Black Sun

I thoroughly enjoyed this take on a dystopian, fantasy world. The characters were richly developed with unique perspectives and interesting backstories. I found the world building to be fascinating and deeply engrossing, and the blend of typical dystopian fantasy tropes with a perspective that was unique to the author was really refreshing. The main plot contained a fair amount of mystery and the pacing was superb as it drew me in and kept me interested without giving away too much of the end game until the satisfying conclusion. The slow burn pace may not appeal to everyone but it was a nice change of pace from how breakneck others in this genre can feel. Additionally, the ending felt quick, and I was surprised upon reaching the conclusion as I was hungry for more. I am eagerly looking forward to the second installment as there are some big threads left unresolved.