A review by tearingsandinkstains
King of Battle and Blood, by Scarlett St. Clair
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was an easy, predictable read. Most should have a solid idea of what was going to happen at least 20% though the book at the latest. Take that was you will.
I found the main characters to be mostly tedious, but still entertaining. I wanted more of the trio of guards, and more on the magical structure of the world. Because of this, I will absolutely be picking up book 2. Not so much for Adrian and Isolde (who I found pretty dull), but to better understand the history of the world in which they exist. Don't get me wrong: there were enough chisme moments in the book to keep be invested, but they were relatively isolated to the last third of the story.
I found the main characters to be mostly tedious, but still entertaining. I wanted more of the trio of guards, and more on the magical structure of the world. Because of this, I will absolutely be picking up book 2. Not so much for Adrian and Isolde (who I found pretty dull), but to better understand the history of the world in which they exist. Don't get me wrong: there were enough chisme moments in the book to keep be invested, but they were relatively isolated to the last third of the story.