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In the final book in the Wild Heritance trilogy, Namid and Aahmes have to face their greatest foe yet—the gods. They’re constantly on the run and in hiding, biding their time and learning new skills. The best part of the book was the romance. Namid and Aahmes’s relationship has been growing steadily throughout the series, but it really picked up in this book. Her family played a large role in the last book, but this one focused more on the clans. I really enjoyed that shift as it extended the wo
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This is the fifth book in the Wild Heritance series that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. We follow Namid and Aahmes as they attempt to escape the ‘gods.’ While the previous book focused on Namid’s family, this one shifts to the clans. Unsure of who to trust and wielding the dangerous power of blood magic, Namid and Aahmes strive to defeat the ‘gods’ and restore the city of Nazextas.
The book is beautifully written, brimming with magic, mystery, and action. I especially loved the relationship be ...more
The book is beautifully written, brimming with magic, mystery, and action. I especially loved the relationship be ...more
Fans of more traditional fantasy -- as opposed to the more modern, more nihilistic and graphic style of George R. R. Martin -- will find a lot to enjoy here. This book continues Namid's story, expands the world of the characters, and gives her an interesting internal conflict. She has to question if the mystery force that's twisting her magic is as dangerous as her quest to find the answers behind the mystery. The prose is enjoyable, remaining suitably "epic" without feeling pretentious, and Nam
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As much as I enjoyed the previous 2 installments in the trilogy (not counting the prequels), this one was a cut above. Without wanting to get into spoilers, I will say there is a bigger focus on the two mc's and less of an ensemble, which I think helped this book to shine.
The worldbuidling over the last 2 books really paid off here, giving a sense of scale and a coherent world through which these characters navigate their lives.
Plot-wise, I love it when a later book in a series recontextualises ...more
The worldbuidling over the last 2 books really paid off here, giving a sense of scale and a coherent world through which these characters navigate their lives.
Plot-wise, I love it when a later book in a series recontextualises ...more
