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A review by lesbianbarista
The Warden by Daniel M. Ford
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
WOW. Okay this book was so so interesting. Ford is SO skilled at his descriptors, it painted such a clear image in my head. I think it was on the first ten pages, when there was a description about the tower Aelis would inhabit, that really stole my breath away. It was so clear and honestly so well done. And it continued for our heroine, each new thing she encountered I was so excited to SEE it. It was painted with words and I was there, beside Aelis, witnessing it.
And Aelis... oh Aelis, my self-talking, learning to adapt, ruthless bad ass necromancer beloved. Bi sexual (maybe poly???) and crushing HARD on a very charming elven archer. I think she's made it to my list of top ten favorite character, her internal/external dialogue was so interesting and let us get to know her in a way I hadn't really seen before. Everyone loves an underdog and Aelis may not have been born one, but she became one and kept her head high through it all. GOD. Love her.
The pacing was a little odd, I thought it would be cozy for most of the book, getting to know the village, but that part was short lived. Seeing a look at the world surrounding the village Aelis is in really got me excited for the rest of the series that will follow. There's a rich world here I honestly can't wait to explore.
AND THE ENDING. OH GOD. Stress... and I still have -checks calendar- 8 months until the next one........
And Aelis... oh Aelis, my self-talking, learning to adapt, ruthless bad ass necromancer beloved. Bi sexual (maybe poly???) and crushing HARD on a very charming elven archer. I think she's made it to my list of top ten favorite character, her internal/external dialogue was so interesting and let us get to know her in a way I hadn't really seen before. Everyone loves an underdog and Aelis may not have been born one, but she became one and kept her head high through it all. GOD. Love her.
The pacing was a little odd, I thought it would be cozy for most of the book, getting to know the village, but that part was short lived. Seeing a look at the world surrounding the village Aelis is in really got me excited for the rest of the series that will follow. There's a rich world here I honestly can't wait to explore.
AND THE ENDING. OH GOD. Stress... and I still have -checks calendar- 8 months until the next one........