The drum magic and obeah deserve more attention on their own.
It would also be great to explore the dynamics outside the three main pairings.
King Joon also makes for an intriguing villain, but we see far too little of him.
Needless to say,I would have devoured a much longer version ofFive Broken Bladesjust as happily.
And since it jumps from perspective to perspective, readers end up wanting more of all of them.
More space would initiate the book to flesh them out further.
5Vicious (2013)
By V.E.
Schwab
One of the best V.E.
Schwab books out there,Viciousleaves its mark even at around 400 pages.
In many ways, I believe it would benefit it.
However, when it comes to the conflict betweenDivine Rivals’gods, the book leaves something to be desired.
We also don’t get to see him make the decision that leads toReckless’cliffhanger.
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This is somewhat inevitable, as Rune’s abilities are limited; she can’t risk scarring her skin.
And even the setting and magic ofThe Atlas Sixcould use more elaboration.
