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A review by josiah17
Stones of Light by Zack Argyle
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great overall improvement from Voice of War. The worldbuilding takes an expansive leap with an incredible twist to the history of Arasin and the Heralds. And this twist makes this world more grim than I expected.
The character work improves, especially with Laurel. I'm frankly blown away by what Argyle has done with Laurel as a character. And I loved Chrys's resilience throughout his arc. Alverax also came into his own as the story progressed and he received an important role to play.
Argyle also knows how to write action scenes with the magic system he's created. Really captivating and vivid action sequences.
It's certainly not a perfect book. There are maybe a few plot conveniences, and the dialogue isn't perfect, nor is the prose. But again, it's an overall improvement, and I really quite enjoyed the book once I realized I had reached the final page.
Edit 10/17/23: Moving down to 4 stars
The character work improves, especially with Laurel. I'm frankly blown away by what Argyle has done with Laurel as a character. And I loved Chrys's resilience throughout his arc. Alverax also came into his own as the story progressed and he received an important role to play.
Argyle also knows how to write action scenes with the magic system he's created. Really captivating and vivid action sequences.
It's certainly not a perfect book. There are maybe a few plot conveniences, and the dialogue isn't perfect, nor is the prose. But again, it's an overall improvement, and I really quite enjoyed the book once I realized I had reached the final page.
Edit 10/17/23: Moving down to 4 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Minor: Medical content