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A review by ee1000
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
An irreverent mashup of Live, Die, Repeat (Edge of Tomorrow if you saw the movie) and D&D, HTBDL&DT is a hilarious start to Dark Lord Davi’s journey. If you read Legends and Lattes and thought, I love this idea, just make it a lot more inappropriate and up the stakes a bit, you’d get this book. Or if you read Assistant to the Villain and thought, I like this, but let’s add a hoard, expand the world, and our main character isn’t afraid to swear, bam, you get this book!
I really enjoyed this book! Davi is such a fun character and I loved the take on how she handled dying over and over. Her abilities and what she learned give her an edge but don’t make her overpowered which I really appreciate! And her whole character arc is amazing. Without spoiling the end, I really appreciate where she lands with her outlook on life after the book ends.
Tsav, Amitsugu, Droff, Mari and Jeffrey were standouts as far as the supporting cast goes. Tsav for sure earns her place as best Orc.
I love the lore building in this first entry. There’s so much I want to know! Why is Davi special? How will she change her fate now that she’s taken a different path? There’s enough left unanswered that I’m dying for a sequel… which is unfortunate since this book isn’t even out yet!
I’ve already told a few of my friends to pick this up when it releases officially, and I’ll watch eagerly for the sequel!
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for an ARC in exchange for a review.
I really enjoyed this book! Davi is such a fun character and I loved the take on how she handled dying over and over. Her abilities and what she learned give her an edge but don’t make her overpowered which I really appreciate! And her whole character arc is amazing. Without spoiling the end, I really appreciate where she lands with her outlook on life after the book ends.
Tsav, Amitsugu, Droff, Mari and Jeffrey were standouts as far as the supporting cast goes. Tsav for sure earns her place as best Orc.
I love the lore building in this first entry. There’s so much I want to know! Why is Davi special? How will she change her fate now that she’s taken a different path? There’s enough left unanswered that I’m dying for a sequel… which is unfortunate since this book isn’t even out yet!
I’ve already told a few of my friends to pick this up when it releases officially, and I’ll watch eagerly for the sequel!
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for an ARC in exchange for a review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault