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The Thousand Names (The Shadow Campaigns, #1)
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bookshelves: year-2017, lgbt, 4-star, year-2020
Feb 17, 2017
bookshelves: year-2017, lgbt, 4-star, year-2020
Read 2 times. Last read February 26, 2020 to March 13, 2020.
Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars
Wow I loved this!
I think the real strength in The Thousand Names is how incredibly well written it is.
I want to start by explaining the reason I docked half a star.
There were some moments where the in-depth paragraphs of military maneuvers and battles carried on for just a touch longer than necessary. There were some moments where I wished the plot moved just a touch faster.
HOWEVER...
These two small issues hardly detracted from my overall enjoyment. I can tell that this isn't a book for everyone, but it sure as hell is a book for me!
I really appreciated the slow unfurling of the plot, it was great to discover along with the characters exactly what kind of powers are at play here. The perspectives were compelling & the world building was methodical & rich. The tendrils of magic that are woven through this story are subtle & captivating.
This one is sort of difficult for me to explain why I loved it so much, but I found myself making every excuse to read it.
I even penciled in an extra gym day just so I could listen!
The Thousand Names is a glimpse into a small sliver of events that hint at a much larger, much more consequential picture & I look forward to watching it reveal itself in the next installments.
There's something strangely & completely charming about how Django Wexler has braided together the different perspectives in this tale.
It has magic, muskets, and mayhem - which I guess is the very essence of Flintlock Fantasy. Consider me hooked!
***Check out my interview with the author here!!***
This review and other reviews of mine can be found on Book Nest!
Wow I loved this!
I think the real strength in The Thousand Names is how incredibly well written it is.
I want to start by explaining the reason I docked half a star.
There were some moments where the in-depth paragraphs of military maneuvers and battles carried on for just a touch longer than necessary. There were some moments where I wished the plot moved just a touch faster.
HOWEVER...
These two small issues hardly detracted from my overall enjoyment. I can tell that this isn't a book for everyone, but it sure as hell is a book for me!
I really appreciated the slow unfurling of the plot, it was great to discover along with the characters exactly what kind of powers are at play here. The perspectives were compelling & the world building was methodical & rich. The tendrils of magic that are woven through this story are subtle & captivating.
This one is sort of difficult for me to explain why I loved it so much, but I found myself making every excuse to read it.
I even penciled in an extra gym day just so I could listen!
The Thousand Names is a glimpse into a small sliver of events that hint at a much larger, much more consequential picture & I look forward to watching it reveal itself in the next installments.
There's something strangely & completely charming about how Django Wexler has braided together the different perspectives in this tale.
It has magic, muskets, and mayhem - which I guess is the very essence of Flintlock Fantasy. Consider me hooked!
***Check out my interview with the author here!!***
This review and other reviews of mine can be found on Book Nest!
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Reading Progress
February 17, 2017
– Shelved
February 17, 2017
– Shelved as:
to-read
March 20, 2017
– Shelved as:
year-2017
September 26, 2017
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Started Reading
October 13, 2017
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Finished Reading
June 15, 2019
– Shelved as:
lgbt
February 26, 2020
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Started Reading
February 26, 2020
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23.0%
March 2, 2020
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45.0%
March 13, 2020
– Shelved as:
4-star
March 13, 2020
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Finished Reading
July 15, 2020
– Shelved as:
year-2020
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Awesome review precious wifey
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☽Luna☾ wrote: "Awesome review precious wifey"Thank you my sweet :-* I think you're going to really like this one! <333
Great review, my darling. Sounds like a good read!
That you Celeste!! I am literally so excited to read the second one!
Going to have to pick this up! Thanks Mary!
Yes Lillie!! No problem girly! <3
Been wanting to read this for quite some time! Glad to see you enjoyed it so much! And yay for extra gym time :)
It's a winner Caleb I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Haha always yay for enjoying the gym am I right!?
Heck yeah thats right!! How did you get so ripped and good looking?? Oh, you know, i had some sweet books to listen to so i worked out all the time. Haha. I hope i get to say that for real someday :)
Ha omg same these are my life goals :')
I've been interested in this one for some time :)Was the audio done well?
The audio was excellent in my opinion I really enjoyed listening to Richard Poe's voice!
Yessss, great review Mary!! So happy that you enjpyed this! :)
Thank you Petrik!! So am I! I hope that you will too when you get around to reading it! <3
Lol if only my name were James! Thank you anyway ;P
Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Lol if only my name were James! Thank you anyway ;P"^^ HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH MARY!!! xD
Hahaha I think James liked my review & it popped up in Azrael's feed! Easy mistake to make heehee
Amazing review!!!! So glad you enjoyed it!! Can't wait to see what you think about the rest of the series!!
Great review! Sounds like a great book, and according to its prequel Django is a talented author.
Thank you very much Travis!! I'll absolutely be continuing this one! :D
Thank you Nim! I have to agree, very talented indeed! :)
It's a great story Craig I really enjoyed it! Hahah I know the feeling :P I hope you like it as much as I did!
Lollllll
This book has been on my shelf for 2 years. Eyeing me and begging, "Rody, please read me!". I look back on it with a sorrowful gaze and say, "but I have library books due soon!".
Maybe you should use reverse psychology and go borrow the book from the library! :o
Not fair, Mary! I can't find the time for all the wonderful books in the world! Why do you do this to me???
Choko!! Come live with me I'll support you and you can read ALL THE BOOKS! 🙌🏽💗
Choko wrote: "Not fair, Mary! I can't find the time for all the wonderful books in the world! Why do you do this to me???"Agreed! Stop making me want more books!
Hehehe Ellen this is a WONDERFUL SERIES TO WANT THO *grabby hands*
Yes! I agree!!! Let me just retire .... eventually 😀
I know how you feel love I wish someone would just pay me to read books & play video games I'd be S E T
Great review Mary! You convinced me to add this to my Amazon cart! Now all I need is more free time for reading 😁
Awh Michael thank you so much!! I adore this series so I hope you'll love it too! 😩👌🏽
Judging by your review, I think I will 😊
Not gonna lie, your review made me pick this one though I wasn't totally sure I was going to like it. But OMG I LOVED THIS SO MUCH???? I'd already put the 2nd book on hold at my library before I was even halfway through haha 😂 Words can't explain how much love I have for Winter and Bobby and the rest of their soldier boys 😍 Cheers for introducing me to a bloody brilliant new series!
Megan wrote: "Not gonna lie, your review made me pick this one though I wasn't totally sure I was going to like it. But OMG I LOVED THIS SO MUCH???? I'd already put the 2nd book on hold at my library before I wa..."MEGAN. YES. OMG I AM SCREAMING?! Holy shit I am literally so happy this has made my entire week. W I N T E R omfg I would marry her RIGHT NOW. Holy crap feel free to scream at me about the rest of the series if you want because IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER WITH EVERY BOOK! I can't wait to see what you think of the others!! :DDD <33333
Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Not gonna lie, your review made me pick this one though I wasn't totally sure I was going to like it. But OMG I LOVED THIS SO MUCH???? I'd already put the 2nd book on hold at my libra..."Not even joking right now, I will most likely take you up on that offer, haha. I literally stayed up reading until 2am this morning to finish the 400 pages I had left??? Like???? This is one of the first times I've actually done that with a book, but I JUST NEEDED TO KNOW THAT MY DARLINGS WERE GOING TO BE OKAY IN THE END (and THANK GOD they were)
Megan wrote: "Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Not gonna lie, your review made me pick this one though I wasn't totally sure I was going to like it. But OMG I LOVED THIS SO MUCH???? I'd already put ..."DO IT!! Omg you have no idea how happy you're making me right now!! GIRL I know exactly how you feel. I tried so hard to stretch out my reading of this series so I wouldn't have to wait for 6 months for the last book BUT I COULDN'T DO IT & SO HERE I AM WAITING FOREVERRRR GODD I'm so glad you loved it as much as I do!!
Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Not gonna lie, your review made me pick this one though I wasn't totally sure I was going to like it. But OMG I LOVED THIS SO MUCH???? I'..."January's not so bad. It could be a lot worse... My only consolation about the wait is that at least it will give me enough time to finish the rest of the series? And then hopefully it won't be TOO much of a wait for the last one... Who am I kidding, I'll probably have the other books finished by the end of next month >.<
Megan wrote: "Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Not gonna lie, your review made me pick this one though I wasn't totally sure I was going to like it. But..."HA I know like I should be thankful but I'm sitting here biting my nails waiting anyway hahaha! I don't think you'll have any trouble finishing before the last one, as the story just becomes more & more compelling as it develops! <3
Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Mary ~Ravager of Tomes~ wrote: "Megan wrote: "Not gonna lie, your review made me pick this one though I wasn't totally sure I was going t..."Aww, man, that's definitely a sign that the library needs to hurry up and get the next book in for me! Better add the third one to the request list as well, just in case... ;D
*screams in the background while you read* 😂
Haha thank you Craig! One of my absolute favorites! ☺️
I’m about a quarter of the way through this one right now, and I’m loving it! Great review Mary
SKYLAR IT ONLY GETS BETTER ESPECIALLY IN THE LATER BOOKS *screams* I wish I could experience it again for the first time. Hope you continue to enjoy & thank you!! ☺️
I saw your update for the Audible sale, Mary. Thanks for the heads up! There are several books in that sale I have in my wishlist - decisions, decisions...😊
YESSSS TERRYYYYYYY I am so happy it’s such a great deal!! I picked up a few myself! 🤗
Nice! I'm sure I won't be able to stop at just one myself.
