Review by mbomersheim - How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

mbomersheim 's review for:

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler

3.5

adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I enjoyed the narrator for the audiobook version of this book.

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler is the first book in the Dark Lord Davi fantasy series. The story follows Davi, a woman trapped in a time loop that restarts every time she dies. Her mission: save the kingdom from the next Dark Lord. However, after dying hundreds of times, she decides to change tactics by trying to become the next Dark Lord herself. That’s where the story begins. I found the book’s concept intriguing. The world-building is unique, though I felt the magic system was slightly underdeveloped, and the beginning can get a bit repetitive. Once I got past the first few chapters though, I enjoyed the read. The narration style is funny, witty, and mildly sarcastic, and the lovable cast of side characters is definitely a plus. While the stakes are technically high, they don’t always feel urgent while reading, making this a relatively stress-free book. I will say that the ending felt a bit abrupt, but I immediately placed a hold on the next book at the library after finishing it, so I’ll definitely be continuing the series.

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