A review by honeyhistory103
The Afterward by E.K. Johnston

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An utterly enjoyable read. This book feels achingly familiar to that of a D&D campaign, which is precisely what I hoped fro when I picked it up. I loved not only reading the adventure of the party, but the thought and care that was given to the concept of afterward. The characters were charming and so, so likable - I was drawn into the story effortlessly. I wasn't a huge fan of the jumping between first and third person narration, but it did help to ease the confusion as the narration jumped between timelines. 

The world of Cadria is deliciously rich without ever going into heavy world-building. Johnston lays plenty enough details to create a world that feel real without bogging the story down in creation tales or extended political issues. I was able to complete the book in a handful of hours, having to put aside other projects because I couldn't get the story out of my head each time I tried to pause. 
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