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The Light of All That Falls by James Islington
4.0
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Light of All That Falls for me was the weakest of the series. The climax of Echo of Things to Come felt like a natural climax of the plot, and so I was left feeling a bit driftless, wondering what the end goal of the series was and where Light was going. That said, the second half was a big improvement, the last quarter was very good, and the last few chapters were excellent and very satisfying. I even got a tear in my eye. I've enjoyed my time with Licanius, although I feel like I've enjoyed the series as a whole more than the individual books if that makes any sense. I love the themes and concepts Islington explores, even if these books aren't for everyone. I plan to reread these in the future and I think I'll enjoy them more, understanding more and being less confused throughout the reading process. Overall I recommend Licanius if you like Wheel of Time or are wanting a classic epic fantasy feeling story with a big twist.