A review by damonfel
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Very well written, with a complex, coherent plot. Addresses power dynamics and inequality, but not in a heaby-handed way. Also a fun, enthralling read.

Regrettably, the Jewish characters are all problematic. One is a "magical Jew" grandmother, the main character is half Jewish but ruthless and lacking empathy, and the evil character is a money-hungry, ruthless Jew from Israel who literally has to be sacrificed to the Devil to save the good characters. Probably not intentional, but not a good look.
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