The
Dockland Kingslayer is a slimmed down version of one of the stories from
another book I’ve reviewed, Steamworks in the Bylea written by V.C. Remus.
Although I enjoyed Steamworks in the Bylea I did find it a bit confusing at
times as it bounced between two main stories. In taking the story of Alistair
Metis and giving it its own book, the author has strengthened the whole story.
I found myself becoming much more invested in Alistair’s adventures and
enjoying them more. It was easier to picture the events in my mind and it would
make a great fantasy movie. The bumbling idiot guards chasing Alistair through
the streets after his parents are killed would make a great hilarious action
scene. Sometimes the phrases are a bit too descriptive or flowery and I just
wanted the author to get to the story and forget how the blade of a sword felt
but I understand why he added these things, maybe just rein them in a bit. Overall,
I really enjoyed this book and hope the other story in Steamworks in the Bylea
will be written in a similar way.
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