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The Will, Power, and Title Trilogy #1
Nightglory
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176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 20, 2015
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Mathew Babaoye
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November 28, 2015
I have to say, it took me a while to get in to the writing style which is lyrical in nature, but after I did,I found the prose peeked my curiosity trying to figure out what was going to unfold. In addition to the style, not being used to having Night/Darkness be a character threw me as well. It kind of reminded me of The Book Thief from the perspective of Death being a character. But I would say the author did a good job constructing a compelling story.
November 12, 2020
Although it is unusual, I liked the writing style. I just wish I could connect better to the story and its characters. Cannot pinpoint why this connection didn’t turn into a passionate one. Maybe this story just wasn’t for me, while other readers will be pulled into it.
January 28, 2016
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Actual Rating: 3.5*
I liked this one. I thought the plot was strong and the characters were well developed, but all of this was definitely overshadowed by the actual writing style. I'm not a fan of purple prose and this semi-fits the bill for that one. It was distracting and really took away from the story for me. The best parts were when there was a lot of the story and text together because then I got a clearer picture of what was happening.
I loved Goldenslaughter's journey and how she came into herself. I liked seeing how power can corrupt and what titles can do to a person. I liked that there was more to this story than just being set in a Fantasy world. But, again, the writing style impacted my reading of this one. I definitely got more used to it as I was reading along, but I didn't get into the swing of things until about 60% through.
A lot happens in this but it is quick to pass you by because you get so immersed in what Goldenslaughter is doing to attempt to save herself and her Power. I loved seeing how hard she was trying to right things only to lose more and more of herself. I would have liked a bit more about the other Realms and what the other Powers were and entailed. I thought the world building could have gained a bit more by including some of this explanation but I am hoping that there are more stories set in this world for me to explore other points of view and characters. I just really liked this one. If you're looking for something a little different, I highly recommend this one.
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Actual Rating: 3.5*
I liked this one. I thought the plot was strong and the characters were well developed, but all of this was definitely overshadowed by the actual writing style. I'm not a fan of purple prose and this semi-fits the bill for that one. It was distracting and really took away from the story for me. The best parts were when there was a lot of the story and text together because then I got a clearer picture of what was happening.
I loved Goldenslaughter's journey and how she came into herself. I liked seeing how power can corrupt and what titles can do to a person. I liked that there was more to this story than just being set in a Fantasy world. But, again, the writing style impacted my reading of this one. I definitely got more used to it as I was reading along, but I didn't get into the swing of things until about 60% through.
A lot happens in this but it is quick to pass you by because you get so immersed in what Goldenslaughter is doing to attempt to save herself and her Power. I loved seeing how hard she was trying to right things only to lose more and more of herself. I would have liked a bit more about the other Realms and what the other Powers were and entailed. I thought the world building could have gained a bit more by including some of this explanation but I am hoping that there are more stories set in this world for me to explore other points of view and characters. I just really liked this one. If you're looking for something a little different, I highly recommend this one.
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February 7, 2016
This was a magical read, in every sense of the word. Yes there's magic aplenty, but the story is so well crafted.
It was one of those, you know you shouldn't REALLY like the main character, but like any old faery tale, you want to find out if she changes, if she becomes good, if, if if, it just keeps you hanging.
My only warning, is if you like a traditional writing style and can't get prose, you won't stay patient enough to read this. But please do! It took me a page or two and then I stopped noticing and it made the book work.
I liked the Night Glory the best, but the other characters made her the engaging character she is.
This book carries you off to a magical land and I really can't wait to read the next book from this author!!
* I received this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review. *
It was one of those, you know you shouldn't REALLY like the main character, but like any old faery tale, you want to find out if she changes, if she becomes good, if, if if, it just keeps you hanging.
My only warning, is if you like a traditional writing style and can't get prose, you won't stay patient enough to read this. But please do! It took me a page or two and then I stopped noticing and it made the book work.
I liked the Night Glory the best, but the other characters made her the engaging character she is.
This book carries you off to a magical land and I really can't wait to read the next book from this author!!
* I received this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review. *
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