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

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was an absolute DELIGHT, I had so much fun reading it. The action in this was non-stop and I loved following along as Devi grew throughout the book. Also, any book that can incorporate both the scientific journal Nature and Dance Dance Revolution in the same chapter is a win for me. PLUS sarcastic footnotes throughout the book. 

Devi is stuck in a time loop, a la Live Die Repeat/Edge of Tomorrow, has finally had it after trying for so long to be the good guy, and decides to become the Dark Lord of the magical Kingdom. She is resourceful after having lived over a thousand years, a hell of an archer, fond of making references no one else in Kingdom will understand, and deeply horny. 

I eagerly await the sequel and highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun story with heart behind it. 

Thanks very much to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the e-ARC.