A review by lialeahlio
The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow

emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

5/5 ⭐️

But only one person in all my lives has ever loved me, and he does not wear a crown.

The Six Deaths of the Saint is a magnetic and beautifully written fantasy short story that is twist in the reborn and chosen one trope. Alix E. Harrow crafts an emotional tale of devotion, loyalty, and love through the eyes of a haunted warrior.

Thank you to Dija and Anna for sharing their reading updates, because of them I picked this book up.

Due to how short this book is, thirty something pages, I just want to write a short review. Alix E. Harrow wrote a tragically beautiful story that breathed fresh air into the reborn slash chose one trope. To be honest, based on my experience and knowledge, I've only seen this trope done in Chinese dramas. Seeing this trope being utilized the way Alix did was an interesting experience. The writing is engaging and poetic without it being heavy handy. The characters are full of yearning for each other that it crushed my emotion by the end of the story.

I compel every single one of you that are reading this review to pick this short story up as soon as possible, take the plunge, dive in blind, because oh wow you are in for an experience. The Six Deaths of the Saint is one of the best short stories I've ever read. Alix E. Harrow deserves awards.