This was a fair read but not really my style. I found it hard to stay engaged and found the characters a bit bland. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arThis was a fair read but not really my style. I found it hard to stay engaged and found the characters a bit bland. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I feel that if I had been either younger or less far along in my foray into historical fantasy, I would have enjoyed this more. There was less depth tI feel that if I had been either younger or less far along in my foray into historical fantasy, I would have enjoyed this more. There was less depth to the story, the characters and even the contextual details. I read it without being particularly engaged with the material. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
This is a favourite urban fantasy post apocalyptic series, where the overall story is gaining in depth and darkness. Some of the characters definitelyThis is a favourite urban fantasy post apocalyptic series, where the overall story is gaining in depth and darkness. Some of the characters definitely take a wrong turn in this instalment.Poor Ropa cannot seem to catch a break. This was just as well written as the previous books in the series, however I enjoyed it less overall. VERY interested to see what Book 5 will bring! Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
This book started very strongly and I really respected the different take on dragons as portrayed in this world. However, the start was only partiallyThis book started very strongly and I really respected the different take on dragons as portrayed in this world. However, the start was only partially successful in delivering. The pace was slow and the bonding between the characters, unconvincing. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This has all the makings of a great new fantasy world, but there are some kink- there were a lot of words, the plot chaotic and the pacing was off in This has all the makings of a great new fantasy world, but there are some kink- there were a lot of words, the plot chaotic and the pacing was off in places. I didn’t feel drawn to any of the characters. Nevertheless, there are many quality elements and I’m interested to see how the story continues. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
It was such a lovely feeling to be back in the world of the Cerulean sea with those wonderful magical children. I’m quite grumpy that the arc is only It was such a lovely feeling to be back in the world of the Cerulean sea with those wonderful magical children. I’m quite grumpy that the arc is only a sampler which stops at just the point when the action is about to start : in a court hearing with Arthur. I just know there will be trouble and tears ahead and I can’t wait for it! Many thanks to Netgalley for a sampler of this book....more
Brilliant! I love the main character Stephen and his approach to life and the world of drucraft. He is managing to survive hostile situations, discoveBrilliant! I love the main character Stephen and his approach to life and the world of drucraft. He is managing to survive hostile situations, discovering talents he didn’t know he had, making allies and continuing his search for answers as to his dad’s whereabouts. Benedict Jacka really knows how to craft appealing underdog characters and to have his readers cheering them on. I loved this second in the series and am already craving the next one. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This was not I was expecting or hoping for. I could not get into the world conceived, nor did the characters really engage me. The Bone Shard Empire wThis was not I was expecting or hoping for. I could not get into the world conceived, nor did the characters really engage me. The Bone Shard Empire was one of my absolute favourite fantasy trilogies so I was excited to receive this arc. I am beyond disappointed and yet if Stewart can work her magic in the next installment, I still feel the overall story arc could be rescued. Time will tell. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
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