Review by Nerea -- The Sins of a Master Race

[Nerea]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Sins of a Master Race" by Matthew Tysz.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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After his victory, Cattleprod ventured into a mission of expanding his city’s territory. During this mission, he discovered creatures of a different race in Rampart. These creatures were not born but were among the bodies created by the gods that allied with god Marat (the god of Heaven and Hell). These bodies were brought to life by god Marat. He chose which bodies to bring to life and where to place them in the designated worlds. Additionally, god Marat had many angels in his world or ‘heaven’ (Anima Mea). Two of his angels, the Cousins Defury (Aurora and Maron), challenged his authority and were banished from Anima Mea. These dark angels wondered around other worlds. They destroyed the cities in these worlds governed by god Marat’s allies and threatened the citizens living in these cities. What was the challenge? Why were the cousins overly furious?

Reflecting deep into the Cousins Defury’s history in ‘hell’, they narrowly escaped death. The two cousins were aggressive and determined. The only thing I liked about them was their bond of love. It was exemplary.

One of the terrifying and action-packed parts in the story was the part that featured Scholar and Ashley’s (experienced assassins who vanquished gods) assignment. They were assigned to go and solve a crime in a different world and execute the punishment for the crime. The journey to the crime scene was somewhat adventurous. The two met creatures that had overtaken the crime scene, which somehow obstructed their way through. Additionally, the unanticipated attack at an underground throne brought chills down my body.

I liked the relationship between Scholar and Ashley. It was strong and genuine. They were loyal to each other and sought comfort from one another when any needed some comfort. Impressively, the book gives reasons why some male characters sounded girlish. You’ll need to read books one and two for you to pick this book to understand the events even better.

The narrative is voiced from different perspectives in a descriptive and conversational tone. Again, I must commend the author for maintaining an excellent writing style. I have read quite a number of his books, and the writing style is legit. Additionally, this ideal writing style allows the reader to feel the characters’ intense emotions. The book seems to have been professionally edited because I only detected one typo/error in the book. The author’s thoughts are well-organized, allowing the reader to follow through the story flawlessly. I award the book 4 out of 4 stars.

I noticed some ideas in the book that I think were borrowed from certain Bible accounts and teachings. The application of these ideas in the story sounded distorting. When picking this book, I didn’t know it would touch on these Bible subjects. For instance, I find this statement to be inaccurate, “I create the body, but I do not create the soul.” From what I have learned, the soul is not separate from the body. They mean the same thing. Moreover, hell is the common grave of mankind and not a place for everlasting punishment.

The Sins of a Master Race by Matthew Tysz is an interesting science fiction and fantasy narrative that’s characterized by traits like supernatural, power, disobedience, transgender, race, and multiverse. I recommend the book to science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts. The book contains offensive languages and gruesome scenes. Readers who are sensitive to these traits may wish to skip the book.

Lesson learned from the story is that a servant can never be equal to his master.

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The Sins of a Master Race
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[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I wonder what is the reason to give male characters female names...
I loved your insight on the Biblical parts, I would've never picked up on that.
Great review!

[derialist]

I must have come across the character's Ashley and Scholar from another of his book, it should be the turn. I'm not sure if it's a continuation, but it will be interesting to find out. It's nice to know that you like his style of writing too as do I. Nice review Nerea.

[Sou Hi]

I must have come across the character's Ashley and Scholar from another of his book, it should be the turn. I'm not sure if it's a continuation, but it will be interesting to find out. It's nice to know that you like his style of writing too as do I. Nice review .

Yes, The Turn is the first book of this series, as I am reading it. According to what Nerea said, this should be the third book which follows the events of its prequels.

Nice review, by the way, Nerea. I like the fact that Tysz's books have great bromance . It's so refreshing.

[Honest-reviewer]

I just reviewed the first book of this series and I’m already hooked to this. Thanks for your wonderful review!