Dawn of the Exile
(Infernal Guardian #2)
by Mitchell Hogan
fantasy
copyright 2019
read in June 2020
rated 9/10: really, really good
18mar24: read it again -- enjoyed it again. A very enjoyable book.
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I don't have a fantasy category equivalent to "space opera", this book deserves it. Over the top action, ever increasing powers, larger than life characters. With a clever -- meaning, I like it -- way to prevent the ridiculous snowballing of super-powers.
All great fun :-)
The story is not too bad either. A series of adventures leading to a satisfying -- okay, and somewhat predictable -- conclusion. With some almost-surprises along the way.
The first book was clearly "to be continued" but with a satisfying -- interim -- conclusion. This book wraps up the first -- and introduces a brand new threat for further books.
The hero & heroine remind me of old-style romcom movies, from before the romcom expression was invented. They dislike & distrust each other, they constantly bicker, they are clearly destined to be madly in love. Better yet -- they are both honourable... in a very practical way.
(Think Modesty Blaise & Willie Garvin. Loyal to each other. Defenders of the weak. Fighters for justice. Willing to wreak violence on evildoers. Each with a history of past crimes.)
Is it great literature? Probably not. Is it great fun? Definitely yes.
Just what I wanted in a book. So, really really good :-)
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24dec20: Read it again. Enjoyed it just as much.
Interesting: I just checked, it seems that there is no third book in this series. Pity ! Maybe later :-)
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12aug23: yes, read it again. Enjoyed it again. Just as much... or even more :-)
I notice that the heroine is willing to sacrifice other people -- and herself -- in order to save the world. This does make her feel guilty. The hero is worried that he too may be sacrificed.
Still no third book :-( But the author has written another book, I'll have to look for it :-)
Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
... Agamedes Consulting / Problems ? Solved
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