The world was heavily inspired by our Far Eastern cultures and its people. Throughout the entire novel, there was not one moment which did not matter, and a palpable tension permeated every turn of the page. From its convincing worldbuilding and awe-inspiring elemental magic system to the spectacular action scenes and intensely emotional moments, and most of all, its stellar character development. The Sword of Kaigen is the most well-balanced stand-alone fantasy book that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Now, this extraordinary stand-alone fantasy novel, which is a rarity in itself, has earned itself a well-deserved spot among these masterpieces. Namely The Stormlight Archive, a few titles from Malazan Book of the Fallen, and Heir of Novron, the final omnibus of The Riyria Revelations. Thus far, I have not gone down the road of awarding 6 stars to some of my favourites, but there are several that I could easily place in that category. It is a book that I will plead, beg and maybe even force everyone to read, so that they can experience the same awe and emotions as I did. It transcends beyond what a 5-star book usually means to me. The Sword of Kaigen is a stunning achievement of empathetic and masterful storytelling.Įvery once in a while, a book comes along that sinks its hooks and claws into your very soul.
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