I read it when it first came out as well. I was impressed with how th good/evil was clearly defined and how Dayless was the ultimate bad guy on a redemption arc. It wasn't a Hero's Journey (Thank god) and it was more of a mage's tale. I like stories where older characters are the focus of the story. Even when he got rejuvinated, Dayless still acted like an older man.
I liked the fact that he wasn't going to take shit off of anyone.
I really hope Shad releases another book as well. Despite some of the problems I had with it, I absolutely loved the characters overall. Daylen is certainly the highlight for just the reasons you described.
I read it when it first came out, but this made me want to revisit it. Especially, before the graphic novel makes its way to my door.
I read it when it first came out as well. I was impressed with how th good/evil was clearly defined and how Dayless was the ultimate bad guy on a redemption arc. It wasn't a Hero's Journey (Thank god) and it was more of a mage's tale. I like stories where older characters are the focus of the story. Even when he got rejuvinated, Dayless still acted like an older man.
I liked the fact that he wasn't going to take shit off of anyone.
I keep hoping he'll do another book.
I really hope Shad releases another book as well. Despite some of the problems I had with it, I absolutely loved the characters overall. Daylen is certainly the highlight for just the reasons you described.