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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. My expectations were regularly subverted, I liked the worldbuilding, and the dialogue often made me chuckle.
It is a flawed book however. The portrayal of women is poor. There are occasional homophobic slurs which are unacceptable. And there were some major plot holes, which included an overpowered magician, fights being won that should definitely have been lost and characters introduced who had no pay off at all.
Overall, an enjoyable read.
It is a flawed book however. The portrayal of women is poor. There are occasional homophobic slurs which are unacceptable. And there were some major plot holes, which included an overpowered magician, fights being won that should definitely have been lost and characters introduced who had no pay off at all.
Overall, an enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Minor: Homophobia