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The Last Sun

By: K. D. Edwards
Narrated by: Josh Hurley
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Summary

In this debut novel and series starter, the last member of a murdered House searches for a missing nobleman, and uncovers clues about his own tortured past.

Rune Saint John, the last child of the fallen Sun Court, is hired to search for Lady Judgment's missing son, Addam, on New Atlantis, the island city where the Atlanteans moved after ordinary humans destroyed their original home.

With his companion and bodyguard, Brand, he questions Addam's relatives and business contacts through the highest ranks of the nobles of New Atlantis. But as they investigate, they uncover more than a missing man: a legendary creature connected to the secret of the massacre of Rune's Court. In looking for Addam, can Rune find the truth behind his family's death and the torments of his past?

Cover design by Nicole Sommer-Lecht/Prometheus Books.

©2018 K. D. Edwards (P)2018 Audible, Inc. Classics Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Paranormal Magic Romance Magic Users LGBTQIA+
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This is the second time I’ve read this/listened to this and I posted a review on goodreads the first time but for some reason didn’t cross post to here so because i still feel every word of this review as strongly as when I first wrote it, I’m going to leave it here too, edited a little to shorten some of the blabbering from past Lauren.

OKAY SO HERES THE THING. I am so in love with this book I could cry. Right from the start I knew exactly how in love I was going to be, some books are just like that. The fact that I have to wait months for a sequel is ruining my life. I have so many questions! I need answers!

So firstly, one of the best narrations of a fiction book i've ever had the pleasure to listen to. Josh Hurley was a perfect choice, each of his character voices was unique and recognisable and he has such a good grasp of their personalities that it shines through as he speaks them. I would say "my soul for Josh Hurley to narrate any and all sequels of this book!" but lets be honest my soul has already gone on bargaining for time to pass faster so I can read the sequel.

Secondly, the world building of this fantasy universe is one of the most unique i've ever seen in a book. The way the magic system works is intriguing, as is the hierarchical system at play in the background. It feels fully formed and fleshed out and the cast of characters completely enhance this. I loved every single one of them. (Well, the ones we're supposed to love anyway. Ashton can go die in a ditch for the rest of eternity). Addam, Quinn, Max, Queenie, Brand, The Tower, Kieran and, of course, Rune himself. They each have such a distinct personality and presence and they each add something beautiful to the novel, from Addam's enchantingly kind heart and lovable dancing to Brand's own personal brand (ha!) of humour and open devotion to Rune, who himself is a powerhouse of caring and, well, power.

And talking of Rune. I am forever torn between wanting to wrap him in a blanket and feed him animal crackers and standing off to one side holding his coat while he beats up everyone in his path for justice tbh. He can even beat me up if it'll make him feel better. The way his past is slowly revealed through his character arc is so well done and emotional. I NEED him to get justice for himself. I need him to vaporise every single one of the people who hurt him when he was younger. Brand and Addam can help of course.

Which leads me to relationships!

I won't talk about all of them because part of the joy of this book is seeing them unfold for yourself but seriously The Last Sun is a treasure trove of good relationships.

Brand and Rune, for example, have the most pure bond that i've read in recent memory. And I'll be 100% honest with you I really want them to end up romantic. Polyamoury for the win! Addam and Rune, Rune and Brand what could possibly go wrong! Don't get me wrong, It won't be disappointing in the slightest if they stay platonic, Rune himself says several times in the novel that it isn't like that between them (unless this is a case of protesting TOO much lmao) and platonic relationships are just as important as romantic ones so I can definitely see them as platonic best friends who would die for each other because at present that is exactly what they are.

Their love for each other is so well written in The Last Sun that they could do anything for the rest of the series and as long as they do it together i'd be like "Yeah okay!" and 100% happy to read about it haha. As long as they're okay I'M okay.

Overall, in all honesty, I cannot find fault in this book other than now that i've finished it I need the sequel like I need air and since The Hanged Man isn't out for what feels like a lifetime it might end up the death of me haha. I bought The Last Sun as an audiobook because it's easier for me to listen to while I'm at work and these days I only tend to buy the physical copies of book I love because they tend to be more expensive, but i will 100% be getting the physical copy of this, and The Hanged Man, when it comes out. Also I heard that there are going to be 9 books in this series, which, if that's true then I have a new reason to stay alive on top of getting to play The Last of Us 2 and reading The Queen of Nothing lmao. Keep 'em coming K.D. Edwards, keep 'em coming.

(I'm not even joking i dont know what to do with myself now that it's done. I have forgotten how life works. I can't even think about picking up another book when I know it's going to pale in comparison i am the embodiment of the crying emoji).

One of the best audio books I’ve listened to.

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Story is told at a good pace. There are a lot of names to learn but you will soon pick them up. Great that the story didn't rely on endless sex scenes to fill the pages like many others. The Narrator is a great voice actor, but my one criticism is that although he throws his soul into the parts, he does have the tendency to start shouting, and if like me this is a book at bedtime, be prepared for the volume to go up and down a lot, when he gets into his stride with the action. All in all a very entertaining book and I shall definitely be getting the sequel.

Very enjoyable

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Probably one of the best readers I have had the privilege of listening to. Simply amazingly done with skilled acting and original voices.

Loved the story. The characters were endearing, complicated and nuanced and very very real. Their relationships were the life blood of the story.

The universe is unique, with such an original take on magic. Brilliant action sequences made you feel like you were right in the middle of it.

Thoroughly enjoyable listen and I shall go straight to the sequel. Highly recommend.

Excellent world building, gripping characters, stellar performance

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Really enjoyed it, the story is good. I do wonder what is going to happen next amd who the others in the animal masks are

lovely

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The story was ok magic/human modern day world with what sounds like it might be a interesting back story (other than the mental & physical torture). But i was not looking for a harem story about the world most attractive man and all the men that love him. If you're looking for that and What might be the start of a interesting world of magic then have fun and good luck.

I dont think this book was for me

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