A review by addisongabe
The Warden by Daniel M. Ford

2.0

Meh. Just meh.

Aelis is an annoying protagonist, the plot ambles on without any cohesion, the dialogue is a bit too cheeky at times and I’ll at others, world-building seems has potential but is never explored in interesting ways. Basically the whole thing is just a set up for a sequel that I certainly will not read. And not even a good set up.

The cover says it’s like Twin Peaks with wizards? That’s misleading. It was genuinely pretty boring. I’d expect more mystery - at least one that felt actually important. I only finished it (spitefully) so I could count it as one of my books for 2024.

I’m just glad I read it before my return window is up at the bookstore.