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A review by gem114
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Glows:
• The folklore/myths sprinkled throughout to explain the magic
• Cool supporting cast (I want a book about the Juvvi)
• That the characters (and the readers) are pushed to grapple with questions of faith, morality, justice, etc.
• The gore - It was honestly a lot more violent and gory than I expected, but in a good way (but def read content warnings)
• That it's a standalone (sometimes I want fantasy without committing to a series!)
Grows:
• The main characters seemed younger than their stated ages.
• Some of the pacing dragged.
Something to consider:
Even though the chapters aren't that long, the book is detail-heavy and (to me) better suited for longer blocks of reading rather than short bursts.
Overall, I'd recommend giving it a shot if you're in the mood for a standalone fantasy! I will say some parts definitely reminded me of aspects of Shadow and Bone/Six of Crows, so that might help you decide if this is for you. 😊
• The folklore/myths sprinkled throughout to explain the magic
• Cool supporting cast (I want a book about the Juvvi)
• That the characters (and the readers) are pushed to grapple with questions of faith, morality, justice, etc.
• The gore - It was honestly a lot more violent and gory than I expected, but in a good way (but def read content warnings)
• That it's a standalone (sometimes I want fantasy without committing to a series!)
Grows:
• The main characters seemed younger than their stated ages.
• Some of the pacing dragged.
Something to consider:
Even though the chapters aren't that long, the book is detail-heavy and (to me) better suited for longer blocks of reading rather than short bursts.
Overall, I'd recommend giving it a shot if you're in the mood for a standalone fantasy! I will say some parts definitely reminded me of aspects of Shadow and Bone/Six of Crows, so that might help you decide if this is for you. 😊
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail