Shadowtide: A Blue Rose Novel

3 stars--I liked the book. I'm currently running a tabletop game set in the Blue Rose world, so as soon as this book came out, I snatched it up. It will definitely help me flesh out some plots for my players, and was greatly helpful in providing world details and character motives. If you're intereste......more

I already love the world this book is set in, so I walked in prepared to like the book. What I wasn’t expecting was how good it would be; everything from the plants to the architecture in this book serves to make it come alive. The characters are interesting and distinct, with their own motivations.......more

This is an amazing introduction to the setting of Aldis and a wonderful companion to the Blue Rose roleplaying game. Carriker weaves relatable characters against this fantastic setting in a way that is refreshing, inclusive, and organic. His action sequences are well-blocked, easy to follow, and inc......more

I bought this book originally because I love the setting and wanted to see someone's interpretation of it, and Shadowtides was not a disappointment. I would love for this book to be twice the length as some parts felt too short or lacking in selling me the background. Story-wise, I love it - no comp......more