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A review by fruitbatwoman
Reforged by Seth Haddon
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
What I liked:
- the magic system in this world, how magic corrupts people unless channeled by weapons, instruments, or armor
- the gedrocks, ancient creatures as a source of magical power, and the religious order around the paladins
- the rekindled (or reforged) romance between the two main leads
- the humor and banter between the characters
- witnessing a powerful bard in battle!
What I didn't like:
- the politics felt too drawn out and obscure, a bit like Game of Thrones light...
- the pacing was a bit off at times; some scenes could have been shorter, but other story elements would have required further explanation (e.g. the previously hostile empire and its ambassador, the main leads' previous relationship, and other tidbits)
- the writing felt unpolished at times, there were several errors, repetitions, or instances that were resolved too quickly, as if the characters skipped a part of their motivation
While I enjoyed the story and the characters, the book felt a bit unpolished, as if it would have needed another iteration before being published. Other than that, it was an enjoyable fantasy romance that reminded me a lot of Dungeons & Dragons campaigns!
What I liked:
- the magic system in this world, how magic corrupts people unless channeled by weapons, instruments, or armor
- the gedrocks, ancient creatures as a source of magical power, and the religious order around the paladins
- the rekindled (or reforged) romance between the two main leads
- the humor and banter between the characters
- witnessing a powerful bard in battle!
What I didn't like:
- the politics felt too drawn out and obscure, a bit like Game of Thrones light...
- the pacing was a bit off at times; some scenes could have been shorter, but other story elements would have required further explanation (e.g. the previously hostile empire and its ambassador, the main leads' previous relationship, and other tidbits)
- the writing felt unpolished at times, there were several errors, repetitions, or instances that were resolved too quickly, as if the characters skipped a part of their motivation
While I enjoyed the story and the characters, the book felt a bit unpolished, as if it would have needed another iteration before being published. Other than that, it was an enjoyable fantasy romance that reminded me a lot of Dungeons & Dragons campaigns!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence