Reviews and Comments

The traitor finishes the story of Alwyn Scribe that started back in the pariah, and I have some of the same issues with this book that I had with that one. Simply put there's just something about how this story is narrated in these two books that I didn't have an issue with in the martyr. However I'm unable to tell what the is though. I enjoyed the story and the characters and the setting. Alwyn is an interesting character to follow and how Lady Evadine Courlain characters develops through the story is both interesting and scary. We get to see more of the world and get some answers however I have at least as many new questions as the ones that got solved. Parts of the book felt a bit fast tracked however I'm uncertain if slowing them down would work either as that would make the story a lot slower. All in all I think that it is a decent book, that seems to be set in a world where a huge part of the world building is inspired by the catholic church, and to some part Christianity in general.

Godlfinch starts right where gold finished Annwyn and Orea is at war with each other and the story takes us through how the war and the battles in it unfolds. Whlie Raven does a decent job at describing the action in the battles is it not the strongest point in the story that's goes to describing the interpersonal feelings for participants and their loved ones both during and after the battles.

Even though this is the final book in the series are there still space for some more character growth, and while I'd love for certain things to end differently are there nothing unsatisfactory with the ending of the story. And there is some final pieces of world-building happening here as well.

The series as a whole is worth a read if you're into romantic fantasy, and I think most fantasy readers will like it as well. This book is in some ways a departure from the earlier book however I feel that's mostly form Raven having to split the final book in two more than anything else.

First of all the world building in this book is fantastic, the world is interesting and well thought out, and the history of it seems interesting as well. The characters on the other hands could have used a bit more work, as all of them are quite one-dimensional. Raeve is an interesting character and there's definitively more to unpack in regards to her backstory. The story is decent enough however it's stops kinda at the halfway point, a second book is planned and is in the work but be ready to wait for it if you are the kind of person that wants to ready a story to the end once you start. The book touches a few darker themes a couple of times, they all made sense story wise to me so I'm fine with it others might not be.

If you are after good world building and are fine with a lighter story then this is the book for you, however if you prefer a more nitti gritty story you might be better of looking else where.

The fallout of Red Seas Under Red Skies, greatly influences the premise behind this book, as this book is set about two months after the last one. In my mind is this a strength of the narrative as we for once know the same things as the main characters. The story is interesting and it contains a few huge revelations about some of the characters. The character development is great and the world feels like lived in real place even though we again have new locations. The one big downside of the book is that it ends on a cliffhanger and that it is eleven year since this book was released.

If you liked any of the previous books read it, and I think most people that like fantasy will enjoy what we currently have of the Gentleman Bastards. My suggestion is to start at the first book however you should be fine starting on this one instead.