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calbowen's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this novel very much.
Though it is set in the world of the Riftwar cycle, this has little to nothing to do with the first trilogy, beyond mere mention.
However, this is still a well written and executed story, with politics in the forefront of a very pseudo-Asian setting. There is action and fighting mixed with even more intrigue and political games with a gain for one family over another on the horizon. This is not my type of fantasy novel usually, but the partnership of Janny Wurtz and Raymond Feist have made this an enjoyable first book to say the least.
Though it is set in the world of the Riftwar cycle, this has little to nothing to do with the first trilogy, beyond mere mention.
However, this is still a well written and executed story, with politics in the forefront of a very pseudo-Asian setting. There is action and fighting mixed with even more intrigue and political games with a gain for one family over another on the horizon. This is not my type of fantasy novel usually, but the partnership of Janny Wurtz and Raymond Feist have made this an enjoyable first book to say the least.
kfair's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
millyupton's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
shay_d's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
polarbear2023's review against another edition
It was actually really good but too much telling not showing and I can't take the abusive marriage anymore
chillychills's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
amkleio's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ailishgray's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jackabo520's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Glad I’m listening to the audiobook so I can soak in the details and imagine the world in my mind. Mara if so clever - absolutely love to watch her plans unfold.