- "The Eternal’s Triumph" by PJ Ashton continues the series with dark intrigue, political complexity, and intense action, though occasionally marred by excessive details.
The Eternal’s Triumph
PJ Ashton’s “The Eternal’s Triumph” delves deeper into a morally ambiguous world where characters navigate treacherous alliances and personal quests amidst escalating political tensions. Set immediately following the first installment, the narrative thrusts Marcus, Elara, and Isabella into separate journeys to recover the remaining stones while confronting threats from rival kingdoms under the sway of a malevolent force.
The novel unfolds with relentless intensity, blending political intrigue with visceral scenes of warfare. Ashton’s worldbuilding continues to impress, evoking both wonder and dread across a spectrum of landscapes that range from sublime beauty to pervasive darkness.
However, amidst its strengths, the novel grapples with character complexity that occasionally blurs lines between heroism and tyranny. The portrayal of both “good” and “evil” figures as authoritarian and brutal at times challenges conventional hero narratives. Moreover, while the book’s explicit scenes serve to underscore its gritty realism, some may find them excessive or tangential to the plot’s progression.
Ashton’s prose, while rich and descriptive, occasionally lapses into redundancies that detract from an otherwise engaging narrative flow. Yet, despite these stylistic quirks, “The Eternal’s Triumph” remains a compelling entry in dark fantasy literature, drawing readers into a labyrinthine tale of power, betrayal, and redemption across realms teetering on the brink of chaos.
Originally from London, they have traversed multiple countries, including Australia, Russia, and Germany, before settling in Thailand.
As a debut author, they eagerly anticipate readers' enjoyment of "The Eternal's Chosen" and the unfolding escapades of Marcus, Elara, and Isabella.
