The Armored Saint

2.5 stars

This is another case of, it isn't the book, it is me. Most likely.

Books with oppressive ruling religions are hard for me to read about, especially when those in power are so obviously evil.
Then, the main character is a bit too... emotional which would make her do stupid things. I just couldn't get behind any of her actions.

So, because of the consequences of Heloise's actions and how horrible the witch hunters are, I was annoyed and couldn't fully enjoy the action that went down. Which is unfortunate since there is some good stuff here.

The take of magic in this book is really interesting. The thought is that those who use magic can become gateways to hell, which is why using magic is forbidden. Is it true, or is it another way to oppress and kill the masses? Also, in order to defeat magic there is huge armor and other interesting weapons. This is pretty much magic vs. tech, but also the populace vs. oppressive rulers.

This is one I think many people will like, so I will recommend it... sparingly though. This is one I might suggest to people who do like traditional fantasies, but also like sci-fi books. It is fast-paced and short, so this might also be one for a more reluctant reader.