A review by faith_1849
The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks

adventurous dark tense 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

I quite enjoyed this book, and the setting is very interesting and I liked how it sometimes bounced from Kylar’s point of view to other points of view, but some of the world building was a little confusing, and not really explained.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Cursing, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, and Classism

Minor: Torture and Slavery