I wrote it, and I think I did a pretty good job. Hope you'll give it a try!4 s1 comment Aniconomics4

I was mostly satisfied with the story. The pacing was adequate. The characters were well defined. The dialogue was great. Flooso was my favorite character. I really d the moral relativism part while also acknowledging the existence of objectively evil entities such as gods and demons. This seems a very classic action adventure fantasy story. Nothing I haven't seen before but that's irrelevant. A story does not need to reinvent the wheel every time. All I require is good writing.

I say mostly satisfied but I disagreed with the ending. I really progression fantasy. I found the increase of Jeremiah's abilities very satisfying. I do wish there was more, including equipment upgrades. Deciding to give up on his necromancy near the end was underwhelming to say the least.

I am a libertarian so, I strongly believe in limited government. Hierarchy's naturally tilt towards corruption and the more power you provide a hierarchy, the more corrupt is becomes over time. Hence the phrase "absolute power corrupts absolutely" A feudal system is very flawed. Which is why I sympathized with the antagonists motivations. Tear down the existing system so a new one can take its place. Unfortunately, she did not possess the foreknowledge nor the will to institute something better a democracy or a constitutional republic. Destroying the existing hierarchy and fucking off isn't a good plan. The same feudal system would ly be reinstated just with new people at the top. I doubt this world has gone through something similar to the enlightenment. Suffice it to say, I found the ending bitter sweet.

Not all rich people are corrupt/evil. Which the protagonists side did get right. On the other hand, violating a persons right to private property by using state sanctioned force or just stealing it directly (Bruno) is wrong. You acknowledge the state is corrupt but use that very same power to seize all the wealth. Admittedly it was to stop a war but two wrongs don't make a right. Lets not even talk about inflation.

The possibility for a second volume exists. Why? Flooso's open offer to study advanced necromancy in the future. As well as the antagonists death not being confirmed. But this book being a one off is fine.This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review1 Matt the Rat21

ARC received for free through Book Sirens.

Gosh I wanted to dis this book. It's one of oh-so-many tabletop rpg-inspired adventure stories where characters fall into boringly boilerplate archetypes - the tough and honorable warrior lady, the shady criminal with a heart of gold, the quirky genius polymath, and the good-natured main character who will always find the right path. It's full of tropes and stereotypes lifted straight out of a D&D campaign.

But...I really enjoyed it.

Our hero is Jeremiah Thorn, a young necromancer hoping to do good and find friendship, despite the stigma surrounding his trade. While scouting out a dungeon, he runs into an adventuring party and the beginnings of companionship.

The plot is simple to follow, but in a way that is comforting, and the characters, though unoriginal, are somehow written well enough that you feel camaraderie for the band, wanting them all to succeed (even though you know they will). I almost finished the whole thing in one sitting, but at around 3:40 am I ended up dropping the kindle on my face, so clearly a break was needed.

I am annoyed that I d this, because now I have to wait for the next book.

Recommended for RPG players and people who classic fantasy adventures. Geoffrey1 review

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