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A review by yannai
Shadow Baron by Davinia Evans
4.5
Thank you to NetGalley and Litlle Brown Books for the ARC !
4,5/5
Notorious sorcerer was one of my best reads in the end of 2022/beginning of 2023, so reading this second tome was something I was really looking forward to. Returning to the universe, the character and the magic ! Let me say that I am not disappointed. If I had a little trouble getting in the book for the first few chapters, it was quick to grab my attention afterward, with everything setting into motion for the different characters. Siyon is my beloved messy protagonist and always will be, but I have to say, I really like how Anahid is being developped, even if sometimes I am unsure of how her storyline contributes to the plot, besides adding some pespectives into the world. I quite like that she has her own story, overlapping with the others though, so it is not so much of a weakness in my eyes. Zagiri and her fiery character is interesting too, even if she is sometimes a bit annoying in her youth's eagerness and how strong she is in her opinions. Again, not a bad thing all considered, even good in a way, I like to have varied female characters who have as strong a hold as male ones. It just means I am a little less attached to her or her sister, compared to Siyon (and Izmirlian).
Meeting new characters and discovering more about Siyon's power, the politics and the balance of the planes truly was a treat. Usually I am not so much for quick pacing, but Davinia Evans managed to use it in a way that is fine with me and make me want to turn and turn the pages, fueled by mysteries, obstacles. I feel for Siyon and his troubles and losses, for Anahid and her need for freedom, and for Zagiri and her desire for a better, fairer world. I'm eager to see more of what the characters will become and discover more of what is changing in the universe.
Can't wait for book three (especially for one, special character we did't get to see much of in this tome, even though he was there every step of the way in his own manner) !
4,5/5
Notorious sorcerer was one of my best reads in the end of 2022/beginning of 2023, so reading this second tome was something I was really looking forward to. Returning to the universe, the character and the magic ! Let me say that I am not disappointed. If I had a little trouble getting in the book for the first few chapters, it was quick to grab my attention afterward, with everything setting into motion for the different characters. Siyon is my beloved messy protagonist and always will be, but I have to say, I really like how Anahid is being developped, even if sometimes I am unsure of how her storyline contributes to the plot, besides adding some pespectives into the world. I quite like that she has her own story, overlapping with the others though, so it is not so much of a weakness in my eyes. Zagiri and her fiery character is interesting too, even if she is sometimes a bit annoying in her youth's eagerness and how strong she is in her opinions. Again, not a bad thing all considered, even good in a way, I like to have varied female characters who have as strong a hold as male ones. It just means I am a little less attached to her or her sister, compared to Siyon (and Izmirlian).
Meeting new characters and discovering more about Siyon's power, the politics and the balance of the planes truly was a treat. Usually I am not so much for quick pacing, but Davinia Evans managed to use it in a way that is fine with me and make me want to turn and turn the pages, fueled by mysteries, obstacles. I feel for Siyon and his troubles and losses, for Anahid and her need for freedom, and for Zagiri and her desire for a better, fairer world. I'm eager to see more of what the characters will become and discover more of what is changing in the universe.
Can't wait for book three (especially for one, special character we did't get to see much of in this tome, even though he was there every step of the way in his own manner) !