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A review by flockandforge
The Skald's Black Verse by Jordan Loyal Short
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Skald's Black Verse is book one in a Trilogy by Jordan Loyal Short. If you are a lover of grimdark epic fantasy, with a sprinkle of sci-fi and a whole lot of world ending, this is the book for you!
NO SPOILERS - This book follows a wide cast of characters as they navigate the perils of what is possibly the end of the world (as foretold by an omen in the sky) - Brohr, or main character is at the center of calamity when he is accused of murder which sets of a chain of reactions in his life. His grandfather has raised him for one purpose, but Brohr wants freedom. Will his choices lead to chaos or peace? Blood may lead to the answer.
I love a good grimdark fantasy, and this one doesn't disappoint! There is blood galore, dark scenes and undertones, escape from the cusp of death more than once, dark and misunderstood magic, religious persecution, and mysterious figures! There are many points of view so it's important to pay attention to which character we are seeing the story unfold from. There author does a wonderful job with character development and world building. The writing evokes love or hate for the characters and is heart pounding in many scenes. There is a hint of barely there romance, but who knows where that will lead.
Definitely recommend this book to anyone with a love for dark fantasy. It's dark from start to finish and I'm excited to get into the next book in the series.
NO SPOILERS - This book follows a wide cast of characters as they navigate the perils of what is possibly the end of the world (as foretold by an omen in the sky) - Brohr, or main character is at the center of calamity when he is accused of murder which sets of a chain of reactions in his life. His grandfather has raised him for one purpose, but Brohr wants freedom. Will his choices lead to chaos or peace? Blood may lead to the answer.
I love a good grimdark fantasy, and this one doesn't disappoint! There is blood galore, dark scenes and undertones, escape from the cusp of death more than once, dark and misunderstood magic, religious persecution, and mysterious figures! There are many points of view so it's important to pay attention to which character we are seeing the story unfold from. There author does a wonderful job with character development and world building. The writing evokes love or hate for the characters and is heart pounding in many scenes. There is a hint of barely there romance, but who knows where that will lead.
Definitely recommend this book to anyone with a love for dark fantasy. It's dark from start to finish and I'm excited to get into the next book in the series.