Wardens of Eternity

Review originally posted on Geeky Galaxy.

Actual rating, 3.5.

Overall, I really enjoyed the Egyptian Mythology in this. With Anubis, Set and Nefertiti being three I already knew enough about. The author also references dark creatures trying to take down the Medjai, or something along those lines. All I recall is Kriosphyinxes, which were great, but that's not plural creatures. I was expecting something more than there being a kriosphyinx around every corner.

Death means little in Wardens of Eternity. One character fell limply to the floor like a rag doll after what would amount to a mortally wounding attack. It didn't stick. Unless the wound is instantly killing you, the Medjai's magic can fix it. And that's another problem I have with the plot. The magic is poorly explained and used as an “oh crap, think of a way to fix this.” I know, I'll make up another word for another spell that was very obviously placed in earlier, in order to save the day.

I feel like there were opportunities to turn this group of characters and this world into something really good, but the author just missed the mark a little. I'll admit though, my analytical side is arguing with just overall enjoyment. And despite my criticisms, I genuinely enjoyed this book! It scratched the Egyptian mythology book itch in a satisfying way and I enjoyed the fighting and the magic, despite seeing things I thought could be better. In fact, I enjoyed the idea of the story so much, I 100% wish it was better!

A slightly different style of review from me today! I was having trouble separating the different elements like I normally do because my comments kind-of involved everything, and it was all inter-linked! Either way, hope you enjoyed the review!