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trix93's review
adventurous
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
heabooknerd's review
2.0
Unfortunately, ERRANT did not really work for me and I'm bummed because the description sounded really interesting. I only ended up reading the first novella, CALAMITY'S DANCE, so this review will only be focused on that.
Overall, my biggest issue was that I just didn't feel any emotion in the writing and this made it feel very mechanical and detached. Because of that I couldn't get invested in the characters and my interest to read the second novella just wasn't there. I also didn't really enjoy Charm and without her POV she just came across as annoying; maybe this changes in the second novella and readers learn more about her other than her thieving?
Last I really struggled with the names (Cooperation, Integrity, Unity, Mortification) and I found them more distracting than interesting, especially in the fight scenes. It was very jarring to read about a character named Cooperation fighting and trying to kill Aspen. This is obviously a me thing so it may not bother other readers. ERRANT just wasn't for me I guess.
**ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
Overall, my biggest issue was that I just didn't feel any emotion in the writing and this made it feel very mechanical and detached. Because of that I couldn't get invested in the characters and my interest to read the second novella just wasn't there. I also didn't really enjoy Charm and without her POV she just came across as annoying; maybe this changes in the second novella and readers learn more about her other than her thieving?
Last I really struggled with the names (Cooperation, Integrity, Unity, Mortification) and I found them more distracting than interesting, especially in the fight scenes. It was very jarring to read about a character named Cooperation fighting and trying to kill Aspen. This is obviously a me thing so it may not bother other readers. ERRANT just wasn't for me I guess.
**ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
inkfire's review against another edition
5.0
This was a delightful read, full of excellent worldbuilding and grounded, believable characters. The cliffhanger ending is a BETRAYAL of the Highest Order and I need the next book RIGHT NOW.
soy_ahoy's review
4.0
I really enjoy the sapphic "dnd type" novels that read like a campaign with quests, this one is easy to follow but still has adult themes. I'll definitely read the sequels soon!
kays_reading_journal's review
3.25
This was a SLOW burn and it just wasn’t for me. The romance being so slow doesn’t fully bother me, but the book itself was also very slow.
I also kept forgetting the characters ages unless it was explicitly mentioned.
That being said, there wasn’t anything else wrong. The writing was nice, and I enjoyed the characters and learning about the world. If you don’t mind slow pacing, I think you’ll enjoy this.
I also kept forgetting the characters ages unless it was explicitly mentioned.
That being said, there wasn’t anything else wrong. The writing was nice, and I enjoyed the characters and learning about the world. If you don’t mind slow pacing, I think you’ll enjoy this.
breeezzy's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
buttermellow's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Toxic relationship, Violence, Confinement, and Death
donutscientist's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lilies_library's review
adventurous
3.75
Overall a really enjoyable adventure. The pacing was a bit awkward but I was really invested in the relationship between the two main characters, and their chemistry was really strong.
amk13's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5