A review by its_kievan
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really wish fantasy writers would spend less time coming up with weird names and more time learning how to actually write. Obviously I still enjoyed the book: 3 stars is still 3 stars, Vonvalt was an interesting (if honestly under-utilised) character, and the final battle was legitimately tense. At the same time it’s Swan’s debut novel, and it showed. Not to mention I was disappointed at how little courtroom drama there actually was - there’s only one trial and all the characters leave halfway through. Also can men in fantasy please stop writing female MCs it’s painful.
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