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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Tons of world building via exposition. Once I felt the story would get going the plot kind of just meanders and instead of building up these characters it builds up the world. Which I don't hate but you have to do it correctly not just through tons of exposition. It's like the narrator knows he's talking to the reader who is not from this place which is not how good world building is done. Bummer because I really Enjoyed Between Two Fires by the same author.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had previously read the daughter's war which is a prequel to this book, and really enjoyed that one. This one did not disappoint. This one was significantly less vicious, but I really enjoyed the characters and how they interacted with the world and each other. I wish there was more time spent delving into the guild stuff but I think that that is planned for future books. I liked having read the prequel first since it was fun to see the references and know the history of the world the characters inhabited, but I think it could also have been fun to read this book and then go read the backstory. I think my only other critique is that the giants are hyped up for so much of the book but then dont end up doing as much as I would've wanted. Otherwise this was a very enjoyable book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really fun book! The pacing was a little slow in places, but overall was well written. It felt like a D&D adventure with all the crazy mishaps that come with bad luck!
adventurous
dark
funny
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
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content