A Day of Fallen Night: A Roots of Chaos Novel (The Roots of Chaos)

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as with priory, fallen night has lots of in-depth world building. there’s so much history and lore to learn, and shannon doesn’t skimp on the details. Young Glorian becomes queen after her parents’ death. Fyredel threatens her, vowing to return and destroy the city. Glorian reluctantly agrees to marry an elderly Yscali prince. Wulf, sent to protect Glorian, uncovers a plot by Lord Robart, who worships the Witch of Inysca.

A Day of Fallen Night is Samantha Shannon’s standalone prequel to her acclaimed feminist fantasy, The Priory of the Orange Tree. Canthe starts her manipulation by bonding with Tuva over shared experiences of loss. She pretends to empathize with Tuva’s pain, gaining her trust in the process. Canthe even uses information about Wulf to deceive Tuva, coaxing her into allowing access to the Tomb of the Mother, where she plans to steal a valuable stone.The sheer effort and commitment in writing such a comprehensive book is to be commended, but it does not stop there because Shannon also provides the images of the global landscape, an explanation of the characters and their roles and even a glossary of terms to help the reader.

I’m not a warrior,’ Glorian said. Her throat ached. ‘I want to be, Father. I want to be like you.’ The cast of his jaw softened. ‘But a warrior possesses her own body. Inys has mine.’” A return to the world of Samantha Shannon's Sunday Times and New York Times-bestselling The Priory of the Orange Tree My favorite character out of all of these complex characters was by far Glorian. Glorian is unlike other queens of the Berethnet line, being born of a union between a Hrothi king and a Berethnet queen. The people of Hroth are warriors, with bands of housecarls serving a thane, and put me to mind of Vikings, or the nords of Skyrim. I really liked that Glorian always felt a pull to her father’s icy world and that she was not content to solely remain a pampered princess. Instead, she learned to wield a sword and shield to defend herself in battle. I loved learning more about the kingdom of Hroth through Glorian’s longing for the country and also through the eyes of her father’s housecarl, Wulf. Similarly, I liked taking a closer look at the cultures of the Seiiki and Lacustrine through Dumai.Across the sea in Seiiki, Dumai has spent her life as a godsinger on Mount Ipyeda, a frigid and isolated world away from the politics of the throne room she may be destined for. Tunuva Melim, often called Tuva, is a key storyteller in A Day of Fallen Night. She’s the main voice from the South, sharing her tale set in the Priory of the Orange Tree and the cities of Lasia. Tuva is a companion to Esbar and the mother of Siyu and Wulf.

After Sabran’s birth and the end of the Grief of Ages, Glorian finally senses her freedom. Her body is no longer bound by the queendom’s demands to chain the Nameless One beneath the Dreadmount. The burden of being scrutinized by her councilors, solely to protect the Berethnet lineage, is lifted. Glorian experiences immense relief and liberation. The final battles with the wyrms commence as the star approaches. Glorian gives birth and joins the battle against Fyredel, while Wulf protects their child. The wyrms retreat as the star passes, vowing to return. In the South, Siyu, Esbar, and Tuva kill the wyrm Dedalugun using the stone’s magic. Dumai fights the River Lord and the golden wyrm, Taugran, amplifying dragons with her stone. They sacrifice themselves, killing the wyrm as the star passes. Characters in LGBTQIA+ relationships live without judgment or consequence. The realms in the story, especially Inys, feature matriarchal lines of rule, adding depth to the world-building. n this family, love knows no boundaries, defying societal expectations of what constitutes a normative family structure. Despite these differences, their profound affection and unwavering support form the foundation of a complete and thriving family. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Quotes

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After the conflict, Glorian becomes a strong queen, Wulf finds his own path, Tuva heals from her past, and Nikeya takes leadership in Seiiki, mourning Dumai’s loss. A Day of Fallen Night Character List