A review by likeopomp
The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Baru Cormorant series could be my favorite fantasy series, despite having read plenty of fantasy more epic in scope, cast, stakes and prose.

The premise is haunting and unforgiving and the main character is molded by what she has been exposed to. The setting is much more imaginative, grounded, elaborate, natural and intellectually interesting than most without any reliance on magic of any sort.

Also the plotting and set-up is absolutely incredible.
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