Summer challenge, book 1.
Leaping straight in with the first indie book I've read this summer:
The Gods of Men by Barbara Kloss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book grew on me and suddenly the end arrived too soon. One of the things Kloss handles really well is the relationship between the two main characters who would normally be sworn enemies. She tells a tale of love and hate without stumbling on the tropes that normally turn me off romance. The prose is accomplished with some beautifully written passages, the characters are interesting and full of imperfections and conflicts. There are a few odd turns of phrase and a little repetition, but in the end Kloss’s writing style shines. The story is resolved, but left open enough for the series to continue in interesting ways. A worthy finalist of SPFBO04.
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The Gods of Men by Barbara KlossMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book grew on me and suddenly the end arrived too soon. One of the things Kloss handles really well is the relationship between the two main characters who would normally be sworn enemies. She tells a tale of love and hate without stumbling on the tropes that normally turn me off romance. The prose is accomplished with some beautifully written passages, the characters are interesting and full of imperfections and conflicts. There are a few odd turns of phrase and a little repetition, but in the end Kloss’s writing style shines. The story is resolved, but left open enough for the series to continue in interesting ways. A worthy finalist of SPFBO04.
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