Book Review: The Daemon Capital by S. F. Claymore
The third book in an always exciting fantasy series! And what a cliffhanger!
I’ve read both Champion’s Rising and Avatar of Death – the 1st and 2nd books in this series – and though it’s been a while since I’ve delved into this world, it didn’t take long for this third installment to pull me right back.
The story follows Snarmis, prince of and heir to Psykoria, a realm currently under siege by a horrifying daemon army. As the terrifying creatures draw closer to Royal Sigrun, the capital of the realm, Snarmis and his father, King Breetor, have to find a way to defeat their enemies, and to destroy the Daemon Archbishop Argolax once and for all.
Claymore’s books are always fun. The story is exciting and thrilling, the magic is cool, and the action scenes are awesome. The writing isn’t convoluted or over the top, and I really like the world building.
If I’d have to point out any downsides, I’d say the book could do with even more world building. Sometimes I feel like a lot of the lore, background story, and magic mechanics are just very conveniently there, working in ways that sort out every dire situation right before it all goes horribly wrong. I’d love to get a glimpse behind the scenes, to learn more about the different daemons, the magic, the world and the races, and I’d love to see a tiny bit more at stake, at times. But maybe I’m being a bit too demanding here – maybe I just don’t remember enough of the first two books, and maybe I’ve actually already been told all the things I feel like I’m missing out on! Knowing me and my awful memory – that could very well be.
All in all, it’s an exciting third installment in a great fantasy series. If you’re into magic-fueled, sword-swinging, daemon slaying, look no further! Claymore’s got you covered.
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