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A review by missymoo
Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a difficult one. The reincarnation elements are interesting and I think a book with those same themes set at a different time I would enjoy more.
The incest storyline was so unnecessary surely there could have been some other event to bind them all. And to suggest it in other incarnations was so uncomfortable to read.
I already have the second book so I will probably read it but I'm not sure I would otherwise. The women are all just objects which I accept is accurate to the society protrayed but it's hard to read sometimes. It is nice to see the ways women use their power in these circumstances.
There are elements I like and moments where I was intrigued such as Rhys hatred for Rhodry and the trick played. Also the idea of actions being repaid in the next incarnation. Karma essentially.
The incest storyline was so unnecessary surely there could have been some other event to bind them all. And to suggest it in other incarnations was so uncomfortable to read.
I already have the second book so I will probably read it but I'm not sure I would otherwise. The women are all just objects which I accept is accurate to the society protrayed but it's hard to read sometimes. It is nice to see the ways women use their power in these circumstances.
There are elements I like and moments where I was intrigued such as Rhys hatred for Rhodry and the trick played. Also the idea of actions being repaid in the next incarnation. Karma essentially.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest