adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

steph33's review

5.0
dark emotional

Strong start with the opening action. Great too see the badassery of Fern and Stark. I like the way the author showcases different forms of strength. Stark's stubborn resolve and literal strength. Fern's calmness and casting speed. And Frieren's cold anger and overwhelming power. I knew she was competent but it's the first time she's scary--I understand better why she's 'The Slayer'.

When the volume returns to the journey there's more meditations on longevity triggered when the party encounters another elf. What does it mean to exist in the world if there's no one to remember you? They specifically use the term 'praise' which feels odd so I wonder if it's a cultural thing.

This series is becoming one of my most look forward to fantasy series. Cant wait for the next one.

The last half of this had some of the same magic that the first two had for me. There was a big typo I found. I dislike long inner monologues during battle scenes that are only there for the sole purpose of explaining things to the reader or moving the plot forward super quickly. There was some of that in the beginning. 

But the flashbacks and found family moments in the last half reminded me of why I am loving this series. Ugh. Stark’s backstory. 😭
adventurous funny fast-paced
adventurous hopeful inspiring slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
adventurous funny reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had trouble keeping track of what’s going on in this book. Probably because I was reading it late at night. Really just getting the vibes of it. And the vibes were good.