Review: Sci-fi newbies, this one's for you!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 30, 2013
Although I wasn't able to read all Lodestone series, I never felt lost at all. I was able to readthe first book, The Sea of Storms and enjoyed it despite my not really into the sci-fi or fantasygenre. I wasn't able to read books 2, 3 and 4 but didn't feel lost when reading the 5th installment.Admittedly, I had to go back to some parts in book 1 to fully grasp The Conquered Shore.Reading the book in this manner is a rather rare case for me. I mean, reading book series not in achronological order is against my principles. That is why I recommend this books to be read in orderto fully appreciate it.What I like about the fifth book is that it was able to supply the details not in an overwhelmingfashion. Whiteway may have tried to see it in his readers' perspectives while writing the book.I think no one would like to be swarmed with too much details in every chapter.The Conquered Shore was able to give a clearer picture of the Kelanni origin and the urgency andsignificance of Keris's mission.The setting(s) was my special favorite. Reading their outlined nature and characteristics was likeseeing it coming real before me.The characters were all given their time to shine with their distinct qualities and personalities.I like the dynamic characters of Keris and McCann and the admirable bravery of Zemira.I've only read a few sci-fi-fantasy novels but this one really leaves its mark to me. So yes,highly recommended for noobs like me.