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tigerproofrock's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Lives up to its reputation.
The romance is incredibly organic, zero-drama, natural friends to lovers. It’s an important part of the story but takes up almost no airtime.
A few F bombs but otherwise very PG.
Audiobook is incredibly well done.
The romance is incredibly organic, zero-drama, natural friends to lovers. It’s an important part of the story but takes up almost no airtime.
A few F bombs but otherwise very PG.
Audiobook is incredibly well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Grief, Fatphobia, Transphobia, Ableism, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting
mattiedancer's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Writing: 4.25⭐️/5
I think the writing serves the story extremely well. At moments, Baldree chooses to include extraneous details, which sometimes feel interesting and sometimes feel unnecessary, but these moments are short-lived and do not get in the way of the story. I really liked how he combined the lightness of the story with the starkness of the world, and I found really vibrant moments of beautiful prose.
Characters: 4.5⭐️/5
I really loved the dynamics of the characters. An orc who wants to give up adventuring and open a cafe, but is still bound by her need to keep to herself? A brilliant character. I loved our love interest, and her dynamic with the MC. Where I wanted a bit more from the characters was with Viv’s old crew. I felt a distinct lack of understanding of what drove them, other than their need for adventure. For a group of people who spent a lot of time together, they were relegated to a small role and little screen time.
Plot: 4.75⭐️/5
I really loved the plot. While I wanted a bit more from our adventuring party to fully understand their connection with Viv, I loved the cute way this story progressed. I really enjoyed how the story started with the end of a final adventure, how we slowly uncovered her plans, and how we saw her work hard towards her goals. I thoroughly enjoyed the choice to go against the grain with this work of high fantasy as well. Normally, we see the epic adventure, but I enjoyed the chiller story and plot, the after-the-adventure story. Well done.
World 4.75⭐️/5
The world is well understood and conveyed. It felt big and bright, without being overwhelming with its detail. I really loved how Baldree chose to introduce us to the world, jumping right in while adding a little detail when necessary. I think it’s a cool world that I enjoyed reading about.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Fans of D&D
- Fans of high fantasy novels looking for a change of pace
- Someone looking for a chill, cozy read with a cute romance
Content Warnings?
Fire, fire injury, blood, violence, injury, injury detail, grief, sexual harassment, bullying, stalking, emotional abuse, toxic friendship,
Post-Reading Rating: 4.5⭐️/5
Aw. Cute. Love Viv and Tandri. <3
Final Rating: 4.5⭐️/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Grief, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
beepbeep101's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment
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