The Siege of Skyhold

12th March 2022:

Book 5 was more tenser and had more moral conflict than the earlier books in the series as it wasn't the focus.

Lost City of Ithos and Siege of Skyhold is where things get solidified more plot wise and give the reader an idea of where things are heading as they get more serious and darker. 

Nevertheless all the books this far weren't something I didn't enjoy. There were light when starting out yes, but precisely the reason I enjoyed them. Even if the later books get more serious and darker there are still some elements that aren't lost, mainly the friendship and understanding between the crew. 

But I do understand that things may seem more awkward or unexplained to some readers as much as there will be others who enjoy for those very same reasons that feel different to them.

Siege of Skyhold I thoroughly enjoyed. A consistent theme till now has been the progression in magic as fitting the genre, which in each book and this one was perfectly executed.

John Bierce is particularly good at “show don't tell”. That shined in the previous book and here things change a bit in the sense that pacing is well balanced but the tension is well maintained and well built into the details. 

In the end, I felt a lot and lot of emotions and the ending was once again shockingly incredible.
Can't wait to read book 6 when it comes out. 

I won't deny though these books need some better editing. But it isn't as bad as to the point that it's impossible to read. Just a little nitpick.


My final rating, is 5/5.