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taberiusrex's review
4.0
I was drawn into the world of the Legend of the Five Rings by the role-playing game, but by that point the lore was so rich and convoluted it was difficult to follow. With the de-facto reset of canon by FFG's acquisition of the property, I figured it was a good time to get into it.
And I wasn't disappointed. These were excellent stories that perfectly captured the atmosphere, tone, and weight of L5R, at least in my layman's opinion. Each clan was lovingly represented, showcasing their complex identities in a way that was both tense and entertaining. I particularly liked Ree Soesbee's "Curved Blades" and Marie Brennan's "In the Garden of Lies" and "To the South." (Though the latter two are just the first parts to longer tales.)
All in all, a worthwhile read. I'm just surprised these were released in conjunction with the card game rather than the RPG—but that will come in time.
And I wasn't disappointed. These were excellent stories that perfectly captured the atmosphere, tone, and weight of L5R, at least in my layman's opinion. Each clan was lovingly represented, showcasing their complex identities in a way that was both tense and entertaining. I particularly liked Ree Soesbee's "Curved Blades" and Marie Brennan's "In the Garden of Lies" and "To the South." (Though the latter two are just the first parts to longer tales.)
All in all, a worthwhile read. I'm just surprised these were released in conjunction with the card game rather than the RPG—but that will come in time.
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