Review: Nice Developments in Sequel Marred by Poor Editing
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 9, 2013
Let me start off by agreeing with the other complaints regarding the editing of Gods and Magic by J.M. Fosberg.  It is simply atrocious.  If I were to compare the first and second installments, it is evident that the sequel has more issues.  Notwithstanding the author's tendency to use similar sounding but wrong words, in the sequel there are many instances where paragraphs are haphazardly mashed together.  The problem is that many different speakers and voices are lumped together, forcing the reader to play a guessing game in trying to understand what the author is seeking to convey.Putting aside the editing and formatting issues, I personally find a lot to like about the sequel, Gods and Magic.  The author decides to take a step back with Anwar, and add more foundational pieces to the world he had created.  No longer are monsters attacking villages and towns at random.  The author exposes the forces behind these attacks, and puts a face to the villain behind the curtain.As the title suggests, Gods and Goddesses play a much greater role in the destiny of mortals, and I give author the kudos for doing something that many, many fantasy authors refrain or shy away from.Sadly though, the editing issue has marred this otherwise fine story, and damaged the author's reputation in the process.