In the other one of those plot-lines, I got to learn about the world, about higher beings, got to see one of the most interesting bargaining systems I've ever seen in a book and got a pretty unique look at power where appearances can be deceiving. In one of them I got to learn more about the political side of that country, I got to see how they function in a hierarchy and I got a nice serving of the usual scheming politicians.
In the Raven Tower, there are actually two plot-lines, but both are told by the same narrator which was an interesting choice to make given the different stories in each. There is something incredibly interesting to me in a story told like that, better yet if the narrators are just as intriguing, if not more. Jemisin's The Broken Earth trilogy I find myself somewhat craving that narrative style. TL DR: I definitely enjoyed the usage of the second person POV, although I sadly didn’t enjoy both plot-lines at an equal measure.Ĭoming into this book, I had no idea that it was going to be in second person, and after my more than brilliant experience with N. Kindly follow the link and give it a read before moving any further as I don’t have untagged spoilers in my reviews, but I may mention something from the synopsis. I usually add the Goodreads synopsis in this area, but it’s a little too long to add here. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself.and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever.Had the Raven Tower on my TBR for close to a year now, glad that the Bingo challenge provided the perfect chance to give it a read! And in seeking to help Mawat reclaim his city, Eolo discovers that the Raven's Tower holds a secret. It is into this unrest that the warrior Eolo-aide to Mawat, the true Lease-arrives. And they have made their own alliances with other gods. The kingdom borders are tested by invaders who long for the prosperity that Vastai boasts. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.īut the power of the Raven is weakening. His magic is sustained via the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. Clarke Awards.įor centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this breathtaking first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C.
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