The Hidden City
Ratings6
Average rating4.5
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Ratings6
Average rating4.5
The incredible story that fans of "The Sun Sword" series have been waiting to read-the battle for control of House Terafin-from a writer of "talent and depth."*
Orphaned and left to fend for herself in the slums of Averalaan, Jewel Markess- Jay to her friends-meets an unlikely savior in Rath, a man who prowls the ruins of the undercity. Nursing Jay back to health is an unusual act for a man who renounced his own family long ago, and the situation becomes stranger still when Jay begins to form a den of other rescued children in Rath's home. But worse perils lurk beneath the slums: the demons that once nearly destroyed the Essalieyan Empire are stirring again, and soon Rath and Jay will find themselves targets of these unstoppable beings.
Series
5 primary booksThe House War is a 5-book series with 5 primary works first released in 2008 with contributions by Michelle West.
Series
9 primary books10 released booksEssalieyan is a 10-book series with 9 primary works first released in 1997 with contributions by Michelle West.
Reviews with the most likes.
I love love love this book. If you haven't read anything else in this universe, you'll be just fine. I've read all the previous books, and plan to go back and re-read them as soon as this bit (duology? triloy? I don't know West's plans) is done.
The only thing that kept it from five stars was the repetitive nature of some characters' internal dialogues. I got the point right away, but I suppose some readers might need more. I don't know that anyone needs to be hit over the head with Rath, Jewel, and Duster's issues, though.
In any case, while huge, the book is well worth reading, and I am eager to read whatever comes next.
