Sarah Ash has a unique style where Russian fairy tales meet Dracula. While I feel that her world is rich, I felt that her characters were stereotypical, angsty, and gothic--just the type that I would have liked when I was a teenager.
As an adult reader, I didn't find much fulfillment from these books. I found them to be too simplistic in the political arena, and overly dramatic in the character development. If you love melodrama, romance, and high fantasy, you'll probably like this series. If you prefer subtlty in your fantasy and complex politics, you may want to look elsewhere.
As an adult reader, I didn't find much fulfillment from these books. I found them to be too simplistic in the political arena, and overly dramatic in the character development. If you love melodrama, romance, and high fantasy, you'll probably like this series. If you prefer subtlty in your fantasy and complex politics, you may want to look elsewhere.
Brittany Q. (notebook-junkie) reviewed Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon, Bk 1) on + 81 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I like this book and thought it was an interesting and unconventional type of fantasy.
Kimberly L. (kimcatus) reviewed Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I don't usually read fantasy books, but this is a must read!
Elizabeth K. (ShadowLuna) reviewed Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Pretty good book, although not among the "greats."
Christa M. (Xa) reviewed Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon, Bk 1) on + 76 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
It was intriguing, and frequently enthralling, if a bit awkward in spots. I liked it well enough to keep it and buy the other two.
