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Fatespinner
Nestled safely on another plane of existence is The Weave - a structure of epic proportion housing an infinite network of silk webs that spin the destinies of man. Four powerful mortals worshiped as Fates watch, predict, and manipulate the destinies to ensure the world is always in balance, but one has grown weary of her omniscience. If she were to collapse The Weave she would feel the joy of the unknown once more and defects to pursue her cause. With the help of legendary allies and an artifact of ancient power, perhaps she can free the people of the world from their predetermined inevitability and restore the truest of free will.
But where does one stand in a war of liberty versus law? What do we sacrifice for our convictions, and is the volatile beauty of freedom better than the safety of organized government? Worse yet, what happens when the demons of the night catch wind of a war that could give them free reign? Something hungers beyond the mist of the world, and this may be the chance they have been waiting for.
But where does one stand in a war of liberty versus law? What do we sacrifice for our convictions, and is the volatile beauty of freedom better than the safety of organized government? Worse yet, what happens when the demons of the night catch wind of a war that could give them free reign? Something hungers beyond the mist of the world, and this may be the chance they have been waiting for.
330 pages, Hardcover
Published January 14, 2017
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June 10, 2020
I liked it; the world has a lot of personality to it, and the plot is gripping and exciting. There are a LOT of characters to follow, and while I did enjoy seeing the world from many perspectives, it can seem tedious in the beginning. Some of the characters I instantly loved, but I was disappointed when I didn't get to see much of them (like Casamir), and others I didn't really care for, but I spent a lot of time reading (like Fever). Also, some of the characters' motivations/backstories just didn't make sense to me (Whisper, Phori, and again, Fever), and I found them a bit shallow.
I think many readers agree that the first half was a bit slow (there are lots of paragraphs describing the lore of different cities and architecture, etc. that I felt I didn't need), but once the central conflict really begins to kick up halfway through the book, it becomes much more exciting.
I think perhaps this novel's best strength was the action/fight scenes. They are written in a way that is very cinematic and enticing, and they are filled with vivid imagery. I thought the magic system of glyphs was interesting, but I wish it was more elaborated on, especially in the beginning. Nonetheless, the scenes where we do see glyph magic in action are always a treat (like the one character whose armor absorbs glyphs ands sends them back to the attacker; it seems simple, but it was one of the best fights in the story)
And this last bit might seem like nitpicking, but I caught far too many grammar/spelling errors in the book. When I see that kind of stuff in a novel, it bothers me, because I feel like the writing was rushed.
Conclusion: Fatespinner was an enjoyable read with some fascinating ideas incorporated into its story and an exciting plot with many twists and turns. The writing is fast, exciting, and cinematic, and the world is excellently crafted.
However, it took a long while for it to get good, and I really didn't care about most of the characters until the second half. That being said, I will still read the sequel, and I think I will enjoy it.
I think many readers agree that the first half was a bit slow (there are lots of paragraphs describing the lore of different cities and architecture, etc. that I felt I didn't need), but once the central conflict really begins to kick up halfway through the book, it becomes much more exciting.
I think perhaps this novel's best strength was the action/fight scenes. They are written in a way that is very cinematic and enticing, and they are filled with vivid imagery. I thought the magic system of glyphs was interesting, but I wish it was more elaborated on, especially in the beginning. Nonetheless, the scenes where we do see glyph magic in action are always a treat (like the one character whose armor absorbs glyphs ands sends them back to the attacker; it seems simple, but it was one of the best fights in the story)
And this last bit might seem like nitpicking, but I caught far too many grammar/spelling errors in the book. When I see that kind of stuff in a novel, it bothers me, because I feel like the writing was rushed.
Conclusion: Fatespinner was an enjoyable read with some fascinating ideas incorporated into its story and an exciting plot with many twists and turns. The writing is fast, exciting, and cinematic, and the world is excellently crafted.
However, it took a long while for it to get good, and I really didn't care about most of the characters until the second half. That being said, I will still read the sequel, and I think I will enjoy it.
February 10, 2018
Disclosure: I was gifted this book by the author, who is a good friend of mine as well.
That said, this series has many things going for it. Aetherphoxx builds an enticing fantasy world, on a plane called The Weave depicting the web forged by the Fates. Filled with philosophical conundrums and epic battles, it is a matter of questioning fate rather than succumbing to it.
Whisper is a fascinating character with many questions left about her past. Here is a solid foundation of a trilogy, having been left with one hell of a cliffhanger. I read this seeing glimpses of Jay Kristoff's Lotus War and a landscape akin to Clive Barker's Imajica.
I strongly recommend you check this one out!
That said, this series has many things going for it. Aetherphoxx builds an enticing fantasy world, on a plane called The Weave depicting the web forged by the Fates. Filled with philosophical conundrums and epic battles, it is a matter of questioning fate rather than succumbing to it.
Whisper is a fascinating character with many questions left about her past. Here is a solid foundation of a trilogy, having been left with one hell of a cliffhanger. I read this seeing glimpses of Jay Kristoff's Lotus War and a landscape akin to Clive Barker's Imajica.
I strongly recommend you check this one out!
March 18, 2018
Fatespinner is a delightful read from start to finish. Although the plot increasingly picks up in the latter half of the book, the writing style is alluring throughout, making it a book you don't want to put down!
The characters are diverse and well-written, making them easy to envision, while the action is described in such vivid detail that you can really imagine it happening. If you're a fan of rich fantasy worlds, page-turning action, and creative characters, Fatespinner is a must-read!
The characters are diverse and well-written, making them easy to envision, while the action is described in such vivid detail that you can really imagine it happening. If you're a fan of rich fantasy worlds, page-turning action, and creative characters, Fatespinner is a must-read!
January 10, 2019
My first impression of the first book in the Fatespinner series is the magical way that SK Aetherphoxx writes with. A true master of language, everything is beautifully written and described in such a way that it simply flows. Also, equally enjoyable was the truly unique and intriguing world that he has built and the characters he has provided. I am very intrigued as to what is to come. Well worth checking out!
January 1, 2020
I picked this book up at either the Edmonton or Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, apparently the author is from my hometown of Kelowna! As other reviews have said I did find it slow to start, and the overly descriptive language felt like they were trying too hard to immerse us in this world too quickly. I enjoyed the story, but the complex character names were a bit hard to keep track of.
January 22, 2018
It did take a while to get into the plot, but once I did, I couldn't stop reading it. It was easy to fall in love with the characters, and the writing style was beautiful. The story world itself was quite intriguing, and I'm excited to read the next book.
September 29, 2018
Starts slow but was good.
November 25, 2017
Thrilling story.
Starting this book felt a little slow, to be honest. But it really delivered a story I didn't want to put down by the last half of the book! I thought the creation of the world was well done, the female characters are portrayed well, and I was really invested in the story. I was searching out a fantasy novel with a strong female character (and I am very passionate about how females are portrayed in fantasy...) and this book delivered many strong, independent, caring, talented and truly multi-facted women. I would recommend it as a really enjoyable read! Now I will wait patiently for the next book of the series!
Starting this book felt a little slow, to be honest. But it really delivered a story I didn't want to put down by the last half of the book! I thought the creation of the world was well done, the female characters are portrayed well, and I was really invested in the story. I was searching out a fantasy novel with a strong female character (and I am very passionate about how females are portrayed in fantasy...) and this book delivered many strong, independent, caring, talented and truly multi-facted women. I would recommend it as a really enjoyable read! Now I will wait patiently for the next book of the series!
February 20, 2019
a *Really* good fantasy book. Good character development, plot lines that weave amongst each other.
Very fullfilling. Looking forward to book 2 and beyond.
Very fullfilling. Looking forward to book 2 and beyond.
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