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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon: Mead Mishaps 1 by Kimberly Lemming
2 reviews
madalynn_owens's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
The dialogue really left something to be desired.
This book had a very strong start with interesting characters and a unique premise. It lost a bit of its luster about 3/4 of the way through, when the plot seems secondary to (in my opinion) overbearing possessiveness. The very end portion of action, which should have been similar to a final boss battle in a video game, was the easiest of all the trials and was resolved within a page or so.
The ending didn’t quite sit right with me either, there’s protectiveness and there’s creepiness.
This book had a very strong start with interesting characters and a unique premise. It lost a bit of its luster about 3/4 of the way through, when the plot seems secondary to (in my opinion) overbearing possessiveness. The very end portion of action, which should have been similar to a final boss battle in a video game, was the easiest of all the trials and was resolved within a page or so.
The ending didn’t quite sit right with me either, there’s protectiveness and there’s creepiness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Gore, Violence, Colonisation, Slavery, and Sexual content
Minor: War
lackyducks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fun, fast-paced story that balances more serious themes alongside its light-heartedness without sacrificing either.
The book does quick work at setting up its premise and world building, allowing the characters room to shine. And shine they do! All the characters have big personalities, regardless of how much or little they show up. Usha's addition was probably my favourite, as she was a much needed force of nature to balance out all of the men.
The characters all also felt very distinct from each other, which was impressive in a book so fast-paced.
The romance was very fast for my taste, but is something others might enjoy. I just found myself far more interested in the characters and their banter than the romance.
A really fun read, good if you want some light-hearted fantasy that still has stakes to it!
The book does quick work at setting up its premise and world building, allowing the characters room to shine. And shine they do! All the characters have big personalities, regardless of how much or little they show up. Usha's addition was probably my favourite, as she was a much needed force of nature to balance out all of the men.
The characters all also felt very distinct from each other, which was impressive in a book so fast-paced.
The romance was very fast for my taste, but is something others might enjoy. I just found myself far more interested in the characters and their banter than the romance.
A really fun read, good if you want some light-hearted fantasy that still has stakes to it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, Slavery, and War
Moderate: Gore
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