A review by kestrellady
The Way of the Shield by Marshall Ryan Maresca

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is book 1 of the Maradaine Elite, but book 4 of the larger Maradaine world. This is a fascinating exploration of how a knightly order functions in a world that doesn’t really need or want them anymore. Also, loved getting the trolley problem in a fantasy world, and it's the first time a character has the same answer I do!