5/11/2023 0 Comments Fevered star sequel![]() Every POV character presents a compelling thread of story. Regardless of preference, there is a lot of growth and complexity in the characters we visit, particularly those who return from the first novel. The characters continue to be a strong point in this novel, although some arcs were more to my personal taste than others. ![]() There’s a richness to it that I enjoy, and it makes the climactic events of the novel hit that much harder once the pace finally does pick up. ![]() Pacing-wise, this is much slower than the first book, but with good reason the deepening of the worldbuilding and the exposition of various political factions in this universe is impressive and expertly done. Black Sun was one of my favourite books of the year when I read it, and while Fevered Star didn’t quite match my expectations in that regard, it was still a superbly crafted tale of political intrigue, shifting allegiances, and navigating a world for which you have no frame of reference. Rebecca Roanhorse’s Fevered Star is a strong continuation of the story the first novel in the series, Black Sun, began to tell. ![]()
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