
Shadows of Ivory
Godforged Chronicles, Book 1
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Kate Reading
An undying king. A relic of rune-carved bronze and ivory flames. A war for powers only a god could fathom.
In the centuries since rising up against a cruel, twisted dynasty, the Seven Cities have done much to move past their horrid histories, the memories of ancient monarchs who once fed on the life and blood of their own people. Those with a talent for magic are no longer hounded and slain. The lands beyond the Cities are safe, spared the atrocities the Alescuans once wrought upon them. For 300 years, there has been peace.
Then Eska de Caraval, head of the prestigious Firenzia Company, finds herself framed for murder.
Soon hunted for the strange bronze disc she most certainly did not steal, Eska is forced to pit both wit and blade against all manner of adversaries who would eagerly see her dead. An assassin in the shadows. A monster in the deep. A rival looking to burn her alive. From sword and fang and flame Eska must defend herself, struggling all the while to prove her innocence and unravel the mysteries of a dangerous artifact.
But unbeknownst to Eska and her enemies, the cruelest of those tyrants of old is stirring in his grave.
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Not a fan of the narrator.
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Slow due to character building
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The book definitely began to pick up in the last 30% or so, and I was enjoying it more and more. However the ending was quite unsatisfying, and, like most of this book, felt like it was all just setup for the next installment.
I haven't decided if I'll continue the series or not. It seems a shame not to after so much foundation has been set, but I'm tempted to just cut my losses and move on.
The saving grace, however, is Kate Reading. She makes anything enjoyable to listen to and gives a stellar performance here as always.
A bit too much stage setting
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very slow
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I was absolutely in raptured and it was a great joy of a story
great story. reminded me of lies of locklemora
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Eska gets framed for murder and hunted for the bronze disc she did not steal. Her wits and focus (enhanced by a drug she consumes excessively) help her face her opponents and overcome adversities (natural and preternatural). When Manon loses everything, she must sell her unique gifts (Carrier magic) to protect her family.
I loved almost everything about this book. It’s done with such a great spirit of high adventure and excitement that you barely have time to catch your breath between the adrenaline-fueled action scenes. The protagonists’ storylines kept me engaged by keeping the stakes personal.
The world inspired by Renaissance Italy hides many secrets and there’s a lot of power play and politics going on in the background. It gives context to the events but never eclipses them.
That being said, the first half of the story was slower, and the second got grand in scope. So grand that it left a lot of questions unanswered and served as a set-up for the sequel. Don’t get me wrong - I’ll be getting the sequel as soon as I can, but I would like a better conclusion.
The main issue I have with Shadows of Ivory as a product is its cover. It’s misleading about the tone of the story. It suggests something bleak and can discourage readers from trying it. And that would be a shame. In reality, it’s an exciting adventure fantasy with a few darker moments. I think the original cover conveyed the story and the tone of the book much better1.
I had a blast reading (actually listening to) Shadows of Ivory and I can't wait to read the sequel.
1 But perhaps the new cover sells better? Not sure. Personally, I dislike it and if the book weren't picked as SPFBO finalist, I would probably not read it precisely because the new cover suggests something MUCH darker than pure excitement and great characters that you get.
A great adventure story
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Narration great, but couldn’t make up for plodding story
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The book itself was very intertaining and well developed. I feel as though the groundwork has been carefully layed out for the future books. I dont mind that there is a cliffhanger ending as I'm already planning on the next book. I feel as though I have invested time in this world and want to hang out with the next one...hopefully it will be read by Kate Reading.
I really love the narrator Kate Reading
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I fully enjoyed the detailed world building and time taken to establish personalities that felt nuanced. I look forward to the next books and where the author is taking us.
Character focused but very enjoyable
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Too slow for too long
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