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Dragon Age: Asunder Review: This was a lot more entertaining than I thought it would be. - This was a lot more entertaining than I thought it would be. I confess: I only picked up this book because I really liked Cole in Dragon Age: Inquisition. He is my favorite companion, and I found him so intriguing I wanted to learn more about him. When I found out he originated in this book, I bought it and proceeded to read it cover-to-cover in two days. I wasn't expecting to enjoy the book as much as I did. I came for Cole and I stayed because the plot and characters were equally interesting. There is not a single dull moment in the story. Every character is equally invested in the situations at hand, and nothing feels out of place or a loose end. All the characters are interesting and consistent, and there are a few cameo appearances from "Origins" characters that were delightful to read, as a fan of the first game. There's mystery, intense action sequences, and heartfelt emotion. Due to the main character Rhys's sense of humor, the book also got a few genuine chuckles out of me during well-placed comic relief. Mild Spoilers Below Potential Triggers: As is Dragon Age norm, there is fantasy violence throughout the story. Descriptions of dead and rotting corpses, people being murdered quite brutally, visceral descriptions of blood and injuries, and a few suffering souls. In particular, there is parental abuse involving a major character, which may be concerning to some. There are no sex scenes, and I counted one F-bomb, among some other mild language typical of Dragon Age. Ultimately, the main characters are good-natured and want to do the right thing, so this book doesn't strike me as pointlessly dark. There are cameos from Shale, Wynne and Leliana. In particular, fans of Wynne will want to read this book. Trust me. It's extremely important for her character. Pros: -Excellent pacing. There is never a dull moment and all the characters are equally important to the story. -Shale. -Enjoyable, consistent characters -Fans of Inquisition will enjoy the book, as many characters mention things that happened in Asunder in the game. -In the same breath, fans of Cole will be enlightened to the character's backstory, more than the character ever explains in the game. Cons: -If you haven't played Inquisition and don't plan to, the book feels almost "unfinished". The fate and nature of some characters are left ambiguous, the resolution is brief and teeters on the edge of a brewing rebellion, and I find myself wishing the ending was a bit longer. Asunder serves as a bridge between Dragon Age 2 and Dragon Age Inquisition- if you aren't interested in the games you will find yourself disappointed with the ending. -This may just apply to the Kindle edition that I read, but I counted 2 publication errors- two instances where the same sentence was repeated twice. I read this entire book out-loud, so I remember getting quite confused when I definitely read the same sentence twice- and it wasn't just my brain playing tricks on me. -For as much as I enjoyed the pacing, there were times when it almost felt a little rushed. In the hopes that the entire story remained interesting, I feel like some charm with the great characters was sacrificed. There is a scene in particular that takes place in a tavern- and the dialogue between the characters was so endearing I wished there was more of it. Review: Excellent follow-up to Dragon Age II - Dragon Age: Asunder is probably the more nuanced of the three Dragon Age books thus far. I had a more difficult time putting it down and I enjoyed it the most. A major inherent reason is because the book is a sequel to the current Dragon Age chronology, as it is set after the events of Dragon Age II. One strength of the book is Gaider's strong characterization of the protagonists, some of the major characters, and what was by far the most lovable-to-hate villain in the Dragon Age franchise thus far. The ending was the most climactic of the three Dragon Age novels released to date. It also gives the sense of build up to events and characters that I hope will be part of the Dragon Age III story tapestry. One negative aspect of the book is the presence of some graphic violence and immersion into the disturbing point of view of a major character who is essentially a serial killer. In the end, these elements are more palatable given the plot developments. The struggles of one of the protagonists to understand the motives of the killer seemed weak. On the other hand the author's apparent intent to portray moral tension gives a complexity to said protagonist, ultimately making the character more human. Gaider does an excellent job with the evolution of another protagonist, a Templar whose perspectives and beliefs are challenged as the story develops. So while Dragon Age has some disturbing themes, it is a Dragon Age story, a fictional setting that is officially dark fantasy geared to mature audiences. On the other hand, the strength of Dragon Age is its intensity that retains the elements of good fantasy stories we grew up with and played through. Dragon Age also provides the extra juice for those of us past childhood and perhaps of an age to have families of our own... the Atari via Baldur's Gate generation that will still look for a good fantasy story and RPG. Dragon Age: Asunder is a welcome taste of Dragon Age awaiting Dragon Age III, best appreciated by Dragon Age fans and players familiar with the setting. Asunder is a good read and a welcome addition to the best fantasy franchise since D&D's Forgotten Realms. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,727,193 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #758 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #4,320 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books) #4,781 in Epic Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,463 Reviews | ## Images ![Dragon Age: Asunder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81X95-rN7xL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a lot more entertaining than I thought it would be. *by A***E on March 3, 2015* This was a lot more entertaining than I thought it would be. I confess: I only picked up this book because I really liked Cole in Dragon Age: Inquisition. He is my favorite companion, and I found him so intriguing I wanted to learn more about him. When I found out he originated in this book, I bought it and proceeded to read it cover-to-cover in two days. I wasn't expecting to enjoy the book as much as I did. I came for Cole and I stayed because the plot and characters were equally interesting. There is not a single dull moment in the story. Every character is equally invested in the situations at hand, and nothing feels out of place or a loose end. All the characters are interesting and consistent, and there are a few cameo appearances from "Origins" characters that were delightful to read, as a fan of the first game. There's mystery, intense action sequences, and heartfelt emotion. Due to the main character Rhys's sense of humor, the book also got a few genuine chuckles out of me during well-placed comic relief. Mild Spoilers Below Potential Triggers: As is Dragon Age norm, there is fantasy violence throughout the story. Descriptions of dead and rotting corpses, people being murdered quite brutally, visceral descriptions of blood and injuries, and a few suffering souls. In particular, there is parental abuse involving a major character, which may be concerning to some. There are no sex scenes, and I counted one F-bomb, among some other mild language typical of Dragon Age. Ultimately, the main characters are good-natured and want to do the right thing, so this book doesn't strike me as pointlessly dark. There are cameos from Shale, Wynne and Leliana. In particular, fans of Wynne will want to read this book. Trust me. It's extremely important for her character. Pros: -Excellent pacing. There is never a dull moment and all the characters are equally important to the story. -Shale. -Enjoyable, consistent characters -Fans of Inquisition will enjoy the book, as many characters mention things that happened in Asunder in the game. -In the same breath, fans of Cole will be enlightened to the character's backstory, more than the character ever explains in the game. Cons: -If you haven't played Inquisition and don't plan to, the book feels almost "unfinished". The fate and nature of some characters are left ambiguous, the resolution is brief and teeters on the edge of a brewing rebellion, and I find myself wishing the ending was a bit longer. Asunder serves as a bridge between Dragon Age 2 and Dragon Age Inquisition- if you aren't interested in the games you will find yourself disappointed with the ending. -This may just apply to the Kindle edition that I read, but I counted 2 publication errors- two instances where the same sentence was repeated twice. I read this entire book out-loud, so I remember getting quite confused when I definitely read the same sentence twice- and it wasn't just my brain playing tricks on me. -For as much as I enjoyed the pacing, there were times when it almost felt a little rushed. In the hopes that the entire story remained interesting, I feel like some charm with the great characters was sacrificed. There is a scene in particular that takes place in a tavern- and the dialogue between the characters was so endearing I wished there was more of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent follow-up to Dragon Age II *by J***N on January 1, 2012* Dragon Age: Asunder is probably the more nuanced of the three Dragon Age books thus far. I had a more difficult time putting it down and I enjoyed it the most. A major inherent reason is because the book is a sequel to the current Dragon Age chronology, as it is set after the events of Dragon Age II. One strength of the book is Gaider's strong characterization of the protagonists, some of the major characters, and what was by far the most lovable-to-hate villain in the Dragon Age franchise thus far. The ending was the most climactic of the three Dragon Age novels released to date. It also gives the sense of build up to events and characters that I hope will be part of the Dragon Age III story tapestry. One negative aspect of the book is the presence of some graphic violence and immersion into the disturbing point of view of a major character who is essentially a serial killer. In the end, these elements are more palatable given the plot developments. The struggles of one of the protagonists to understand the motives of the killer seemed weak. On the other hand the author's apparent intent to portray moral tension gives a complexity to said protagonist, ultimately making the character more human. Gaider does an excellent job with the evolution of another protagonist, a Templar whose perspectives and beliefs are challenged as the story develops. So while Dragon Age has some disturbing themes, it is a Dragon Age story, a fictional setting that is officially dark fantasy geared to mature audiences. On the other hand, the strength of Dragon Age is its intensity that retains the elements of good fantasy stories we grew up with and played through. Dragon Age also provides the extra juice for those of us past childhood and perhaps of an age to have families of our own... the Atari via Baldur's Gate generation that will still look for a good fantasy story and RPG. Dragon Age: Asunder is a welcome taste of Dragon Age awaiting Dragon Age III, best appreciated by Dragon Age fans and players familiar with the setting. Asunder is a good read and a welcome addition to the best fantasy franchise since D&D's Forgotten Realms. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gets me excited for Dragon Age 3 *by B***K on December 21, 2011* Alas, David Gaider goes a bit George R.R. Martin, as all of the three Dragon Age tie-in books so far, including this one, just has to involve a group of people traveling somewhere in order to do something. Which I suppose is fitting for a book based on a video game world--you go off and do quests and whatnot. It's a very fun read though. Fans of the game series (and if you're reading the book, you probably are one) will probably enjoy: - The backdrop - centered around the Templar/Mage conflict, with a healthy (unhealthy?) dash of demons thrown in. You'd be surprised (or maybe not so surprised--more details-oriented fans have debated this for a while actually) who they can possess. - The events of Dragon Age 2 are mentioned. This book begins approximately one year after the finale in Kirkwall. - A little more background info about what we had previously only seen in in-game codices and brief mentions, including some interesting but not really in-depth tidbits about the more powerful Chantry figures. - Cameos! Yay. It takes place in Orlais, so you might be able to guess who makes an appearance. Someone else does too, at the same time resolving a small but quite long-standing debate about a detail in the "canon" Dragon Age storyline. If you've never played the game then I don't think this book will stand out at all. It is well-written, but those who come in not already knowing a bit about the world of Thedas would probably feel a bit lost. Another little tidbit in the Kindle edition that I found annoying is that apparently the book refuses to write the verb "lie" (as in "lie down") in past tense. Numerous times I see things along the lines of: "Her head hit something hard. She lie there, the world spinning..." and "Then, in the darkest moments when he lie there starving and thirsty...". Not sure if this is in the print version as well but it bothers me. Still, this is an excellent book if a flaw such as this bears mentioning. I did read the other two tie-in books as well, Stolen Throne and The Calling. I was pretty excited about this book being released, and I pre-ordered it. It's a pretty quick read, and I finished it in a day. TL; DR: As this book is obviously intended to be a bridge between DA2 and DA 3, read it if you loved Origins, maybe-liked-a-little-bit DA2, and still have high hopes for Dragon Age 3! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1307409-dragon-age-asunder](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1307409-dragon-age-asunder) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*