After switching from audiobook back to the written version, I continue to enjoy the series significantly more. This book is exciting enough to demand I finish it as quickly as possible, and I was happy to oblige. The story has reached its crescendo, we now have the major conclusions on the horizon, and Wight does a great job of making this story feel complete while also being a preview of what is to come.
In addition to wrapping up the previous story, Wintersteel introduces a new conflict as the Dreadgods are waking. Although the main characters have separated plot lines, Wight does a good job of making them connected so the story does not feel disjointed. Akura Fury continues to make a case as one of the more fun characters in the story, and the progression elements are just about as interesting as they get in the entire series.
This book is significantly longer than the previous ones, but there is no Abidan fluff that needs to be skipped. Instead, the side stories take us back to the scene of the first book and add excitement for future stories.
Wight’s formula is simple but well done. Wintersteel is a great book that reaches his ceiling, and gets an 8.
My Score
Goodreads Score (out of 5)
4.69