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A review by tiberiusrings
Imperium Lupi by Adam Browne
5.0
Imperium Lupi was not a book I was expecting to find. I found it on an accident, looking up reviews for another book. When I saw the story, saw the artwork, and the concept, I had to give it a shot – I trust when a book jumps out at me. Some of my favorite books have practically screamed at me from the shelf. This book is no different.
The length may be daunting to some readers but it’s well worth the time. This is a long book, but with well-developed characters, plot points, subtle undertones, and nuance. It not only builds a lush world, it also invites the reader to get to know the characters at a personal level; to worry about them, cheer for them, and cry for some. Even characters I wasn’t nearly as invested in toward the beginning I found myself wondering what was going to happen to them, will I see them again before the book ends, etc.
The way “magic” works in this book is grounded in quasi science and a cost/benefit usage that sets it apart from other settings where the rules are muddied and there’s seemingly no limits. That, to me, makes this world seem all the more real and thought-out. It’s both a blessing and a curse and simply a fact of life in this world.
Politics and manipulation are major aspects of the world, and draw you in as characters try to navigate through dangerous plots and intrigue. Not knowing who to trust and who might be a threat from within make for some of the best moments in the book.
All in all this is a fantastic book. I highly recommend it if you want a fun story with grounded rules, dynamic characters, and a fascinating world.
The only negative aspect? Giant spiders!
The length may be daunting to some readers but it’s well worth the time. This is a long book, but with well-developed characters, plot points, subtle undertones, and nuance. It not only builds a lush world, it also invites the reader to get to know the characters at a personal level; to worry about them, cheer for them, and cry for some. Even characters I wasn’t nearly as invested in toward the beginning I found myself wondering what was going to happen to them, will I see them again before the book ends, etc.
The way “magic” works in this book is grounded in quasi science and a cost/benefit usage that sets it apart from other settings where the rules are muddied and there’s seemingly no limits. That, to me, makes this world seem all the more real and thought-out. It’s both a blessing and a curse and simply a fact of life in this world.
Politics and manipulation are major aspects of the world, and draw you in as characters try to navigate through dangerous plots and intrigue. Not knowing who to trust and who might be a threat from within make for some of the best moments in the book.
All in all this is a fantastic book. I highly recommend it if you want a fun story with grounded rules, dynamic characters, and a fascinating world.
The only negative aspect? Giant spiders!