Meanwhile throughout Sorely’s discussion of politics and war, at its heart this novel is a love story, exploring the complicated love between Sorely and other beloved characters Cillian, Lena and Drusius. The future timeline is of Sorely attempting to explain those actions to teenager Gwenna amid new conflicts. The past timeline is set almost immediately after a crucial battle and the actions of the characters in creating peace across their lands. It’s set across a dual timeline, from the point of view of bard, Sorely. This is book 5 in Marian L Thorpe’s amazing series (including a novella) and the start of the second trilogy. A few shades darker than my normal read, but enjoyable from the first page to the last. Would recommend In Solitude’s Shadow for any fans of dark fantasy or LOTR. It has one or two gory scenes which is not normally my cup of tea- but the excellent story and fantastic writing kept me gripped. If you enjoy light-hearted fantasy, this book may not be for you. Zanna’s estranged relationship with her daughter Calene was brilliantly depicted, drawing on grief, anger and hope. I especially enjoyed the dynamic between Zanna and her young apprentice Arlo. In Solitude’s Shadow has a great balance of fast action scenes and wonderful character development. Right away, the story and the excellent writing grabbed me. I devoured this book in the last few days. However, soon Calene is fighting her own battles… If she and her apprenticec Arlo hae any hance for survival, Mage Zanna must look to her estranged daughter Calene for help.
Whatever your preferred genre, I recommend everyone pick up this book immediately! As well as the blog review, below is an interview with the author.Ī race known as ‘The First Ones’ gather outside Solitude’s gates. Lena’s journey ends with a powerful and moving conclusion, with my heart thumping in my chest and a few tears pricking in my eyes. It is her that is Thorpe’s greatest triumph, as we see her humanity shine in how she explores human relationships, bravery in the face of war and integrity and love in the midst of difficult ethical choices.
Lena is gripping from the first page to the last.
The novels show Lena having to make difficult choices to protect her home and serve the Empire, as the threat of a wider war looms in the distance. The series is set in a speculative/alternative Dark Ages, following the journey of Lena who lives in the coastal village of Tirvan. This is a trilogy of three novels – Empire’s Daughter, Empire’s Hostage and Empire’s Exile. It really made me fall in love with reading again and gave me a passion for indie books. This is one of my favourite indie series and reads in general.
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