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themanfromdelmonte's review against another edition
3.0
Imagine an angrier Han Solo as a medieval swordsman. There’s no Luke Skywalker or Millennium Falcon in this tale but there is a Leia and a C3PO and a Rebellion.
There’s also an excess of description, the prose could have been leaner.
Thank goodness for Kindle Unlimited
There’s also an excess of description, the prose could have been leaner.
Thank goodness for Kindle Unlimited
ammandee_'s review against another edition
4.0
3.75
“to his mind, if life was a book, it was nothing short of horror. and poorly done horror at that”
"The 'commoners' grow our food, working long, hard days so
that their families, as well as ours, might not starve. While
the nobles boast of our certain victory in the war it is the
commoners who give up their sons, their fathers and
husbands, to fight it. Which seems more noble to you, dear Sister?"
“to his mind, if life was a book, it was nothing short of horror. and poorly done horror at that”
"The 'commoners' grow our food, working long, hard days so
that their families, as well as ours, might not starve. While
the nobles boast of our certain victory in the war it is the
commoners who give up their sons, their fathers and
husbands, to fight it. Which seems more noble to you, dear Sister?"
lundos's review against another edition
3.0
We have a lot of tropes in this one. A snarky, grumpy and disillusioned sell-sword with world class fighting skills and a (potential) heart of gold and a sheltered, beautiful, and intelligent princess team up to fight the evil high prince, who is also her brother, and who cares nothing for the common man.
It's all been before and better, but there is still something delightful about this. It's easy to read, fast paced from page one, there's a bit of mystery, a bit of the old "man vs woman dynamics" with a man's man and a woman's woman where it's arguments that matter, and not the Disney cardboard style we get mostly now, a tropy love story, the fool servant and a lot of run of the mill minor cast that are decently incorporated in the story. Magic exists in some form, but besides a 'little' continual spell, we don't see it.
3,4 stars.
It's all been before and better, but there is still something delightful about this. It's easy to read, fast paced from page one, there's a bit of mystery, a bit of the old "man vs woman dynamics" with a man's man and a woman's woman where it's arguments that matter, and not the Disney cardboard style we get mostly now, a tropy love story, the fool servant and a lot of run of the mill minor cast that are decently incorporated in the story. Magic exists in some form, but besides a 'little' continual spell, we don't see it.
3,4 stars.
marklpotter's review
5.0
A Very Interesting Start
I'm not usually one for reviews but every once in a while I'm inspired to put down a few words and The Sellsword's Compassion has done that. Everything has been written and every story told so for me the mark of a good writer is one who can take a story and make it new again. Jacob Peppers crosses that like quite easily with the first volume in the Seven Virtues series. I started reading with trepidation as I've come to be skeptical about fantasy novels on Kindle Unlimited as there tends to be more chaff than wheat in the selection but I was quickly won over.
To be honest the story is a bit rough around the edges at first but it quickly comes together and becomes interesting in no time at all. Aaron is not a likable character for more than half of the book. He is sympathetic as his story is revealed and pitiable but for me, at least, it wasn't the protagonist that drove me forward. The supporting cast is vibrant and likeable and it's their interaction with Aaron that bring the story and the world to life. I'm a sucker for worldbuilding but it's personal interactions that drive this book and I truly enjoyed that aspect. Now, don't get me wrong, the worldbuilding is good. It's highly unlikely that I'd enjoy an author that doesn't do some decent job of that but even with that being good it's still the human condition that drives this story forward.
And no, you're not going to find me talking a lot about the plot. That's already covered in the blurb, your either interested after reading that or you're not. I'm simply here to tell you that the story is good, the writing is easy to read, and that I've enjoyed the book. Character driven stories are hit or miss for me and Peppers hit the target with this one. I will say that the last couple of chapters did pique my interest in the rest of the series snd I'll be continuing down the road with Aaron and the rest of the crew.
I'm not usually one for reviews but every once in a while I'm inspired to put down a few words and The Sellsword's Compassion has done that. Everything has been written and every story told so for me the mark of a good writer is one who can take a story and make it new again. Jacob Peppers crosses that like quite easily with the first volume in the Seven Virtues series. I started reading with trepidation as I've come to be skeptical about fantasy novels on Kindle Unlimited as there tends to be more chaff than wheat in the selection but I was quickly won over.
To be honest the story is a bit rough around the edges at first but it quickly comes together and becomes interesting in no time at all. Aaron is not a likable character for more than half of the book. He is sympathetic as his story is revealed and pitiable but for me, at least, it wasn't the protagonist that drove me forward. The supporting cast is vibrant and likeable and it's their interaction with Aaron that bring the story and the world to life. I'm a sucker for worldbuilding but it's personal interactions that drive this book and I truly enjoyed that aspect. Now, don't get me wrong, the worldbuilding is good. It's highly unlikely that I'd enjoy an author that doesn't do some decent job of that but even with that being good it's still the human condition that drives this story forward.
And no, you're not going to find me talking a lot about the plot. That's already covered in the blurb, your either interested after reading that or you're not. I'm simply here to tell you that the story is good, the writing is easy to read, and that I've enjoyed the book. Character driven stories are hit or miss for me and Peppers hit the target with this one. I will say that the last couple of chapters did pique my interest in the rest of the series snd I'll be continuing down the road with Aaron and the rest of the crew.
rtn's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
sezmo83's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aliquip's review
4.0
This book held promise for an interesting series. But i'm struggling with my score. As an intro to a series, i still think for me the 4 star is a reasonable score. The book isn't perfect, the series has tons of potential and interesting ideas. Unfortunately, it's undelivered potential and I quit this series midway book 3 (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3710135522).
gotoboston's review
5.0
This felt like a very classic swords and sorcery book. Rough and tumble sellsword is hired by a princess and ends up dragged into a revolution. Mostly against his will. The virtues though are a unique spin on the fantasy genre. Co, or better known as Compassion, is a Virtue born from a magic spell thousands of years ago and has attached herself to our hero, Aaron. Aaron is not entirely happy about this, or about his princess client but he keeps going cause honestly he really has no choice with all the people looking to kill him.
I really enjoyed this. I loved the characters. And the world building was really solid. This was nicely written, and I didn't find any grammar or structure flaws. For a self-published, or indie book, this was excellently edited and definitely had the feel of a book that could have been published by any professional publishing house.
I'm definitely planning to pick up the rest of the series and see what happens next.
I really enjoyed this. I loved the characters. And the world building was really solid. This was nicely written, and I didn't find any grammar or structure flaws. For a self-published, or indie book, this was excellently edited and definitely had the feel of a book that could have been published by any professional publishing house.
I'm definitely planning to pick up the rest of the series and see what happens next.
pctek's review
3.0
It's an easy read. Enough to encourage me to continue with the series.
But there's one Huge glaring error.
The Virtues....what is a virtue?
It is NOT strength, speed, intelligence, and not really even adaptability or perception.
Abilities perhaps, but virtue? Nope.
A virtue is like wisdom, courage, fortitude etc.
Annoys me no end. And the thing that jars me out of the story is drug instead of dragged, whose instead of Who's and so on.
Ok if you can live with the mistakes.
But there's one Huge glaring error.
The Virtues....what is a virtue?
It is NOT strength, speed, intelligence, and not really even adaptability or perception.
Abilities perhaps, but virtue? Nope.
A virtue is like wisdom, courage, fortitude etc.
Annoys me no end. And the thing that jars me out of the story is drug instead of dragged, whose instead of Who's and so on.
Ok if you can live with the mistakes.