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Rednar finished a book on Apr 27, 2023
I loved the story and the world! It's so much fun, imaginative and flows nicely. We keep discovering new characters and places as the plot moves forward and it all comes together very well.
Almost all of the story takes place underground and that creates a very unique fantastical atmosphere. I loved spending time there and discovering fun things about this huge cavernous world, it was beautiful!
Regarding characters, I personally liked every single one of the main characters. They're all so different and I got a great sense of each of their personalities even without having their full backstories. I'm very intrigued by the bits and pieces we get and I'm eager to discover more about them in the next books.
1y ago
linleyb finished a book
A fun and gritty high-fantasy read. The author, Gillian Grant, brings new life to some beloved fantasy archetypes, and adds fresh ideas and captivating world-building. An action-packed, but thoughtful book—definitely recommend! Looking forward to getting into the second book!
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cobwebshelves wrote a review
In "Where the Shadows Beckon", Evren, a half-elven huntress, gets dragged into an unexpected quest far below the surface, in the caverns under the Dwarven fortress Dirn-Darahl. Along with her band of unlikely strangers, she is set on a seemingly simple task — to catch an escaped prisoner conspiring to overthrow the Dwarven king. Yet what she finds below the surface may change the course of her life forever.
I adored Grant's worldbuilding. While there are some tropes you would expect from a world that has been intertwined with Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, that works to the book's advantage. The battles
3y ago
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QuirkyCat wrote a review
Evren Hanali is an elven hunter who has seen much in her days. But very little of her past could prepare her for the adventure she is about to find herself on. And it all starts with the need for a night of rest.
That need put an unlikely group together, resulting in their downward plunge into...unexpected events, mayhem, and a fight for something larger than themselves.
So, can we just take a minute to talk about how beautiful the cover is for Where the Shadows Beckon? I'm