Watchtower

This is the first book of a series called "The Chronicles of Tornor". I read the third book several years ago and really liked it. The Northern Girl had excellent world building and characterization, particularly for the third book in a trilogy. However, the books are somewhat standalone, taking place in the same universe. "Watchtower" was not as enjoyable as the other book. I found the prose to be quite dense and erratic: sometimes long, confusing sentences, other times too short and choppy. I never quite cared for the main characters. Still, this book and author are considered big names in feminist and LGBTQ+ fantasy literature. It also won the 1980 World Fantasy Award.

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