Reviewed by Angie on
Banshee's Honor was a pretty good Fantasy read. Although it was more character focused than I generally like. It all starts with Azhani finding Kyrian in the hands of a kidnapper. Even though she's been banished and ostracized, Azhani cannot let a healer be abused like that. She rescues Kyrian, even on her broken leg, and takes her back to her home. She hopes Kyrian leaves soon, but the healer cannot in good conscious leave an injured person untended. Even if they are a murder and a traitor to the crown. But somehow Kyrian doesn't quite believe that about her rescuer.
Of course, Banshee's Honor is about corrupt royals, betrayal, and setting things back to right before all hell breaks loose. Azhani was wrongfully accused of murdering her wife and for treason by the former king's evil son. However, the first third is all focused on Azhani and Kyrian developing a friendship. It's mostly just them working together to prepare for the upcoming Winter and stealing longing glances. I actually loved how well we got to know them. I just wish the plot had moved along some at the same time. Then the second third jumps to the palace to following Azhani's friend, Elisira, who has the attention of the new man-child king. Again, we get to know her and other characters very well, but no plot development.
It isn't until the final third of Banshee's Honor when the plot starts moving. Elisira finds Azhani and Kyrian, along with the rest of the group she's travelling with, and they're stuck there until Spring. Not much happens. It's just more character development which is fine. It isn't until the last couple of chapters where the characters all start heading to where they're suppose to be going. And then it ends! What?! I need to know what happens!
I did enjoy Banshee's Honor. The characters are lovable and I definitely care about what happens to them. If only the plot had been as developed and started before the final few chapters.
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 18 October, 2016: Finished reading
- 18 October, 2016: Reviewed