Casey Anderson's Reviews > Darkfall

Probably 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up. This was a really unique book for me. A few times I had to force myself through it though. I was interested enough to want to see what happens but confused enough to also want to toss it aside. I'm very glad I didn't. I love the author's language and style. I will be seeking out more of her stuff, in addition to finishing this series I hope.
I think some of the things that she "revealed" later would have been much better told up front. Some of the mystery was more annoyance than intrigue. For the whole first 1/4 of the book I was confused. Then I was vaguely confused but invested. I felt like I needed a glossary or something as well. I'm not sure if it's because it's a "different world" fantasy or if it's Australian stuff I don't know?
However, some beautiful lines, a lovely story, and intense world and characters. The world itself, the separate lands of it, all characters in their own right.
Worth reading, if you're struggling, I encourage you to persevere.