It seemed I already knew.Īge of Myth opens with Raithe killing one of the Fhrey - a strong race of creatures deemed "godlike" and believed, until now, to be immortal. "What will happen?" is a thought that never crossed my mind. This world feels like a mash-up of several others, the characters remind me of other fantasy characters, and the action cannot make up for the lack of emotional stimulation. There is intricate world-building, developed characters and bloody battles - and yet, I don't know about you, but I've seen this all before. Sullivan is a competent writer with a flowing style that doesn't suffer from the same density employed by many other fantasy writers. Perhaps the real culprit is the limitations of this genre (or the perceived limitations at least) because all epic fantasy series contain the same or similar elements, they blend into one, they all start to look the same after a while, and they all start to look like A Song of Ice and Fire.
Perhaps its unfair to blame Age of Myth for that. Sullivan is a competent writer with a flowing style that doesn't suffer from the sa This is why I no longer read much epic fantasy. This is why I no longer read much epic fantasy. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people.
But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. Now only a few stand between humank Age of Myth inaugurates another six-book series set in Elan.
Age of Myth inaugurates another six-book series set in Elan.
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