Sam
Reading Ruin, the third book in John Gwynne's Faithful and the Fallen series, was a mixed experience, leaving me uncertain about my feelings towards it. Despite being three-quarters through the series, it feels like I'm only a quarter into the epic tale. Lykos is utterly detestable, easily becoming one of my most hated fictional characters of all time. Veradis, though endearing, remained frustratingly oblivious to what is happening around him. I felt disconnected from Corban, enjoying my time more with those around him. The balance of power is still uneven, with Corban and his allies just finding their footing. Gwynne's writing, whilst fantastic, is brutal—sometimes too brutal for my tastes—as every glimmer of hope is quickly crushed. The epic ending, with its shocking twists, was fantastic but should have come sooner. It sounds like I hated the book, but there is still a lot to love about it. I remained fully invested and couldn't put it down. Though 'Ruin' is my least favourite book so far, it actually contained some of my favourite moments in the series. Overall, 3.5 stars.
Reading Ruin, the third book in John Gwynne's Faithful and the Fallen series, was a mixed experience, leaving me uncertain about my feelings towards it. Despite being three-quarters through the series, it feels like I'm only a quarter into the epic tale. Lykos is utterly detestable, easily becoming one of my most hated fictional characters of all time. Veradis, though endearing, remained frustratingly oblivious to what is happening around him. I felt disconnected from Corban, enjoying my time more with those around him. The balance of power is still uneven, with Corban and his allies just finding their footing. Gwynne's writing, whilst fantastic, is brutal—sometimes too brutal for my tastes—as every glimmer of hope is quickly crushed. The epic ending, with its shocking twists, was fantastic but should have come sooner. It sounds like I hated the book, but there is still a lot to love about it. I remained fully invested and couldn't put it down. Though 'Ruin' is my least favourite book so far, it actually contained some of my favourite moments in the series. Overall, 3.5 stars.