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fieldofhats's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
This book succumbs to the pitfall that many Forgotten Realms novels do; too many unnecessary perspectives that take away from the good parts. The politics in this book are interesting to a point, but get really dull about halfway through. There isn’t much combat (thankfully), but when there is, it’s only so-so. The plot is okay, and developing the Nine Hells is a very interesting concept, but it didn’t quite fit here. If the goal was to develop the sixth layer, why not have Lorcan be the main character? He’s interesting enough and it could have been a lot of fun.
However, the character interactions and ventures of the main cast was phenomenal. The dynamic between Farideh and Havilar is fun, and their relationships with Mehen are interesting and often deep. The dialogue between Farideh and Lorcan is often well done, and the other minor characters are generally a welcome addition to a given scene. Seeing a warlock main character was also fun, and seeing that class develop first-hand is great since there aren’t many warlock-centered stories in the Forgotten Realms.
Although the characters were good, the boring plot and confusing and unnecessary politics ruined it for me. I can see the appeal, but it definitely wasn’t for me.
However, the character interactions and ventures of the main cast was phenomenal. The dynamic between Farideh and Havilar is fun, and their relationships with Mehen are interesting and often deep. The dialogue between Farideh and Lorcan is often well done, and the other minor characters are generally a welcome addition to a given scene. Seeing a warlock main character was also fun, and seeing that class develop first-hand is great since there aren’t many warlock-centered stories in the Forgotten Realms.
Although the characters were good, the boring plot and confusing and unnecessary politics ruined it for me. I can see the appeal, but it definitely wasn’t for me.
spinnerroweok's review against another edition
3.0
Fun book. I enjoyed it.
Reread. Still enjoyed it. Not as much as the first time.
Reread. Still enjoyed it. Not as much as the first time.
inamerata's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I picked this up on a whim and Erin M. Evans came in with a steel chair and now it's, like, permanently lodged in my brain. There's some small copy issues but I don't even really care. I'm living in 1 AB and my friends are NOT safe.
fistofmoradin's review against another edition
4.0
So far this has been the best D&D fiction that I've read.
lemmily's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely loved this book. It gave me more ideas for my Tiefling character I’m about to play.
This is the story of a couple of tiefling twins. They were abandoned in their infancy and raised by an outcast Dragonborn. I love how well Erin shows the sisterly bond between the two. How you see the petty fights of all siblings and the overpowering love that will keep them together, no matter how angry they may get.
In this book the small family is changed when Farideh accepts the bond to a cambion and becomes a warlock. They become bounty hunters and end up on Neverwinter, and in a ton of trouble. There are Ashmadai, Succubus, more devils and Erinyes, hell wasps, and so much more. It’s very well written. A great adventure. Enjoy!
This is the story of a couple of tiefling twins. They were abandoned in their infancy and raised by an outcast Dragonborn. I love how well Erin shows the sisterly bond between the two. How you see the petty fights of all siblings and the overpowering love that will keep them together, no matter how angry they may get.
In this book the small family is changed when Farideh accepts the bond to a cambion and becomes a warlock. They become bounty hunters and end up on Neverwinter, and in a ton of trouble. There are Ashmadai, Succubus, more devils and Erinyes, hell wasps, and so much more. It’s very well written. A great adventure. Enjoy!
franklin56709's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
3.5
morvrun's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
spikypango's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Just really enjoyable fantasy. This whole series is a fun read that still has substance. Breathes new life into sword & sorcery novels. Incidentally set in Forgotten Realms, so if you like D&D, get into it.
returner424's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jeremiah_mccoy's review against another edition
3.0
So, game fiction is often not awesome. Some like the books of Paul S Kemp are down right insultingly bad. Some are just good adventure tales with little depth. This on is more the later. It is a solid adventure tale with a likable protagonist and her family. The downside here is the Lorkin character. He is the devil that provides Farideh's pact. D&D has never made devils interesting. They are like devils from the heavy metal album covers. This book is filled with that and it is why this 3 stars instead of 4. That said, the Farideh and Havilar are excellent characters, flawed in human ways but still heroic. Their Dragonborn adoptive father is a bit one note, but still nice. This book is not going to win a Pulitzer or anything but I found most of the main characters likable and the action was good.