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A review by dymphna
The Sting of Victory by S.D. Simper
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really liked this! As a fantasy novel, 10/10, as a romance (which is a big part of the story and the plot) not so great.
While it gets some points for being Sapphic, it started out abusive and manipulative. Which yeah, she apologized, but it just made me feel icky. I'm curious to see what happens romance wise in the next books, because I felt yucky enough reading it that it would compel me to stop reading the series if it doesn't improve.
Now the plot was really great! I liked Flowridia's back story a lot, as I did with most other characters. I enjoyed their relationships, too.
I have to admit that at times, the book felt a bit slow for me? I'm not sure why, a lot was happening. Maybe the pacing of events or the aftermath was a bit off? At times I struggled to get through it, but I'm hoping that was just to start the series off! If I'm not mistaken, this is one of the first books of this author, and to start with a fantasy world like this is quite amazing!
If you're looking for a Sapphic fantasy series I would recommend trying this out! Just be aware that it's quite dark, I'd suggest looking up trigger warning.
While it gets some points for being Sapphic, it started out abusive and manipulative. Which yeah, she apologized, but it just made me feel icky. I'm curious to see what happens romance wise in the next books, because I felt yucky enough reading it that it would compel me to stop reading the series if it doesn't improve.
Now the plot was really great! I liked Flowridia's back story a lot, as I did with most other characters. I enjoyed their relationships, too.
I have to admit that at times, the book felt a bit slow for me? I'm not sure why, a lot was happening. Maybe the pacing of events or the aftermath was a bit off? At times I struggled to get through it, but I'm hoping that was just to start the series off! If I'm not mistaken, this is one of the first books of this author, and to start with a fantasy world like this is quite amazing!
If you're looking for a Sapphic fantasy series I would recommend trying this out! Just be aware that it's quite dark, I'd suggest looking up trigger warning.