Let's be honest

I'm going to buy the next in this series. I really like the world.

But.

From a short story point of view, or even blended novel, this is not the best. I got confused a few times at who was doing what; there was at least one sequence where the exact same thing happened because it was viewed by two different people, but it was mere pages apart and the different viewpoint didn't change the words enough. The cast of characters is enormous. Add in the confusion that the magic brings...

But.

I ^really^ like the world. Cover-to-cover in a few hours when I should have been doing other more important things. And reading this makes me want to start the whole series over again. The writing is clear, the plot meanders along in a sensible fashion, and there are interesting things happening.

But.

I just can't give it four or five stars.

So, read it if you like the world. You won't be disappointed. If this is your first 'taste' of Wine, better to start nearer the beginning. ( )

Let's be honest

I'm going to buy the next in this series. I really like the world.

But.

From a short story point of view, or even blended novel, this is not the best. I got confused a few times at who was doing what; there was at least one sequence where the exact same thing happened because it was viewed by two different people, but it was mere pages apart and the different viewpoint didn't change the words enough. The cast of characters is enormous. Add in the confusion that the magic brings...

But.

I ^really^ like the world. Cover-to-cover in a few hours when I should have been doing other more important things. And reading this makes me want to start the whole series over again. The writing is clear, the plot meanders along in a sensible fashion, and there are interesting things happening.

But.

I just can't give it four or five stars.

So, read it if you like the world. You won't be disappointed. If this is your first 'taste' of Wine, better to start nearer the beginning. ( )