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mikaela89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heiheiheini's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
pipgrace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
poonam's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
slow-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
3.5
landrade4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
carlys987's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked where the plot went in this continuation, but the writing style grated on me just a bit. I'm interested in seeing where book three goes tho!
malignantcactus's review against another edition
3.0
Kind of like the opposite of Age of Myth for me? In that one Persephone was the standout character and here I'm just like "Cool."
And with Raithe in the last book I was like "Cool" and here he's the standout character for me?
Also Suri is still the best.
And with Raithe in the last book I was like "Cool" and here he's the standout character for me?
Also Suri is still the best.
bookish_emily's review against another edition
4.0
Age of Swords continues the action of the first book in the series, Age of Myth. Persephone, now the chief of her clan, must lead her people to safety after their village is destroyed by the Fhrey. Realizing that the Fhrey will no longer leave her people in peace, she must try to unite all the clans if they will have any chance of surviving the impending war.
The girl power in this book is great. I can't say much more about that without revealing spoilers, but the women in this story kick butt and it is terrific. Michael J. Sullivan has further developed characters that were more peripheral in the first book, which enhances the depth of the narrative and the overall world-building. The engaging action draws the reader through the story and leaves you ready for the next installment! Fantasy fans will enjoy this series, especially if they start at the beginning.
The girl power in this book is great. I can't say much more about that without revealing spoilers, but the women in this story kick butt and it is terrific. Michael J. Sullivan has further developed characters that were more peripheral in the first book, which enhances the depth of the narrative and the overall world-building. The engaging action draws the reader through the story and leaves you ready for the next installment! Fantasy fans will enjoy this series, especially if they start at the beginning.
actuallycandy's review against another edition
5.0
This book was intriguing enough to captivate me and captured my heart enough to break me at the same time.
It seriously has been a long time since a book has brought me to tears. It shows how good Michael J Sullivan is at making you care about the characters in his world.
Each character is unique with their own motives, plots and backgrounds that you can't help but root for your favourites. The author is talented in creating atmosphere for each kingdom as well. Careful thought was placed in creating each race and kingdom making it easy to follow and imagine.
But if you're a reader that primarily favours character development over plot, this series may disappoint you. This series is most definitely plot driven and the characters are there for the ride. But the characters are fleshed out enough for the reader to care about their outcomes.
Honestly the book contains so much that it cannot all be noted in a review to give it justice.
Just read it, you won't regret the journey.
5 ⭐
It seriously has been a long time since a book has brought me to tears. It shows how good Michael J Sullivan is at making you care about the characters in his world.
Each character is unique with their own motives, plots and backgrounds that you can't help but root for your favourites. The author is talented in creating atmosphere for each kingdom as well. Careful thought was placed in creating each race and kingdom making it easy to follow and imagine.
But if you're a reader that primarily favours character development over plot, this series may disappoint you. This series is most definitely plot driven and the characters are there for the ride. But the characters are fleshed out enough for the reader to care about their outcomes.
Honestly the book contains so much that it cannot all be noted in a review to give it justice.
Just read it, you won't regret the journey.
5 ⭐