A review by mmefish
Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-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

3.75

…Tam, who was wise enough to know that some battles needed to be fought alone, even if it meant you lost them.

Unlike ‘Kings of the Wyld’, where I didn’t really like any of the characters, I loved everyone in ‘Bloody Rose’. In general, this book is not as lighthearted and full of jokes; it’s more emotional instead. Stakes are higher (and people might actually die this time) and plot progression depends on the characters’ actions – not just sheer dumb luck.
The biggest issue I had, however, was the pacing. I had to force myself to read more than 50 pages a day because Nicholas Eames has a tendency to begin every chapter with exposition even if the previous one ended on an intriguing note. It was a little disappointing to have to read again how something/someone looked after the main cast almost got killed/was hit with a revelation etc.
Concluding, I think the author improved quite a bit and I will probably read book 3 if it ever comes out.
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