The Damned King by Justin Lee Anderson Book Review

Tabitha Tomala
Aug 19
2 min read

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The Damned King

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The Damned King has a wonderful overview of previous events to refresh readers before diving into the current plight of beloved characters. The main light source of Traverlyn has been decimated. Once the sun falls, the demons will besiege the city and lay waste to all within it. Justin Lee Anderson captures the tension perfectly by clipping character points of view short and leaving cliffhangers before moving to the next. Not only are the main characters seen, but also the common folk, trying to make it through the night. Readers will be immediately invested and also torn asunder, as not all survive.

And the beginning conflict is only the start of an epic journey. Readers will be devastated by developing plot lines and character revelations. Truths once discovered are found to be lies. Lies that will not be uncovered until it is too late to save lives. Trust between allies is shattered due to the events of the previous novel. And the fracture may prevent them from moving forward with the plans needed to save the kingdom. Tensions run high as opposing sides, both friend and foe, conflict.

Reader beware, once you pick up The Damned King, you may not be able to put it down until you’ve finished. The complex web of character interrelations and development is captivating. Not to mention the wonderful amount of action and apprehension at the increasingly difficult situations the characters find themselves in. This is a must read series for fans of dark fantasy and epic tales.

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