Blackwing
2017 • 384 pages

Ratings45

Average rating3.9

15

Really liked this, despite the fact that I'm not a huge fan of first POVs books but the world building and plot were great. The grimdark fantasy setting was well done and I liked how the author added some elements of horror, post-apocalyptic and sci-fi in it. The author's writing style was excellent, I even highlighted some phrases I found well written, which I rarely do.

The diversity of characters was great too, I especially loved having disabled women in the cast and a gay male character that actually survives at the end. Each character was very complex and interesting in their own way.

The mc, Galharrow was interesting too, hard, violent and uncompromising (but he didn't end up being the sort of terrible human being you just want them to diaf). I just really liked his voice and dark humour, plus I always love when characters curse a lot. The love and devotion he still had for Ezabeth after so many years and the deep affection he had for the members of his crew made him a touching character too. I liked how he was the most « emotional » one in the relationship with Ezabeth.
I loved Ezabeth too. She first appears to be an aloof and mysterious powerful figure, but she really is a strong person, emotionally and physically with her own insecurities (the fear of becoming mad like other magician because of her powers, accepting Galharrow's love for her despite the past etc).
I'll definitely read the rest of the series.

January 11, 2019