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meganpbell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
If you want to get lost in a labyrinthine dragon’s lair full of phantoms, dark magic, treachery, and worse—The Fireborne Blade is yours for the wielding. While I predict many readers will lament the low page count’s limitations when it comes to character depth, pacing, and foreshadowing, this clever, gory novella shines in bringing the bloody and claustrophobic reality of a dragon’s den to life, with badass, sapphic characters doing the daredeviling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Body horror, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, and Violence
katvou's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
3.5
3,5 ⭐️
Short and easy to read fantasy novella about a knight who goes to kill a dragon and retrieve a sword.
The magic system seemed really interesting but wasn’t explained well enough. I would have liked to learn more about it.
The book was really short, so there wasn’t much time for world-building or character development.
Plot-wise, there was a lot happening and no dull moments. The first half of the book was really good and interesting, but the ending felt rushed and a bit confusing. I think the story would have worked better as a longer book instead of a short novella.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Gaslighting
Minor: Vomit and Murder
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