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Mark

Mkauie@bookwyrm.social

Joined 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Technology and fantasy geek from New Zealand

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50% complete! Mark has read 6 of 12 books.

finished reading Unbound by Michael R. Miller

Michael R. Miller: Unbound (2021, Portal Books)

While going in a predictable direction in accordance with trope law, the story does provide a few unexpected surprises and casts some doubt on an easy outcome. The main character is still emotionally flawed, but dedicated to the right thing .. I am enjoying the journey.

finished reading Ascendant by Michael R. Miller (Songs of Chaos, #1)

Michael R. Miller: Ascendant (Hardcover, 2020, Portal Books)

Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the …

I have definitely enjoyed the cadence of this book, and while the fantasy tropes are very strong, it’s still manages to be an enjoyable read. I have strong predictions on where the story will end, but let’s wait and see.

finished reading Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson (The Stormlight Archive, #5)

Brandon Sanderson: Wind and Truth (Paperback, 2024, Gollancz)

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times …

Content warning Spoilers for the ending of Stormlight Archive Era 1.

reviewed Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean, #3)

Rebecca Yarros: Onyx Storm (Hardcover, Entangled: Red Tower Books)

Brave the dark. Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth …

Massive increase in scope, limited progress in plot.

Not to detract from the plot planning of the author, the entire first two books were hiding a litany of secrets from the characters. So unfortunately plot progress doesn’t happen as much as backstory is filled in. The world building is incredible but we are left wanting more especially as this book ends on multiple cliff hangers.

finished reading Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean, #3)

Rebecca Yarros: Onyx Storm (Hardcover, Entangled: Red Tower Books)

Brave the dark. Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth …

While worthy of the epic world building that is associated with the first two books, this advances the plot in only a small way. However while moving only a small way forward, its scope gains a massive breadth.