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A review by bookalyptic
Blades Reforged by Liz Sauco
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Blades Reforged is the third book in the Blades of the Goddess series, a high fantasy with urban and sci-fi vibes. With the Blade lost and abomination still at large we find Ander, Takeshi, Jamirh and all the others, trying to find out what they can do to stop Abomination.
This ending to the series has the events of the previous books nicely woven through it, giving you a flashback at just the right time. The world-building is, as always, really well done. From Anders' lab to the Temple and the outskirts and factories, it isn't just a world, it really is an essential part of the story.
Character building is very much a part of Blades Reforged and I like how we get to know the characters on a different level. I personally really like the vibe of the twins Salisha and Desha, I love their positivity and quirkiness. And that is also exactly what is needed in a time like this.
Jamirh is trying to find his way and purpose now the sword is no longer. Takeshi is trying to figure out his calling. Ander has decided to lock himself in his lab, blaming himself for what happened with the Blade and trying to rectify things. And between all that we also have Jeri who is intend on hiding what happened to her in the last battle, Hades who spends every minute trying to find the source of the remaining abomination, and the Seekers who have decided to take their faith in their own hands.
And let's not forget Jitsu and the other wargs, so so very cute, but also really smart and a much needed support for Takeshi, and even for the goddess, the temple and the inhabitants of Tarvishte.
The world is facing all sorts of problems, one might even say impending doom, and so many of the characters are having their own existential crises, it feels like reading about real life, but in a high fantasy sci-fi setting. This book, this entire series, is such a refreshing read and I highly recommend it.
Thanks to the author Liz Sauco for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC. I read this book as an ARC reader but my opinions are my own and my review is voluntarily.
This ending to the series has the events of the previous books nicely woven through it, giving you a flashback at just the right time. The world-building is, as always, really well done. From Anders' lab to the Temple and the outskirts and factories, it isn't just a world, it really is an essential part of the story.
Character building is very much a part of Blades Reforged and I like how we get to know the characters on a different level. I personally really like the vibe of the twins Salisha and Desha, I love their positivity and quirkiness. And that is also exactly what is needed in a time like this.
Jamirh is trying to find his way and purpose now the sword is no longer. Takeshi is trying to figure out his calling. Ander has decided to lock himself in his lab, blaming himself for what happened with the Blade and trying to rectify things. And between all that we also have Jeri who is intend on hiding what happened to her in the last battle, Hades who spends every minute trying to find the source of the remaining abomination, and the Seekers who have decided to take their faith in their own hands.
And let's not forget Jitsu and the other wargs, so so very cute, but also really smart and a much needed support for Takeshi, and even for the goddess, the temple and the inhabitants of Tarvishte.
The world is facing all sorts of problems, one might even say impending doom, and so many of the characters are having their own existential crises, it feels like reading about real life, but in a high fantasy sci-fi setting. This book, this entire series, is such a refreshing read and I highly recommend it.
Thanks to the author Liz Sauco for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC. I read this book as an ARC reader but my opinions are my own and my review is voluntarily.