The Kaigenese are reminiscent of the Japanese and the Ranganese the Chinese. 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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