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adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A pretty solid book all things considered. The plot was way too convoluted straight off the bat, and only started making sense at about the 2/3rds mark, but the characters were compelling enough to get me through it. The setting plays with the traditional D&D-ish tropes, mostly successfully, although the author stating it was based on Reconquista-era Spain raises some unfortunate implications. Also, I'm aware that the aggressive misogyny was "the point" but I could have done without it. I doubt I'll be reading the second book any time soon, but I'm honestly surprised I haven't heard more about French before now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide and Abortion