The Trials of Ashmount

BUY

The Trials of Ashmount by John Palladino

SPFBO8

Cedain is destined to collapse. Across a world rife with blood, betrayal, and brutality, five people wade through unexpected tragedies. An egotistical student, a fleeing refugee, a nomadic warrior, a fallen noble, and a criminal in hiding navigate the sinister dealings of politicians, two sudden wars, and nefarious lies that surface at Ashmount—a university dedicated to teaching the five branches of magic. Survival means adapting or dying. Fans of Joe Abercrombie and hard magic systems will enjoy navigating a morally gray cast of characters in a world on the brink of collapse.

AdultFantasy/Dark


Get The Trials of Ashmount

Goodreads


Add Review

kevinscorner avatar kevinscorner book blogger

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

The Trials of Ashmount is all build up to a grimdark story that doesn’t tie together yet. Your enjoyment will be dependent on your willingness to invest in its gray characters or the as-yet-to-be-clear main narrative.

Read Full Review


Submitted by SKaeth avatar SKaeth on


© 2024 Hakea Media | Terms | Privacy