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bookybrookey's review against another edition
5.0
*Adding an extra star to my rating because I still think about this amazing book all the time*
Well that was EPIC to say the least and hands down some of the most unique world-building I have ever experienced, especially the fact that the characters are based mainly on types of insects.
I loved this for the same reason I loved Garth Nix’s ‘Angel Mage’ - a handful of strangers destined to work together to save the world, very original settings and plot points, and lots of action! Unlike Angel Mage though, The Saint’s Rise felt finished (even though there is actually a sequel).
I will definitely go on to read more of the author’s work and I also have a lot more faith in the quality of (what I think is) self-published/alternatively published novels.
Well that was EPIC to say the least and hands down some of the most unique world-building I have ever experienced, especially the fact that the characters are based mainly on types of insects.
I loved this for the same reason I loved Garth Nix’s ‘Angel Mage’ - a handful of strangers destined to work together to save the world, very original settings and plot points, and lots of action! Unlike Angel Mage though, The Saint’s Rise felt finished (even though there is actually a sequel).
I will definitely go on to read more of the author’s work and I also have a lot more faith in the quality of (what I think is) self-published/alternatively published novels.
mleetm's review against another edition
5.0
Heavy fantasy
This book was a serious undertaking to read. Honestly, the first half had me considering putting the book down for good. But I’m glad I finished. This book is packed to the gills with action and detailed fantastical creatures, environments, and creation theories. I felt a bit like I was wading through thick soup at times, trying to understand the complex ideas. But i am satisfied overall with the novel, its plot, and the conclusion. And I can say that I can’t think of any way to improve upon the writing.
This book was a serious undertaking to read. Honestly, the first half had me considering putting the book down for good. But I’m glad I finished. This book is packed to the gills with action and detailed fantastical creatures, environments, and creation theories. I felt a bit like I was wading through thick soup at times, trying to understand the complex ideas. But i am satisfied overall with the novel, its plot, and the conclusion. And I can say that I can’t think of any way to improve upon the writing.
orphan_of_you's review against another edition
5.0
Very interesting read
I was about a third of the way through the book and for some reason I was having a hard time continuing. I really liked the characters so I stuck with it. The way it all comes together in the end completely blew me away. I was mad at myself for almost giving up.
I was about a third of the way through the book and for some reason I was having a hard time continuing. I really liked the characters so I stuck with it. The way it all comes together in the end completely blew me away. I was mad at myself for almost giving up.
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