The Last Sun is the very promising first in a would-be nine-book series. It boasts characters that are all interesting but lack a little depth, a worldbuilding that is quite original although a bit roughly put together, a plot that is action packed but just an ounce exhausting, and a romance that doesn't warrant describing yet in its prematurity.

Final rating: 4 stars! | Writing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Romance: ⭐⭐⭐| Plot: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Worldbuilding: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

There's nothing bad about the writing style, but neither is there anything special about it. The prose is an ordinary ballpoint instead of a fountain pen. There's nothing fancy about it, but it does do the job.

At first, because I abhor infodump, I like that the story is so... controlled in its narrative. There isn't much expositions and all of them don't go into much details. I like that the narrative doesn't spoon-feed me as a reader, that I get to untangle the intricacies of what is playing out on the page, myself. It gives me a sense of involvement with the story, like I am actually a part of it.

I like it that way because anything more than what is said at the beginning would be needless to progress the story. But the deeper I get into the plot, the more information I have to makes sense of and the more questions I need answers for. Sadly, the author is consistent in withholding critical information upto the very end, and it repeatedly get me confused and very frustrated.


I usually would talk about the characters next, but since it's a plot-driven story, let's go to the plot first.

It's fast-paced and thrilling. I love the things that come into play in the many action scenes— the magic, special abilities, tools, weapons, monsters, creatures, beasts, and the settings—and the dynamics between all of them. But sometimes these actions scenes become a little tedious because there are only few and short breathers in between.

Again, withholding of information becomes an issue because, as a reader, I am left with more questions than answers, and because I am allowed little information that makes sense, as a reader, I end up doubting the integrity of the plot. Of course, I trust that the author knows what he's doing and it'll all eventually make sense, but that doesn't stop me from feeling skeptical. And a reader should never feel that way.


The characters are all interesting and adorable in their own way: Rune in his mysterious personality, Brand in his unapologetic attitude, the Tower in his formidable reputation, Addam in his lighthearted disposition, Max in his teenage naivety, and Quinn in his quirky mannerisms.

But unfortunately, again, because it's a plot-driven story, there are mostly external conflicts— fight scenes after fight scenes —and very few, if any, internal conflicts. And this robs the characters that extra depth that brings a story to the next level and ensnares me as a reader.


Nevertheless, The Last Sun is a satisfying read and a promising start to a hopefully incredible series.


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