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michellembruhn 's review for:
Six Sacred Swords
by Andrew Rowe
Update after second read: giving it the full 5 stars now. Though I didn't love the series that technically comes before this book (The War of Broken Mirrors—liked it, didn't love it), having all of that background made me love Keras/Taelian even more. This was a delightful book even without that background knowledge, but *sigh*
Original Review:
4.5 stars and whew, what a ride! This is my second Andrew Rowe book, and he is quickly becoming a favorite. His characters and the way they play off each other are especially delightful, bringing lighthearted humor to otherwise rather dire situations. You've got Keras, an upstanding, very moral guy who struggles internally against his sword which is filled with destructive magic he can only barely contain, and who is pretty darn good at finding creative ways to solve problems. Then you've got Raika, a dragon/dragon-shifter who has thus far lived much of her life vicariously through novels, particularly romance novels, and thus doesn't quite know how to social yet. And finally there's Dawnbringer, a sapient sword with a penchant for sass and making Keras blush. The plot feels a little meandering at times, but I didn't care much, just because the characters were so fun to hang out with! Upon finishing this book, I immediately purchased the sequel and placed it at the top of my reading list.
Original Review:
4.5 stars and whew, what a ride! This is my second Andrew Rowe book, and he is quickly becoming a favorite. His characters and the way they play off each other are especially delightful, bringing lighthearted humor to otherwise rather dire situations. You've got Keras, an upstanding, very moral guy who struggles internally against his sword which is filled with destructive magic he can only barely contain, and who is pretty darn good at finding creative ways to solve problems. Then you've got Raika, a dragon/dragon-shifter who has thus far lived much of her life vicariously through novels, particularly romance novels, and thus doesn't quite know how to social yet. And finally there's Dawnbringer, a sapient sword with a penchant for sass and making Keras blush. The plot feels a little meandering at times, but I didn't care much, just because the characters were so fun to hang out with! Upon finishing this book, I immediately purchased the sequel and placed it at the top of my reading list.