Reviews with content warning for Death - The Tethered Mage

I just couldn't get into this. I couldn't relate to the emotional tension for the main character because the system is clearly evil and it feels like she'll get to that conclusion eventually but not soon enough for me. It's fantasy with a pretty loosely described magic system and I prefer things more defined.

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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fruitea's review against another edition

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adventurous tense 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

5.0

a very enjoyable read with great worldbuilding and lore. i really did care for the main characters (except the villains ofc) and i loved that the character development wasn't so rushed, that their changing personalities/views/etc. were nuanced. the diversity in this book doesn't make a big deal of itself and i found that very refreshing. queer characters aren't discriminated against because of their identity, there are openly queer characters in relationships, there's poc characters

in positions of power!!

and powerful women. you love to see it.

update after 2nd read: actually amalia is calm, i thought i didn’t like her (after finishing the series) but she’s alright. sometimes annoying but all super smart people annoy me like that. like yeah okay we get it you’re smart but i’m stupid and funny so who’s the real winner here. but also i will protect her. but also also she needs to learn how to throw a decent punch

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bookswithjk's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I would recommend this to those who love reading politics over action. The plot moves fairly quickly, and although it does drag a little in the middle, there’s enough twists and turns and red herrings to keep you guessing about the main villain. World building was also interesting - it does reminds me a bit of the Aes Sedai slavery system from the Wheel of Time series though, with the jewelry that’s involved.

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