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turtles1738's Reviews (93)
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed the start of this book. Going through Fitz’s transformation from a boy into a man. Also, his bond with Nighteyes and Verity establishing and growing all felt real. At about 50% of the way through the book though, I grew frustrated by the inaction and lack of agency from all the protagonists. They were just letting Regal do whatever he wanted. From poisoning the king, purposely tanking the The Six Duchies reputation, attempting to kill Fitz multiple times, and even trying to make the queen have a miscarriage. That’s just from this book alone. If we look at Assassins Apprentice, he tried to kill Fitz and Varity. Which everyone that mattered knew about and acknowledge. Yet despite all of that they still let this guy do whatever the hell he wanted. I kept waiting for an explanation that would make sense, like Regal being a secret Skill user and he was purposely seeding this sense of complacency into everyone. Nope, it was just as we see it. Everyone also acts surprised at the end that Regal would do all this. Like it wasn’t 1000% obvious what he was doing the whole time. I digress, I’ll read the next book and pray its plot isn’t reliant on characters being as completely and wholeheartedly, willfully ignorant like they were in this book.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a great book. I didn't think a graphic novel about wrestling in an underworld tournament would make me tear up. Also the art style was kick ass. Would definitely recommend to any fans of wrestling or those looking to get into it.
This book started really strong and kept me on the edge of my seat until part 3. Which is when it became a slog until half way through part 4. Most the characters during this section end up preoccupied so you don't hear from them until the final portion of the book. I really needed more Pony. It also focuses alot on base building. Which was frankly pretty boring. Luckily it does pick up in the final half of part 4, but this is definitely the longest it took me to read a DCC book.
