So, I kept hearing about this author, but at a glance, all his series are kinda short.
Like, 4, 5 books? How much can you grow a fantasy world in 4, 5So, I kept hearing about this author, but at a glance, all his series are kinda short.
Like, 4, 5 books? How much can you grow a fantasy world in 4, 5 books?
Boyyy, was I wrong! [image]
This is a very good start of a series. I admit, it took me a while to understand and get involved, it started a bit strange, but bit by bit I got to see why everyone loves Power so much.
The writing style is amazing, I adore the world, and I'm very curious to see how this goes on. Huge potential though....more
You definitely gotta read the previous book if you wanna understand something and not give up on this read after 20 pages.
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Ok, so what can I sYou definitely gotta read the previous book if you wanna understand something and not give up on this read after 20 pages.
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Ok, so what can I say about this series (I went up to book 4, so writing this review as an overall sort of thing).
It's confusing at times, and annoying at others. There are moments when the MCs are idiots and I wanna kick them. Also, there are parts of the plot that make absolutely no sense and are lacking a logical flow of things.
BUT!
For some reason, it was a fun read. Yes, I skimmed some stuff, and it was difficult for me to get into the writing style of the author, but after that happened, and as soon as I started ignoring the annoying parts, I started liking it. [image]
It's fast-paced and the characters are fun (at times).
It's a series that I'll forget about soon enough, nothing too memorable about it, and not interesting enough to recommend, but it's a very nice pizza type of read (you 'eat' it, you enjoy it, you forget you ate it next week and won't really know where you bought it from)....more
The team is split again, and there are certain timelines that I enjoy more than others, but I can't wait to see what's next.
I really like the charactThe team is split again, and there are certain timelines that I enjoy more than others, but I can't wait to see what's next.
I really like the character growth, and I love that I see this from all of them, not only the MC. Like, you see them all becoming better versions of themselves, both as people and as powers.
The story is fast-paced; there are moments when I would have loved to see more, but eh. It's still an amazing series. ...more
I'm starting to see new abilities and get a general feel of the overall plot.
Things are starting to get interestingIt gets better and better. [image]
I'm starting to see new abilities and get a general feel of the overall plot.
Things are starting to get interesting, we're seeing new characters introduced, and everything is growing. I've never read this author before, and I'm impressed by the writing style.
**Be careful, the series doesn't really end here**
Ok, so I enjoyed the end of the part with the Asarlai. It was a bit too rushed, yeah, and I would ha**Be careful, the series doesn't really end here**
Ok, so I enjoyed the end of the part with the Asarlai. It was a bit too rushed, yeah, and I would have loved it to have some more pages, but it's what we're expecting, at this point, for this author. Everything happens at a 1.5 speed.
Love the character growth and where the story is going.
Yes, I expected the series to end here (it was supposed to be a trilogy, right?), but I'm happy that it doesn't. It goes on with Traitor's Folly.
You'll definitely want to read that as well!...more
I really wasn't expecting such a great start to a series. This is the type of SF book that I adore: it's really fastWoohooo! [image]
Well, this is fun!
I really wasn't expecting such a great start to a series. This is the type of SF book that I adore: it's really fast-paced, a lot of action, the world-building develops over time, and the characters are really impressive. [image]
I've never read this author before and wasn't expecting too much, so more than anything, this was a great discovery. So happy I gave it a try! ...more
It's better written than I would have expected and the world builder is better than in most RHs. It's mI'm starting to like this series more and more.
It's better written than I would have expected and the world builder is better than in most RHs. It's more a fantasy than a typical RH now, and I like that.
And I'm starting to really like these characters, I'm actually able to distinguish between the males, and that doesn't happen too often in RHs.
I read a different series with a blacksmith, and from the blurb, they seemed similar, so I wasn't expectiWell, this was better than I expected. [image]
I read a different series with a blacksmith, and from the blurb, they seemed similar, so I wasn't expecting too much, to tell you the trust.
What a great surprise it was to actually find a new author and a new series with a totally new plot and a lot of potential. Yay, I love such surprises!
It's a fast-paced, UF/Fantasy type of series (I'm writing the review after having finished it), with a surprisingly fresh plot. The characters are fun and I really liked their development and growth, so that's another plus.
It's a series I'd recommend to any UF lovers, it's definitely worth a try. ...more
I'll say it again: this is a series worth reading when you are out on a beach and are looking for a fun, fast-paced, relaxing series. Is it memorable?I'll say it again: this is a series worth reading when you are out on a beach and are looking for a fun, fast-paced, relaxing series. Is it memorable? Not really, but that doesn't lessen its ability to destress you and make you wanna read on.
It's an easy, fast read, with a fun plot and nice characters.
4.5 Really great end of the series. Maybe it doesn't deserve 5 stars, but eh, I'm feeling generous. [image]
This is a fantasy/UF series that's definitel4.5 Really great end of the series. Maybe it doesn't deserve 5 stars, but eh, I'm feeling generous. [image]
This is a fantasy/UF series that's definitely worth a try. It's not exactly a HF, but it's not 100% UF either, it has the perfect combination of both.
Not the huge world-builder of a HF, but an incredible one by any UF standards. The characters have a very nice development and the action keeps you on your toes, making this series hard to put down.
Well done, author! I'll start looking into your series a bit more. ...more
I ended up really loving the characters, all of them! And I always love it when underdogs get to be victors! [imageOk, this series was amazing!
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I ended up really loving the characters, all of them! And I always love it when underdogs get to be victors! [image]
Oh, and let's not forget all the plot twists, the action-packed books, and the really amazing world-building intertwined with action and characters and AWESOMENESS!
Yes, if you like fantasy, this author is amazing. If you're more into UF, this is a series that you should be curious about (UF type of fast-paced-ness but the amazing world building of the Fantasy, all brilliantly written). If you're into SF, this is still worth a try ;)...more
Now I can honestly say that the story is getting better and better. [image]
I enjoy the big, amazing, world building. I'm starting to really like the Now I can honestly say that the story is getting better and better. [image]
I enjoy the big, amazing, world building. I'm starting to really like the characters and their stories and really be involved in the overall series.
Jacob Peppers is one of my favorite Fantasy authors because of the dynamic of his books. Usually, High Fantasy books involve a lot of world description, at least at the beginning, and it takes way too many books to get to the action.
Well, what Peppers is doing is getting to the heart of matters really fast without losing the world-building and the amazing universe that he needs to create. He's one of the few (that I discovered so far) who does that, so I always end up loving his work. [image]
Spoiler alert, I won't hide it because it's important, but careful reading forward.
I absolutely ADORED the ending!!Ok, so this is a 3-star book, BUT!
Spoiler alert, I won't hide it because it's important, but careful reading forward.
I absolutely ADORED the ending!! And what an unexpected twist of things!
So, the book was ok, fast, fun read. A typical 3-star book. Fun characters, absolutely love the kid and the MC is pretty ok. The plot was nice and all that.
What I loved though is the ending: they end with a meeting with 3 badass hunters, and a 4th person informing them that hey, there are a lot of magical kids who are orphans or on the street and who would really profit from a school of magical kids. AND THEY AGREE!
Sooo, I am really excited about the next book(s) in this series! Like, 3 hunters becoming teachers for the lost and lonely kids out there?! Well, that it exactly right up my alley! I empathize a lot with lost kids, and I love love LOVE the idea of them getting a chance!
So yes, because of this ending and this plot twist, the book deserves 4 stars.
Great work, author I've never read before! [image]...more
Everything was so fast-paced, I got in the plot and got to know everyone really fast. I enjoy this type of SF3.5 Really fun start to a series! [image]
Everything was so fast-paced, I got in the plot and got to know everyone really fast. I enjoy this type of SF, although it's difficult not to miss things when writing this type of book.
Cool characters and fun plot, worth giving it a try (it's a GR choice award as well, yay!)....more
Ok, I'm pretty sure I found a pizza series. [image]
It's fast-paced, easy to follow, fun. Yes, it's predictable, but it's nice. The characters are alsOk, I'm pretty sure I found a pizza series. [image]
It's fast-paced, easy to follow, fun. Yes, it's predictable, but it's nice. The characters are also a bit cliche, but that's ok too; the only thing I want from these types of series is decent writing (and we have more than that it here).
Worth reading if you're looking for something not too heavy, to relax, and enjoy an afternoon. A really good pizza-book....more
Ok, I admit, Lindsay Buroker has better series out there, but I can't help but to absolutely enjoy everyOverall rating of the series: 4 stars. [image]
Ok, I admit, Lindsay Buroker has better series out there, but I can't help but to absolutely enjoy everything she writes.
The series wraps up nicely, we get the ending we expect, and one last adventure from this duo. If you've read the books until now, you'll enjoy this one too.
What I really love about Buroker's series though is that a lot of characters end up meeting each other in other books. Like, when you get to see some characters you adored a while back, in other series, meet up and still be awesome and kick ass, you can't help but want to see more, read more, discover more.
And just for that, hats down, Buroker is one of my favorite authors. [image]...more
I got a bit more context, a bit more world-building, a bit more, well, fun.
I'm also starting to feel tI liked this one more than the previous books.
I got a bit more context, a bit more world-building, a bit more, well, fun.
I'm also starting to feel the chemistry between the two MCs, and that always goes in the plus column. It's usually difficult for a book to make me interested in characters, but I guess that longer series make you do that, right?
For all you SF lovers out there, this is something that you can't miss. For all you non-SF lovers but Fantasy loverWow, this book was AMAZING! [image]
For all you SF lovers out there, this is something that you can't miss. For all you non-SF lovers but Fantasy lovers, give this series a try, you'll definitely enjoy it.
The plot is amazing, the characters are great, and the writing style makes this book impossible to put down.
It's been ages since I've read such an amazing series, and I'm so happy I found this! Yayyy! Go try it!...more
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