Those bright spots are held back from greatness by some less-than-stellar characters and pacing issues. The world-building is detailed and fascinating, and Nyx makes for a compelling main character.
In summary, there’s a lot to love about The Starless Crown, and then there are some less well-executed parts.
Other characters who suffer the same lack of nuance include the disgraced knight Graylin, the odious Wryth, and Jace (but he’s at least likeable). Making matters worse, he’s attracted to someone who is probably his sibling, which earns him a big Mr. It’s just hard to feel sorry for a prince, and his redeeming qualities that eventually emerge are very predictable. A great nickname for a rather flat character. In particular I take issue with Kanthe, the so-called Prince in the Cupboard. But, in The Starless Crown, it takes a very, very long time for all of the characters to make their debut, and when they do, it’s not always spectacular. The former for his labrador-like indefatigable loyalty, and the latter for his Han Solo-esque roguish qualities. I also found myself drawn to Jace and Darant. She embodies the reluctant hero trope in a believable way. Speaking of which, there are some really great characters in The Starless Crown. It also makes the villains feel truly evil. In my opinion, they are well-executed and not gratuitous, which heightens their impact when they occur. I’m accustomed to that from watching anime, but some readers may find certain scenes disturbing. Not of the gruesome variety so much as the shocking. Plus, there are illustrations of them, which is always a welcome addition. And such fascinating fauna! From giant bats to killer insects, this story has it all. The mysterious southern kingdom, known as the Klashe, in particular caught my interest. The climatic extremes produced by a tidally-locked world and the civilizations that formed around them are presented in a straightforward, easy-to-visualize fashion. But when I finished reading it, I was left with mixed feelings. There’s a tidally-locked planet, a mixture of science fiction and fantasy elements, animal companions, and multiple points of view (POVs). I selected The Starless Crowndue to some striking similarities between it and the novel Kristina and I have written ( Trials of the Innermost). My Rating: 3.0/5.0 Starless Crown Book Review Overview: An alliance embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the secrets of the distant past and save their world. Please keep in mind that this is just my opinion and you may vehemently disagree with it at your leisure.
Here’s my spoiler-free review of the last book I finished: The Starless Crown, by James Rollins.
A positive side effect of all those flights is more time to read. Greetings, Seekers! I (Jonathan) have been traveling a lot for work per usual.
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