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The Asanti #3
Demorn: Soul Fighter
New City. New Terror. Maximum DEMORN!
A NEW STANDALONE VOLUME IN THE ASANTI SERIES!
Bay City is home to the Soul Fights and a welcome respite from the War.
Demorn, exile and assassin, has journeyed across the Glass Desert to Bay City to aid an old friend. But the conflict that is tearing apart Firethorn follows her to the city. As a catastrophic comet descends upon the Bay, Demorn fights to untangle a web of conspiracies surrounding her friends and enemies alike. As she uncovers past sins from those she trusts the most, Demorn is slowly drawn into a desperate, last-ditch plan to avoid the destruction of everything, never sure where her loyalties lie.
Meanwhile, Demorn’s old friend is developing into something more…
"A vivid lead character and a crazy-brilliant core premise make this more than just another action-wracked high concept thriller. But it's ALL THAT too!" (Chuck Dixon, writer of Batman, Bad Times series)
A NEW STANDALONE VOLUME IN THE ASANTI SERIES!
Bay City is home to the Soul Fights and a welcome respite from the War.
Demorn, exile and assassin, has journeyed across the Glass Desert to Bay City to aid an old friend. But the conflict that is tearing apart Firethorn follows her to the city. As a catastrophic comet descends upon the Bay, Demorn fights to untangle a web of conspiracies surrounding her friends and enemies alike. As she uncovers past sins from those she trusts the most, Demorn is slowly drawn into a desperate, last-ditch plan to avoid the destruction of everything, never sure where her loyalties lie.
Meanwhile, Demorn’s old friend is developing into something more…
"A vivid lead character and a crazy-brilliant core premise make this more than just another action-wracked high concept thriller. But it's ALL THAT too!" (Chuck Dixon, writer of Batman, Bad Times series)
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First published January 1, 2016
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January 27, 2017
Demorn is like a ship without a port, all she has lived and fought for is falling apart around her and she questions her very existence as an assassin, but she is good at her job and the trails of death and gore she leaves in her wake is proof. Although she has taken care of much of her past business, author David Finn is not quite through with this female killing machine. DEMORN: SOULFIGHTER is another link in the chain of the life and trial of Demorn, an assassin who is discovering what it is like to have a heart that beats without shame.
Her home has been destroyed. Now a comet is hurdling its way towards the Bay, a city of questionable morals and endless deceit. That comet is a killer, it will wipe out more than just the citizens who reside in the area and Demorn must find answers to a maze of conspiracies that entangle both friend and foe. No one is sin-free and Demorn may be shocked to discover who has darkness in their past. Is there anyone she can trust? Desperate times call for desperate measure, and these is one very slim chance to avoid the disaster from the sky, will Demorn take it knowing she may not come back?
The same chaotic plotting, the convoluted timelines and the maze that will, at times, overwhelm us, David Finn is a master at fantasy, raw action and bold characters to populate his tales. Pay close attention to this one, the rewards will be great!
I received this copy from David Finn in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Asanti - Book 3
Publisher: Firethorn Publishing (January 20, 2017)
Publication Date: January 20, 2017
Genre: Fantasy | Sci-Fi
Print Length: 322 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Her home has been destroyed. Now a comet is hurdling its way towards the Bay, a city of questionable morals and endless deceit. That comet is a killer, it will wipe out more than just the citizens who reside in the area and Demorn must find answers to a maze of conspiracies that entangle both friend and foe. No one is sin-free and Demorn may be shocked to discover who has darkness in their past. Is there anyone she can trust? Desperate times call for desperate measure, and these is one very slim chance to avoid the disaster from the sky, will Demorn take it knowing she may not come back?
The same chaotic plotting, the convoluted timelines and the maze that will, at times, overwhelm us, David Finn is a master at fantasy, raw action and bold characters to populate his tales. Pay close attention to this one, the rewards will be great!
I received this copy from David Finn in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Asanti - Book 3
Publisher: Firethorn Publishing (January 20, 2017)
Publication Date: January 20, 2017
Genre: Fantasy | Sci-Fi
Print Length: 322 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
February 6, 2017
Originally published at West Coast Book Reviews.
I started reading Demorn with the first volume, Demorn: Blade of Exile, a few months ago and though my inability to force order on the events persisted through the second book, Demorn: City of Innocents, and into this third volume, Demorn: Soul Fighter, I continued to find myself caught up in each and every chapter and sentence. I felt like I'd found myself dropped in the middle of an intense car chase. I didn't know who was chasing whom but the cars were beautiful, the drivers were intense and hilarious, the passing landscape and buildings made it impossible to keep my eyes on the road and the special effects were frickin out of this world.
Oh, and did I mention since Soul Fighter hits many other POV's than just Demorn's, her wisecracks take on an ultra layer of humour when heard through the lens of someone else.
... They say I'm not a werewolf, there's another name for it.'
[Demorn] rolled her eyes. 'I doubt it's going to be as cool as "a werewolf" is.'
I also loved how easy it is to picture Demorn and the other characters. They have a very superhero feel and don't change their outfits every second page. If I could draw anything more than stick figures ... well stick Demorn will have to suffice. This reliable imagery coupled with 'signature' expressions give the story a fun comic book/video game feel.
Couldn't resist. Demorn is awesome and Soul Fighter is intense and addicting. Get some of that gymnasts chalk, coat up your hands and hold on.
I received a mobi copy from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
I started reading Demorn with the first volume, Demorn: Blade of Exile, a few months ago and though my inability to force order on the events persisted through the second book, Demorn: City of Innocents, and into this third volume, Demorn: Soul Fighter, I continued to find myself caught up in each and every chapter and sentence. I felt like I'd found myself dropped in the middle of an intense car chase. I didn't know who was chasing whom but the cars were beautiful, the drivers were intense and hilarious, the passing landscape and buildings made it impossible to keep my eyes on the road and the special effects were frickin out of this world.
Oh, and did I mention since Soul Fighter hits many other POV's than just Demorn's, her wisecracks take on an ultra layer of humour when heard through the lens of someone else.
... They say I'm not a werewolf, there's another name for it.'
[Demorn] rolled her eyes. 'I doubt it's going to be as cool as "a werewolf" is.'
I also loved how easy it is to picture Demorn and the other characters. They have a very superhero feel and don't change their outfits every second page. If I could draw anything more than stick figures ... well stick Demorn will have to suffice. This reliable imagery coupled with 'signature' expressions give the story a fun comic book/video game feel.
Couldn't resist. Demorn is awesome and Soul Fighter is intense and addicting. Get some of that gymnasts chalk, coat up your hands and hold on.
I received a mobi copy from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
February 24, 2017
A fast paced book: I found this just as breathtaking; plenty of action and much more character development this time. I like that, and it reminds me of the James Bond novels. Fleming took his time in the series to develop the secret agent, and look how that went! I expect the same fantastic action and development from David Finn's books, and I know we will grow to love Demorn as an immortal literary character even more.
July 25, 2017
This is the third of the Demorn books. I read and reviewed the first two last year. As a quick refresher on the premise, Demorn, the Wandering Princess of Swords, is a witty (and sometimes nihilistic) young woman who has time-travelled, space-travelled, and dimension-travelled throughout a multiverse that’s crumbling under the weight of imminent cosmic calamity. She is an extraordinary fighter, making use of guns, fists, a supernatural flaming katana, and a variety of magical objects gifted to her by gods and other entities in her wide and varied travels. She has been a priestess, arena fighter, and presently a mercenary. She also really loves comic books, and is good friends with Frank Sinatra, who happens to be a leader in a resistance against cosmic baddies.
Each of the Demorn books has had a common difficulty. In their freneticism and dimension-jumping and panache, they are confusing as hell. They’re all packed with action which is so well-written and so detailed that it’s a beauty to read, but keeping track of the plot is always challenging. In Soul Fighter, a catastrophe called the Fracture Event has torn apart the multiverse, erasing past timelines and sending beings from one dimension into another, wreaking all kinds of havoc. Members of a cultish organization called the Triton Corporation initiated the Fracture Event for diabolical purposes involving wicked cosmic gods (fans of H.P. Lovecraft will recognize the concept). Demorn starts in a Las Vegas-like metropolis called Bay City, where she competes in Soul Fight tournaments. Each fighter carries several mystical skulls which contain a soul, enabling them to fight and die multiple times. The loser of a fight has their soul-skulls taken away by a Death Banker, shadowing persons with their own motives and allegiances. From this setting, Demorn turns from gladiator to assassin to hunt down one Death Banker who means to release a cross-dimensional plague on the city. This sets her on a path to encounter an old friend and sometimes enemy, Iverson, an operative and detective-like character with whom she embarks on a quest to find the Reset Pyramid, which will enable them to reset time and avert the Fracture Event. Along the way they encounter former friends and rivals and lovers (Demorn, I nearly forgot to mention, is a lesbian), including Demorn’s brother Smile, her former co-priestess Toxis, her former lover Winter, the powerful warriors Wolf and Wrecking Ball, and the white-collar foes within the Triton Corporation. This book also has a brief appendix to help keep track of all the characters, factions, and magical items in the series.
I can’t stress enough that despite how confusing these books are, I love them. Each of them has been an incredibly fun read, and I’d highly recommend them for fans of sci-fi and fantasy. Reflecting on the way the stories work, I see a lot of influence from comic books especially. With the variety of worlds and scenarios and the vivid descriptions, I’ve wondered if the books might be enriched if they were in fact graphic novels instead of prose novels. If the author ever does make a graphic novel of the series, I would be excited to read it, and I certainly look forward to the release of the fourth book in the series, titled Demorn: Ultimate Fate.
Each of the Demorn books has had a common difficulty. In their freneticism and dimension-jumping and panache, they are confusing as hell. They’re all packed with action which is so well-written and so detailed that it’s a beauty to read, but keeping track of the plot is always challenging. In Soul Fighter, a catastrophe called the Fracture Event has torn apart the multiverse, erasing past timelines and sending beings from one dimension into another, wreaking all kinds of havoc. Members of a cultish organization called the Triton Corporation initiated the Fracture Event for diabolical purposes involving wicked cosmic gods (fans of H.P. Lovecraft will recognize the concept). Demorn starts in a Las Vegas-like metropolis called Bay City, where she competes in Soul Fight tournaments. Each fighter carries several mystical skulls which contain a soul, enabling them to fight and die multiple times. The loser of a fight has their soul-skulls taken away by a Death Banker, shadowing persons with their own motives and allegiances. From this setting, Demorn turns from gladiator to assassin to hunt down one Death Banker who means to release a cross-dimensional plague on the city. This sets her on a path to encounter an old friend and sometimes enemy, Iverson, an operative and detective-like character with whom she embarks on a quest to find the Reset Pyramid, which will enable them to reset time and avert the Fracture Event. Along the way they encounter former friends and rivals and lovers (Demorn, I nearly forgot to mention, is a lesbian), including Demorn’s brother Smile, her former co-priestess Toxis, her former lover Winter, the powerful warriors Wolf and Wrecking Ball, and the white-collar foes within the Triton Corporation. This book also has a brief appendix to help keep track of all the characters, factions, and magical items in the series.
I can’t stress enough that despite how confusing these books are, I love them. Each of them has been an incredibly fun read, and I’d highly recommend them for fans of sci-fi and fantasy. Reflecting on the way the stories work, I see a lot of influence from comic books especially. With the variety of worlds and scenarios and the vivid descriptions, I’ve wondered if the books might be enriched if they were in fact graphic novels instead of prose novels. If the author ever does make a graphic novel of the series, I would be excited to read it, and I certainly look forward to the release of the fourth book in the series, titled Demorn: Ultimate Fate.
June 21, 2017
I was asked to read this and was happy to do so, but this is the third book in the series and I have not read the first two.
The writing is competent and moves along at a good clip. When I say 'competent' that could sound like it was barely passable, but that is not the case. The writing drew me in and made me forget I was reading words and instead I felt like I was drawn into another world.
That is another place this book excels, world building. The story world is intricate and complex, full of well drawn characters with their own agendas and quirks. None felt flat or one dimensional, but like real people, albeit people in some form of alternate reality.
There is a mix of realism, things from our world, mixed in with alternate dimensions and the two crisscross to form an engrossing arena for the story.
If I had to boil it down, it felt to me like Blade Runner meets Armageddon, meets Escape from New York meets Alice in Wonderland, meets…
You get the idea. This is the third book, and if unlike me you have read the first two, then you already know you are in for a ride and a pretty good story.
The writing is competent and moves along at a good clip. When I say 'competent' that could sound like it was barely passable, but that is not the case. The writing drew me in and made me forget I was reading words and instead I felt like I was drawn into another world.
That is another place this book excels, world building. The story world is intricate and complex, full of well drawn characters with their own agendas and quirks. None felt flat or one dimensional, but like real people, albeit people in some form of alternate reality.
There is a mix of realism, things from our world, mixed in with alternate dimensions and the two crisscross to form an engrossing arena for the story.
If I had to boil it down, it felt to me like Blade Runner meets Armageddon, meets Escape from New York meets Alice in Wonderland, meets…
You get the idea. This is the third book, and if unlike me you have read the first two, then you already know you are in for a ride and a pretty good story.
March 30, 2017
I received a copy from the author, in exchange for an honest review.
Actual Rating: 3.15
Thank you David Finn for the opportunity to read your book. This was an okay read. This was a improvement from the first book. The characters were better in this one. The story flowed a bit better. I want to understand the world more, but I was still not able to. Hence, I found some parts confusing and boring. I thought the action sequences were the best part. I wonder what book 4 will have in store. Overall, a good sequel.
Actual Rating: 3.15
Thank you David Finn for the opportunity to read your book. This was an okay read. This was a improvement from the first book. The characters were better in this one. The story flowed a bit better. I want to understand the world more, but I was still not able to. Hence, I found some parts confusing and boring. I thought the action sequences were the best part. I wonder what book 4 will have in store. Overall, a good sequel.
November 22, 2017
Let me state right up front that I love horror and science fiction. When it comes to sword and sorcerer type of fantasy, however, I am more discerning. While kids in high school were rocking out to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Middle Earth (I still don’t understand where that is), I was consumed with Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and David Gerrold’s The Man Who Folded Himself. That’s not to say that I do not love the right mix of fantasy and sci-fi – Star Wars being a prime example of one of my all-time faves. But there must be more to it than strange creatures from distant worlds or Conan-types wielding swords through 300 pages.
I stumbled across David Finn’s first book in his Asanti Series – Demorn: Blade of Exile and was an immediate Finn convert (see my review on Amazon). His newest, Demorn: Soul Fighter, is even more intense, engaging, and exciting. And, as an added bonus, it is a stand-alone novel where you do not have to know what happened in the previous two novels in the series (although it helps). Mr. Finn cleverly weaves enough exposition into the action so that a reader can get a full picture of the history and evolution of the story.
As I said in my review of the first book in the Asanti Series, the back story is a quantum physicists dream. The most recent tale begins in medias res like a Greek opus, but do not worry as Mr. Finn has provided a Star Wars-like intro catching us up on the story thus far. Due to a “fracture event,” reality, as we know it, has been turned inside out where multiple parallel universes and alternative realities have converged upon each other. So don’t be surprised if in addition to creatures like Maze, an enormous devil cat that can be confined to a ruby encased cameo (much like Rosenburg’s cat holds the Arquilian Galaxy in its collar in Men In Black II) to popular figures from different eras including Frank Sinatra and General Patton. There also are a plethora of homages to comic books including characters who wear Spider-Man T-shirts.
In the latest of the trilogy, Demorn, a mercenary warrior princess, embarks on a journey to Bay City (a Las-Vegas type of gambling mecca) where she participates in Soul Fight Tournaments (shades of Enter the Dragon). As I described her in my review of Mr. Finn’s first novel in the series, “is one part Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, one part Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, and one part Ellen Ripley from Alien: Resurrection.” You can also add in a dose of Hit-Girl from the Kick-Ass movie franchise.
Her gladiatorial focus soon leads her to team up with sometimes friend-sometimes-enemy, Investigator Iverson, a detective for the establishment, to find the Reset Pyramid so they can reset time and avoid complete annihilation. Along the way, the story unfolds like an iconic Alistair McLean thriller novel where loyalties are tested vetted and double and triple agents abound. Indeed, at several points, nothing is what it appears to be.
The pace is lightning-quick, and you have to pay attention to every detail of the plot or you’ll miss all of the nuances, homages, and layers. Indeed, if you blink or you accidentally lose your place, you could find yourself in another universe and another reality. But in David Finn’s world, that is okay.
Demorn: Soul Fighter is an exhilarating and thought provoking read that will take you from one end of the universe to the other and in countless multi-dimensional stops in between. A must for action junkies and anyone else who loves a mystical, magical, highly literate ride!
I stumbled across David Finn’s first book in his Asanti Series – Demorn: Blade of Exile and was an immediate Finn convert (see my review on Amazon). His newest, Demorn: Soul Fighter, is even more intense, engaging, and exciting. And, as an added bonus, it is a stand-alone novel where you do not have to know what happened in the previous two novels in the series (although it helps). Mr. Finn cleverly weaves enough exposition into the action so that a reader can get a full picture of the history and evolution of the story.
As I said in my review of the first book in the Asanti Series, the back story is a quantum physicists dream. The most recent tale begins in medias res like a Greek opus, but do not worry as Mr. Finn has provided a Star Wars-like intro catching us up on the story thus far. Due to a “fracture event,” reality, as we know it, has been turned inside out where multiple parallel universes and alternative realities have converged upon each other. So don’t be surprised if in addition to creatures like Maze, an enormous devil cat that can be confined to a ruby encased cameo (much like Rosenburg’s cat holds the Arquilian Galaxy in its collar in Men In Black II) to popular figures from different eras including Frank Sinatra and General Patton. There also are a plethora of homages to comic books including characters who wear Spider-Man T-shirts.
In the latest of the trilogy, Demorn, a mercenary warrior princess, embarks on a journey to Bay City (a Las-Vegas type of gambling mecca) where she participates in Soul Fight Tournaments (shades of Enter the Dragon). As I described her in my review of Mr. Finn’s first novel in the series, “is one part Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, one part Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, and one part Ellen Ripley from Alien: Resurrection.” You can also add in a dose of Hit-Girl from the Kick-Ass movie franchise.
Her gladiatorial focus soon leads her to team up with sometimes friend-sometimes-enemy, Investigator Iverson, a detective for the establishment, to find the Reset Pyramid so they can reset time and avoid complete annihilation. Along the way, the story unfolds like an iconic Alistair McLean thriller novel where loyalties are tested vetted and double and triple agents abound. Indeed, at several points, nothing is what it appears to be.
The pace is lightning-quick, and you have to pay attention to every detail of the plot or you’ll miss all of the nuances, homages, and layers. Indeed, if you blink or you accidentally lose your place, you could find yourself in another universe and another reality. But in David Finn’s world, that is okay.
Demorn: Soul Fighter is an exhilarating and thought provoking read that will take you from one end of the universe to the other and in countless multi-dimensional stops in between. A must for action junkies and anyone else who loves a mystical, magical, highly literate ride!
November 10, 2017
"Demorn: Soul Fighter", the third book in The Asanti Series, is a new addition to the Sci-fi/Fantasy genre that showcases the life of a hard-core assassin. In a world where the lines between enemies and friends become easily blurred, and threats are coming from all angles, "Demorn" is a thriller that is action packed from the start.
"Demorn: Soul Fighter" by David Finn stands out as a great read for many reasons including:
*A strong female lead character, Demorn, that is easy to invoke an interest in. An assassin might be her job title, but Demorn does it with an entertaining flare, with lots of personality and all the right moves. A lead character that really exceeds expectations and makes the story more enjoyable.
*David Finn is very creative with his world building skills, with "Demorn" set in a original world with sci-fi and fantasy elements in a futuristic time. It's a place where people can be deleted from timelines, businesses can build parallel universes, kill bots stalk until their target is terminated, and my favorite, taxi drivers that are animated bone skeletons operating cabs pulled by death horses. With a fractured timeline and tears in reality, souls that can be captured and bartered and war in many parts, all elements combined make the story more indepth and the world of Demorn action packed full of adventure.
*The book's main cover stands out from other books in this genre with an illustration capturing all the traits of the assassin Demron. A strong cover that allures readers to want to know more about the killer assassin that appears somewhat playful yet very sure of herself.
*The length of the story line in this third addition is lengthy, making requires multiple sittings. In addition the length allows the added details of the world building and the personality of the lead character to be described more indepth, which for makes The Asanti Trials more captivating.
With so many elements in play and the third book focusing on Demorn, I recommend this book in The Asanti Series as a read that sci-fi/fantasy lovers would definitely enjoy. However, to understand the quirks of Demorn and the totality of the world's elements that have led to the current setting for this book, I believe it would be beneficial for readers to read the series from the start.
I reviewed this book voluntarily.
"Demorn: Soul Fighter" by David Finn stands out as a great read for many reasons including:
*A strong female lead character, Demorn, that is easy to invoke an interest in. An assassin might be her job title, but Demorn does it with an entertaining flare, with lots of personality and all the right moves. A lead character that really exceeds expectations and makes the story more enjoyable.
*David Finn is very creative with his world building skills, with "Demorn" set in a original world with sci-fi and fantasy elements in a futuristic time. It's a place where people can be deleted from timelines, businesses can build parallel universes, kill bots stalk until their target is terminated, and my favorite, taxi drivers that are animated bone skeletons operating cabs pulled by death horses. With a fractured timeline and tears in reality, souls that can be captured and bartered and war in many parts, all elements combined make the story more indepth and the world of Demorn action packed full of adventure.
*The book's main cover stands out from other books in this genre with an illustration capturing all the traits of the assassin Demron. A strong cover that allures readers to want to know more about the killer assassin that appears somewhat playful yet very sure of herself.
*The length of the story line in this third addition is lengthy, making requires multiple sittings. In addition the length allows the added details of the world building and the personality of the lead character to be described more indepth, which for makes The Asanti Trials more captivating.
With so many elements in play and the third book focusing on Demorn, I recommend this book in The Asanti Series as a read that sci-fi/fantasy lovers would definitely enjoy. However, to understand the quirks of Demorn and the totality of the world's elements that have led to the current setting for this book, I believe it would be beneficial for readers to read the series from the start.
I reviewed this book voluntarily.
December 8, 2017
A very complex story that was not easy to follow at first. This is not a story to rush through but rather take your time and let it all sink in. Overall I really enjoyed reading the book and want to read the rest of the series. Full of action and very intriguing. Well worth reading.
April 25, 2018
Amazing book! If it was a standalone instead of a series it would have done just fine in my opinion. The author has an amazing imagination and a strong follow through in the writing. Great development on all levels. A+++
March 17, 2017
Demorn: Soul Fighter was another thrill ride. I enjoyed this unique journey into different worlds. I look forward to the next installment of Demorn taking on other intriguing missions with an interesting cast of fellow warriors. I recommend this action filled book.
December 19, 2017
I read this book without reading the first two because the description said it can be a stand alone and it sounded really good. I love fantasy and science fiction, but this book was on a whole different level for me. I struggled trying to keep up with the super fast pace and I was just really confused most of the time. I did not finish this book because of this. My personal opinion is that I should have read the first two even though this said it could be read as a stand alone...I don't know for sure if that would've helped or not.
February 2, 2017
Let me tell you something about this author and his work:
Finn has a passion for his craft that is evident in every page of his work. From the first page of book 1 to the last page in the novel, it's obvious that Finn had a bigger picture in mind every minute he spent writing.
As for this novel specifically, I'd say there were about two events (one small and one big) that I did not see coming and that delightfully surprised me. This book delivers heavy on action. If you liked the first two, buckle up.
Finn has a passion for his craft that is evident in every page of his work. From the first page of book 1 to the last page in the novel, it's obvious that Finn had a bigger picture in mind every minute he spent writing.
As for this novel specifically, I'd say there were about two events (one small and one big) that I did not see coming and that delightfully surprised me. This book delivers heavy on action. If you liked the first two, buckle up.
dnf
May 9, 2017DNF @ 46%
An ARC was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
It’s not you, it’s me. I started reading this book on March 25 and I’m still here.
I’ve been struggling to read every single book in this series, and I’ve realized that I’m spending too much time and effort in reading it even though I’m not enjoying it.
I’m not saying it sucks because I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews for this series and I have no firm basis to say it’s terrible. In fact, it is brilliant. The concept of a fractured world composed of different realities was undeniably awesome and is a limitless setting wherein a new story could be established in any and every one of its corners. Throw into it a kickass female lead that lost herself in present battles and memories of the past.
It has improved and has become so much better than the first book, but I could not stay in a world that I could not connect with. Even though Demorn has developed into a more realistic person, and there are curious new characters like Iverson, I still felt as if there’s a glass separating me from them.
I’m sorry, but it’s just not working. Even though the author told me that this could work as a stand-alone, I left its predecessor unfinished and it’s still affecting how I perceive all the events in this installment.
This is just not for me even though it falls under my most-favorite genre. Check out the five-star reviews, and they might get you on board to read this series.
An ARC was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
It’s not you, it’s me. I started reading this book on March 25 and I’m still here.
I’ve been struggling to read every single book in this series, and I’ve realized that I’m spending too much time and effort in reading it even though I’m not enjoying it.
I’m not saying it sucks because I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews for this series and I have no firm basis to say it’s terrible. In fact, it is brilliant. The concept of a fractured world composed of different realities was undeniably awesome and is a limitless setting wherein a new story could be established in any and every one of its corners. Throw into it a kickass female lead that lost herself in present battles and memories of the past.
It has improved and has become so much better than the first book, but I could not stay in a world that I could not connect with. Even though Demorn has developed into a more realistic person, and there are curious new characters like Iverson, I still felt as if there’s a glass separating me from them.
I’m sorry, but it’s just not working. Even though the author told me that this could work as a stand-alone, I left its predecessor unfinished and it’s still affecting how I perceive all the events in this installment.
This is just not for me even though it falls under my most-favorite genre. Check out the five-star reviews, and they might get you on board to read this series.
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