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dododenise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War
maregred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol
eddieboy's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia
katbotelho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Also, I love a good story romantic subplot with loads of yearning. And I’m truly living for this kingdom being run by the fruitiest little twink bard to ever live.
Graphic: War and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Blood
lightoferebus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: War and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
wildflowersnwhiskey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Sibling death, sibling murderrobin_reads's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
This was a lovely read. Very enjoyable. The pacing was just right and the characters were lovely. No notes.
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia
marleywrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
zoiejanelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
i already noted above the lack of depth to the world, but the romance was unevenly paced and at times confused me. i loved the relatuonship between Balen and Zavrius, but i would have preferred more context about their connection (and break up) and a more consistent dynamic throughout the novel.
for those seeking ~spice~ please note there were only two explicit sex scenes, plenty of flirting, and quite a few raunchy punchlines.
i would recommend this book to queer readers who love DnD and scandalous romances. (the himbo knight + sassy, dark prince element was right up my alley.) anyone looking for really cool magic systems and wanting to dip their toes into political intrigue stories would also enjoy.
overall, i really liked the book, but i can’t deny it was lacking in the ways a first draft might be. it read much like a fanfiction that needed another round of beta reading.
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, Gore, Torture, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Homophobia, and Terminal illness
sailortrash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: War