As a result, I felt that events were being tossed at me one after another, and it just started becoming this repetitive pattern. Since things were happening every second, there was no time to build suspense and really create a sense of urgency. Because the plot revolves heavily on action, there are so many events happening one right after another, which usually makes the book gripping, but I felt ironically underwhelmed by the overwhelming number of events. While I know a lot of people enjoyed Hero at the Fall, I found it a bit mediocre, which I chalk up to my lack of interest in reading lately, but also the writing style. In terms of the plot and characters, this is one of the books that seems to fall under an “it’s me, not you” type of situation. Amani struggles to lead the Rebellion and find a way to defeat the Sultan after the loss of crucial members of the Rebellion. To give a slightly simplified version, Hero at the Fall picks up exactly where Traitor to the Throne left off. However, I will say there are plenty of battles, magic, romance, secrets, and unexpected appearances from new and old characters.

I would love to talk about a few specific events that really took me by surprise, but they would all be spoilers. Honestly, it’s hard to give a detailed synopsis for Hero at the Fall because it’s such an action-packed book. It’s up to Amani and the Rebel leaders to make sure that they prevail and bring “a new dawn, a new desert.” Fighting in a war where neither side rests means that unfortunately, not everyone will make it. Alwyn Hamilton immerses readers in the world of Amani once again as the Rebels overcome new challenges and face even harder decisions than before.

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