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misterwisp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I can't believe this isn't more popular. It's funny, fast paced, well written, easy to read, the characters are great, the writing is great, the word is interesting and well established without big info dumps, and it's just an awesome experience overall. The setting is recognizably a fantasy world but felt creative enough to be it's own thing and not just cliche or a rip off of something else. The humour is witty and clever, and reminiscent of Terry Pratchett at times. It made me laugh out loud throughout the book. The story is compelling and easy to get into. The characters follow some fantasy archetypes but are well written, have distinct personalities and motivations, are well rounded, and easy to root for especially given how the story sets them up with each other. You can see arcs starting to happen. It is a satisfying book and worth the time.
Content Warnings
Minor: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Violence, and War
jacob_carae's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse