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fromjuliereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my first Riyria book that wasn't 5 stars. It was something with the pacing for this one I think. Maybe just who it followed as well. And it lacked some of the humour that I love - got a bit more dark and gory. I get that it's Riyria's backstory, and showing Royce before we see him in Revelations, where Gwen and Hadrian have rubbed off on him. It was still a good book and I liked it! Just not a favourite. Fun to read as a prequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
iono's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol