The Tainted Khan by Taran MatharuMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Matharu returns to his first series of adult fantasy with Jai striking out on his own and finding his way to the Steppefolk, to whom his true people are connected, in hopes of ultimately bringing down the Sabine Empire that destroyed his family and countless others. In this sense, it’s like if Dune Part Two shed its sci fi elements to become Steppe Part One. The book noticeably dials down its predecessor’s litRPG elements, though not completely, especially not when Jai retains his soulbound connection to the sweet and fierce dragon Winter. That said, the fantasy politicking ramps up to compensate as we delve deeper into the world of the Steppefolk and various associated tribes. And while they’re somewhat predictable, the big twists on which this book turns (particularly the very last one) set the stage for what I expect could be an epic conclusion in the upcoming third book…
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