Reviews

Hellknight by Liane Merciel

peter_xxx's review against another edition

3.0

This is an excellent book with interesting main characters, a murder mystery and some undertones addressing the dehumanizing of certain minorities in society. Liane Merciel her pathfinder novels always seem to address the tension between good people in evil or brutal societies. This one again sets up a Hellknight, a diabolist and a paladin in a murder mystery involving magic and ancient evil with Cheliax as the backdrop.

Even though the characters are very good and well rounded, and the plot is quite interesting (I might steal some parts for a RPG adventure), it somehow took me quite some effort to get into this book. At certain parts I had to force myself to continue.

eaterofworlds's review

adventurous dark 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

4.0

Great book even if you have never played Pathfinder. 

camelliagwerm's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

drivet's review

adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

carriegessner's review against another edition

4.0

A little slow at times, but who am I to complain about pacing? I was intrigued by Jheraal and Velene, and even though it took me a while to warm up to Ederras, I really liked him by the end. I also really liked how Merciel used the three to explore morality vs. lawfulness. A solid fantasy that's just up my alley, and I'm looking forward to reading more in the Pathfinder universe.