A review by dagoth_ur
Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski

fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Guilty pleasure read, I'm aware that these books aren't that good but I still really enjoy them. The last time i read this book (2019 I think?) I was in love with it, my previous thoughts are pretty much the same, just without as much "Oh my gosh I love this book" (I'm a bit more well-read now so I can see its flaws a bit better) this whole review has pretty mild spoilers, nothing that gives away major plot spoilers
  • The story feels really choppy at times, sometimes the time skips work well (ex; Triss at Khar Moren time skip to winter) or it feels choppy (ex: Geralt dropping Ciri off at the temple, it would have done well to see the two say goodbye to each other.
  • I hate how Triss is written, its really r/menwritingwomen type stuff
  • On the contrary, I really like Yennefer, the problem I have with Triss is how obsessed with Geralt she is, however it feels different with Yennefer (probably because they are bound by the wish so it makes a bit more scene.
  • My favorite sequence of the whole book was the ending part with Yennifer and Ciri, it feels pretty realistic and sweet.
  • If it hasn't been made obvious yet I love Yennefer so much.
  • I think these would be really good books to introduce someone who doesn't like reading books, they are easy to read and accessible