Really good book in a really good trilogy. I don't want to say too much for spoilers, but I would recommend if you've got this far to keep going.

This is the third in a series of elaborate stories with multiple points of view, all lightly linked to each other through a character here and there and a continuing timeline. Days of Shattered Faith brings us again to a different country to the other books, introducing us to a new culture, setting, and political climate. We see strange gods, power plays, battle and romance, characters young and old and all very different. Adrian Tchaikovsky’s writing is incredibly impressive though I’m finding it difficult to explain how. There’s something unique to it, and whilst it can be overwhelming and confusing at the outset, once you get into the swing of the story and get a better picture of the different narrators and storylines being woven together, it turns into something fascinating and wholly unusual. I haven’t ever read anything else like it and have enjoyed all the books in the series so far (plus the covers are absolute works of art).

There’s plenty of humour woven in this book, particularly in Angilly’s character who is full of exasperation with her new employee, Loret, and perhaps for the Pallaseen laws, too, which she makes a bit of a habit of disregarding in creative ways, all the while trying to convince her superiors she’s as loyal as ever. We’re teased by Loret’s secrets, a little bit of magic, forbidden romance, and demons. This story has so many different elements, and so many different plot lines viewed through different characters POVs, ones which cross and run parallel and build up a whole world in the city of Alkhalend, one interpreted from many diverse perspectives. It’s certainly not an easy read due to the writing style, but for me it’s truly worth the effort and I hope other readers will take a chance on this bizarre series. Though I would say, it might make for an easier read in print than audiobook, if that option is available to you - I read this in a mix of both but really had to concentrate with the audio.

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All of the books in this series have been excellent and this is no exception. Focusing on the diplomatic entanglements of a conquering empire, this is definitely a more political book than the previous one. There are some familiar faces here and a new cast of characters to enjoy and while this is probably my least favourite of the series so far, that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it immensely. I will continue to pick up all the books in this series and I recommend you all do the same.
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Another vibrantly imaginative and thought provoking tale from one of my favourite sff authors. An engaging plot, great characters and deep theme make this perfect to get lost in. A worthy book 3 in a series.

Brutally Honest Review!

This series does have all the qualities of a great fantasy book, from an investing plotline to characters you would die for! The direction in which the 3rd book is headed however changed my thoughts on the matter. I was struggling to stay connected with the story and getting back to it felt like a task. And I am sorry but the narrator's accent only added to my discomfort.

The story is not necessarily too connected with the previous parts, so one can try it as a standalone. However, for people who do love a good worldbuilding & chronicle narration, I would recommend reading the first 2 books, before hopping onto this one. Leaving the judgement to read this book or not up to my fellow readers!

5 massive stars for one of my auto buy and favourite authors. Not disappointed with this amazing listen. Highly recommended to followers, friends and family. Brilliant as always

The third book in the Tyrant Philosophers series, this book is an expertly crafted and vibrant tale that touches on some heavy topics. These topics consist of; religion, colonialism and revolution. The author has managed to build a world that feels real, touching on these heavy topics. I throughly enjoyed how the author used history to craft some of the most intense moments in the story, though it is entirely fiction. The characters have to be my favourite part as always, they leaped off the page. I had the pleasure of listening to this book through audio, I found this made the story easier to follow and made the experience a lot more immersive and emotional for me.

Our adventure starts in the capital of Usmai. Gil has just arrived and must use all her skills, unconventional and unorthodox in a time of crisis. There will be deaths, prisons where even the dead cannot leave, pirates, armies and demons.

Well written and well narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). Strong characters who are not always on the right side will come together and work to secure the future of Usmai. But there will be many consequences to their actions.

Creo que llevo como seis libros de Adrian Tchaikovsky este año, impresiona mucho su facilidad para escribir y publicar, pero más aún el alto nivel que tienen prácticamente todas sus obras. Con Days of Shattered Faith, la tercera entrega de la saga The Tyrant Philosophers, el autor decide dar algo más de cohesión a la serie y transformarla en eso, una serie. Los dos primeros volúmenes eran prácticamente de lectura independiente pero este tercero ya repite personajes, consolida el mundo y, en definitiva, serializa la historia dándole tejido conectivo. No sé si me alegra o no el cambio, porque bastantes series llevamos ya en marcha ahora mismo, pero no deja de ser verdad que sarna con gusto no pica y que mientras mantenga el nivel no me importará que siga sacando volúmenes como le apetezca.


Days of Shattered Faith recuerda y mucho a la historia del colonialismo británico de la India, pero claro, todo pasado por el tamiz de fantasía al que el autor nos tiene acostumbrados. Me gusta mucho la intrahistoria de los dos hermanos que se enfrentan por la sucesión del trono, aún a sabiendas que los Palleseen esperan a la vuelta de la esquina para exprimir todas las riquezas de la Joya de las Aguas hasta que quede más seca que el ojo de un tuerto.

Es cierto que el libro es bastante largo y en este sentido creo que juega un poco en su contra y en contra del narrador del audiolibro, David Thorpe, que aunque realiza una muy buena labor a veces no es capaz de mantener el tono narrativo o esa es mi impresión. Más de 20 horas de audio requieren un esfuerzo de atención por parte del que escucha que necesita también ayuda para engancharse por parte del que lee.

Es loable la titánica labor que lleva a cabo Tchaikovsky para enfrentarnos constantemente a dilemas morales en los que no es nada fácil tomar una decisión. Lo que quizá falla algo en esta ocasión es que los personajes nuevos no son capaces de robarles el protagonismo a los antiguos, bien sea porque a los de las entregas anteriores los conocemos más en profundidad y nos caen mejor, bien sea porque la caracterización de los nuevos adolece de falta de vigor y algo de interés. No me cabe duda de que en las siguientes entregas profundizaremos más en sus relaciones. Por cierto que no había visto por ningún lado anunciada la siguiente entrega, pero ahí está Lives of Bitter Rain preparada para octubre del año que viene.

Las historias secundarias siguen dejando el terreno preparado para las bifurcaciones que decida crear Adrian en el futuro, aunque seguramente ya las tenga más que planificadas y precisamente por eso vaya dejando comentarios y detalles a suerte de huevos de pascua para los lectores más avezados.

Days of Shattered Faith tiene el dudoso honor de parecerme el volumen más flojo de la saga y a la vez haberme tenido enganchada durante toda su lectura, con lo cual quiero decir que vayáis corriendo a haceros con él en cuanto se pueda.