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A review by qalminator
Thieftaker by D.B. Jackson
2.0
So, pretty much, if Sephira Price had been either removed or had her role severely reduced, this would be much improved. Why? Because her only purpose was to look pretty and laugh while she had Ethan beaten and/or nearly killed. She's supposedly in a role that requires coordination and intelligence, and never shows anything but bloodthirsty brutality. Beatings to manipulate someone? Really? Sure, it screams, "I'm evillll!" but doesn't actually accomplish anything, and she should know enough about Ethan to know that it wouldn't. If she wanted to make a point, taking the money would have been more than sufficient. Leaving some as a gesture of her goodwill would have been even better. As it was? * shakes head *
As for the rest, the plot is decently crafted (apart from Sephira). The setting and magic system is quite interesting. Still, the writing is a bit repetitive, repeating various ideas more frequently than necessary. I had trouble caring about any of the characters, or what happened next. This was in part because of Sephira. It was also in part due to the narrator of the audiobook. He's good at voices, but has such ridiculously awful timing that he's difficult to listen to. I plan to avoid this narrator in future.
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Also, at some point, Ethan realizes she must be working with the conjurer, then is surprised at the very end when she tells him that she was. Um. Editor? Editor? Is there an editor in the house?As for the rest, the plot is decently crafted (apart from Sephira). The setting and magic system is quite interesting. Still, the writing is a bit repetitive, repeating various ideas more frequently than necessary. I had trouble caring about any of the characters, or what happened next. This was in part because of Sephira. It was also in part due to the narrator of the audiobook. He's good at voices, but has such ridiculously awful timing that he's difficult to listen to. I plan to avoid this narrator in future.