Reviews

A Shard of Sun by Jess E. Owen

blazeofredfiree's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed how the story progressed! Can't wait for the finale!

guccishoestrings's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

The world continues to grow and now Hikaru is a main character. A new faction that appears at the end of book 2 now finally expands and is a main focus in this book. Hopefully the world does not grow anymore (we only have 1 more book or 2 if you count the other book that does not follow the main series) but it is a welcome addition that starts to fill in some of the mystery on why the conflict of the story is the way it is.

The Good: Hikaru..... Seriously I love this character, it adds so much to the lore and adds much to who Rashard is as a character, the new faction although hard headed (which is annoying at times) is the most unique faction thus far in the story, and the sun isle story is finally concluding (mostly) and all the stories are starting to come together for the final book.

The Bad: Probably the least amount of action occurs in this book (there is some) for the series thus far, Not enough Stigr and rest after what happened at the end of book 2, they are there but they take a back seat to Hikaru and Rashard and Kjorn and the sun isle plot, and new faction characters outside of Hikaru could have been explored some more.

Great book 3 for the series and so far my favorite (have yet to read book 4) and I cannot wait for the final book where all of the main cast get together and the lore of the wyverns get explored some more.  

candle_eater's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

krejdar's review against another edition

5.0

I journeyed nameless. Explored a kingdom of Dragons. Faced a mad King. Befriended Wolves and hunted with Lions...

Thank you for another beautifully spun story.

leopardseal's review against another edition

5.0

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh I loved (and still love) reading this book! From chapter one with Shard and Hikaru to the end with Shard and Kjorn. I loved following Caj's quest to save his wingbrother Sverin and Shard's trials with the Sunland dragons (I still can't get over how BRATTY they are). I wanted to cry when Hikaru asked if Shard wanted to know the stars back to the Silver Isles and Shard is just like: HOME, and then he says no . . . and then Hikaru STAYS IN THE SUNLAND *bawling* as Shard goes to the Winderost. AND THE LOST VANIR!! I loved that part (except for the gryfess who DIED)!
I love the obvious message of truth, love, and sacrifice. I love the characters and their problems and the overall goal of worldwide peace. I really dislike books that have this nice plot but the author LEAVES OUT ALL THE OTHER LITTLE PROBLEMS THAT NEED TO BE SOLVED *cough, cough, HARRY POTTER*, but Jess E. Owen makes sure they're all covered.
Also, NOBODY IS THE REAL "BAD GUY", which I LOVE because it shows that there IS good in everyone, we just need to LISTEN and try to understand. Everyone has problems but WE CAN HELP THEM.
I just love this book. So awesome. AND I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE FOURTH BOOK.
I also love Rhydda. I really, really do. I LOVE HER even though she ALMOST KILLED STIGR and DID kill the gryfess . . . she's still epic. WYRM POWER PEOPLE!!
And those Sunland dragons . . . ooooh, when I get my talons on them . . .
Fair winds, and read the Summer King Chronicles

thomasray's review

5.0

Well, this book exceeded all my expectations. It was amazing!
I just need to head over to Amazon now...