A review by jim_bar
The Savior's Champion by Jenna Moreci

2.0

The premise drew me in, but I think the reality competition inspiration was taken too literally and followed too closely to its formula. Much of the story became needlessly predictable and stale as a result of the cyclical routine.

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The size of the cast also wouldn't have been an issue had they not been eliminated one at a time or not at all.

The book's length could've been justified had more care and attention been given elsewhere.

The MC had an inconsistent voice and was generally unlikable for me. I would've enjoyed more exploration and involvement of the side characters to break up the monotony.

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I loved the practice scene with Leila and Flynn, for example.

Many of the side characters only served to control the MC's mood at any given time, and the villains each shared the same horny and abusive traits defining their villainhood. I wish there was more nuance there. The side characters I wanted to care about were introduced in such a rush. There was something to them. I just needed more.