Kerstin Hall: Second Spear (2022, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom)
English language
Published March 28, 2022 by Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom.
The prose was beautiful and descriptive. I enjoyed seeing more of the realms, but the ending felt very lazy.
After establishing some foothold in the world with The Border Keeper, Second Spear feels more grounded, or perhaps I just went in more prepared to be lost. Much like The Border Keeper, it continues to lead us through strange and sometimes disturbing realms that stretch the imagination. The writing is evocative and the story is engaging, following characters who care deeply and do not shy away from struggles internal or external. It did exactly what I wanted it to, and I hope to get to see more of the weirdly wonderful realms of Mkalis.
