A review by nu_reads
The Crimson Fortress by Akshaya Raman

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Mirroring what most people have said already, the world building and characters are great, and it was a nice sequel to the first one. The pacing was much better throughout compared to the Ivory Key and the stakes felt much higher this time.

I also would’ve loved to see this story over more pages and possible more books. The plot line and characters didn’t get enough time to shine as much as I think they could’ve in say a 600 pg book. The ending felt a little too fast paced for all the strings needed tying up but it’s such a huge feat. Would love to read more stories from this author either way!