The Tyrant Philosophers has been that rare series in fantasy fiction that can be read as stand alone. And with the exception of some characters and a building up of understanding of the different aspects of this world, Days of Shattered Faith did not shatter that feeling. This story seems to take grains of thought from British imperialism but transforms the seeds into a robust story through the author's incredible world building and rich prose. The main characters in this story give distinct perspectives at colonialism and revolution, but more than just being archetypes of a particular group, each is filled with their unique vibrancy of character that made me interested in their own personal story. The interplay of characters, each story crossing into someone else's, made the narrative more curious and complex. There was a fitting ending to match the thought-provoking tale, but there were also threads that hint that this is not the end of tales from this world. I am certainly hopeful to see entries to this series and more aspects of this world. For those that have not read the previous books in this series, this book does not necessarily require those predecessors, but for anyone who enjoys good storytelling, complex characters, and getting immersed into a different world, three tales are better than one.
I received access to this eARC thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, Bloomsbury USA - Head of Zeus) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.