About Soul War:
The story is dark and mature, but not as depressing as Death Collector, in my opinion. There is an interesting world on the verge of a major conflict; ruled by a ruthless Lord of All, there is hardly any place for a fairy tale. And yet, the mythical Soul Stones are also real and promise unlimited power. But what will they take from you for such a generous gift? This intrigue goes through the whole plot line and is an important part of the world building. You are constantly chased by one enemy or another, so the adventure is quite thrilling and tales surprising turns at times. While being quite linear with some events, the story is engaging enough to warrant several playthroughs, even if just to experience different romances. I think the writing has a nice pacing and does not feel either rushed or sluggish for the most part; it was a smooth read and I noticed only several small typos here and there. Speaking of the fantasy world, it is really vast and unusual. I cannot say that the author gives us a lot of lore in general, but there is enough information to create a picture of this universe in your head. I just really, really hope that we will learn more about various races and places in the future books. Or it will be such a disappointment! And a missed opportunity.
