*Thank you to Netgalley and Del Rey Books for an ARC in exchange for a review*
A Plague of Giants marks the start of a new series by the New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne. Rather a departure from The Iron Druid Chronicles, Hearne creates an unforgettable fantasy world . . . one that is forever changed when an army of giants invades. The kingdom's only hope? The discovery of a form of magic that will call the world's wondrous beasts to fight by the side of humankind.
Fans of epic fantasy with strong characters and world building will flock to this book. Hearne continues to establish himself as a master storyteller. What I loved most were the echoes to the great oral masters in history--Homer, Ovid, & Virgil. Plague reads in much the same way as the episodic nature of The Odyssey and I loved the way that the structure of the novel and its chapters support this homage.
A true shining star is the audiobook as narrated by Luke Daniels and Xe Sands. Through their performances, the characters truly come to life and enhance the reading experience.
Final rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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