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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
Overall Vibes: Conclusion of a Fantasy Isekai Timeloop
Hot Sauce Scale: 2.5 (raunchy commentary but all sex scenes are fade-to-black)
This is the sequel to How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying. My full review for that is here if you want an idea of what to expect from this duology. tl;dr it's smart-ass footnote commentary in a fantasy isekai. I’m not going to get too deep into this sequel to avoid spoilers, but it does, in fact, wrap up the story in a satisfying way.
Hot Sauce Scale: 2.5 (raunchy commentary but all sex scenes are fade-to-black)
This is the sequel to How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying. My full review for that is here if you want an idea of what to expect from this duology. tl;dr it's smart-ass footnote commentary in a fantasy isekai. I’m not going to get too deep into this sequel to avoid spoilers, but it does, in fact, wrap up the story in a satisfying way.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lots of fun, if a bit slower. Plot is a lot muddier than the first book. Audiobook doesn't make footnotes as clear here. Many of the fun side characters from the previous book are given short shrift here, though many new characters are introduced. The mc's rampant horniness would feel a lot better if it were written by a woman.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
relaxing
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
It had the same pizzaz and charm as the first one but I didn't feel as engaged with this one. I think the plot just didn't do it for me for the first like 50%. It was still good and I'd recommend it to those who have read its predecessor and I think Wexler tied everything up nicely and honestly I wouldn't be mad if he wrote another one, but I did like the first one a smidge better.
Freaking love these books always. Gonna have to check out some of this author’s other works.