront of my mind.
Practice is a triumph. There is a whole host of new characters that leap off of the pages (I, personally, would DIE for Nazum), and Practice balances the joy of adventure and of discovering new places with the deep soul-searching that must happen when you begin questioning the beliefs that you never thought you would doubt.
Both of the books in this duology came to me at times when I needed them most - Theory helped me come to terms with my own anxieties, and Practice, while very painful to read at times, gave me perspective on depression. It's very hard to review a book that has made such a big personal impact - I am writing this review almost two months after I read Practice, but the cities, companions, and lessons that Ronoah encounters along his journey are still at the forefront of my mind.