The Last Bloodcarver was one of the top reads from last year and I’ve been intrigued in the sequel ever since. With unique magic and an almost Frankenstein vibe, His Mortal Demise continues asking the questions I appreciated from the first. Keep reading this book review of His Mortal Demise for my full thoughts.
Summary
Kochin is a heartsooth — a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death.
Intent on defying nature and bringing Nhika back to life, Kochin keeps her body in a life-preserving casket and waits for a miracle. Stricken with grief and descending into madness, Kochin realizes the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet battle-ridden island the first heartsooths called home.
Months later, Nhika wakes in a familiar manor-house, with Kochin nowhere to be found. As she traces his footsteps across Theumas, she discovers the haunting path he walked to bring her back, and a world changed by war.
When Kochin discovers the true and grisly way to resurrect a person from the grave, he must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice, in order to reunite with the woman he loves…
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
His Mortal Demise continues to ask what we would do to bring back our loved ones. With this intriguing mix of magic and science, this duology continually has this idea of the responsibility of our creations. Taking on an even more Frankenstein vibe, His Mortal Demise asks us about the power of bringing back the dead. We can think we have the best intentions, but it often requires sacrifice. It’s a power that could be used for nefarious purposes from the beginning. And what would we do to avoid the power getting into the wrong hands? And, are we the right ones?
With the inclusion of then and now POVs, His Mortal Demise continues exploring the themes of sacrifice from The Last Bloodcarver. However, His Mortal Demise increases the stakes, introduces war, and asks us if we can live without the object of our sacrifices. His Mortal Demise explores the expectations, prejudices, and treatment of the heart soothing. While some of the manifestations and themes end just a little shy, I enjoyed this sequel. A satisfying conclusion to this duology, with one of my favorite magic systems, His Mortal Demise is perfect for those who want to spend more time with Kochin.
Find His Mortal Demise on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop.org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.
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