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chefbrobarian 's review for:
Prince of the Sorrows
by Kellen Graves
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The setting and characters hold much potential for a harrowing story of humans as indentured servants to the Fey and finding their freedom through their own means. However the pacing of the narrative felt slow and a little haphazard. Important plot elements were chosen to be swept aside to make way for a romance plot that distracted from the more dire situation the MC and his community was finding themselves surrounded by. I want to say this wasn't a bad book! It had some good moments that I enjoyed parsing through---worldbuilding, magic system, and folklore. I do hope things I consider to be a con will improve in the next book in the series. First books are always a challenge to write. (Laying the tracks before the train and etc). Regardless, there is room to grow, and hopefully characters, pacing, and the world will do so!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Classism
Moderate: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail
The book really had my interest in the last 3/4ths of it Where Saffron was beginning to stand up for the Beantighes and putting his focus into helping his community instead of focusing on Cylvan and his problems. But maybe that's just me not caring for Cylvan as a character.