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minchowski's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is just enjoyable. The main three characters are very fun. Kest might be my favorite character in anything; he’s just really funny for my sense of humor.
Falcio’s past is alternately really upsetting and darkly funny. The truth of the king’s death killed me.
The sword fighting is handled really well. All the action is good, and I think the politics pretty much hangs together.
The plot itself does hinge almost entirely on coincidences, which is basically fine since I just assumed that was how the magic system worked.
Unfortunately, this is also a book where a big part of a main character’s motivation is the sexual assault and murder of his wife. There’s also a scene where a woman has sex with him while he’s tied up, sobbing, and saying no. And this is treated as if it healed him from his trauma. Gross.
Falcio’s past is alternately really upsetting and darkly funny. The truth of the king’s death killed me.
The sword fighting is handled really well. All the action is good, and I think the politics pretty much hangs together.
The plot itself does hinge almost entirely on coincidences, which is basically fine since I just assumed that was how the magic system worked.
Unfortunately, this is also a book where a big part of a main character’s motivation is the sexual assault and murder of his wife. There’s also a scene where a woman has sex with him while he’s tied up, sobbing, and saying no. And this is treated as if it healed him from his trauma. Gross.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child death
ok7a's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Rape