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meecespieces's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
wardenred's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
We’ve got an orc, an elf, a dwarf, an idiot, and a dragon—what could possibly go wrong?
This was a fun and fairly lighthearted read that combined two of my favorite things: a queer romance and a D&D-esque adventure romp. Exactly the type of story I'd love to see more of! The characters all had their fun quirks, although I do feel like most of the supporting cast could have been a bit more realized. Then again, perhaps that's what the following installments in the series are for (and I'll definitely keep reading it).
I found the main plot twist to be rather transparent. However, it was accompanied by plenty of smaller twists, some of which felt like they came from patching potential plot holes in the most haphazard and
slapstick way possible. (In case you can't tell, I wholeheartedly approve.) There were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in every chapter, some coming from those twists, even more erupting from the clever dialogue and the characters' personality clashes. The humor, the adventure, and the romantic storyline all felt naturally woven together.
And, oh! The dragon. This book has the tiniest, cutest fire-breathing dragon you'll ever meet. I want one of my own; how dare dragons not exist in the real world?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Violence and Confinement
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