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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Honestly, I'm not even sure where to begin with this one. It's one of my new favorites, though I wasn't really expecting it to be. I laughed a bunch, and cried unexpectedly.
The friendships the members of Saga had with each other were lovely to read about and were probably my favorite aspect of the story, but I also loved watching how each character developed over their journey. Heck, even the side characters were enjoyable for me. Jain became one of my favorite characters, even though she only shows up a handful of times. I really hope she shows up in the future because I'd read an entire book about her adventures if one was written.
The references to 70s rock were great and evoked rather unique images in my mind while reading, even though I'll admit it's not my favorite era of music. You'd think that 70's rock and high fantasy wouldn't go together, but the author really figured out a way to make it work.
The friendships the members of Saga had with each other were lovely to read about and were probably my favorite aspect of the story, but I also loved watching how each character developed over their journey. Heck, even the side characters were enjoyable for me. Jain became one of my favorite characters, even though she only shows up a handful of times. I really hope she shows up in the future because I'd read an entire book about her adventures if one was written.
The references to 70s rock were great and evoked rather unique images in my mind while reading, even though I'll admit it's not my favorite era of music. You'd think that 70's rock and high fantasy wouldn't go together, but the author really figured out a way to make it work.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a great combination of humor, adventure, fantasy, nostalgia and was a really fun read.
Book was very meh but I was just after reading dungeon crawler Carl so may come back to it
adventurous
funny
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Easy 5 stars, I should have read this long ago, such an impressive debut. It is so much fun, a mix of action, humour, emotion, friendship, heroism, high stakes, you name it. It made me both cry and laugh, and I love every single character (of course Clay being the absolute best), each distinct and well rounded, with their own motivations and arc. If you enjoy D&D, found family, a fantasy world, and a touch of the absurd, you'll love this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced