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asterese's review
This is a soft DNF. I want to go back to reading this after I feel better.
spellboundbybooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was just the ridiculously over the top romp I hoped it would be. We have a mercenary trying to be a better person-and failing. A giant lizard man who is quite happy to continue killing for money thank you. A mage who is trying to give up using magic for her own reasons. An old drunk who likes to stir up trouble, and a farmer who somehow ends up leading this crew as they try to steal from a dragon.
I couldn't even call this group morally grey as that makes it seem like they have a gravitas about them. Let's call them morally dubious, I feel like that sets more of a humorous tone. This story had me snorting in laughter throughout. The banter between characters was funny, the plans and situations they find themselves in really were ridiculous and the story was fast paced thanks to the shorter chapters and action scenes.
Basically if you want a story that will take you along for the ride, and keep you entertained throughout well then I recommend giving this a go. I'm looking forward to reading the other two books in the future. I think I will save them for between the more emotional, heavier fantasy reads. Thanks to @tweetdeath_book_review for putting this series on my radar!
I couldn't even call this group morally grey as that makes it seem like they have a gravitas about them. Let's call them morally dubious, I feel like that sets more of a humorous tone. This story had me snorting in laughter throughout. The banter between characters was funny, the plans and situations they find themselves in really were ridiculous and the story was fast paced thanks to the shorter chapters and action scenes.
Basically if you want a story that will take you along for the ride, and keep you entertained throughout well then I recommend giving this a go. I'm looking forward to reading the other two books in the future. I think I will save them for between the more emotional, heavier fantasy reads. Thanks to @tweetdeath_book_review for putting this series on my radar!
socr8sjohnson's review
4.0
A fun book. There's humor, but I find myself caught up in the plot so much. Hollins is a master at twists, turns and surprises.
jonathangemmell's review
5.0
Such a great twist on the familiar fantasy genre. By putting humour at the forefront, the author has created a very special series.
amywriterrose's review
5.0
This plot hit me hard in so many ways. Between character arcs, relationship tensions and the fate of the world itself, there was so much to guess about and be blind to for bigger reveals. You can read more of my thoughts on it here: https://amy-rosenfeldt.com/false-idols/
rogue_runner's review
3.0
Although this was quite long, it also took me a while to get through. Initially I had a few problems because I read the first book a while ago, and this one jumps in straight where that one left off- without any recap of the characters or plot. Lette has red hair? Oops, forgot that for most of the book, let alone anything about the other characters. I did however, remember how much I hate Firkin as a character. Thankfully he became much more interesting about 300-400 pages in.
A lot of the start of this was setting up the plot and a few jokes along the way, as expected from the first book, although it wasn't stunningly interesting. The main plot ideas really kicked in near the end, maybe around 450-500- and those are really quite novel, when you get to them. A shame it's a bit of a slog to get to that point, but definitely this one pulls through for the ending, which I really enjoyed.
A lot of the start of this was setting up the plot and a few jokes along the way, as expected from the first book, although it wasn't stunningly interesting. The main plot ideas really kicked in near the end, maybe around 450-500- and those are really quite novel, when you get to them. A shame it's a bit of a slog to get to that point, but definitely this one pulls through for the ending, which I really enjoyed.
taypoor's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-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? No
4.5
slowreadswede's review
adventurous
funny
fast-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
5.0