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daffz's review
4.0
This is the first time I've read a basic high fantasy story with LGBT main characters, that alone makes this book good in my eyes. Before I even started reading, I already knew I was probably going to enjoy this, no matter how predictable it might be.
Thankfully, it wasn't. Warrior introduced us to a vivid and interesting fantasy world. There were many intriguing and likeable characters and a pretty good plot. It does definitely feel like the first book in a series, but that's not a bad thing, it just means that sequels won't seem forced. There is a lot of room for the story to grow and I'm excited to see more of this world in the next books.
The concept of readers is really interesting, I liked the way it worked and the way the powers were described. It was a cool power without it being too powerful and making people who have it invincible fighters compared to people who don't.
The world building was nice. I really really loved seeing a fantasy world clearly based on medieval times where the author didn't feel the need to also add medieval gender roles and bigoted opinions. It always bothers me when fantasy writers add magic, dragons, and other fantastical things to their world but simply can't imagine some women's rights or lack of heteronormativity in there too.
The relationship between Alina and Senri felt very natural. I liked that it wasn't rushed and they fit well together. In general, I really enjoyed the amount of positive friendships between female characters.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to the next one eagerly.
Thankfully, it wasn't. Warrior introduced us to a vivid and interesting fantasy world. There were many intriguing and likeable characters and a pretty good plot. It does definitely feel like the first book in a series, but that's not a bad thing, it just means that sequels won't seem forced. There is a lot of room for the story to grow and I'm excited to see more of this world in the next books.
The concept of readers is really interesting, I liked the way it worked and the way the powers were described. It was a cool power without it being too powerful and making people who have it invincible fighters compared to people who don't.
The world building was nice. I really really loved seeing a fantasy world clearly based on medieval times where the author didn't feel the need to also add medieval gender roles and bigoted opinions. It always bothers me when fantasy writers add magic, dragons, and other fantastical things to their world but simply can't imagine some women's rights or lack of heteronormativity in there too.
The relationship between Alina and Senri felt very natural. I liked that it wasn't rushed and they fit well together. In general, I really enjoyed the amount of positive friendships between female characters.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to the next one eagerly.
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