
Throne of the Crescent Moon
★★★★★Read Jun 27, 2014
A fine two fisted fantasy tale. Particularly fun to have a setting inspired by the Caliphate instead of medieval Christian Europe, although that nuance is pretty gently done. And a fun narrative with good hijinks, interesting magic, etc. But something about the characters just really bugged me, I never felt particularly drawn into the people. Entertaining book, just not terrific.
Goodreads readers give it 3.65★, from 12,048 ratings. I gave it 2★, −1.6, where I'm usually −0.9: I liked it less than most.
Readers call it Fantasy, High Fantasy, Adventure, Epic Fantasy, Magic, Sword and Sorcery.
Won Locus Award 2013, Reddit r/fantasy Stabby Award 2012.
Also nominated for Hugo Award 2013, Nebula Award 2012, David Gemmell Morningstar Award 2013, Goodreads Choice Award 2012.