Being 8 books in, I’m obviously enjoying the series. I think the weakest point for me is the dialogue. It’s all very simplistic, with little nuance or interest. Characters basically all fit one of a few molds, and I’d love to see a bit more thought put into the dialogue. It should be used for..
This was a very interesting story that had me very engaged for a large portion of the book, but with intermittent chapters that really didn’t connect with me. On the good side, I was hooked in chapters 1-5, I loved the action, and the story arcs for Mamoru, Misaki, and in the end, Takeru, were..
Review from The Grand Game, Book 1 →
I have listened too the first 5 books or so and the over arching story is really good and is the only reason I continue to listen, The reasons I keep wanting to stop listening is because the author talks to you like your an idiot and explains every even after it just happens, the..
Review from Breakthrough →
The Dark Road series is a really good series. Makes you think about what if’s.
Review from The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story →
My expectations were very high going into this. Though it didn’t quite meet my expectations of a “god-tier” or “6 star” read for me, I did enjoy it. Mamoru and Misaki’s mother and son point of views were a fun insight into the role of a firstborn warrior son and a warrior girl turned mother..
Review from The Foundry: Book 1 →
It was a great coming of age story. Love, hurt, loss, discovery, and protection all in a fantasy setting.
Could have combined all 5 into 2 books and continued the series. Seemed too short.
Review from The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story →
this is purely based off my ignorance of culture. I cant name 1 common Japanese name and in this book they all have unique Japanese names i cant pronounce and it’s overwhelming trying to remember who is who when I cant even remember a single one of their names. im beyond lost at who did..
Review from Way of the Wolf →
mc lacks common sense has no context of any situation and asks questions already answered.. Insults on the same level of a 5th grader.. Terminology of everyday occurrences noone uses.. The story is good the path interesting the mc infuriating
Each character is fully realised with different tonality, allowing for an excellent story to be beautifully told. Had this recommended to me, so will now be recommending to others