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The Shadow Of What Was Lost (2014)

by James Islington(Favorite Author)

4.17 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

099258020X (ISBN13: 9780992580209)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Aslaradis Publishing

series

The Licanius Trilogy

review 1: For many years now I've been looking for a sci-fi or fantasy series as smart as Asimov's Foundation (or at least as thrilling as GoT or The Name of the Wind), and unfortunately, this isn't it.It was entertaining, and I took a liking to the main character -hence the four stars- but the main problem I had in the end was that it was too predictable, and I didn't feel much emotion throughout (a few exceptions here and there). I never felt like any of the characters were in real danger, as I was sure somebody would come and save the day...Even the "big" reveal at the epilogue. I guessed as much from very early on, but it felt too obvious so I hoped I'd be surprised...
review 2: I loved this book! I'm a huge fantasy lover and The Shadow Of What Was Lost did not disap... morepoint. It is a coming of age story set in a well developed world replete with mystery and adventure. James Islington does mention in his biography that he is a fan of Robert Jordan and his influence is easily identified in the novel, however, the characters, as well as, the story are obviously his own. As I was reading certain scenes, echoes of The Wheel of Time resurfaced in my mind and for that I thank you Mr. Islington! I will definitely read the next volume in the trilogy as soon as I get my hands on it!I've found my next Robert Jordan...now if I could only find my next G.R.R.M. less

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