Ein, a 10 or 12 year old boy is on a quest to kill the Emperor of Ten Kings. His quest, given by one of the Shinigami, Gods of Death. To complete his Ein, a 10 or 12 year old boy is on a quest to kill the Emperor of Ten Kings. His quest, given by one of the Shinigami, Gods of Death. To complete his quest the boy must recruit Heroes out of the Legends and recruiting is just the matter of finding these Legends because the Shinigami has given him a way to bind the heroes to him.
You got The Whispering Blade, a two katana wielding lady Samurai. The Emerald Wind, basically Jet from Avatar The Last Airbender but he's really self aware about his banditry. Iron Gut Chen, self proclaimed master of Chi but in reality a nothing but underwear wearing fat fuck with an umbrella and a booze keg but he really does have an Iron Gut lol. Death's Echo, a sniper assassin covered in bandages and dying of Leprosy, coughing up blood constantly and practicing social distancing to the best of his ability. And finally, Bing Wei Ma, a 40 something old guy who is basically one punch man, well... more like 3-4 punch and a few kicks man actually.
5 legends and a creepy kid, on their way to kill an Emperor. Slaying all kinds of monsters from Japanese or Chinese mythology. A fantasy adventure like nothing I've read before. With Anime inspired combat, meaning everyone has a one special move, Mortal Technique (name of the universe/series). They just don't feel the need to yell the name of their attack before engaging xD
Kim Bretton, the narrator lady absolutely top notch. Would listen to any audiobooks she's involved in. You got 4 main POV characters and 2 others who are almost always present yet I could easily tell every one of them apart just from their cadence or whatever.
The series is just a collection of standalone novels which worked out great for me since I was looking for standalone book to take a break from binging too many book series (esssss)
Oh and also the cover! So FUCKING dope! Definitely gonna read other books in this universe and anything this author puts out.
Probably the best urban fantasy I've read to date! A great first book of a series as well. Moving on to book 2 right away!Probably the best urban fantasy I've read to date! A great first book of a series as well. Moving on to book 2 right away!...more
This book as the previous two share all the pros and cons with each other. Didn't like the ending. It was as Logen would say, realisAaaand it's over..
This book as the previous two share all the pros and cons with each other. Didn't like the ending. It was as Logen would say, realistic. And also sour. Though the plot was always the weakest point anyway....more
Accrescent. That's the word for it! The first book was a nice setup and this one's just solid development. Development and interaction. Our wild and vAccrescent. That's the word for it! The first book was a nice setup and this one's just solid development. Development and interaction. Our wild and varied cast bumping shoulders with one another and they themselves growing, their personalities shinning through. Clash of culture and wit and cynicism. The banter, the arguments, the action (although kinda weak because it's not the magical kind), the romance, the moral ambiguity, the inner monologue (of one crippled torturer in particular) and countless other things. Noice.
Or as a certain decapitated fop would say, Capital!...more
Didn't really feel like a Stormlight Archive book sometimes. Less epic moments but a lot more 'WTF!!' revelations tho. Didn't really feel like a Stormlight Archive book sometimes. Less epic moments but a lot more 'WTF!!' revelations tho. ...more
God damn this is a good one! It hooked me in from the very beginning and had me wanting for more all the way!! I'mma go read the sequel right now! . ThGod damn this is a good one! It hooked me in from the very beginning and had me wanting for more all the way!! I'mma go read the sequel right now! . The diversity of characters is phenomenal here considering the fact that most of the characters are essentially the same guy! Also, the various plot lines with their stupendous intrigue. Just wow. The book really flows too. I just burned through! . The ending was so abrupt though! Like if I didn't have the second book ready to go, I imagine I would've been furious at the author. . 4.5 Stars out of 5....more
Amazed at how much hints and hidden bits are there which I didn't pick up on my first read through!Amazed at how much hints and hidden bits are there which I didn't pick up on my first read through!...more
Say one thing about this book, say it's pov characters are all clearly distinct, each with their own worldview and motivations. All of them twisted anSay one thing about this book, say it's pov characters are all clearly distinct, each with their own worldview and motivations. All of them twisted and flawed, all of them very much human which shows through on every page! And while the plot is intriguing but in a ordinary sort of way so far, It's the worldbuilding, the characters and their interactions with each other and the world that's kept me listening to this book to the end. Speaking of which, forever impressed by voice actors and their ability to present different characters. All praise Steven Pacey, the narrator. Who knows how many books I've skipped because I didn't like the narrator.
Favorite character from this book, Sand dan Glokta, dashing youth turned military hero turned tortured, disfigured and crippled war prisoner turned torturer himself! Miserable poor dude. What a life he's had, what a life he's having still....more
By far the most emotional highs and lows I've felt by a story ever! Irrespective of all the mediums of entertainment! And this was my 3rd time readingBy far the most emotional highs and lows I've felt by a story ever! Irrespective of all the mediums of entertainment! And this was my 3rd time reading it. Absolutely EPICEST THING EVER...more
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