A review by nice_frogboy
The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

the first third of this book is a little patchy, but it finishes strong. the main thing to get through i think is the large lore dumps that are delivered by characters who are immediately revealed to be liars or spooks, which is not a great position to be in, because you don't really know which elements of the worldbuilding you can hang your hat on.