A review by amy_harboredinpages
A Time of Dread by John Gwynne

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I was pleasantly surprised to find myself back in The Banished Lands 100 yrs after the final battle in Wrath, book 4 of The Faithful and The Fallen.  Evil afoot and dread creeping in... animal companions,  and a people who fight with honor... yes, yes, yes... OH, such edge of my seat hand to hand, blade to blade, combat!! I've cried more than once, and laughed just a little. I love these characters. Truth and Courage!