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This was the April book in the book club I have with two friends and we all liked it so much that we want to read the sequel.

I really liked the setting - I haven't come across many fantasy novels based on old India. We also get wood magic, supernatural (or alien?) beings, a mysterious illness and a magical temple. The worldbuilding is great and very dense. I found it hard to put the book down once I had gotten into it because it felt like being in a different world. The story, too, is more complex than I expected and there are some interesting and unexpected twists. The romance doesn't follow the usual patterns, either, I felt. If you're into fantasy you should check this one out. #2024reads

Gerade als Fortsetzungsreihe und nur kurz in der ARD-Audiothek: www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/sylvester-groth-liest-symphonie-path-tique-von-klaus-mann/13349581/

Mon seconde livre en francais cette année

Noch bis 8. Mai in der ARD Audiothek

This month's book club book. I'm probably reading too many books at once right now but it's difficult to time the availability of books at the library just right.

I was looking for something nice to read on the side and this book sounded like that and was available on Libby.

Originally, I had planned a break before starting this one but I need to know how the story continues. It starts quite differently than I thought it would. That might actually address some of the things that bugged me about Parable of the Sower.

This was a great, captivating read. Truly an adventure book. I don't think there are many fantasy novels set in this region and it was an additional treat to read about places we mostly know from wars and crises, like Aden and Mogadishu, when they were in their prime. The characters are great and have interesting backstories. The main villain was perhaps a bit too one-sidedly evil. The others had more nuance. And I could have done with one or two fewer action scenes. But those are small criticisms. It was very enjoyable to read this book and I recommend it. I hope we'll see Amina and her crew again.