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Ulysese
is 81% done
The series is highly overrated based on completing the first 2 novels. The plots are predictable with the "how" being the only mystery. The magic system appears to be a work in progress or put another way "the win button". Motivations are explained via the overarching God War. Besides the numerous and repetitive battle scenes every chapter has skirmishes for past grudges or incursions adding nothing to the story.
— 3 hours, 36 min ago
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Ulysese
is 30% done
John Gwynne's writing is easy to admire and absorb. The story is enjoyable as are the character interactions. However, Valor like the first book in the series Malice contains too much padding. There are characters that do not add anything to the story as well as episodes of characters standing around talking about feeling, etc.
I hope the padding does not kill my enjoyment of the series.
— May 07, 2026 03:21PM
I hope the padding does not kill my enjoyment of the series.
