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The Legacy of Boulom #3
Age of Arrogance
Serenna Morgan struggles with the plan to assassinate the Emperor of Terrangus. For a Guardian to even consider such things would be madness, but Arrogance continues to grow his army of Vanguards. With the life she always wanted at her fingertips, happiness is just one victory away. Along with the risk of losing it all.
In the aftermath of their Harbinger, Dumiyah Bloom remains in Vaynex, doing all she can to help Warlord Eltune maintain balance in the reeling kingdom. With too much on the line, she opposes Serenna’s plan, but humans will be humans.
Mary Walker adapts to life as both mother and empress. Her betrothed may not see it, but enemies linger all around them, waiting to strike. With their god making his play for total control of the realm, Mary must decide if protecting her family is worth ushering in an Age of Arrogance. Either way…
Serenity awaits.
In the aftermath of their Harbinger, Dumiyah Bloom remains in Vaynex, doing all she can to help Warlord Eltune maintain balance in the reeling kingdom. With too much on the line, she opposes Serenna’s plan, but humans will be humans.
Mary Walker adapts to life as both mother and empress. Her betrothed may not see it, but enemies linger all around them, waiting to strike. With their god making his play for total control of the realm, Mary must decide if protecting her family is worth ushering in an Age of Arrogance. Either way…
Serenity awaits.
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Published August 9, 2024
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September 7, 2024
Review originally on JamReads
Age of Arrogance is the third and final book in the dark fantasy series The Legacy of Boulom, written by Timothy Wolff. An ending worthy of the saga, wrapping the story of the guardians in an epic way, using all the previous build up to create a fast-paced conclusion for the war for Serenity.
Arrogance is still acting through his puppets, Emperor Francis and Mary, growing his army of Vanguards and preparing to take the control over Serenity. Serenna is struggling with her plan to assassinate the Emperor, but success could mean happiness afterwards; however, the stakes at play are too high, and a defeat would mean losing everything. At the decisive moment, the guardians and the gods are against the plan, so all lead towards a bigger conflict that will finally decide the control over Serenity.
Wolff excellently plays between portraying how both sides are organising, further fleshing the characters and humanising them; despite the stakes at play, there is still space for some light-hearted moments. The voices of the characters become more unique, going further into those characteristics that define them, such as Mary as a caring mother for Calvin, and David as a tragic heroes.
But all this build up leads us to the final confrontation, and that's where Wolff's writing shines, portraying the chaos but also the magnitude of the task: the Guardians are fighting against a proper god, and that will require of all of their skill. You can feel the magnitude of the task, and how only by teamwork, they can fulfill it.
This last instalment is quite fast-paced, pretty much in line with the urgency they need to act. While the worldbuilding aspects are a bit less explored in this book, we can still get hints on the customs and the magic, especially in the final battle, which is pretty much EPIC.
Age of Arrogance is the ending The Legacy of Boulom deserved, a trilogy that will be loved by epic and dark fantasy readers. I wonder if we will return to this world in the future, but for now, Wolff has excellently closed this chapter.
Age of Arrogance is the third and final book in the dark fantasy series The Legacy of Boulom, written by Timothy Wolff. An ending worthy of the saga, wrapping the story of the guardians in an epic way, using all the previous build up to create a fast-paced conclusion for the war for Serenity.
Arrogance is still acting through his puppets, Emperor Francis and Mary, growing his army of Vanguards and preparing to take the control over Serenity. Serenna is struggling with her plan to assassinate the Emperor, but success could mean happiness afterwards; however, the stakes at play are too high, and a defeat would mean losing everything. At the decisive moment, the guardians and the gods are against the plan, so all lead towards a bigger conflict that will finally decide the control over Serenity.
Wolff excellently plays between portraying how both sides are organising, further fleshing the characters and humanising them; despite the stakes at play, there is still space for some light-hearted moments. The voices of the characters become more unique, going further into those characteristics that define them, such as Mary as a caring mother for Calvin, and David as a tragic heroes.
But all this build up leads us to the final confrontation, and that's where Wolff's writing shines, portraying the chaos but also the magnitude of the task: the Guardians are fighting against a proper god, and that will require of all of their skill. You can feel the magnitude of the task, and how only by teamwork, they can fulfill it.
This last instalment is quite fast-paced, pretty much in line with the urgency they need to act. While the worldbuilding aspects are a bit less explored in this book, we can still get hints on the customs and the magic, especially in the final battle, which is pretty much EPIC.
Age of Arrogance is the ending The Legacy of Boulom deserved, a trilogy that will be loved by epic and dark fantasy readers. I wonder if we will return to this world in the future, but for now, Wolff has excellently closed this chapter.
September 26, 2024
Age of Arrogance
Can I be so arrogant to say that the age of arrogance is my favorite of the trilogy?
Guardians versus Arrogance who will have the upper hand or will the puppeteers puppets truly win?
And let’s not forget about Sardonyx( i wondered what Tim.. envisioned this character’s voice to be like …his audible voice) I say Shrill!!!
I think the fight scenes are even better in this book than the previous, but that is just my opinion !
Interacting with all the characters in this series was actually very adaptable !
In this series, I at least me I am cheering on both sides ( darn it I want my cake too…🍰😂.
To Timothy Wolff congrats in the most literal sense, these words in these books are freaking phenomenal, interlocking the tension in this series!!
Can I be so arrogant to say that the age of arrogance is my favorite of the trilogy?
Guardians versus Arrogance who will have the upper hand or will the puppeteers puppets truly win?
And let’s not forget about Sardonyx( i wondered what Tim.. envisioned this character’s voice to be like …his audible voice) I say Shrill!!!
I think the fight scenes are even better in this book than the previous, but that is just my opinion !
Interacting with all the characters in this series was actually very adaptable !
In this series, I at least me I am cheering on both sides ( darn it I want my cake too…🍰😂.
To Timothy Wolff congrats in the most literal sense, these words in these books are freaking phenomenal, interlocking the tension in this series!!
February 21, 2025
If the book you’re looking to read has a man wearing a golden mask with eerie, perfect-like teeth then you know you’ve reached the final book of The Legacy of Boulom trilogy.
“It's rather tragic how often the ones who claim to love art actively work towards its ruin.”
Without delving into spoilers, the ending was undeniably satisfying. If this trilogy had a lesson to give to its readers is that you can’t have ambitions without contest. Arrogance had a vision and he was willing to use whatever means necessary to make it a reality. Aside from power, and his woman, Francis wanted respect while at the same time looking down at the same people he wanted respect from.
“A heart must learn to smile before it can scream.”
Like book two, this one was a quick, fast-paced read. I spent a great deal worrying about Zeen, David, and Mary who were constantly on the edge of being killed off by Wolff.
Along with Serenna (She and David sacrificed the most), Bloom (who fights with boom-booms!) grew on me pretty fast, especially Mary. She went through a lot for her child, and imperfect devotion to Francis. With Arrogance constantly meddling, and being the Empress of people who despise her, in a way she was able to reclaim her Guardian self when it was time to fight.
David really shocked me toward the end. My hopes for Zeen and Serenna came true, despite the anxiety Wolff placed upon me, (if you consider they're like a younger version of David and Melissa)
I applaud Wolff for writing great aphorisms. It gives bold color and adds weight to his character while also making me stop to think.
This has been a glorious read!
“It's rather tragic how often the ones who claim to love art actively work towards its ruin.”
Without delving into spoilers, the ending was undeniably satisfying. If this trilogy had a lesson to give to its readers is that you can’t have ambitions without contest. Arrogance had a vision and he was willing to use whatever means necessary to make it a reality. Aside from power, and his woman, Francis wanted respect while at the same time looking down at the same people he wanted respect from.
“A heart must learn to smile before it can scream.”
Like book two, this one was a quick, fast-paced read. I spent a great deal worrying about Zeen, David, and Mary who were constantly on the edge of being killed off by Wolff.
Along with Serenna (She and David sacrificed the most), Bloom (who fights with boom-booms!) grew on me pretty fast, especially Mary. She went through a lot for her child, and imperfect devotion to Francis. With Arrogance constantly meddling, and being the Empress of people who despise her, in a way she was able to reclaim her Guardian self when it was time to fight.
David really shocked me toward the end. My hopes for Zeen and Serenna came true, despite the anxiety Wolff placed upon me, (if you consider they're like a younger version of David and Melissa)
I applaud Wolff for writing great aphorisms. It gives bold color and adds weight to his character while also making me stop to think.
This has been a glorious read!
August 21, 2024
A blockbuster ending to a great trilogy, Age of Arrogance lives up to its predecessors and wraps up the epic story of the guardians (and others) in a glorious way.
The story was, as I’ve come to expect from the author, very easy to get into. It begins with the fallout from the previous book, and the inevitable coming together of the two sides, one led by the guardians Serena and Zeen, and the other by the God of Wisdom, a.k.a Arrogance, and his puppet emperor and empress, Francis and Mary. The tension leading up to this was great and the pace continued nicely throughout to the point when I was reading so many chapters in one sitting!
For me, one of the aspects I love most about these books are the characters. Their voices are so unique and it really has you rooting for them, despite which side they’re on (although, maybe not Bloom so much!). Serena is a really heroic likeable character, David a tragic hero, Francis’ inner monologue is somehow both comical and touching, and Zeen is just Zeen (he is one of my favourites). The interactions between the gods, humans and lizards were a really nice touch as well. And everything that Sardonyx says and does I’m down with. He has truly become the superstar of the series.
I’ve always loved high fantasy with thought-out worlds and this book and series are such a great example of that. I bumped this book right to the top of my TBR list when it came out and I looked forward to anything else to author releases in the future! If it’s set in the same world, all the better! Big props on the fight scenes as well - those are not easy to write but the final battle, in particular, was a great read.
Some stand out scenes:
Arrogance playing the piano - chilling!
The fact that Zeen tried to finish the Rinso Volumes because he made an oath to Tempest.
How much can a person be damaged before they are considered broken? - every time this came up.
Every ‘glorious indeed’ - loved it, especially because all the characters started saying it by the end!
The story was, as I’ve come to expect from the author, very easy to get into. It begins with the fallout from the previous book, and the inevitable coming together of the two sides, one led by the guardians Serena and Zeen, and the other by the God of Wisdom, a.k.a Arrogance, and his puppet emperor and empress, Francis and Mary. The tension leading up to this was great and the pace continued nicely throughout to the point when I was reading so many chapters in one sitting!
For me, one of the aspects I love most about these books are the characters. Their voices are so unique and it really has you rooting for them, despite which side they’re on (although, maybe not Bloom so much!). Serena is a really heroic likeable character, David a tragic hero, Francis’ inner monologue is somehow both comical and touching, and Zeen is just Zeen (he is one of my favourites). The interactions between the gods, humans and lizards were a really nice touch as well. And everything that Sardonyx says and does I’m down with. He has truly become the superstar of the series.
I’ve always loved high fantasy with thought-out worlds and this book and series are such a great example of that. I bumped this book right to the top of my TBR list when it came out and I looked forward to anything else to author releases in the future! If it’s set in the same world, all the better! Big props on the fight scenes as well - those are not easy to write but the final battle, in particular, was a great read.
Some stand out scenes:
Arrogance playing the piano - chilling!
The fact that Zeen tried to finish the Rinso Volumes because he made an oath to Tempest.
How much can a person be damaged before they are considered broken? - every time this came up.
Every ‘glorious indeed’ - loved it, especially because all the characters started saying it by the end!
July 24, 2024
I received an ARC for this book and am leaving a review voluntarily.
I have truly loved this series and each book is such a great build on the former ones. It can be hard to keep things straight in a series but this one does an excellent job of balancing old information remaining relevant and new information coming into play.
I love the world building here. The way it intersects with the magic system and religion and propels war and belief systems. It’s a very intricate project and pays off amazingly well. It’s like appreciating a grand tower where all the pieces fit together perfectly.
The villains. One of the few examples I can think of where a villain is both twisted and terrible yet never loses a sympathetic edge. I hate what they do. But I love why they do it.
Oh there are so many twists in here that I don’t want to ruin except to say—I saw it coming, hoped it was coming and still wasn’t ready for it.
A pitch perfect ending to a magnificent trilogy and I can’t wait to see what else the author has in store for us.
I have truly loved this series and each book is such a great build on the former ones. It can be hard to keep things straight in a series but this one does an excellent job of balancing old information remaining relevant and new information coming into play.
I love the world building here. The way it intersects with the magic system and religion and propels war and belief systems. It’s a very intricate project and pays off amazingly well. It’s like appreciating a grand tower where all the pieces fit together perfectly.
The villains. One of the few examples I can think of where a villain is both twisted and terrible yet never loses a sympathetic edge. I hate what they do. But I love why they do it.
Oh there are so many twists in here that I don’t want to ruin except to say—I saw it coming, hoped it was coming and still wasn’t ready for it.
A pitch perfect ending to a magnificent trilogy and I can’t wait to see what else the author has in store for us.
March 14, 2025
Timothy Wolff may be the single most quotable author I've ever read. Seriously, name a # 1-325 and I bet that page has a baller quote somewhere.
I've said a few times that Wolff is a must read author in the indie fantasy community, and if he continues this excellence across his other works, he will become THE must read author.
I've said a few times that Wolff is a must read author in the indie fantasy community, and if he continues this excellence across his other works, he will become THE must read author.
August 27, 2024
What a fantastic end to an awesome trilogy.
Four words to describe it:
Glorious
Chaos
Hope
Cheese
Highly recommend this trilogy.
Four words to describe it:
Glorious
Chaos
Hope
Cheese
Highly recommend this trilogy.
October 3, 2024
IT. IS. GLORIOUS!
A stunning conclusion to an ever flowing adventure.
Now...let's talk about that Boulom book! 🤣
A stunning conclusion to an ever flowing adventure.
Now...let's talk about that Boulom book! 🤣
July 5, 2025
⚠️Please note that this is the third book in the series. This review will contain spoilers if you have not read the first two books.⚠️😉
Our less than merry gang is spread amongst the kingdoms of the realm.
Oh, and all the kingdoms, with their fickle gods... are at war.
You might be surprised to read that I find Nyfe fascinating, I have been thinking about him throughout the trilogy, and he is not even one of my favourites.
He is like a 🪳! No matter what, he seems to land on his feet!😂
Well, now, he is a Vanguard. Let us see how it goes. Will he finally bite the dust?
🔹️
How much can a person be damaged before they are considered broken?
🔹️
Francis is still on the Terrangus throne. Someone proposes to Serenna to kill him, which the pact breaker does not want to.
However, Arrogance's army of Vanguards is soon beyond the point where he can no longer be stopped. Or are the guardians already too late? Have we already jumped in with both feet into the Age of Arrogance?
After really enjoying the worldbuilding and getting to know our characters through the first two books, I am now finding myself reading slower, half expecting that my beloved characters will be sent to the void.
Will they get together for the biggest evening yet, despite being scattered between the kingdoms?
Will they ever reach serenity?
🔹️
Nothing with a heart can ever break completely.
🔹️
And with that, the book and the trilogy ends...
Gloriously.
Our less than merry gang is spread amongst the kingdoms of the realm.
Oh, and all the kingdoms, with their fickle gods... are at war.
You might be surprised to read that I find Nyfe fascinating, I have been thinking about him throughout the trilogy, and he is not even one of my favourites.
He is like a 🪳! No matter what, he seems to land on his feet!😂
Well, now, he is a Vanguard. Let us see how it goes. Will he finally bite the dust?
🔹️
How much can a person be damaged before they are considered broken?
🔹️
Francis is still on the Terrangus throne. Someone proposes to Serenna to kill him, which the pact breaker does not want to.
However, Arrogance's army of Vanguards is soon beyond the point where he can no longer be stopped. Or are the guardians already too late? Have we already jumped in with both feet into the Age of Arrogance?
After really enjoying the worldbuilding and getting to know our characters through the first two books, I am now finding myself reading slower, half expecting that my beloved characters will be sent to the void.
Will they get together for the biggest evening yet, despite being scattered between the kingdoms?
Will they ever reach serenity?
🔹️
Nothing with a heart can ever break completely.
🔹️
And with that, the book and the trilogy ends...
Gloriously.
September 19, 2025
This was worse than the previous books. It felt rushed and the characters actions at times made no sense whatsoever. Also in the previous installments I had mentioned that the world felt empty beside the main characters, but since this was the conclusion and the stakes higher, said emptiness was hard to overcome.
On a slightly more positive note, I liked the cover, and the book is not very long.
4,5/10
On a slightly more positive note, I liked the cover, and the book is not very long.
4,5/10
February 11, 2025
Age of Arrogance is the third book of the Legacy of Boulom. It's genuinely a GLORIOUS end to the trilogy, I'm sad that it's over but I'll definitely be rereading this series. A MUST READ! (Check out book 1: Platinum Tinted Darkness)
The book can be considered a high fantasy, with an amazing storyline and with romance as subplot. Magic, mages, different species, Gods, found family, politics, warfare and so much more. If this appeals to you, you'll love this trilogy!
The book can be considered a high fantasy, with an amazing storyline and with romance as subplot. Magic, mages, different species, Gods, found family, politics, warfare and so much more. If this appeals to you, you'll love this trilogy!
July 20, 2024
Overall, this final installment was exactly what I wanted and better than I could have hoped for. I love a tale of Good vs Evil that explores how Evil is oftentimes rooted in good intentions, wounds, and determination. The villains, though horrendously villainous, are sympathetic, and I couldn’t help but to pity one in particular at the end—and that’s good storytelling. The characters make this series, and the focus on their emotions and journeys really captured me, especially in this installment. It’s clear that a lot of passion and expertise went into crafting this cast, and getting fresh perspectives keeps the read fresh yet familiar. This series strikes a generally philosophical tone that I adore—it complements the themes about war, loss, hope, and free will very well.
January 21, 2024
I had been waiting for what felt like so long to read the final installment of this series! (But realistically I was just impatient.) I don't want to spoil anything, but I will say that this book was the proper and well deserved ending for these characters. The writer did well to end things in a poetic manner, and I was left feeling satisfied. I can't wait to see what this author will bring to the table next! Definitely someone to keep an eye on.
December 17, 2024
‘Nothing with a heart can ever break completely.’
Suffice to say, Age of Arrogance fulfills the promise set forth in Platinum Tinted Darkness in more ways that one. Not only does the story come full circle in terms of its characters and plot arcs, but the emotional stakes invested not only by the reader, but also by Mr. Wolff. There is a degree of completion, a serenity (pun intended) by the time the epilogue rolls around that only happens when it feels like an author has reached their zenith and every painstaking path has led to a singular moment of happiness, of contentment, of a job well-done. And also cheese.
Where to even begin… The Legacy of Boulom has been a favorite of mine since the first pages of PTD and as much as I was eagerly awaiting AoA to be released, part of me is sad to see this story end. But so it did… Gloriously.
Picking immediately after the fallout from Tears of the Maelstrom, the surviving Guardians and few remaining Gods struggle to reconcile the coming war for Serenity. The plot is a hectic pace from beginning to end, and while it does take place over many months (including a six month time jump), it never felt lagging or slow. There was no rest for our characters, especially the ones out to fight the God of Arrogance. A lot happens in this book: a lot of suffering (physical and emotional), a lot of death (Gods and mortals), and a lot of bittersweet moments. Everything felt earned, nothing was rushed, even the defeats. Each character received a fitting conclusion by the story’s end. Tears were shed along the way, as well as many expletives uttered in Mr. Wolff’s direction over certain events (iykyk what specific event I’m referencing here. Ughhh still mad at him for that!). The climax was amazing, I’ll leave it at that.
Serenna, our fearless and stubborn crystal mage, is tasked with ending the reign of her former Guardian ‘friend’ Francis, the new emperor. Her arc through AoA is one of determination, one of severe loss, and one that ultimately might cost her everything. I’ve loved Serenna since the beginning and after the personal happiness gained in TotM, her eventual fall was something I saw coming but also loved reading because her potential rise (no spoilers) would be entirely worth it. I can’t really talk about Zeen’s arc here because that would be incredibly spoilerish, but as throughout the entire trilogy, Zeen is just one of those characters we all love, even if he tends to be a dork. David, sweet, jaded David. He has been through the ringer in this series and this book is no different. His character is the epitome of sorrow forced upon man by unjust gods. I just love David and his ending is full of hope. The big standout character for me is Bloom. Filling the void of resident lizard-person post Sardonyx was always a tall order, but Bloom was mighty fun to read and her POV chapters were also the ones that elicited the most snickers by this reader. Francis and Mary were hard reads and I attribute that to Mr. Wolff’s ability to write characters in emotional pain and turmoil insanely well. Even the meddling gods got their moments to shine.
Despite the sometimes harsh and depressing nature of this story, there was enough levity to go around. A frequent dropping of humor, or in true Mr. Wolff form, plenty of meta jokes. Since PTD, I’ve really enjoyed the inclusion of the Rinso the Blue novel series within this world and Mr. Wolff has used said in-world book series to make fun of himself as an author and the review process as a whole. I find that both ingenious and hilarious. Especially when he casually drops lines like:
‘He reread the passage. Perfect! Zeen wasn’t entirely sure how those dash things worked, but it seemed imperative to use them at every opportunity.’
‘What an odd location. I wonder how I would describe such a place if I used it in Rinso? Descriptions were never my strong point. I make the reader do most of the work.’
I also would like to point out one specific chapter, aptly titled Age of Arrogance, that was pretty incredible. It takes place in the climax and is the only chapter told not only from Arrogance’s (the God) POV, but it is also told via 1st person point of view. It was a bold choice, but also very apropos for the story and Arrogance himself. Not only was it some of the best prose in the entire series, but it also was incredibly immersive in this God’s POV. Simply spectacular.
If you’ve stuck with the Legacy of Boulom through the first two books (which you should, seriously, this series is great!), then the final book will give you that satisfying series capper. Age of Arrogance brings everything together in a glorious conclusion. Characters get what they deserve, both good and bad, the plot weaves together impeccably, and we readers are left with a glimmer of hope for the future. Bravo, Mr. Wolff, I say bravo.
‘Debt is the most powerful magic ever conceived by god or man.’
Suffice to say, Age of Arrogance fulfills the promise set forth in Platinum Tinted Darkness in more ways that one. Not only does the story come full circle in terms of its characters and plot arcs, but the emotional stakes invested not only by the reader, but also by Mr. Wolff. There is a degree of completion, a serenity (pun intended) by the time the epilogue rolls around that only happens when it feels like an author has reached their zenith and every painstaking path has led to a singular moment of happiness, of contentment, of a job well-done. And also cheese.
Where to even begin… The Legacy of Boulom has been a favorite of mine since the first pages of PTD and as much as I was eagerly awaiting AoA to be released, part of me is sad to see this story end. But so it did… Gloriously.
Picking immediately after the fallout from Tears of the Maelstrom, the surviving Guardians and few remaining Gods struggle to reconcile the coming war for Serenity. The plot is a hectic pace from beginning to end, and while it does take place over many months (including a six month time jump), it never felt lagging or slow. There was no rest for our characters, especially the ones out to fight the God of Arrogance. A lot happens in this book: a lot of suffering (physical and emotional), a lot of death (Gods and mortals), and a lot of bittersweet moments. Everything felt earned, nothing was rushed, even the defeats. Each character received a fitting conclusion by the story’s end. Tears were shed along the way, as well as many expletives uttered in Mr. Wolff’s direction over certain events (iykyk what specific event I’m referencing here. Ughhh still mad at him for that!). The climax was amazing, I’ll leave it at that.
Serenna, our fearless and stubborn crystal mage, is tasked with ending the reign of her former Guardian ‘friend’ Francis, the new emperor. Her arc through AoA is one of determination, one of severe loss, and one that ultimately might cost her everything. I’ve loved Serenna since the beginning and after the personal happiness gained in TotM, her eventual fall was something I saw coming but also loved reading because her potential rise (no spoilers) would be entirely worth it. I can’t really talk about Zeen’s arc here because that would be incredibly spoilerish, but as throughout the entire trilogy, Zeen is just one of those characters we all love, even if he tends to be a dork. David, sweet, jaded David. He has been through the ringer in this series and this book is no different. His character is the epitome of sorrow forced upon man by unjust gods. I just love David and his ending is full of hope. The big standout character for me is Bloom. Filling the void of resident lizard-person post Sardonyx was always a tall order, but Bloom was mighty fun to read and her POV chapters were also the ones that elicited the most snickers by this reader. Francis and Mary were hard reads and I attribute that to Mr. Wolff’s ability to write characters in emotional pain and turmoil insanely well. Even the meddling gods got their moments to shine.
Despite the sometimes harsh and depressing nature of this story, there was enough levity to go around. A frequent dropping of humor, or in true Mr. Wolff form, plenty of meta jokes. Since PTD, I’ve really enjoyed the inclusion of the Rinso the Blue novel series within this world and Mr. Wolff has used said in-world book series to make fun of himself as an author and the review process as a whole. I find that both ingenious and hilarious. Especially when he casually drops lines like:
‘He reread the passage. Perfect! Zeen wasn’t entirely sure how those dash things worked, but it seemed imperative to use them at every opportunity.’
‘What an odd location. I wonder how I would describe such a place if I used it in Rinso? Descriptions were never my strong point. I make the reader do most of the work.’
I also would like to point out one specific chapter, aptly titled Age of Arrogance, that was pretty incredible. It takes place in the climax and is the only chapter told not only from Arrogance’s (the God) POV, but it is also told via 1st person point of view. It was a bold choice, but also very apropos for the story and Arrogance himself. Not only was it some of the best prose in the entire series, but it also was incredibly immersive in this God’s POV. Simply spectacular.
If you’ve stuck with the Legacy of Boulom through the first two books (which you should, seriously, this series is great!), then the final book will give you that satisfying series capper. Age of Arrogance brings everything together in a glorious conclusion. Characters get what they deserve, both good and bad, the plot weaves together impeccably, and we readers are left with a glimmer of hope for the future. Bravo, Mr. Wolff, I say bravo.
‘Debt is the most powerful magic ever conceived by god or man.’
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