This story felt very much like a “Historical Fantasy” to me, with the fantasy elements taking a back seat to all of the interpersonal and political complications. Heartfelt, this story really entrenches you in the horrors and deviation of war, even though there is a note of hope at the end for a life beyond..
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This story was an absolute gift to listen to. The narration brought it to life, yet part of me wishes I’d read it on the page just to fully linger on how beautifully the author crafts her language. The Sword of Kaigen is more than the long-awaited discovery of a powerful female main character—it’s a..
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Real emotions of fear, anxiety, pride, and accomplishments draw the reader into every word spoken.
Lost track of how many times they use the same profanity in the story. It really has begun to take away from the story itself, at least in the first book. truly hope it doesn’t continue otherwise it’ll be the end for me for the series.
I like the books, I just felt like it was the same situation just with more detail for every event. obviously that’s my op, still, wasn’t a bad read/listen… also. focuses a little too much on “processing this” like yea I assume it would be a bit much. but it’s said ALL THE TIME.
this fiction, seem closer to realitive, if a EMP really ever happens. lots of prepper tips.
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Loved the thoughtfulness of Ben, his perseverance and his concern about getting his family through this incredibly tough change in the US. Great reader too!
Love the characters and all the challenges they live and die through! Great narration too!
Loved the fighting scenes and world building. I just wished there was more books with these characters. ngl got a lil slow at the very end but was Def worth the read!
The writing is immature. If you told me that a motivated junior in high school wrote this stuff, I would believe it. Transitions are terrible. Behaviors are not believable. Poor grammar. Also generally poor character development. Story and plot are both shallow. The narration sounds like there is a period after every second or third..